Founded in 1974 and headquartered in St. Louis, Alamo Rent A Car is a value-oriented, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of airport leisure travelers. Alamo offers low rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience at the most popular travel destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Alamo also is the largest car rental provider to international travelers visiting North America. In addition, it is part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, creating the world's largest car rental network.

A technology innovator and industry leader, Alamo launched the industry's first real-time Internet booking engine in 1995 as well as the industry's first and only Online Check-In system in 2005. In addition, Alamo currently operates 159 self-service kiosks at 65 U.S. locations, which earned the company the "Extra Mile Award" from Budget Travel magazine in 2007. Alamo also serves as the official rental car company of Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort.