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Alamo

Alamo is a car rental agency with a significant international footprint. Founded in 1974 in United States, it operates across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Mexico. Below you'll find the essentials on its fleet, pricing, insurance and a direct link to the official site.

United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Mexico

About Alamo

Founded in 1974, Alamo is a car rental agency headquartered in United States. It operates a vehicle catalogue with a significant international footprint, alongside the other car rental agencies indexed on Gopaxo — Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise.

Why choose Alamo?

Alamo's standout features include: unlimited mileage available, optional full-cover insurance, airport or downtown pick-up, free cancellation up to 48h before. They make it easy to compare options before booking and protect your rental if anything goes wrong.

  • unlimited mileage available
  • optional full-cover insurance
  • airport or downtown pick-up
  • free cancellation up to 48h before
  • additional driver option

How to rent on the platform

On Alamo, you search by pick-up location, dates and vehicle category. Results are sorted by price, vehicle size or rating. Every listing shows insurance policy, deductible, mileage cap and options (baby seat, GPS, additional driver).

Pricing, insurance and cancellation

Alamo typically offers two rate tiers: "Full protection" (zero-deductible insurance, more peace of mind but more expensive) and "Standard" (basic insurance with deductible, cheaper but higher financial risk). Payment happens at booking; a hold is placed on your card at pick-up and released at drop-off.

Booking on Alamo

From Gopaxo, one click redirects you to Alamo's official site (https://www.alamo.com) to finalise your rental. No extra fee: you get Alamo's official rate and its standard customer support.

Most frequent questions about Gopaxo

What is Alamo?

Alamo is a car rental agency headquartered in United States. It rents vehicles across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Mexico through its website and mobile app.

Do I need an international licence to rent with Alamo?

In Europe, an EU licence is usually enough. Outside the EU, an international driver's permit may be required depending on the destination country. Always check local requirements on Alamo's official site.

How does insurance work at Alamo?

Alamo typically includes basic insurance (liability + collision damage waiver with deductible) and offers premium options to remove the deductible. Some premium credit cards also cover the deductible.

Can I cancel my Alamo booking?

Depends on the rate. Standard rates allow free cancellation up to 48 or 24 hours before pick-up. Prepaid "non-refundable" rates are locked in but 10-20% cheaper.

Does Alamo offer unlimited mileage?

Usually yes in Europe and North America. Limited mileage (200-300 km/day) still applies on some economy categories or specific destinations. Check before booking.

What's the minimum age to rent with Alamo?

Typically 21 years with a "young driver" surcharge (18-25), 25 years without surcharge. Some premium categories are restricted to 30+.