National - 1 2 Free 2012 Registration Now Open! (8/20/12-1/31/13 Earn - 9/10/12-6/16/13 Use)

1 2 Free 2012 Registration Now Open! (https://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/12Free/2012/)

I got my confirmation email within minutes! About time!:D

If anyone would like to use my referral that can earn me a free day PM me :)

T&Cs
Terms & Conditions
One Free Rental Day will be awarded for every two qualifying rentals made after the date on which the member has registered and which occur between August 20, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Credit will not be given for rentals made prior to a member's registration date. A qualifying rental is the paid rental, via the Emerald Club®, of a Midsize or larger vehicle at participating National Car Rental locations in the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, for a period of two or more consecutive days during the promotion.

Earned Free Rental Day fulfillment will begin on September 10, 2012, (solely by email to the email address provided at the time of registration) and thereafter will occur within 1–2 weeks after the second qualifying rental. To redeem a Free Rental Day, visit emeraldclubpromos.com/12Free/2012 to view your free day certificates, click redeem and then rent a Compact through Fullsize car starting after September 10, 2012, and before June 16, 2013. To take advantage of this offer, make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. No more than three Free Rental Days may be redeemed toward one rental of three or more days. Unfortunately, we cannot combine this offer with any other discount and cannot apply the offer to a previous or existing reservation. All standard rental qualifications apply. Be aware that taxes, surcharges, recovery and recoupment fees and other charges may apply, and that optional products and services (such as damage waiver and additional driver fees) are extra charges. Please check your auto insurance policy and/or credit card agreement for rental vehicle coverage. The availability of this offer is limited to participating U.S. locations and is subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may also apply. We cannot accept the coupon if it has been purchased, bartered or sold for cash.

Referrers of friends and colleagues through our email form and social media links will earn a maximum of ten Free Rental Days, regardless of how many friends and colleagues enroll. In order to receive credit, referred friends and colleagues must use the email address provided by the referring party at time of enrollment and conduct a rental by January 31, 2013.

To be eligible for the complimentary credit toward a Free Rental Day, you must electively opt in to receive emails from National. Offer expires January 31, 2013, and is valid for new opt–ins only.

good find!

1 2 Free 2012 Registration Now Open! (https://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/12Free/2012/)

I got my confirmation email within minutes! About time!:D

Same here. Awesome news.

Shame it doesn't start till the 20th. Was hoping to get started this weekend.

They apparently have the same type of referral bonus as last year- if you refer someone who rents, get a free day. There is not yet a mention of the max number of such bonus days.

They seem to have reduced the redemption period from the last week in June, typically around the 24th, to the 15th. I guess too many people redeemed for expensive one-ways in the first week of the summer peak (right after k-12 students get out).

If your rental starts before the 20th but ends after the 20th, will it count?

I'm unclear if existing reservations for rentals beginning after August 20th qualify, or if I have to cancel those reservations and re-book. Any insight?

Thanks!

They apparently have the same type of referral bonus as last year- if you refer someone who rents, get a free day. There is not yet a mention of the max number of such bonus days.


Max is 10 see terms & conditions

So; doesnt apply to Canada? How lame!

Anybody need referral for National enrollment PM me! :)

So; doesnt apply to Canada? How lame!

It says Canada

Terms & Conditions

One Free Rental Day will be awarded for every two qualifying rentals made after the date on which the member has registered and which occur between August 20, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Credit will not be given for rentals made prior to a member's registration date. A qualifying rental is the paid rental, via the Emerald Club®, of a Midsize or larger vehicle at participating National Car Rental locations in Canada and the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, for a period of two or more consecutive days during the promotion.

It says Canada

Terms & Conditions

One Free Rental Day will be awarded for every two qualifying rentals made after the date on which the member has registered and which occur between August 20, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Credit will not be given for rentals made prior to a member's registration date. A qualifying rental is the paid rental, via the Emerald Club®, of a Midsize or larger vehicle at participating National Car Rental locations in Canada and the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, for a period of two or more consecutive days during the promotion.

When you try and sign up it says it has detected a Canadian resident and to try rent rent reward instead

https://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/rentrentreward11/

When you try and sign up it says it has detected a Canadian resident and to try rent rent reward instead

https://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/rentrentreward11/

I'm a Canadian resident and I successfully signed up. I had to try twice the second time it worked. I just went to the registration page and went back and it allowed me to sign up. The rentrentreward is exactly the same thing.

Has anyone successfully used a 1-2 Free bonus day to rent one-way to/from a NYC airport to/from Canada? It seems like if the National system quotes a paid price, it should be possible. Right?

I'm unclear if existing reservations for rentals beginning after August 20th qualify, or if I have to cancel those reservations and re-book. Any insight?

Thanks!

See Powermax's T&Cs below...rentals made prior to registration date will not be given credit. Being I don't know when I was really "pre-registered," I just rebooked my future reservations and cancelled the old ones.

