US Airways 2011 Grand Slam Promotion - Car Rentals [master thread]

Hi all....have a question about people's experience with car rentals last year.

Did you actually have to go pick up the car? Or could you just make the reservation, no show and be charged for it and grab the hit that way?? Thrifty has some great deals at the Philly airport for a weekend day (roughly $16 all in...)...however not sure if it's worth driving an hour down and an hour back on six separate occasions.

If anyone had success last year without having to actually go get the car could you let us know. Thanks!!!

Car rental agency crediting/posting practices

(For information on applicable discount codes, see post 296 by HikerT (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/2011-grand-slam-promotion/1254254-car-rentals-master-thread-post17197051.html#post17197051).)

Alamo

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post 2-5 days after car returned


Avis - only airport location rentals count

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post on the 4th/11th/18th/25th of each month


Budget - only airport location rentals count

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post ~10 days after car returned


Dollar

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post 8-11 days after car returned


Hertz

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post each Thursday; depending on timing, credit may not appear until second Thursday after vehicle return


National

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post ~10 days after car returned


Sixt

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post each Wednesday; depending on timing, credit may not appear until second week after vehicle return


Thrifty

Activity date is pickup date
Miles post 13-16 days (on Fridays? TBD) after car return



To help fill gaps, please post

the complete activity line item from your US DM account
pickup and dropoff date(s)

Thanks to reggae, skitch23, Zurich Flyer, alanh, TorontoSingh, Exiled in Express, DCdeacon, bigdeebee, shock78, rob_flies_ua and ellinj for data points.


[Original version of this post:
A lot of participants got hits last year without ever driving (or even seeing) the car, but IIRC they did have to show up at the counter.]

Here's another car rental question.

I very rarely rent from Alamo, but did once earlier this summer. To "thank me" they sent a coupon by email for one free day rental, expires in 6 weeks, no minimum rental length. I tried a sample 1-day rental at the local airport, and it comes out to $4 total (the airport facility charge). Since this is a coupon, not an award rental (like Hertz #1 Club), what are the chances I can get US miles for it? According to usairways.com, you earn 250 miles per Alamo rental. Anybody had a similar situation?

A lot of participants got hits last year without ever driving (or even seeing) the car, but IIRC they did have to show up at the counter.

Not 100 % true. At least one guy did not show up :D

And so we continue to publicly discuss this?

I suspect the tightening of rules has as much to do with a lot of public dissemination of loopholes as it does with US and partner dissatisfaction with no revenue from the cheap / free hits.

If other rental car agencies at the PHL airport have low rates you could rent from each of them on the same day. At least cuts down on the number of times you have to drive to PHL.

If other rental car agencies at the PHL airport have low rates you could rent from each of them on the same day. At least cuts down on the number of times you have to drive to PHL.

Not if you're crediting them to the same US account. Terms and conditions state that non-qualifying activity includes:

Multiple car rentals that occur on the same day

If other rental car agencies at the PHL airport have low rates you could rent from each of them on the same day. At least cuts down on the number of times you have to drive to PHL.

GS prohibits multiple rentals in one day.

If other rental car agencies at the PHL airport have low rates you could rent from each of them on the same day. At least cuts down on the number of times you have to drive to PHL.

This year's T&Cs state that only one rental per day counts as a hit so this will not work. Hotel stays have the same restriction.

Here's another car rental question.

I very rarely rent from Alamo, but did once earlier this summer. To "thank me" they sent a coupon by email for one free day rental, expires in 6 weeks, no minimum rental length. I tried a sample 1-day rental at the local airport, and it comes out to $4 total (the airport facility charge). Since this is a coupon, not an award rental (like Hertz #1 Club), what are the chances I can get US miles for it? According to usairways.com, you earn 250 miles per Alamo rental. Anybody had a similar situation?

I think the chance of getting miles is greater than zero. Alamo is owned by National and I believe uses the same systems. Redeeming a free day coupon on National will generate another rental credit as long as you pay something, in this and my case the airport fees. If you have nothing else to use the coupon towards give it a go.

GS prohibits multiple rentals in one day.

Dang, I did five rentals in less than one hour last year. :D

Oh well, I'll have to make separate trips this time.

But I don't understand why US closed this "loophole." As long as we pay for six rentals, why does it matter if we do them on one day or on six different days? The rental agency is still getting the same revenue. It's not like signing up for Netflix and then cancelling after just one month.

But I don't understand why US closed this "loophole." As long as we pay for six rentals, why does it matter if we do them on one day or on six different days? My guess: because GS isn't just about ginning up revenue, but also about building brand awareness & promoting lasting customer relationships with the partners. (Also, a "real" rental is likely to generate additional revenue for CDW, GPS rental, fuel charges, and the like.) If US could realistically distinguish between "real" rentals and a GS'er doing the entire deal at the counter, I'm sure they would, but they don't because it would be complicated. By contrast, weeding out multiple rentals in a single day is easy.

My guess: because GS isn't just about ginning up revenue, but also about building brand awareness & promoting lasting customer relationships with the partners. (Also, a "real" rental is likely to generate additional revenue for CDW, GPS rental, fuel charges, and the like.) If US could realistically distinguish between "real" rentals and a GS'er doing the entire deal at the counter, I'm sure they would, but they don't because it would be complicated. By contrast, weeding out multiple rentals in a single day is easy.

Please stop making perfect sense. :D

I'm new to GS and have a rental questions:

Can I rent from Alamo under my name and credit my wife's Dividend Miles account to gain a hit for her? Thanks.

Oh well, I'll have to make separate trips this time.

I did the same, but the Hertz rep was kind enough to charge them every day for 5 days. 5 car rental, 5 different days, and without seeing the car. :)

I'm renting on sept 13 and returning on sept 15th. Will I get a hit for this rental? Or am I out of luck? Anyone have experience from last year?

I did the same, but the Hertz rep was kind enough to charge them every day for 5 days. 5 car rental, 5 different days, and without seeing the car. :)

Well done! The issue for me is that rentals at PHL are usually cheap only on Sat-Sun. So I'd have to arrange that over three weekends, at the very least.

Since I am based overseas, I am just wondering what's the out-of-the-pocket cost for renting a car?

Does anyone know if hertz posts the date you pick up the car or return it as the activity date? I usually take hertz points but I am picking up a car on 9/12 for return 9/15. If I am not going to get a hit I'd rather continue to take the hertz points.

Anyone have any problems with consecutive 1-day rentals from the same agency? I do regular 2-day weekend rentals at National and I remain fairly close to the rental location, making a car-swap on a Saturday night a rather painless exercise. In my experience, the rates don't really change on 1-day vs. 2-day rentals. (Although 3-day rentals are cheaper due to 3rd-Day-Free coupons.)

Would two National rentals post as 2 hits? If not, would one booked through Nationalcar.com followed by one booked through Alamo.com count as 2? Or would I need to walk across the street and hit Hertz or Avis?

It's a semi-small station: I wonder if the National people would bristle at this idea. I know them fairly well...I'd probably just be honest and tell 'em I'm doing it for the US Airways promo.

Does anyone know if hertz posts the date you pick up the car or return it as the activity date? I usually take hertz points but I am picking up a car on 9/12 for return 9/15. If I am not going to get a hit I'd rather continue to take the hertz points.
IIRC from last year, it was the day you picked up the car. Anyone remember differently?

Anyone have any problems with consecutive 1-day rentals from the same agency? I do regular 2-day weekend rentals at National and I remain fairly close to the rental location, making a car-swap on a Saturday night a rather painless exercise. In my experience, the rates don't really change on 1-day vs. 2-day rentals. (Although 3-day rentals are cheaper due to 3rd-Day-Free coupons.)

Would two National rentals post as 2 hits? If not, would one booked through Nationalcar.com followed by one booked through Alamo.com count as 2? Or would I need to walk across the street and hit Hertz or Avis?

It's a semi-small station: I wonder if the National people would bristle at this idea. I know them fairly well...I'd probably just be honest and tell 'em I'm doing it for the US Airways promo.


I would do National and Hertz. National requires you to keep the car Saturday night to get the lower weekend rates so swapping early would lead to a cost greater than just duplication of airport fees. I have limited experience with Hertz but I beleive I had a same day return at weekend rates last year.

My car strategy is to take advantage of the Alamo $15 rentals on the two weekends where that offer overlaps Grand Slam and pickup 2 rentals I would have incurred naturally. The remaining 2 rentals will be easy hits if I need them at the end of the promotion.

The more I think about it, I may just do a couple extra weekend rentals at my hometown HLE. For one, the swapping would nullify some 1-2-FREE credits since those need to be 2-day rentals to count. Second, the HLE rentals can sometimes be under $20/day all in since there aren't any airport fees - just local sales tax.

I'll probably be at 4 or 5 hits without doing anything unusual anyway.

My car strategy is to take advantage of the Alamo $15 rentals...

Thanks for the $15 rate reminder. I like the sound of it. One potential issue is the rate requires a Saturday overnight, and I was planning on the rent-and-return-in-one-motion trick at the counter without driving. $15 is a great rate but it means I'd have to KEEP an actual car for a night?! Heavens, the things they ask of us.

Thanks for the $15 rate reminder. I like the sound of it. One potential issue is the rate requires a Saturday overnight, and I was planning on the rent-and-return-in-one-motion trick at the counter without driving. $15 is a great rate but it means I'd have to KEEP an actual car for a night?! Heavens, the things they ask of us.
Have you (or others) done the "rent and return at the same counter trick" successfully in the past? This is my first time going for the GS promotion and I was planning on trying to do this, but I wasn't sure if they'd go for it or not. Does anybody actually put up a fight about it? You'd think that they'd be more than willing to do it since they just get free money, right?

Have you (or others) done the "rent and return at the same counter trick" successfully in the past? This is my first time going for the GS promotion and I was planning on trying to do this, but I wasn't sure if they'd go for it or not. Does anybody actually put up a fight about it? You'd think that they'd be more than willing to do it since they just get free money, right?

Yes, I did this last year, as did several others. It depends on the counter agents' willingness and how long the line is -- and busy the office is -- but most FTers reported no problems, or very few. In my case I told the agent about the promo in a friendly, almost silly way, and they ate it up and were very nice about processing everything.

Have you (or others) done the "rent and return at the same counter trick" successfully in the past? This is my first time going for the GS promotion and I was planning on trying to do this, but I wasn't sure if they'd go for it or not. Does anybody actually put up a fight about it? You'd think that they'd be more than willing to do it since they just get free money, right?

Yes, I did this last year, as did several others. It depends on the counter agents' willingness and how long the line is -- and busy the office is -- but most FTers reported no problems, or very few. In my case I told the agent about the promo in a friendly, almost silly way, and they ate it up and were very nice about processing everything.

Ditto. Had 4 fifteen minute reservations on four different Saturdays. I incorporated a stop at my Hertz city edition office into my weekend errands. Never got in a car. Counter guys thought it was both silly and amazing - 100,000 frequent flyer points ~is~ a big deal to most people.

Can you receive promotional miles from car rental and a "hit" as well.

Do you have to go through the link with U.S airways website to book for the car? I believe I have perks with my Amex Platinum card on car rental.

Am I able to receive the perks on using AMEX and promotional miles as well.

Thanks very much.

