Free five-day Alamo car rental in Hawaii with United Vacations

Travelers who book a complete Hawaii vacation package this fall can enjoy a free five-day Alamo economy car rental, courtesy of United Vacations. This offer is valid for immediate bookings through December 1, with travel August 20 through December 14, 2006.

Customers who need a car rental upgrade to a larger size will enjoy deeply discounted rates on all other Alamo car rental classes. For example, travelers can book a midsize car rental for five days for $30, compared to the standard four-day rate of $140. Customers can also enjoy a convertible or minivan car rental upgrade for five days for $95, compared to the $220 standard car rental rate.

“Not only is the free car an incredible value for customers, but we’re giving them plenty of time to take advantage of this offer,” said Rick Karnes, general manager of United Vacations. “Customers can continue to book the free car rental from now until December 1. And with discounted rates on all car rental upgrade classes, including convertibles and minivans, this is an incredible offer for all travelers who book a complete Hawaii vacation package this fall.”

Customers will need to select an Alamo rental car with their reservation in order to receive the discount.

Sample Hawaii vacation packages include roundtrip airfare on United Airlines; five nights’ hotel accommodations; free five-day Alamo economy car rental; fresh flower lei greeting and welcome orientation breakfast on Oahu; services of the United Vacations Hawaii Service Office; and 24-hour traveler assistance.

Sample Hawaii Vacation Packages

Oahu vacation packages with accommodations at the OHANA Maile Sky Court in a standard room begin at $579 from Los Angeles and San Francisco; $739 from Denver; $894 from Boston or New York; $899 from Chicago; and $949 from Washington, D.C. Prices are valid for Wednesday or Thursday departures, Sept. 6-Nov. 9, 2006 and Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2006. These Hawaii vacation packages are eligible for the free car rental from Alamo.

Kaua’i vacation packages with hotel room gardenview accommodations at the ResortQuest Islander on the Beach (ASTON) begin at $789 from Los Angeles and San Francisco; $949 from Denver; $1,104 from Boston or New York; $1,109 from Chicago; and $1,159 from Washington, D.C. Prices are valid for Wednesday or Thursday departures, Sept. 6-Nov. 9, 2006 and Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2006. A free Alamo car rental is available with these Hawaii vacation packages.

Big Island vacation packages with gardenview accommodations at the Hilton Waikoloa Village® begin at $1,134 from Los Angeles and San Francisco; $1,294 from Denver; $1,449 from Boston or New York; $1,454 from Chicago; and $1,504 from Washington, D.C. Prices are valid for Wednesday or Thursday departures, Sept. 6-Nov. 9, 2006 and Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2006. The free economy car rental is available through Alamo with these Hawaii vacation packages.

Maui vacation packages with basic Escape gardenview accommodations at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa begin at $1,284 from Los Angeles and San Francisco; $1,444 from Denver; $1,599 from Boston or New York; $1,604 from Chicago; and $1,654 from Washington, D.C. Prices are valid for Wednesday or Thursday departures, Sept. 6-Nov. 9, 2006 and Nov. 29-Dec. 7, 2006. These Hawaii vacation packages are eligible for the free Alamo car rental with optional car rental upgrade discounts.

Air segments may be serviced by United, Ted, United Express carriers Air Wisconsin, Chautauqua Airlines, Mesa, Republic Airlines, Shuttle America, SkyWest, and Trans States and/or code share partners including Aloha Airlines and US Airways.

One free economy car rental per reservation. Free car rental applies to rental rate only; local taxes, incidental charges and optional insurance are not included. Hawaii vacation packages must include flight and five or more consecutive hotel nights on one island to qualify for this offer. Maximum of five rental days free, car type provided is economy. Upgrades and additional days are available at customer's cost. Free car rental offer is not available for travel 6/15 - 8/19/06 or 12/16 - 12/31/06.

Prices on optional car rental upgrade classes are valid for travel 8/20-9/27/06 and 11/25-12/15/06. Prices will vary on other travel dates.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include a fuel surcharge. Every flying passenger is responsible for the following charges, which are not included in the prices shown and which vary by itinerary: passenger facility charges of up to $18, air segment fees of $3.30 per domestic segment and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10. Free hotel nights apply to hotel room rate and room tax only; a qualifying stay is required. Listed prices are only available when booked electronically on unitedvacations.com or through your travel agent via VAX Vacation Access. Alternate origin cities, travel dates and hotel selections are available; prices will vary. All offers are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Extra values, including free values, may require a qualifying purchase. Additional restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For full details, see the Terms & Conditions in any United Vacations brochure.

Vacations can be purchased online at www.unitedvacations.com by calling 888-328-6877 or by contacting your local travel agent.