Way OT: Airport Rental Cars

[WEP6-12]

Last night my flight to FL on Allegiant gets delayed 3 times (eventually cancelled). After 3rd delay, I call my rental car company (Budget) and ask what time they close. Answer: midnight. I tell the rep that I am still in Harrisburg at 10:30 pm and will not be in Sanford until 1:30 am. Response: We will be closed. Go down to Allegiant gate and they rebook me for this morning (on a cheaper flight!) at no cost. The Allegiant gate rep says an airport rental car company is required to be open until last flight arrives. Believable? Any experience with delayed flights arriving in the middle of the night and rental counter still open? TIA.

 

[wplion]

I landed very late in NW Arkansas once and the National rep had left an envelope with my name on it. Told me where to get the key and where my car was. Very impressive.

 

[Alphabets]

I have the same scenario coming up in about a month. Allegiant to Sanford Orlando. Booked with Alamo for the rental. My only, and i mean only issue i have with allegiant is that if they cancel, you're likely waiting until the next day for a flight. Only happened once to me through them so far. Made it right, though. 4 star hotel in punta Gorda for the night and a flight first thing in the AM.

 

[WEP6-12]

Thanks for the responses!