I have what I hope is an easy question. Can I book a car rental anywhere and just use my Usair Div. Mile number on the reservation or do I need to book through the Usair website? I noticed that they put a code in the reservation (maybe US10?). Can I use a coupon code like Costco's and enter my DM number and still get a hit?

TIA

for Hertz I know that you can put in your DM# and all is okay.

Perhaps you have to check on your bill/order that your number is printed on.

I have what I hope is an easy question. Can I book a car rental anywhere and just use my Usair Div. Mile number on the reservation or do I need to book through the Usair website? I noticed that they put a code in the reservation (maybe US10?). Can I use a coupon code like Costco's and enter my DM number and still get a hit?

TIA

What do you mean by anywhere? I've had problems getting miles on Hotwire and Priceline reservations.

Can you receive promotional miles from car rental and a "hit" as well.

For the US Airways GS hit, you just need a rental that posts US Airways miles. If there are other promotions, bonus miles, Amex perks, etc., I imagine those are fine to achieve...as long as the rental posts US miles.

For most people, this will mean flipping your National preference from Free Days to air miles. I'll be giving up 1/5th of a Free Rental Day for each US hit. Since those free days are worth $100-120 each to me, these aren't the cheapest hits...but they're 6 that I need as part of my overall run to 80,000 miles so I guess it's worth it.

I think you need to have your car rental profiles set to earn Dividend Miles as your rental reward preference. So log into your National Emerald Club account, or your Hertz #1 club account, or Budget Rapid Rewards, etc, and make sure US Airways is selected as your preferred partner.

Then, as long as your car rental program number is on your reservation, you should have the miles post after your rental.

I have what I hope is an easy question. Can I book a car rental anywhere and just use my Usair Div. Mile number on the reservation or do I need to book through the Usair website? I noticed that they put a code in the reservation (maybe US10?). Can I use a coupon code like Costco's and enter my DM number and still get a hit?

TIA

Why don't you ask your question HERE (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/2011-grand-slam-promotion/1254254-car-rental-question.html) ?

Why don't you ask your question HERE (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/2011-grand-slam-promotion/1254254-car-rental-question.html) ?

Good point. Would mods/anyone object to combining "car rental question" and "car rental procedures" threads?

Hi all....have a question about people's experience with car rentals last year.

Did you actually have to go pick up the car? Or could you just make the reservation, no show and be charged for it and grab the hit that way?? Thrifty has some great deals at the Philly airport for a weekend day (roughly $16 all in...)...however not sure if it's worth driving an hour down and an hour back on six separate occasions.

If anyone had success last year without having to actually go get the car could you let us know. Thanks!!!

Wait, are you saying you've actually been charged for a car rental when you no-show??? I have never, ever heard of that.

I routinely book two or three rentals for the same day, make a decision the day of as to which one I want, and that's it...I've never once cancelled any of the reservations I haven't used, and I've never been charged, despite them having my CC# as part of the reservation, etc. I've done this dozens and dozens of times.

Wait, are you saying you've actually been charged for a car rental when you no-show??? I have never, ever heard of that.

I routinely book two or three rentals for the same day, make a decision the day of as to which one I want, and that's it...I've never once cancelled any of the reservations I haven't used, and I've never been charged, despite them having my CC# as part of the reservation, etc. I've done this dozens and dozens of times.

It sounds like some people from last year got to know an off-airport location and specifically asked to be charged so they could get their hits. I've never been charged for a no-show either. (Obviously you would on a Hotwire/Priceline rental but those aren't in scope for GS hits...)

It sounds like some people from last year got to know an off-airport location and specifically asked to be charged so they could get their hits. I've never been charged for a no-show either. (Obviously you would on a Hotwire/Priceline rental but those aren't in scope for GS hits...)

We're always charged for no-shows using prepaid/pay-in-full/advance-pay rates online, right? Only by reserving online without prepay rates are we not charged immediately.

We're always charged for no-shows using prepaid/pay-in-full/advance-pay rates online, right? Only by reserving online without prepay rates are we not charged immediately.

I was researching this earlier and found this at Budget's website ;"If you don't show up for your rental, we'll refund the full prepaid amount less a $50 no-show processing fee."

The question is...does the no show fee constitute a bonus earning rental?...

can anyone tell me if there is anyway to get a car rental hit when someone else picks up the car?
is that possible?

can anyone tell me if there is anyway to get a car rental hit when someone else picks up the car?
is that possible?

Worked last year great at Hertz, at least with the same last name, but I don't think that would matter.

If anyone is doing a car rental anyway (e.g. not just for a hit), you can register with Hertz Gold for free (cancel within a year). Members also get 500 Bonus points which is enough for a weekend day rental.

1.Click http://goldplus.hertz.com/
2.Register for Gold Membership (Free & $60 Value)
3.Earn 500 bonus points, Qualify for 1 Free Weekend Day Rental

You can transfer 600 points to US Airways, so you'll still need to get 100 points somehow if you're looking to transfer points.

600 Points = 500 Miles or 1200 Southwest Points or 1,000 Priority Club Points.

* it takes up to 4 weeks for bonus points to post. *

Also, Hertz is offering $5 1-way rentals. Conditions apply of course: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/bb-8657875/drive-into-arizona-for-as-little-as-$5-per-day-special-offer

You can transfer 600 points to US Airways, so you'll still need to get 100 points somehow if you're looking to transfer points.

600 Points = 500 Miles or 1200 Southwest Points or 1,000 Priority Club Points.

I am a little confused. If I have 600 "hertz points" and I transfer it to us airways, that will count as a "hit" and show up as if I rented a car? and if I do that 6 times, I get all 6 possible hits?! that would be great if that is the case...but seems to easy to be true...

I am a little confused. If I have 600 "hertz points" and I transfer it to us airways, that will count as a "hit" and show up as if I rented a car? and if I do that 6 times, I get all 6 possible hits?! that would be great if that is the case...but seems to easy to be true...

no, you only get it one hit for the first transfer.

Worked last year great at Hertz, at least with the same last name, but I don't think that would matter.

So...I can reserve a car for my parents under my name and the rental agency (typically National for me) would let them pick up and use the car? They would get to use my executive perks, and I would get the points and hit? This seems like a win win to me, has anyone done this before?

I am a little confused. If I have 600 "hertz points" and I transfer it to us airways, that will count as a "hit" and show up as if I rented a car? and if I do that 6 times, I get all 6 possible hits?! that would be great if that is the case...but seems to easy to be true...

I doubt US would be tricked into thinking a transfer was a rental. There is no hit for a transfer. Just for rentals. If a transfer does work though, let us know! I can't remember anyone trying it last year.

can anyone tell me if there is anyway to get a car rental hit when someone else picks up the car?
is that possible?

Worked last year great at Hertz, at least with the same last name, but I don't think that would matter.

So...I can reserve a car for my parents under my name and the rental agency (typically National for me) would let them pick up and use the car? They would get to use my executive perks, and I would get the points and hit? This seems like a win win to me, has anyone done this before?

No, but you could (at least at Hertz) have your parents rent & pay for a car, and have it credited to your US account.

(if the car is rented under your name, then you need to be there and pick it up and your parents needs to pay the daily additional driver fee)

If anyone is doing a car rental anyway (e.g. not just for a hit), you can register with Hertz Gold for free (cancel within a year). Members also get 500 Bonus points which is enough for a weekend day rental.

1.Click http://goldplus.hertz.com/
2.Register for Gold Membership (Free & $60 Value)
3.Earn 500 bonus points, Qualify for 1 Free Weekend Day Rental

You can transfer 600 points to US Airways, so you'll still need to get 100 points somehow if you're looking to transfer points.

600 Points = 500 Miles or 1200 Southwest Points or 1,000 Priority Club Points.

* it takes up to 4 weeks for bonus points to post. *

Also, Hertz is offering $5 1-way rentals. Conditions apply of course: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/bb-8657875/drive-into-arizona-for-as-little-as-$5-per-day-special-offer


ivetried a few times but cant get that link to work

PHL was mentioned but can anyone suggest city/cities which usually have very low rental rates?
thx

PHL was mentioned but can anyone suggest city/cities which usually have very low rental rates?
thx

I rented from PHL last year, but I remember DC having super cheap rates as well.
I am struggling to find anything near me now. (In Texas)

If I need a car for 3 days, will making 3 seperate reservations for one day work? (without returning the car each day)
Seems like a long shot, I can only rent from Hertz or AVis here.

I found a rate for DCA this weekend through Avis @ $23 per day. Not great, but not too bad either since it's only 5 minutes from my house.

I know that Avis requires you to rent from an Airport location to get miles. However, I would rather use a local place and get the miles. Which other rental companies provide miles even on a neighborhood rental?

So has someone yet found the cheapest rentals for the GS11 promo?

I found a rate for DCA this weekend through Avis @ $23 per day. Not great, but not too bad either since it's only 5 minutes from my house.

With AAA you can generally get a $10/day weekend rental after the $10 off/day coupon listed on the Hertz website. The best deal is to book [as a member] on the aaa.com site, NOT from hertz.com, where the rate is usually about $13-18/day before taxes and coupon for a compact/economy.

Last weekend I had a compact car three days @ IAD for total of $31.24.

So has someone yet found the cheapest rentals for the GS11 promo?

15.00 at Alamo weekend rate out the door for less than 20.00 less gas.

With AAA you can generally get a $10/day weekend rental after the $10 off/day coupon listed on the Hertz website. The best deal is to book [as a member] on the aaa.com site, NOT from hertz.com, where the rate is about $15-20/day before taxes and coupon for a compact/economy.

Last weekend I had a compact car three days @ IAD for total of $31.24.

Can you please confirm that you have had US DM posted to your account with this method?

Can you please confirm that you have had US DM posted to your account with this method?
I'll do. For this weekend, I just reserved a three day rental at IAD for $20 with miles crediting to US. From past experience it takes 2-3 weeks for Hertz to post to US.

15.00 at Alamo weekend rate out the door for less than 20.00 less gas.

The $15 rate is available at BUR and comes to $24.80. However, when booking, I don't see any way to enter my DM account information. Since this is a "last minute" rate -- although I booked it for late September -- I'm concerned that it's not eligible to earn miles. Any thoughts on this?

Can anyone point me to comprable, or better, rates in LA? Thanks and good luck to all.

xlax

So has someone yet found the cheapest rentals for the GS11 promo?

Weekend rates at PHL are around $15 with AAA. All in about $20 with taxes and fees.

The $15 rate is available at BUR and comes to $24.80. However, when booking, I don't see any way to enter my DM account information. Since this is a "last minute" rate -- although I booked it for late September -- I'm concerned that it's not eligible to earn miles. Any thoughts on this?

Can anyone point me to comprable, or better, rates in LA? Thanks and good luck to all.

xlax

When I set up my profile I entered all my info including my partner airline US Air. I think I checked a box indicating to accept surcharge and that it was my preferred choice. Set up an account if you have not done so and you should be able to update your profile with your DM info.

It sounds like some people from last year got to know an off-airport location and specifically asked to be charged so they could get their hits. I've never been charged for a no-show either. (Obviously you would on a Hotwire/Priceline rental but those aren't in scope for GS hits...)

Is this confirmed? Hotwire, Priceline car rentals don't count then?

