Flight/Travel
Airport Transfers - North America
Onward Transfers
For those passengers using our onward transfers by coach/minibus, our transfer vehicles are modern and comfortable and some coaches have on board toilets, drinks machines, and videos to enhance the enjoyment of your journey to your resort. Please note that distances found under the Travel Details on each resort are approximate and that transfer times may vary according to local conditions. Please also note that inclement weather may necessitate an earlier departure from resort. In these instances, we guarantee to do our utmost to keep you informed and to keep waiting time to a minimum.
Stretch Limousine Transfers
For those wanting a touch of luxury, exclusive limousine transfers are now available for transfers to Whistler. We offer this special arrangement, subject to the appropriate supplement, to parties of two to six people. Groups of more than six should contact us for a special quotation. Note: Limousine transfers are only available if you are booking a full package including accommodation. You should indicate your requirements at the time of booking to ensure this facility is reserved for you at the confirmation stage. We regret we are unable to accept requests for private transfers within 14 days of departure.
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| Country & Resort | From/to Airport | Supplement per person in £'s | ||||
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6 in Party |
5 in Party |
4 in Party |
3 in Party |
2 in Party |
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| Canada | ||||||
| Whistler (Limousine) | Vancouver | 63 | 75 | 95 | 126 | 189 |
Included Car Hire
For all US holidays of up to 14 days, car hire with Alamo Rent A Car can be included in your holiday price in instead of coach minibus transfers. You must confirm the car hire option at time of booking or transfers will be booked instead. Car hire is compulsory for some properties or in conjunction with certain flights; see resort pages for details. Please note that some additional charges must be paid locally as shown below and cars must be collected from and returned to your overseas arrival airport.
We offer car hire as an optional extra for all resorts in Canada. We particularly recommend hiring a car in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper to help you make the most of your time away. An entrance fee of approximately CAN$90 per vehicle per holiday is payable on entry to Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Car Types and Upgrades
In both USA and Canada you are allocated a car suitable for your party size. The car category in the tables to the right shows a similar UK car to the one you will receive, but these are not the actual car types available.
You can upgrade to a different vehicle, but we recommend you do this at the time of booking as upgrading locally may be much more expensive and the vehicle you want may not be available. Please note that changes to car hire bookings cannot be made within 14 days of departure.
US Car Hire Costs
| Prices in sterling per car per week or part week | |||||||
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| Car Category |
Recommended Capacity (Based on families) |
Lugage Capacity (Cubic Feet) | Two Ppl | Three Ppl | Four Ppl | Five Ppl | Six Ppl |
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Economy 2 Door Vauxhall Corsa or similar |
2 People | 10.5 | INC | - | - | - | - |
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Compact 2 Door Vauxhall Astra or similar |
3 People | 11.8 | INC | INC | - | - | - |
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Intermediate 2 Door Vauxhall Vectra or similar |
4 People | 15.7 | INC | INC | INC | - | * |
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Full Size 4 Door Vauxhall Omega or similar |
4 adults & 1 child | 16.7 | £3 | INC | INC | INC | * |
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Minivan Volkswagen Sharan or similar |
6 People | 23.7 | £59 | £16 | INC | INC | INC |
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4 Wheeldrive Vauxhall Frontera or similar |
4 People | 40.9 | £59 | £16 | INC | N/A | N/A |
| *5 people may opt for 1 Economy & 1 Compact instead of 1 Fullsize car | |||||||
| For larger parties, 2 cars will be provided as follows: | |||||||
| 2 x Compacts | 6 People | 6 people may opt to upgrade to a minivan at price show above. Other upgrades based on 3 people in each Compact car. | |||||
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1 Compact & 2 x Intermediates |
7 People | Upgrades calculated on 3 people in a Compact car and 4 people in the Intermediate car. | |||||
| 2 x Intermediates | 8 People | Upgrades calculated on 4 people in each Intermediate car. | |||||
| Upgrades must be arranged at time of booking. Add £17 p.w. to all upgrade charges for rentals commencing 15 - 31 December. All vehicles are subject to availablity at time of booking. These car size comparisons and seating/baggage capacities are for general guidance only. Any number of days less than 7 is charged at full weekly rate. | |||||||
Canadian Car Hire Costs
| Prices are in sterling per car for the first week (inc. CDW) | ||||||||
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| Car Category |
Recommended Capacity (Based on families) |
Luggage Capacity (Cubic Feet) | Two Ppl | Three Ppl | Four Ppl | Five Ppl |
Six Ppl |
Extra Day Cost per day |
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Economy 2 Door Vauxhall Corsa or similar |
2 People | 10.5 | £129 | - | - | - | - | £29 |
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Compact 4 Door Vauxhall Astra or similar |
3 People | 11.8 | £149 | £124 | - | - | - | £33 |
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Intermediate 4 Door Vauxhall Vectra or similar |
4 People | 15.7 | £173 | £149 | £124 | - | - | £38 |
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Standard 4 Door Vauxhall Omega or similar |
4 adults & 1 child |
16.7 | £197 | £173 | £148 | £123 | - | £41 |
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Minivan Vauxhall Sharon or similar |
6 People | 23.7 | £215 | £190 | £165 | £191 | £116 | £44 |
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4 Wheeldrive Vauxhall Frontera or similar |
4 People | 40.9 | £215 | £190 | £165 |
- | - |
£44 |
| All vehicles are subject to availability. These car size comparisons and seating/baggage capacities are for general guidance only. Add £15 per week to all upgrade charges for rental commencing 15 - 31 December. |
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Additional Charges
For included car hire in USA and car hire in Canada, some additional charges must be paid locally. Please refer to Alamo terms and conditions for full details. Approximate costs based on Winter 07/08 are as follows:
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
US$19 a day. Covers damage to the vehicle if involved in an accident. We strongly recommended this as without it you are liable for the full value of the car and will be subject to a credit worthiness test and a deposit of up to $1500.
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS)
US$15 a day.
Increases your third party liability cover to $1 million. This is
strongly recommended as although you are automatically covered
up to the minimum required by state law, this may be inadequate
in the case of a serious accident. LIS is not required for Canadian
car hire as coverage of CAN $1 million is included in the rental.
Other insurances can be purchased from the rental company at
your discretion.
Ski Racks
$7.50 a day. This should be requested at time of
booking.
NB Ski racks do not fit economy cars.
Fuel
Not included, except with Alamo Gold. In USA you must pay for a tank of petrol on collection, but can return the vehicle empty.
Additional Driver
$7 a day. Drivers under 25yrs pay $20 a day. Minimum age 21 years.
Baby Seats
$6 per day. Please request at time of booking.
Airport Operating Fees, Handling Fees and Local Taxes
These vary, but will be between 10% - 23% of the total cost.
Deposit
Only credit card payments are accepted.
Pre-Purchase your extras
Our comprehensive packages can be pre-booked at reduced rates that offer exceptional value for money. New for 2008-09, our Alamo Gold package now includes a free GPS handset for duration of rental.
| Area (arrival airport) | Package (1) per day | Package (2) per day |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | - | £13 |
| USA | £9 | £21 |
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Package 1 (USA): Includes CDW only. Package 2 Alamo Gold: Includes CDW, LIS (not LIS for Canada), express check-in, taxes and airport, free additional drivers (must be over 25yrs), one free tank of fuel and free GPS for duration of rental. Please note that included fees and taxes are based on rates in effect from May 2008. If these subsequently change, the rental company reserves the right to charge the difference locally. |
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