Hi all....have a question about people's experience with car rentals last year.

Did you actually have to go pick up the car? Or could you just make the reservation, no show and be charged for it and grab the hit that way?? Thrifty has some great deals at the Philly airport for a weekend day (roughly $16 all in...)...however not sure if it's worth driving an hour down and an hour back on six separate occasions.

If anyone had success last year without having to actually go get the car could you let us know. Thanks!!!

So has someone yet found the cheapest rentals for the GS11 promo?

Sorry about the above empty post...:(
Last year 3 airport parkings at Thrifty yielded 300 US miles and qualified for a Grand Slam hit. Does anyone know if it will this year? It sounds like no, as it is not a "rental"

When I set up my profile I entered all my info including my partner airline US Air. I think I checked a box indicating to accept surcharge and that it was my preferred choice. Set up an account if you have not done so and you should be able to update your profile with your DM info.

Thanks. I will give that a shot. I tried entering the code from the DM site, but that bounced the rate up about ten bucks.

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Can't you get a one way rental from Manhattan to LGA at a very good rate?
Seems like I read that somewhere on FT....

Found it here. (http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index.php/NYC_Airports_to_Manhattan_Transportation_FAQ#Hertz _Special_One-Way_Rates) Hertz one way rates.

Lowest rate I could find was $66 ai. Looks good for those on an expense account.

I just did the Hertz hourly rate in Manhattan and it worked: receipt shows DM number and "50 miles awarded." $15.29 a/i: $12 rate + $0.75 FF surcharge + $2.54 taxes. Use code HRLYD. The reservation shows a higher daily rate at first, but the counter agent knocks it down to hourly in person (and on the contract) upon timely return.

I'm sure this will be a stupid question, but I'm new to GS, so please forgive my ignorance/confusion:

For car rentals, you can get max 6 hits per member - what exactly does that mean?
- is it 6 hits total from car rentals, no matter which rental company (so potential to get up to 6 hits from Dollar alone) OR
- is it 1 hit per rental car company, up to 6 hits total over the 8?

I'm sure this will be a stupid question, but I'm new to GS, so please forgive my ignorance/confusion:

For car rentals, you can get max 6 hits per member - what exactly does that mean?
- is it 6 hits total from car rentals, no matter which rental company (so potential to get up to 6 hits from Dollar alone) OR
- is it 1 hit per rental car company, up to 6 hits total over the 8?

6 rentals, any mix of vendors. Last year I got 5 from National and 1 from Hertz. With AAA discounts Hertz can be the low price on weekends.

I just did the Hertz hourly rate in Manhattan and it worked: receipt shows DM number and "50 miles awarded." $15.29 a/i: $12 rate + $0.75 FF surcharge + $2.54 taxes. Use code HRLYD. The reservation shows a higher daily rate at first, but the counter agent knocks it down to hourly in person (and on the contract) upon timely return.

Nice. Any luck doing this without actually taking the car anywhere? I'd hope they won't make me circle the block, especially as gas is included I would think they'd let you just charge it.

Nice. Any luck doing this without actually taking the car anywhere? I'd hope they won't make me circle the block, especially as gas is included I would think they'd let you just charge it.

I circled the block halfway, parked for 10-15 minutes while enjoying the fresh carpet and laughing silently about it (I'm easily amused), then returned it. I never asked to skip taking the car, so I can't say, but the agent seemed easygoing enough to probably have agreed to a car-less rental. Depends which agent/location maybe.

I just did the Hertz hourly rate in Manhattan and it worked: receipt shows DM number and "50 miles awarded." $15.29 a/i: $12 rate + $0.75 FF surcharge + $2.54 taxes. Use code HRLYD. The reservation shows a higher daily rate at first, but the counter agent knocks it down to hourly in person (and on the contract) upon timely return.

Awesome tip! I wasn't aware that hourly was possible. I'm headed into the city this weekend so I know what I'll be doing.

Here is the list of hourly locations for Hertz: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/specialoffers/index.jsp?targetPage=hourly_manhattan_boston.jsp&Category=D

I circled the block halfway, parked for 10-15 minutes while enjoying the fresh carpet and laughing silently about it (I'm easily amused), Perhaps we need a new thread: "Things I have done in the course of earning Grand Slam hits that an obective observer would interpret as prima facie evidence of mental derangement." That would certainly stress-test the FT servers.

Perhaps we need a new thread: "Things I have done in the course of earning Grand Slam hits that an obective observer would interpret as prima facie evidence of mental derangement." That would certainly stress-test the FT servers.

If only you knew how close I came to naming a thread that after reading your post. The character-max cut it off. This promo is like thousands of classmates on a field trip/scavenger hunt, testing the buddy-system limits while jumping across moving traffic against the light and outside the crosswalk, but at the end of the semester, we all get seats on airplanes around the world! For cheap. OK, back to the concise, serious, on-topic, limited posts.

I just did the Hertz hourly rate in Manhattan and it worked: receipt shows DM number and "50 miles awarded." $15.29 a/i: $12 rate + $0.75 FF surcharge + $2.54 taxes. Use code HRLYD. The reservation shows a higher daily rate at first, but the counter agent knocks it down to hourly in person (and on the contract) upon timely return.

Excellent news. Early Oct will see me at an NYC hertz somewhere between 4-6 times. :)

I just noticed the hertz code listed here is HRLYD, whereas the one that was applied when I clicked on the special rates is HOURLY.

I assume these are the same rate?

Perhaps we need a new thread: "Things I have done in the course of earning Grand Slam hits that an obective observer would interpret as prima facie evidence of mental derangement." That would certainly stress-test the FT servers.

I love to think about all the normal working people who see weird situations due to the GS, but are ignorant of what's going on. The drivers with empty shuttles, the poetry slam box office workers with hundreds of unclaimed tickets, the sales manager at swarovski who sees a huge spike in demand for christmas ornaments in September.

Similar to the Verizon internet store workers who saw orders for thousands of chargers and screen protectors for discontinued phones in a 24 hour period last month...

Freakonomics in action!

If only you knew how close I came to naming a thread that after reading your post. The character-max cut it off. This promo is like thousands of classmates on a field trip/scavenger hunt
:D

I think we're more like the Hash House Harriers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers): "Members often describe their group as 'a drinking club with a running problem' ".

(OK, no more tangents/OT posts here from me.)

You can transfer 600 points to US Airways, so you'll still need to get 100 points somehow if you're looking to transfer points.

600 Points = 500 Miles or 1200 Southwest Points or 1,000 Priority Club Points.


How to transfer hertz points to US DM? I have 1800 points that are of no use... on hertz.com I just see this:

Easy to Redeem


You can redeem your #1 Awards Points for Hertz rentals in The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain The United States,and Canada the choice is yours.



You can even log on to hertz.com to review your #1 Awards Point balance anytime.

Just did a "counter rental" at Hertz on Independence Blvd in Charlotte NC for me and my spouse (spouse not present). Ask for Keith. He is very open to doing more for Grand Slammers (but maybe not Poetry Slammers, ha ha). He said if you call that location and ask for him he can give you the best US Air discount and any coupons available. It's a small location so he would rather know what you are doing than bring in an extra dozen cars that are not going to leave the lot. You do need to show up for a card swipe he says. Rental total with tax: $17.27

Just did a "counter rental" at Hertz on Independence Blvd in Charlotte NC for me and my spouse (spouse not present). Ask for Keith. He is very open to doing more for Grand Slammers (but maybe not Poetry Slammers, ha ha). He said if you call that location and ask for him he can give you the best US Air discount and any coupons available. It's a small location so he would rather know what you are doing than bring in an extra dozen cars that are not going to leave the lot. You do need to show up for a card swipe he says. Rental total with tax: $17.27

Nice. Try the Hertz location inside the Doubletree Southpark. In the back of the building. Last year I used the standard US CDP/PC codes and got a 24 hour rental for $6.11 a/i. Don't know if it'll work this year.

I'm trying to find those codes this year--it was on #1 on last years massive GS thread.

Anyone have suggestions for the Seattle area. Charlotte is a bit far for a card swipe.:D

Excellent news. Early Oct will see me at an NYC hertz somewhere between 4-6 times. :)

I have done two Hertz hourly rentals already. Here is some more info:

- Hertz hourly rentals can be returned to ANY location in Manhattan, not just the one you used for pick-up. Therefore I pick up my car at the garage across the street from my apartment (downtown) and drive to a Hertz garage 6 blocks from my office (midtown). This saves me the $2.25 subway fare in the morning.

- Gas is included in the rate.

- The $12 ($15.29 total with taxes) cost per rental is only valid Mon - Thurs. The Fri - Sun rate is $3 more.

- Rate codes HOURLY and HRLYD are the same. HRLYD is only valid Mon - Thurs for $12 whereas HOURLY is available any day (but will be $15 on Fri - Sun).

I am presently in Europe, expecting to hire a car in Hungary and cannot access the GS11 page. I am asked to register, which I have done already, but nothing is possible beyond that. I cannot access the partner activities on the GS page. Is that it, or are there other avenues to finally get at the GS page?
I have researched the car partners (not from the GS page, of course) and Hertz would be a possibility for me. But the reservation needs to be done through the GS page, is that so?
Thanks for any help.
Hakluyt

Didnt some get hits for hourly car parking at Thrifty garages?

As long as you've registered for GS11, you don't need to reserve through the US Airways site. Just make sure with the agent that they have your Dividend Miles number on the reservation when you pick up the car.

Have 500 hertz points, good for a free weekend rental. I just need to pay $3 tax. Will this give me a hit? I can put my US number into the reservation.

Have 500 hertz points, good for a free weekend rental. I just need to pay $3 tax. Will this give me a hit? I can put my US number into the reservation.

Usually free rentals are not eligible for mileage/point accrual so I would guess no.

Actually I'll be in LA for a wedding for a Sat-Mon weekend in early October. Instead of getting a 3-day car rental on Hotwire or Priceline like I usually do, I went through the US Airways codes and booked three separate daily rentals (Alamo 1st day, Dollar 2nd day, Alamo 3rd day) for $30 each day a/i. I may be spending ~$20 more than I would have with hotwire/priceline and have to deal with the hassle of going to LAX each day to return old car / rent new car, but I see my "spend" for GS as the incremental cost of $20, minus 800 miles received for the rentals--so about $10!

anyone got anything for upstate NY? I don't rent cars at all so don't know the ins and outs of finding cheapest rates and all. any help is much appreciated.

anyone got anything for upstate NY? I don't rent cars at all so don't know the ins and outs of finding cheapest rates and all. any help is much appreciated.

I use Kayak as a first filter to get a sense of rates.

The 500 Hertz points are worth so much more than just to burn for a hit.

Living in NYC, i value Hertz points a lot, as 500 points gets me a weekend rental from my HLE which typically charges $100 / day. Without a car and limited other options, it's something that i would begrudgingly pay. Great redemption value.

Is there anyway to check that if a specific rental car location is a participating location?
I ask because last year I rented twice at Budget at a non-airport location and none of them posted any miles and was told "not participating locations"

Is there anyway to check that if a specific rental car location is a participating location?
I ask because last year I rented twice at Budget at a non-airport location and none of them posted any miles and was told "not participating locations"
You should confirm with the customer service rep at the rental desk where you pick up the car that you're getting US Air miles with the rental.
I saw a post somewhere saying the non-airport locations for Avis and Budget don't give mileage awards. When I've tried to make reservations with Avis for airline miles, I consistently get a red warning message that the non-airport locations don't accept the code for an airline. I was able to get the double miles coupon for a Budget reservation when I picked up the car at the airport and turned it in at a non-airport location, but it was expensive so I cancelled that reservation. One thing that was interesting about Budget is that you have to cancel your reservation a day or two before you're scheduled to pick up the car or they have the right to charge you a high cancellation fee. Hertz and Avis don't have any cancellation fees so that really got my attention.

As long as you've registered for GS11, you don't need to reserve through the US Airways site. Just make sure with the agent that they have your Dividend Miles number on the reservation when you pick up the car.

Thank you, alanh, for this info. Will go with it.
Hakluyt:cool:

I have done two Hertz hourly rentals already. Here is some more info:

- Hertz hourly rentals can be returned to ANY location in Manhattan, not just the one you used for pick-up. Therefore I pick up my car at the garage across the street from my apartment (downtown) and drive to a Hertz garage 6 blocks from my office (midtown). This saves me the $2.25 subway fare in the morning.

- Gas is included in the rate.

- The $12 ($15.29 total with taxes) cost per rental is only valid Mon - Thurs. The Fri - Sun rate is $3 more.

- Rate codes HOURLY and HRLYD are the same. HRLYD is only valid Mon - Thurs for $12 whereas HOURLY is available any day (but will be $15 on Fri - Sun).

I just did a one hour rental in Boston. total came to $29 with taxes and fees. Rental is only $15, but other fees are higher here.

I just did a one hour rental in Boston. total came to $29 with taxes and fees. Rental is only $15, but other fees are higher here.

Do you know if you can use any discounts for these hourly rentals to bring the cost down? I am also in the Boston area and was thinking of doing a rental or two, but $29 is pretty expensive given that it will take me 45 minutes each way just to get downtown.

Do you know if you can use any discounts for these hourly rentals to bring the cost down? I am also in the Boston area and was thinking of doing a rental or two, but $29 is pretty expensive given that it will take me 45 minutes each way just to get downtown.

I tried all discount coupons online. Most of them don't work for hourly rate. I called CS and rate is $15 per hour for weekend. But the TKT&Cnv surcharge is $10.60 plus taxes it goes to $28.43.

Parking the car and taking T total comes to $38 which is not cheap.

I wrote to hertz about paying the TKT&Cnv surcharge for an hourly rental and selected yes to "contact me" option. Will see if they will do something about it.

Update: I don't think we can do anything about the surcharges. Its required by law.

B. "Vehicular Rental Transaction Contract"

The $10 CCF surcharge is imposed upon each vehicular rental transaction contract in Boston. The term "vehicular rental transaction contract" includes any written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of a vehicle provided by a rental company for thirty continuous days or less, except as provided in Subsection III. D of this TIR. See generally G.L. c. 90, § 32E ½. A written agreement may be executed upon tangible media or electronically, such as through the Internet.

Vendors must collect the $10 CCF surcharge on each vehicle rental contract in Boston. A vehicle rental contract is “in Boston” (1) when the vehicle is received by the customer at a business location of the rental company in Boston or (2) when the vehicle is not received by the customer at a business location of the rental company, if the vehicle is received by the customer in Boston. Types of vehicles subject to the surcharge include, but are not limited to the following:

Passenger car
Truck
Van
Trailer (but the surcharge is not imposed on rental of a trailer hitch).

I found a Thrifty rental for $20.16 (per day all in) in TUS from 10/30 - 10/31. It's interesting because when I start and end the rental at 11am I get this rate. If I choose another time like 1PM I get a much higher rate. It might be that weekend rates end at noon or something like that. Also there is a 3 times miles special if you rent a compact for 2 days or longer and you use promo code US10. It's going to be my rental run weekend as I am returning a Thrifty car on the 29th and then picking up a Dollar car returning it on the 30th and finally picking up a Thrifty car on the 30th and returning it on the 31st.

Just did a counter rental at a downtown Dollar in Portland. Guy was a little incredulous, but happy to do it. Basically, pay, wait while he takes care of next customer, then process it back in. I did make sure the $0.95 FF charge showed up to confirm the miles. Was about $22 all in. Will update once it posts properly.

My wife and I did a rental each this morning. The counter rep laughed when I explained what was going on but he played the game. We were in and out within 10 minutes. We didn't have to drive the cars at all. The rentals weren't as cheap as DCA but much easier. The rental all in was $24.06. I'm hoping to get it lower as I'm going to do this for 5 GS players.

Just did a "counter rental" at Hertz on Independence Blvd in Charlotte NC for me and my spouse (spouse not present). Ask for Keith. He is very open to doing more for Grand Slammers (but maybe not Poetry Slammers, ha ha). He said if you call that location and ask for him he can give you the best US Air discount and any coupons available. It's a small location so he would rather know what you are doing than bring in an extra dozen cars that are not going to leave the lot. You do need to show up for a card swipe he says. Rental total with tax: $17.27

Too bad Keith wasn't working when I went in today! After I'd made the reservation online using the $5 US discount, the estimated AI price was $19. When I went in to pay, the guy there gave me a bill where he took away the $5 US discount and put me in a higher car class. I pointed out the discrepancies to him, and he played dumb (or perhaps WAS dumb) and spent another 5 minutes adjusting my price. Not sure if I'll go back there even if Keith is there - the place REEKED - like sour milk.

You should confirm with the customer service rep at the rental desk where you pick up the car that you're getting US Air miles with the rental.
I saw a post somewhere saying the non-airport locations for Avis and Budget don't give mileage awards. When I've tried to make reservations with Avis for airline miles, I consistently get a red warning message that the non-airport locations don't accept the code for an airline. I was able to get the double miles coupon for a Budget reservation when I picked up the car at the airport and turned it in at a non-airport location, but it was expensive so I cancelled that reservation. One thing that was interesting about Budget is that you have to cancel your reservation a day or two before you're scheduled to pick up the car or they have the right to charge you a high cancellation fee. Hertz and Avis don't have any cancellation fees so that really got my attention.


the people at the rental desk basically know nothing about miles.
Last year I did confirm with them in budget and have my DM # in the rental contract, no miles posted and i have to call to find out what's going on.

the people at the rental desk basically know nothing about miles.
Last year I did confirm with them in budget and have my DM # in the rental contract, no miles posted and i have to call to find out what's going on.OK, I almost solely rent from Hertz and they never fail to give me the airline miles, credits or points. Also, they normally transfer these to the airline in about two weeks after the car is returned although this may vary by airline depending on when they do their sweeps. My experience is that the promotion codes for airline bonuses are accepted at all the Hertz airport and off-airport locations in the US.

Wondering if a no show on an hourly rental might earn points? Just signed up for a #1 gold account (no card swipe necessary). @:-)

Wondering if a no show on an hourly rental might earn points? Just signed up for a #1 gold account (no card swipe necessary). @:-)
I think their rules are that your first rental after obtaining the #1 Gold is that you must show up, in person, to have them swipe the actual card you have registered. After that, you don't need to swipe, but it might be worth talking to the manager rather than just no-showing and expecting the miles.

Too bad Keith wasn't working when I went in today! After I'd made the reservation online using the $5 US discount, the estimated AI price was $19. When I went in to pay, the guy there gave me a bill where he took away the $5 US discount and put me in a higher car class. I pointed out the discrepancies to him, and he played dumb (or perhaps WAS dumb) and spent another 5 minutes adjusting my price. Not sure if I'll go back there even if Keith is there - the place REEKED - like sour milk.

I agree the other guy was not the sharpest tool in the shed. And I also agree the place stank. It's mold, I know because I own a ServiceMaster and we do mold remediation. However it's good that you were able to get it all done in about 10 minutes and get the rate. For me this place is closest to where I work so I will go back. Another poster upthread suggested a Hertz in Southpark. That is sure to be nicer due to it's location!!

Nice. Try the Hertz location inside the Doubletree Southpark. In the back of the building. Last year I used the standard US CDP/PC codes and got a 24 hour rental for $6.11 a/i. Don't know if it'll work this year.

I'm trying to find those codes this year--it was on #1 on last years massive GS thread.

If you find it and it works let me know! I work close by and the Independence location is easy for me. But I would go to Southpark for a deal and spend the extra $ for dinner in the area too!

I just did a one hour rental in Manhattan for $18.88 (all in, using the HOURLY code). I drove the car to the end of the parking garage (about 10ft) before backing it up and returning it. Rental contract shows that I had it for 8mins (had to wait in line to return it) and clearly shows that my US FF acct will be awarded 50 miles. I intend to "wash, rinse, repeat" when I visit NYC over the next two months for the remaining 5 hits!

Can we earn miles as well as points at the same time as a gold club member? Thanks. Besides, can I rent cars but post the miles to some else's dividend miles account?

Can we earn miles as well as points at the same time as a gold club member?

Yes, although perhaps not at a full rate for both? I normally use the UA discount and bonus (50/day + 1000) and I've been accumulating gold points (100/rental) simultaneously.

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Actually I'll be in LA for a wedding for a Sat-Mon weekend in early October. Instead of getting a 3-day car rental on Hotwire or Priceline like I usually do, I went through the US Airways codes and booked three separate daily rentals (Alamo 1st day, Dollar 2nd day, Alamo 3rd day) for $30 each day a/i. I may be spending ~$20 more than I would have with hotwire/priceline and have to deal with the hassle of going to LAX each day to return old car / rent new car, but I see my "spend" for GS as the incremental cost of $20, minus 800 miles received for the rentals--so about $10!

If you're renting near LAX, try one of the rental car counters in the hotels near the airport.

The airport lots pass on a $10/rental LAWA (airport authority) fee, along with some other levies, the hotels are considered off-airport and do not.

I use the Hertz desk at the LAX Hilton and save a bundle. Not as much selection as the airport lot, but the guys there take care of me...

I have done two Hertz hourly rentals already. Here is some more info:

- Hertz hourly rentals can be returned to ANY location in Manhattan, not just the one you used for pick-up. Therefore I pick up my car at the garage across the street from my apartment (downtown) and drive to a Hertz garage 6 blocks from my office (midtown). This saves me the $2.25 subway fare in the morning.

- Gas is included in the rate.

- The $12 ($15.29 total with taxes) cost per rental is only valid Mon - Thurs. The Fri - Sun rate is $3 more.

- Rate codes HOURLY and HRLYD are the same. HRLYD is only valid Mon - Thurs for $12 whereas HOURLY is available any day (but will be $15 on Fri - Sun).

Are you sure the hourly rental can make a hit? If that is, it will be a great hit then?

Any body shares some PHL rental story? Like last year, rent a car without driving it from Hertz and others in PHL?

Just go to your local Hertz 'HLE' and tell them about the promo and that you would be willing to part with 15-20$ for a rental that you will not drive. Should be no biggie.

Are you sure the hourly rental can make a hit? If that is, it will be a great hit then?

Not 100% sure until the first sweep next week starts posting miles. However, the receipt clearly shows 50 US miles are generated from the hourly rental. I only do one rental per day. Will post back to confirm whether these count as hits.

Are you sure the hourly rental can make a hit? If that is, it will be a great hit then?

It should. My receipt shows the rate as $15/day (real rate is $45 per day) and that i rented for one day. It doesn't mention anywhere that the rental is only for an hour.

The following conversation took place this weekend:

Me: Oh, I have to run over to the Park Plaza Hotel on Monday.

DW: Why?

Me: I'm having an affair.

DW: (After five minutes of laughing): Seriously, why?

Me: What, you don't believe somebody would have an affair with me?

DW: Okay, what points scheme is this related to?

In Boston, the Hertz "hourly rental" place is across from the Boston Park Plaza hotel. The guy told me that I needed to take the car out once he did the paperwork, but once he realized that I truly had no interest in it, he just checked me back in. He understood once I told him it was a mileage promo. Total was $25.60, due to non-amortized Convention Center tax. The receipt said "50 miles awarded" and gave my DM number.

Total transaction time: about four minutes. It's worth noting that, when I told my wife that, she started to get nervous that I actually was having an affair.

Mike

Total transaction time: about four minutes. It's worth noting that, when I told my wife that, she started to get nervous that I actually was having an affair.Does a four-minute affair even count?
;)

so I was searching for cheap rental cars around where I live (MCO) and found that alamo locaion at SFB (sanford international airport) right north of orlando, actually not too far from where I live has $18.99 all in for sunday rentals (incude surcharge for credit to US DM). just in case this is helpful for anyone. I am doing a rental on 10/2 sunday for this price. This includes the 10% discount for alamo insider which I am sure you all have already signed up for GS right ;)

The following conversation took place this weekend:

Me: Oh, I have to run over to the Park Plaza Hotel on Monday.

DW: Why?

Me: I'm having an affair.

DW: (After five minutes of laughing): Seriously, why?

Me: What, you don't believe somebody would have an affair with me?

DW: Okay, what points scheme is this related to?

In Boston, the Hertz "hourly rental" place is across from the Boston Park Plaza hotel. The guy told me that I needed to take the car out once he did the paperwork, but once he realized that I truly had no interest in it, he just checked me back in. He understood once I told him it was a mileage promo. Total was $25.60, due to non-amortized Convention Center tax. The receipt said "50 miles awarded" and gave my DM number.

Total transaction time: about four minutes. It's worth noting that, when I told my wife that, she started to get nervous that I actually was having an affair.

Mike

This.

The post should be copied to a new topic, stickied and titled as the best post of Grand Slam 2011.

Any body shares some PHL rental story? Like last year, rent a car without driving it from Hertz and others in PHL?

If flying out of PHL any time soon I did a one way rental from KOP area and then a one way back and were under $25 with AAA discount each way. Not as cheap as others are posting but if you were going to park or take a cab it come out about even. Otherwise the $25 is the cheapest I have found which is about $8 more than the $17 I paid last year.

Does a four-minute affair even count?
;)

I'm not sure. As you can see above, my wife can have a brutal sense of humor.

Mike

HERTZ Rental For GS QUESTIONS!

I Have 600 points at my Hertz gold account,
(which is good enough for 1 rental)
and also $100 credit on my Hertz Connect account,
(which is good for 3 separate hourly rental)

My Question is,
Would I get GS hit if I use my hertz points??
Would I get GS hit if I rent a car just for an hour using my credit??

Thank you!:)

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If you're renting near LAX, try one of the rental car counters in the hotels near the airport.

The airport lots pass on a $10/rental LAWA (airport authority) fee, along with some other levies, the hotels are considered off-airport and do not....

Thanks for the heads up! Checked the rate at the Hilton's Hertz... but it ended up a/i more expensive than the airport lot! Oh well. Next time!

OP.. would you mind posting a list of the cheapest rentals like the 'mega thread of other hits'. Would help knowing how people are going by their rentals. I am planning rentals in Washington, more preferably in Canada. Haven't been able to find much.

For people who are getting the AAA discount, is the AAA membership free or is there a way I can use someone else's AAA membership info?

Thanks for your input.

This is what I find at the HLE that was near my home when I lived in MI:

Pick-up: Change
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Ann Arbor Sheraton HLE
view details
Return: Change
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Ann Arbor Sheraton HLE
view details
Discount Change
CDP: AAA ALLIANCE AUTO CLUB (cdp code is 116, no one ever checks)

Arrival Information
No Arrival Information

Your Age Change
25+
Selected Vehicle Change
Nissan Versa or similar More Details
Unlimited Free Miles Included
1 weekend day at 15.29 USD 15.29 USD
Rate Details
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery 0.66 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE 1.03 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 16.98 USD

I'm sure there are HLEs out there faar cheaper.

Hmm, not here in SEA. My (former) GE employee leisure CDP seems to give better discounts than AAA but lowest I can find locally in SEA is about $30 (on a Saturday).

BTW, if you are traveling in the near future, check into one way rentals from a local HLE to the airport to generate rental hits. With my CDP it comes to about $33 which is cheaper than cab fare. Just may do this on my next trip (in lieu of cabs) from home to airport and hotel to airport.

Thanks for the heads up! Checked the rate at the Hilton's Hertz... but it ended up a/i more expensive than the airport lot! Oh well. Next time!

yep for a good few yrs I was getting my car @ The Marriott and @ ONT the HLE but now both @ LAX & ONT the HLEs are alot more then the Airport Lot with all its Nutty taxes

OP.. would you mind posting a list of the cheapest rentals like the 'mega thread of other hits'. Would help knowing how people are going by their rentals. I am planning rentals in Washington, more preferably in Canada. Haven't been able to find much.

For people who are getting the AAA discount, is the AAA membership free or is there a way I can use someone else's AAA membership info?

Thanks for your input.

I think this request is a bit much. Rental prices chance day-to-day. And there are hundreds of rental locations. All you have to do is go to a site like Orbitz and enter the nearest rental location where you can earn miles and check dates for cheapest rates.

This is what I find at the HLE that was near my home when I lived in MI:

Pick-up: Change
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Ann Arbor Sheraton HLE
view details
Return: Change
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Ann Arbor Sheraton HLE
view details
Discount Change
CDP: AAA ALLIANCE AUTO CLUB (cdp code is 116, no one ever checks)

Arrival Information
No Arrival Information

Your Age Change
25+
Selected Vehicle Change
Nissan Versa or similar More Details
Unlimited Free Miles Included
1 weekend day at 15.29 USD 15.29 USD
Rate Details
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery 0.66 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE 1.03 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 16.98 USD

I'm sure there are HLEs out there faar cheaper.

thanks for this-however there was a lot of talk of non airport locs not getting hits-will these def count?

I think this request is a bit much. Rental prices chance day-to-day. And there are hundreds of rental locations. All you have to do is go to a site like Orbitz and enter the nearest rental location where you can earn miles and check dates for cheapest rates.

I'd recommend carrentals.com (seemed to find much better rates than orbitz for non-airport rentals).

Just wanted to confirm that a manhattan hourly 1-hour rental seems to work. Just rented a car today, drove around the block a few times, and came back. $15 all-in, and 50 miles show on the receipt.

Just wanted to confirm that a manhattan hourly 1-hour rental seems to work. Just rented a car today, drove around the block a few times, and came back. $15 all-in, and 50 miles show on the receipt.

Thanks for the tip thou, was it Hertz connect?? and 50miles on receipt gives you a hit??

Sadly, rentals in Phoenix area are awful due to the taxes. Anyone had better luck? Otherwise I'll wait until I take a couple of upcoming trips outside Arizona.

I'd recommend carrentals.com (seemed to find much better rates than orbitz for non-airport rentals).

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out.

Also note that Hertz (and others?) offer a "pay now" option which is less expensive than whatever price listed. And you do earn miles with "pay now".

is it ok to via sites like carrentals.com

Since I'm 24, there's always a 25$ or so fee tacked on to each rental for me. Is there any problem with a family member actually doing the rental if I'm present and paying and providing my DM account?

Looks like you can get the fee waived with this code (http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-8010640/save-up-to-$25-a-day-if-you-re-20-24-years-old-special-offer) at Hertz. I suspect it will combine with some of the CDP discounts:

Anyone know for sure if you can use discount codes/coupons on rental cars and still get a hit???

Anyone know for sure if you can use discount codes/coupons on rental cars and still get a hit???

All the rentals I did for last year's GS were with Avis, and I used the discount code in the US partner list.

will thrifty airport parking score a hit

thanks for this-however there was a lot of talk of non airport locs not getting hits-will these def count?

Any regular Hertz/Avis/etc rental will count as a hit.

The rate I posted above was the run of the mill weekend day that always comes up +-3$ at the shown HLE with the AAA rate. I seriously doubt its the only HLE in the country with such cheap rates :D

Any body shares some PHL rental story? Like last year, rent a car without driving it from Hertz and others in PHL?


I will be interested in knowing this too. Anyone?

I just went down to Hertz location right next to my work in Philly. I spoke with the agent and she was willing to work with me but the rates were way too high. Around $47.00/day.

Got to try some other location.

Since I am based overseas, I am just wondering what's the out-of-the-pocket cost for renting a car?

Depending on location, I can rent from Sixt for less than 35€ a day.

Note: A couple of FTers started a car rental site that automatically searches for discount codes and applies them. I can't remember the name of the site, but I'm sure somebody here knows.

Mike

Alamo has good rates (around $22 - 25 including taxes and fees) in MHT, will get 500 miles if booked through US or use US contract#.

I just went down to Hertz location right next to my work in Philly. I spoke with the agent and she was willing to work with me but the rates were way too high. Around $47.00/day.

Got to try some other location.

Look online for Friday (weekend rate) using AAA. I have not searched in Philly but the surrounding suburbs are cheap. Probably 25-30 all in.

I don't recall seeing anyone mention that most of the car rental partners have special offers up for discounts and/or extra miles. See http://www.usairways.com/en-US/dividendmiles/earnmiles/cars.html

I don't recall seeing anyone mention that most of the car rental partners have special offers up for discounts and/or extra miles. See http://www.usairways.com/en-US/dividendmiles/earnmiles/cars.html


Alamo is giving the best offer...500 miles for one day rental.

rental newbie question for Hertz: do I have to use the US Airways CDP in order to get DM miles credited and count as a hit?

Or as long as I choose US DM as the Frequent Traveler credit I'm fine?

rental newbie question for Hertz: do I have to use the US Airways CDP in order to get DM miles credited and count as a hit?

Or as long as I choose US DM as the Frequent Traveler credit I'm fine?

You're fine with just choosing US DM, as long as your DM # appears on your contract receipt.

You're fine with just choosing US DM, as long as it appears on your contract receipt.

Ok thanks, I will double check that. The AMEX Plat CDP gives me weekend day $25 a/i (after using the underage waiver coupon) at the HLE near my house (ROC).

Any regular Hertz/Avis/etc rental will count as a hit.

Avis and Budget non-airport locations will NOT earn miles and will NOT count as a hit. Exceptions may exist, but this is the norm for these two brands. See the note at the bottom of this page:
http://www.avis.com/car-rental/content/requestMilesPoint.ac?navId=T5M17S00

Non-airport locations for other participating brands should be fine.

has anybody under 25 had any success in getting the surcharge removed for renting/returning at the same time? I'm guessing not, but since I'm not going to be driving the car it seems like it's possible depending on the agent. This seems like an easy way to get some hits, but the $15 surcharge kinda kills the value of it for me. I'm looking at Hertz HLE locations

Did you try this to waive the fee?

Hertz Now Rents to 20 Year Olds! Save Up to $25 a Day (http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-8010640/save-up-to-$25-a-day-if-you-re-20-24-years-old-special-offer)

The terms say you can't combine with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion but I'd think it would combine with a CDP.

Since I'm 24, there's always a 25$ or so fee tacked on to each rental for me. Is there any problem with a family member actually doing the rental if I'm present and paying and providing my DM account? Same question (though, sadly, I'm over 25) Can my wife rent the car, but I pay for it with my CC and have my DM number on the contract?

Alamo is giving the best offer...500 miles for one day rental.

Does the T&C state it requires Saturday overnight though? Making it only 500 miles for one-day if it's on Saturday.

Does the T&C state it requires Saturday overnight though? Making it only 500 miles for one-day if it's on Saturday.


Do it from here. This doesn't say anything about Saturday.

http://shopping.usairways.com/Cars/default.aspx

Did you try this to waive the fee?

Hertz Now Rents to 20 Year Olds! Save Up to $25 a Day (http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-8010640/save-up-to-$25-a-day-if-you-re-20-24-years-old-special-offer)

The terms say you can't combine with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion but I'd think it would combine with a CDP.

Yes I stopped in at my local Hertz HLE and had them pull up my reservation for this weekend. They saw my AMEX Plat CDP and the PC144314 (underage waiver) coupon and said should be no problem. Will know for sure on Friday. They will also allow me to "rent" without being present or taking car off the lot from second rental onwards, since #1 Club Gold has everything on file. Came out to be $23 a/i. I've booked, for me and my gf, 6 weekend one-day rentals each from this weekend on all the way to end of October for this rate.

Glad the underage waiver coupon is extended till Jan/2012, it was originally set to expire at the end of this month.

Not 100% sure until the first sweep next week starts posting miles. However, the receipt clearly shows 50 US miles are generated from the hourly rental. I only do one rental per day. Will post back to confirm whether these count as hits.

I tried a few locations in NYC and it was coming up alot more then $15 ai, can I ask which location did you do the pick up from

ABE (Allentown,Pa Airport) a car can be had for $19.68 - 20.29 but then theres the gas to get out there, wasnt too bad last year as I was able to do 5 all at once, which is a no-go this year so getting to DT NYC is alot easier and cheaper, and I have 4 rentals anyway so just short by 2

Yes I stopped in at my local Hertz HLE and had them pull up my reservation for this weekend. They saw my AMEX Plat CDP and the PC144314 (underage waiver) coupon and said should be no problem. Will know for sure on Friday. They will also allow me to "rent" without being present or taking car off the lot from second rental onwards, since #1 Club Gold has everything on file. Came out to be $23 a/i. I've booked, for me and my gf, 6 weekend one-day rentals each from this weekend on all the way to end of October for this rate.

Glad the underage waiver coupon is extended till Jan/2012, it was originally set to expire at the end of this month.

Not working on the website, so I'll have to stop in...unfortunately Hertz is $10 more than the other competitors...but I'd rather rent cars than throw away my hotel points

Anyone who lives in Orange County CA, you can rent the cheapest car with weekend rate of $22.72 including taxes per day. Need to pick up from John Wayne Airport.

Can I use a coupon code for this?

If i take car out in the morning on Saturday and return in the late afternoon or evening, is it count as One day and I will receive a hit?

Not working on the website, so I'll have to stop in...unfortunately Hertz is $10 more than the other competitors...but I'd rather rent cars than throw away my hotel points

On the website it will still show the Age Differential fee after you add in the PC, the fee is only taken off either when you go get the car or when they close the rental agreement, so I'm told.

I tried a few locations in NYC and it was coming up alot more then $15 ai, can I ask which location did you do the pick up from

ABE (Allentown,Pa Airport) a car can be had for $19.68 - 20.29 but then theres the gas to get out there, wasnt too bad last year as I was able to do 5 all at once, which is a no-go this year so getting to DT NYC is alot easier and cheaper, and I have 4 rentals anyway so just short by 2

The locations participating are all here:

http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/specialoffers/index.jsp?targetPage=hourly_manhattan_boston.jsp&Category=D

Remember to read the fine print: Please note that a daily rate will be displayed and will apply if you do not return the vehicle within 7 hours of pickup.

The midsize car comes to $84 + tax in the reservation. When you return the car you will only be charged the hourly rate (1hr = $12 + tax), so just ignore the total displayed when you make the reservation.

Note: A couple of FTers started a car rental site that automatically searches for discount codes and applies them. I can't remember the name of the site, but I'm sure somebody here knows.

Mike

Its Autoslash:
http://www.autoslash.com/

If I transfer points from Hertz account will it count as a hit?

Yes, I don't see anything cheap in Phoenix. Due to about $20 in taxes/fees, the airport rentals are running at least $40/day for a weekend. Taxes are about $9 for a Hertz local edition, but the base rate is much higher, making the cheapest still around $40/day.

Thrifty at TUS has all-in weekend rentals for about $23.

If I transfer points from Hertz account will it count as a hit?
Officially, there's nothing that says that it would. However, I'd say that it's unknown until someone gives it a try.

Personally, I find Hertz points to be pretty valuable unless they're about to expire. 600 Hertz points converts to 500 miles.

Officially, there's nothing that says that it would. However, I'd say that it's unknown until someone gives it a try.

Personally, I find Hertz points to be pretty valuable unless they're about to expire. 600 Hertz points converts to 500 miles.

Are you referring to using Points.com for a "hit" for exchange? ( similar to using Frontier 1001 miles to exchange for 184 U.S. Dividend miles)

Are you referring to using Points.com for a "hit" for exchange? ( similar to using Frontier 1001 miles to exchange for 184 U.S. Dividend miles)

I believe this discussion is about transfering points from a car rental company to US DM akin to a hotel pt transfer.

The locations participating are all here:

http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/specialoffers/index.jsp?targetPage=hourly_manhattan_boston.jsp&Category=D

Remember to read the fine print: Please note that a daily rate will be displayed and will apply if you do not return the vehicle within 7 hours of pickup.

The midsize car comes to $84 + tax in the reservation. When you return the car you will only be charged the hourly rate (1hr = $12 + tax), so just ignore the total displayed when you make the reservation.

^ this explains everything

Thanks Again it saves me the hassle of driving out to ABE

Are you referring to using Points.com for a "hit" for exchange? ( similar to using Frontier 1001 miles to exchange for 184 U.S. Dividend miles)
No, and I would consider that to be a very poor use of valuable Hertz points since there are multiple other ways to get the points.com exchange for little or no cost.

I believe this discussion is about transfering points from a car rental company to US DM akin to a hotel pt transfer.

Right. There's obviously not a Car Rental Transfer hit. But if you were to transfer points from Hertz to US, would it appear to US the same as if it were a rental earning miles?

$15 for a weekend day ride. Needs SAT overnight.

Weekend days for $15: That's entertainment. Rent a Compact car for the weekend for $15/day. Or a Midsize for $19/day, Fullsize for $23/day or Premium-size for $25/day. Book today for rentals through October 29, 2011.

Valid at participating rental locations.

I checked Atlanta Airport for a Sat Noon pick up and drop off at Sun. Final total came to 25.73. Other locations might be
Atlanta
Miami
Seattle
Fort Myers
Tampa
Portland, OR
Charlotte
Raleigh - Durham

Please check each location, as I only checked ATL. ID/CorpID:7015393

If I transfer points from Hertz account will it count as a hit?

I am probably going to do this within the next week since I don't rent cars too much for pleasure and if I do rent for pleasure, I can always find good deals. My thought is it may look like a car rental and how will US Air know it's a transfer vs a rental.

Will let you know how it turns out...

$15 for a weekend day ride. Needs SAT overnight.

Weekend days for $15: That's entertainment. Rent a Compact car for the weekend for $15/day. Or a Midsize for $19/day, Fullsize for $23/day or Premium-size for $25/day. Book today for rentals through October 29, 2011.

Valid at participating rental locations.

I checked Atlanta Airport for a Sat Noon pick up and drop off at Sun. Final total came to 25.73. Other locations might be
Atlanta
Miami
Seattle
Fort Myers
Tampa
Portland, OR
Charlotte
Raleigh - Durham

Please check each location, as I only checked ATL. ID/CorpID:7015393

That's funny, I must be insane... I used this code try both sat and sun in SFB and the rate is $38.99 plus tax and fees. but if I do it on friday (the day before) with the same CorpID, I get $14.89 + tax and fees... I double checked and the ad does say weekend days. :) of course the tax and fees for SFB is ~$13 so the total is $28 a day. I got my original rental booked for 10/2 for $12.89 but for the life of me, I can't get the same rate any more.

That's funny, I must be insane... I used this code try both sat and sun in SFB and the rate is $38.99 plus tax and fees. but if I do it on friday (the day before) with the same CorpID, I get $14.89 + tax and fees... I double checked and the ad does say weekend days. :) of course the tax and fees for SFB is ~$13 so the total is $28 a day. I got my original rental booked for 10/2 for $12.89 but for the life of me, I can't get the same rate any more.

I just reserved my 6 rentals over the next 6 weeks for 17.52 all in close to windy city (incl Daily Freq Traveler Surcharge $0.75).

I am probably going to do this within the next week since I don't rent cars too much for pleasure and if I do rent for pleasure, I can always find good deals. My thought is it may look like a car rental and how will US Air know it's a transfer vs a rental.
Off topic: Where I find my Hertz points most valuable is when I use 1200 points for a one-day, one-way rental. The cash price could be over $100/day and might also require a two-day rental. It's been a huge savings when driving home from IRROPS cancellations in ATL and CLT or when booking an open jaw.

I just reserved my 6 rentals over the next 6 weeks for 17.52 all in close to windy city (incl Daily Freq Traveler Surcharge $0.75).

I got the rate for Chicago, but comes all like 32 with taxes.

But great find, and I will use this since I will be in ORD during a weekend.

Will monitor if points are added !

Anyone have experience with National miles credit? How long does it take after closing rental agreement?

Anyone have experience with National miles credit? How long does it take after closing rental agreement?

Last year's activity was Saturday pickup-Sunday return and miles posted on the second Tuesday after return.

Off topic: Where I find my Hertz points most valuable is when I use 1200 points for a one-day, one-way rental. The cash price could be over $100/day and might also require a two-day rental. It's been a huge savings when driving home from IRROPS cancellations in ATL and CLT or when booking an open jaw.

This is a great tip. Didn't know Hertz points could be used for one-way rentals, which I do quite a bit.

This is a great tip. Didn't know Hertz points could be used for one-way rentals, which I do quite a bit.

Still off-topic:
Check out the full award chart here...
Hertz Award Chart - can not find it? - FlyerTalk Forums (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/957915-hertz-award-chart-can-not-find.html)

I did two Manhattan rentals this week while there on business.

Now I'm back in my suburban home and I thought I'd do some searching for cheap rentals. Turns out there's a Hertz location as part of a gas station nearby I never noticed.

After searching online for some promo codes I did:

CDP: 211762 (Amex Plat)
PC: 162330 (?? No idea what this is, but it's $5 off, seems to work on Saturdays but not Sundays).

That gets the rental down to about $15 base rate, $19 a/i.

Gonna do one on Saturday and see how it goes.

I did two Manhattan rentals this week while there on business.

Now I'm back in my suburban home and I thought I'd do some searching for cheap rentals. Turns out there's a Hertz location as part of a gas station nearby I never noticed.

After searching online for some promo codes I did:

CDP: 211762 (Amex Plat)
PC: 162330 (?? No idea what this is, but it's $5 off, seems to work on Saturdays but not Sundays).

That gets the rental down to about $15 base rate, $19 a/i.

Gonna do one on Saturday and see how it goes.

I love FT! I had a Hertz rental using Amex Plat CDP for tmw too but could not find a PC for a one-day weekend. You just saved me 4 dollars per rental! Thanks! Mine came out to be $19 a/i too!

Side note: I do have a Amex Plat card and can use it if I have to, but is it an issue if I don't use it while using the Amex Plat CDP? Any problems with them giving me the same rate or miles posting if I don't use the Amex Plat card with the Amex Plat CDP?

Glad it worked for you too! What I love about this is I had no idea there was a Hertz in my town, and it turns out it's almost within walking distance, it's just a gas station I never use so I hadn't noticed.

I just hope the PC works, I just googled "hertz promo codes" and saw that somewhere, listed as $5 off on weekends. Are there restrictions to promo codes? I don't want to show up and find out that it's limited to members of the Cherokee Nation or something.

As to the Amex Plat I have no idea, I assume if you bring it you're fine, even if you don't use it to pay, but I'm not sure.

I assume Budget pay now rates earn US miles right? Those are the cheapest rates for one day rentals out of MKE.

I booked a Budget rental using AA miles + $34 out of pocket. Can I still apply this rental to get dividend miles? The AA miles didn't completely cover the rental, so this technically counts as a "mileage qualifying" rental, right?

I just "picked-up" my Hertz rental for a 1-day rental. The preliminary agreement shows "Additional Charges: Frequent Flyer: US (my DM number)" and the charge estimate across from it being "T$ ****"

Can any Hertz guru please tell me is that correct?

As I understand there is surcharge of $1 a day for FF miles, but it does not show that amount to be charged. Or does it only show on the final receipt along with the number of miles I've earned?

Have only rented with National before and they showed it right from the beginning.

Thanks

I just "picked-up" my Hertz rental for a 1-day rental. The preliminary agreement shows "Additional Charges: Frequent Flyer: US (my DM number)" and the charge estimate across from it being "T$ ****"

Can any Hertz guru please tell me is that correct?
That's how it shows on my contract, too. On the final bill, it tells you the final charge based on the actual number of miles earned (which is based on the number of days I actually keep the car). So on my 1-day rental with double miles, I earn 100 miles with a total $0.75 "FF Surcharge."

Edited to add: The 75 cent FF Surcharge is the same for 1-day even if a promo code gives bonus miles. See followup post below.

That's how it shows on my contract, too. On the final bill, it tells you the final charge based on the actual number of miles earned at 0.75 cpm. So on my 1-day rental with double miles, I earn 100 miles with a total $0.75 "FF Surcharge."

Thanks for the peace of mind! Since I should be only getting 50 miles, I would expect $0.375 on the final bill.

Side note: you got the double miles using the US Air CDP and their current promo on their website?

Thanks for the peace of mind! Since I should be only getting 50 miles, I would expect $0.375 on the final bill.

Side note: you got the double miles using the US Air CDP and their current promo on their website?
I would expect $0.38 on your final bill. Yes, I used the US CDP with the double miles and $5/day weekend rate coupon. Final total was $19.98 for my location.

I would expect $0.38 on your final bill. Yes, I used the US CDP with the double miles and $5/day weekend rate coupon. Final total was $19.98 for my location.

If I recall correctly most if not all Rental Companys have a min and a max that they will charge for earning Miles. I think HZ is a min of .75 with a max of $5

If I recall correctly most if not all Rental Companys have a min and a max that they will charge for earning Miles. I think HZ is a min of .75 with a max of $5

I think I just read something like that too somewhere. Regardless, I just need to look for that charge to know my miles are coming!

If I recall correctly most if not all Rental Companys have a min and a max that they will charge for earning Miles. I think HZ is a min of .75 with a max of $5
I was just trying to find that. craz is pretty close.

The Hertz/USDM T&Cs (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/partner/index.jsp?targetPage=usairways.jsp&selectedPartnerCode=A&partnerType=A&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_8_1):

Effective January 1, 2006, Dividend Miles members are eligible to earn:
50 miles per rental day on rentals of 1 to 4 days, or
500 miles per rental on rentals of 5 or more days.
Dividend Miles Service Center: (336) 661-8390
US Resident Program Discount number: 157348
You can request Retroactive Mileage Credit. Retroactive Mileage Credit can be requested up to 6 months after rental date. Click the "Retroactive Credit Form" below for details.
If you are not a member of Dividend Miles and would like to enroll, click here.
For rentals in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada when the renter chooses to receive Dividend Miles a Frequent Flyer Surcharge of $0.75 per day up to a maximum of $5.25 per rental will apply.

This is a great tip. Didn't know Hertz points could be used for one-way rentals, which I do quite a bit.National Free Days, either earned in the standard program (one free day every eight rentals) or through One-Two-Free (one free day for every two rentals of at least two days) are also good on one-ways.

Should we be seeing some car rental miles today? I seem to remember that they post on Fridays, at least for Hertz.

Mike

Should we be seeing some car rental miles today? I seem to remember that they post on Fridays, at least for Hertz.

My Hertz miles posted yesterday (Thursday) for my rental last Friday.

My Hertz miles posted yesterday (Thursday) for my rental last Friday.

Thanks. Sounds like about a week, then. Don't know where I got the idea that they post every Friday.

Mike

I was just trying to find that. craz is pretty close.

The Hertz/USDM T&Cs (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/partner/index.jsp?targetPage=usairways.jsp&selectedPartnerCode=A&partnerType=A&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_8_1):

Effective January 1, 2006, Dividend Miles members are eligible to earn:
50 miles per rental day on rentals of 1 to 4 days, or
500 miles per rental on rentals of 5 or more days.

For rentals in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada when the renter chooses to receive Dividend Miles a Frequent Flyer Surcharge of $0.75 per day up to a maximum of $5.25 per rental will apply.


I have a long weekend in LA the 1st weekend in Nov and have 3 reses with 3 companys 1 states their min is .95 per day forgot their max TY or BUD or AL. HZ was .75

I see $26 ai with Avis, for one-day rental tomorrow in Austin.
This is at suburban location just 2 miles from me.
Airport os higher by $15 or so.
Still... have to decide if I am into GS for $25 hits.

Non-airport Avis rentals do NOT earn miles. If you want a cheap weekend rental, sign up for a free Alamo Insider account ($15 / day weekend rentals):

https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/genericPageTemplate&page=alamo-insiders-information

Non-airport Avis rentals do NOT earn miles. If you want a cheap weekend rental, sign up for a free Alamo Insider account ($15 / day weekend rentals):

https://www.alamo.com/index.do?action=/genericPageTemplate&page=alamo-insiders-informationWow, thanks for that !! Will look at Alamo club !

edit:
signed up, cheapest with taxes is $37.
Possible, but at that price will wait until later in the game !

edit again !
OK, looks like Contract ID 7015393 is the magic key...

Be sure you are logged in to your free alamo insider account or you won't see that $15 rate. They don't make it easy to find or see that rate unless you are logged in!

Be sure you are logged in to your free alamo insider account or you won't see that $15 rate. They don't make it easy to find or see that rate unless you are logged in!OK, looks like Contract ID 7015393 is the magic key...
hmmm... member number and contract ID
seem as required in fine print T&C, but no $15 joy.
You are right, they don't make it easy, will try again later...

Is my plan to risky?
Drive to DAL
Rent 2 cars under my Hertz account with my CC crediting 2 different DM accounts (Mine and Moms)
Repeat Saturday and Sunday.

I will be using Super shuttle back and forth for the sunday trip as well.

I am afraid they will all credit my account but think I might be ok as long as reciept shows different DM #s.

Your thoughts here____

OK, looks like Contract ID 7015393 is the magic key...
hmmm... member number and contract ID
seem as required in fine print T&C, but no $15 joy.
You are right, they don't make it easy, will try again later...

Looks like your Alamo is sold out of the $15 rate at the Austin airport this weekend. I just checked next weekend and that $15 rate shows up. Unfortunately it looks like you get zinged with $15 of taxes at the Austin airport, so total is $30. My recommendation would be to try an off airport Hertz location and these codes (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17157446-post185.html).

Looks like Alamo is sold out of the $15 rate at the Austin airport this weekend. I just checked next weekend and that $15 rate shows up. Unfortunately it looks like you get zinged with $15 of taxes at the Austin airport, so total is $30. My recommendation would be to try an off airport Hertz location and these codes (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17157446-post185.html).OK, thanks again ! (no pun intended !) ... :D

Looks like your Alamo is sold out of the $15 rate at the Austin airport this weekend. I just checked next weekend and that $15 rate shows up. Unfortunately it looks like you get zinged with $15 of taxes at the Austin airport, so total is $30. My recommendation would be to try an off airport Hertz location and these codes (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17157446-post185.html).
Is it that they are enforcing the 24-hour advance reservation policy? I'm seeing Alamo for $15++ in AUS tomorrow starting at 6pm.

Looks like your Alamo is sold out of the $15 rate at the Austin airport this weekend. I just checked next weekend and that $15 rate shows up. Unfortunately it looks like you get zinged with $15 of taxes at the Austin airport, so total is $30. My recommendation would be to try an off airport Hertz location and these codes (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17157446-post185.html).

Just to update, since that was my post. I went today and did one of these rentals, total came out to $19.31 ($16.01 before taxes) which is almost as good as the Manhattan hourly rate.

My only problem was the attendant had no idea what I was talking about (not taking the car) and he thought I was trying to use the rental as a parking space since I had driven myself. He kept saying no I couldn't leave my car even if I didn't rent a car.

I finally had to talk to his supervisor who understood what I was getting at even though he was unfamiliar with the Grand Slam. Gonna go back tomorrow and do another one, hopefully they don't freak out again.

I did two Manhattan rentals this week while there on business.

Now I'm back in my suburban home and I thought I'd do some searching for cheap rentals. Turns out there's a Hertz location as part of a gas station nearby I never noticed.

After searching online for some promo codes I did:

CDP: 211762 (Amex Plat)
PC: 162330 (?? No idea what this is, but it's $5 off, seems to work on Saturdays but not Sundays).

That gets the rental down to about $15 base rate, $19 a/i.

Gonna do one on Saturday and see how it goes.

I love FT! I had a Hertz rental using Amex Plat CDP for tmw too but could not find a PC for a one-day weekend. You just saved me 4 dollars per rental! Thanks! Mine came out to be $19 a/i too!

Side note: I do have a Amex Plat card and can use it if I have to, but is it an issue if I don't use it while using the Amex Plat CDP? Any problems with them giving me the same rate or miles posting if I don't use the Amex Plat card with the Amex Plat CDP?

My gf just "picked up" her one-day rental using the AMEX Plat CDP and PC: 162330. Online reservations shows a $5 discount, making it $19 a/i. But when we went in and processed the paperwork, it came out to be $15 off!! That makes its $9 a/i from a $22.99 weekend rate! Thanks DrBob!!

Breakdown:
$22.99/weekend day
-$15 PC: 162330
-$0.88 Amex Plat CDP 11% Discount
+$1.00 Tax
+$0.75 FF Surcharge
= $8.86!

This was at local Hertz HLE.

Breakdown:
$22.99/weekend day
-$15 PC: 162330
-$0.88 Amex Plat CDP 11% Discount
+$1.00 Tax
+$0.75 FF Surcharge
= $8.86!



BOOYAA!!!! ^

BOOYAA!!!! ^

BOOYAA indeed!

But YMMV of course, hopefully not.

I have 1000 Gold Plus Points in my Hertz account. How can I use them to get a GS hit?

Should I redeem them and have my Hertz account set to earn US Airways miles instead of Hertz points?

OR

Exchange for FF (US Airways)?

Any help would be appreciated.

TIA.

BOOYAA!!!! ^


I am getting about $15.00 using this CDP/PC (CDP: 211762/PC: 162330) combo in PHL for tomorrow for a day.

Just to confirm I dont have to drive the car off the lot, just make sure they say I drove it a mile?

Just to confirm I dont have to drive the car off the lot, just make sure they say I drove it a mile?

Depends on who you talk to I guess. For me they just upped the mileage a mile, it's less work for them not even having to mess with the keys.

Worst case scenario you drive it around the block for 5 minutes, put a dollar of gas in the tank, and return it.

I am getting about $15.00 using this CDP/PC (CDP: 211762/PC: 162330) combo in PHL for tomorrow for a day.

I was getting $17.71 all-in at PHL for tomorrow.

Depends on who you talk to I guess. For me they just upped the mileage a mile, it's less work for them not even having to mess with the keys.

Worst case scenario you drive it around the block for 5 minutes, put a dollar of gas in the tank, and return it.

From some hertz locations in Manhattan it might take you an hour to go get fuel and return the car!!! Good thing fuel is included in the 1 hour rate. ;)

I just did my Hertz "rental" this morning. When I went in there, the lady told me that another guy just did the same thing.

I went in yesterday to explain what I was going to do and the woman looked at me like I had three eyes. When I told her that there would likely be others doing the same, she was incredulous. So today when she told me that another guy just did the same, I felt vindicated!

So...

Hi to the FTer who "rented" today at the Collegeville Hertz! :cool:

My gf just "picked up" her one-day rental using the AMEX Plat CDP and PC: 162330. Online reservations shows a $5 discount, making it $19 a/i. But when we went in and processed the paperwork, it came out to be $15 off!! That makes its $9 a/i from a $22.99 weekend rate! Thanks DrBob!!

Breakdown:
$22.99/weekend day
-$15 PC: 162330
-$0.88 Amex Plat CDP 11% Discount
+$1.00 Tax
+$0.75 FF Surcharge
= $8.86!

This was at local Hertz HLE.

I just went in to close the rental agreements and the guy told me he took the $15 off by mistake (I thought it was system automated?), and it should have been $5 a day, up to $15 for the weekend. Makes more sense. But he kept it at -$15 since it was his mistake. Normal -$5 would make it $19 a/i, still not too bad. Looks like MMMV next week to see if he can give -$15 again, not sure how much authority he's got to keep doing that (and don't want to jeopardize his job at the same time), especially if the car's just going to be unrented if I dont rent. No one would be renting at higher rate than what I'm paying. A sale's a sale.

I tried to use the hertz employee Cdp 500030 along with the $5 off promotion code. Got it to work the first time, I guess I confused the hertz employee by asking to rent me a car without taking it. The second time, I was asked for my Hertz ID. Will use the Amex cdp from now on.

I just went in to close the rental agreements and the guy told me he took the $15 off by mistake (I thought it was system automated?), and it should have been $5 a day, up to $15 for the weekend. Makes more sense. But he kept it at -$15 since it was his mistake.


Love when that happens! Uber-BOOYAA!! ^

Has anyone had an issue renting from Alamo/$15 weekend rate and returning the car (or not even driving it) same day-Sat?? The rate requires a Sat nite rental????:confused:

Has anyone had an issue renting from Alamo/$15 weekend rate and returning the car (or not even driving it) same day-Sat?? The rate requires a Sat nite rental????:confused:

I had 5 ALs last year all the same day didnt drive any car or even see 1 of them. However my reses were 10am - 11am, 11am -Noon etc etc see if by putting in for only an hour rental if the $15 rate still shows up

I had 5 ALs last year all the same day didnt drive any car or even see 1 of them. However my reses were 10am - 11am, 11am -Noon etc etc see if by putting in for only an hour rental if the $15 rate still shows up

The $15 dollar rate only shows up if return on sunday. Like anytime sat with 1230am sunday return :(

Just as I didn't realize non-airport locations may not generate miles..
any reason to think a rental in Mexico would or would not yield miles and a hit ??

edit:
I made res at SJD with both Alamo and Dollar this evening,
and was able to enter a DM # in both.
Will it be a hit? I am guessing yes.

I personally don't know how to drive. I only have a non driver ID.. can I just book a car rental and no show and get a hit??? Anyone try it before?? what car rental company I can use???

I just rented a car today in Ann Arbor Michigan at the Hertz HLE (through the AAA site) and will return it to the airport tomorrow. With the coupon the total price is $15 all in and gets me back to the airport - SCORE!

do prices usually only go up within a 3 week period as supply is used up..?

i'm needing to book a car for 10 days in 3 weeks but prices have been steadily going up a few cents everyday now. does this mean supply is steadily being demanded? should i wait and somehow prices would come down last minute or is that not possibe...?

in general, in what situations would car supply go up? i can see that the msot common situation is car supply would go down as more and more people book them up...

i'm renting in boston if that helps.

I personally don't know how to drive. I only have a non driver ID.. can I just book a car rental and no show and get a hit??? Anyone try it before?? what car rental company I can use???

I personally don't know how to drive. I only have a non driver ID.. can I just book a car rental and no show and get a hit??? Anyone try it before?? what car rental company I can use???

I think you'll need a DL just to make a reservation.

I think you'll need a DL just to make a reservation.I have made 4 res just today without any DL # entered or on file.
But of course the rental would not go into effect w/o one !

can i confirm this with u guys..

i need to complete my rental (as in return the car) by 11/14, when the grand slam promo ends? or can i just book it before 11/14 but not actually complete my rental till after?

thanks in advance for the clarification!

Quick question - how long have people had to wait for their Hertz points to post? I had 2 rentals last week, US air number is on the receipt of both, but haven't seen anything after 5 and 7 days yet..

Quick question - how long have people had to wait for their Hertz points to post? I had 2 rentals last week, US air number is on the receipt of both, but haven't seen anything after 5 and 7 days yet..

I remember someone saying their Friday rental posted on the following Thursday?

can i confirm this with u guys..

i need to complete my rental (as in return the car) by 11/14, when the grand slam promo ends? or can i just book it before 11/14 but not actually complete my rental till after?

thanks in advance for the clarification!

It all depends on the activity date that posts to your US account. IIRC most rental companies use the pickup date as the activity date, there should be some data points rolling in over the next few weeks. Which company were you planning to use?

I remember someone saying their Friday rental posted on the following Thursday?

I'm wondering this, too. My Hertz rental was on Sat, 9/17, and nine days later, the miles still are not showing. My receipt does show my FF# and that I would be receiving 100 miles. I've been hesitant to do another Hertz rental b/c this first one is taking so long.

I'm wondering this, too. My Hertz rental was on Sat, 9/17, and nine days later, the miles still are not showing. My receipt does show my FF# and that I would be receiving 100 miles. I've been hesitant to do another Hertz rental b/c this first one is taking so long.


Hertz tends to post miles slowly. Here's my entry from last year:

9/25/2010 10/07/10 HERTZ CAR RENTAL BONUS 50

It took 12 days. And yes, Hertz seems to post miles on Thursdays, from my other recent experiences.

Hertz tends to post miles slowly. Here's my entry from last year:

9/25/2010 10/07/10 HERTZ CAR RENTAL BONUS 50

It took 12 days. And yes, Hertz seems to post miles on Thursdays, from my other recent experiences.

Good to know - thanks!

Good to know - thanks!

No problem. Hertz is extremely reliable when it comes to posting miles. It just takes a while sometimes.

I personally don't know how to drive. I only have a non driver ID.. can I just book a car rental and no show and get a hit??? Anyone try it before?? what car rental company I can use???

not trying to sound like a jerk, but why would a rental CAR company rent you a car if you don't have a license to drive?

Hertz tends to post miles slowly. Here's my entry from last year:

9/25/2010 10/07/10 HERTZ CAR RENTAL BONUS 50

It took 12 days. And yes, Hertz seems to post miles on Thursdays, from my other recent experiences.

Likewise, thanks for the info. Glad to know that it's probably just taking a while.

I personally don't know how to drive. I only have a non driver ID.. can I just book a car rental and no show and get a hit??? Anyone try it before?? what car rental company I can use???

Is it possible, you can rent a car for someone who can drive in your family/friends? You can use your credit card/DM number etc for this.

not trying to sound like a jerk, but why would a rental CAR company rent you a car if you don't have a license to drive?

Because if you're just going to go to the rental counter and check-in and check-out at the same time, you never drive the car. It might work.

Is it possible, you can rent a car for someone who can drive in your family/friends? You can use your credit card/DM number etc for this.

and that person has to have a DL. a DL HAS to be presented and noted on the sale. a car agency is not going to put anyone's name on a rental if they don't have a DL. think about the liability of that. they're in the rental car business, not "do 10 minutes of paperwork to do a fake rental". we are renting the cars when we do this.

I've gotten a PM advising me that the manager at the Boston HLE location refused to put their US mile on because it was an hourly. Thus, I'm going to wait for my first hit to register (rented a week ago) before renting again. Not sure why this is bothering me, but there's plenty of time left in the promo and have time for "better safe than sorry."

Note: I have only received one PM stating this, so I'm not trying to start a panic here. Just a data point.

Mike

I started reading the thread in its entirety, but then realized there are 17 pages and I do not have the time to read them all, so I apologize in advance if this has already been asked and answered.

Does the rental agreement have to be in the name of the US Airways account holder? We often rent cars on the road, but my travel partner always rents the car their name and pays using a CC also in their name. It is almost impossible for me to alter that.

Thanks

I started reading the thread in its entirety, but then realized there are 17 pages and I do not have the time to read them all, so I apologize in advance if this has already been asked and answered.

Does the rental agreement have to be in the name of the US Airways account holder? We often rent cars on the road, but my travel partner always rents the car their name and pays using a CC also in their name. It is almost impossible for me to alter that.

Thanks

I know for certain that putting someone else's DM number on a rental can earn miles for the holder of the DM account. However, I can not guarantee that this strategy will work every time.