It says Canada

Terms & Conditions

One Free Rental Day will be awarded for every two qualifying rentals made after the date on which the member has registered and which occur between August 20, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Credit will not be given for rentals made prior to a member's registration date. A qualifying rental is the paid rental, via the Emerald Club®, of a Midsize or larger vehicle at participating National Car Rental locations in Canada and the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, for a period of two or more consecutive days during the promotion.

I disagree with this interpretation. It says RENTALS made after reg date and August 20th, not RESERVATIONS made after reg date.

It seems to me it doesn't matter when it was booked just when the physical rental takes place, I don't think re-reserving is needed.

I also read it to mean the rentals count only after registration, not when the reservation was made, and like most promotions you have to register prior to the start of the rental.

I think it is probably one of, if not the best of the rental car promotions. Only real drawback is in the past you could only use up to three of these days at a time, and you couldn't use them with one of your regular free days. They also have the coupon codes for the free days in a different location than your other free days, so you do have to pay a bit more attention to redeem. However the little extra work offsets the benefits of the extra free days.

Excellent promotion, and I tend to reward National for it for extra business during the promotion period. Also seem to remember last year they extended the earning period a bit after the promotion started.

So; doesnt apply to Canada? How lame!

Its works for canada aswell just sign up and it will redirect you to rent rent promo!

So, to clarify...if my rental started on August 15 and ended on August 23, it would not count....simply because it did not start on or after August 20th. Thai is how I understand it.

See Powermax's T&Cs below...rentals made prior to registration date will not be given credit. Being I don't know when I was really "pre-registered," I just rebooked my future reservations and cancelled the old ones.

I don't think you have to do that. the "rental' is actually PAYING for the car not the reservation.

thai is how i understand it.

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You guys are fast, I JUST got my email. :)

I don't think you have to do that. the "rental' is actually PAYING for the car not the reservation.

Yeah, that's what is confusing. "Rentals made" suggests that they are talking about the actual taking possession of the car, but so many people on here equate that the "reservations made" which means something entirely different.

I ended up just cancelling and re-booking - it was only three and one of them had a pretty big rate decrease so in the end it was all good.

I ended up just cancelling and re-booking -

Think I may end up doing this to play it safe...wish we could have an official comment on this!!! :confused:

According to the T&C's, you have to rent "a Midsize or larger vehicle" to have a qualifying rental. What happens if you use an upgrade coupon on a reservation to get to the proper car class?

For example, I have a reservation where I'm using a double upgrade coupon and selecting a Compact car which results in my reservation being for a Standard car. Would this be considered the rental of a Compact car (which would not qualify) or of a Standard car (which would qualify)?

I know that if you are an emerald club member and you use an upgrade coupon from a compact to a mid size it doesn't qualify as a mid size to use the emerald aisle. I think it doesn't qualify to the promotion as well but I'm no sure.

I know that if you are an emerald club member and you use an upgrade coupon from a compact to a mid size it doesn't qualify as a mid size to use the emerald aisle. I think it doesn't qualify to the promotion as well but I'm no sure.

I would assume a "paid rental...of a Midsize or larger vehicle" would refer to the class charged, not the class driven. It's consistent with the Exec benefits, as well (guaranteed upgrades on rates >= ICAR).

Just curious: Has anyone who asked for a referral via PM received at least one, and got their bonus free day?

Are the free days good for one way as well?

Yes. The best use of free days is for the most expensive one-ways out of the most expensive cities. Especially out of a NYC airport, where the one-way rates to smaller markets are usually high, and NY CDW is $9.

Do Enterprise rentals count for 1 2 free?

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thai is how I don't understand it.

Can you Finnish what you start?

Regarding the referral process: is the bonus for getting people to enroll in the promo or in Emerald Club itself?

I ask because I gained a number of free days last cycle by getting family members to join EC and rent, so they are already in the club...

The bonus is for new referrals to Emerald Club. They must complete a rental by the end of the promo to get your free day.

Can I switch to FF miles, but still earn free rental days from the ongoing 1-2 Free Day program?

Can I switch to FF miles, but still earn free rental days from the ongoing 1-2 Free Day program?


Yes, you can earn 1-2 Free Days with FF miles or rental credits IME.

Regarding the referral process: is the bonus for getting people to enroll in the promo or in Emerald Club itself?

I ask because I gained a number of free days last cycle by getting family members to join EC and rent, so they are already in the club...

Per my understanding and experience from the past couple of years, it has nothing to do with referring friends to "Emerald Club", you have to refer them to the "ONE TWO FREE" program. correct me if I’m wrong.

...and they have to actually rent a car.

Can anybody from past years of this promotion verify what counts as a 1 2 Free?

Say I have an 8-day rental. We know that outside of the promotion if my reward choice is Rental Credits an 8-day rental would count as 2 credits earned (in other words 2/7 of the way to a free day). But it seems like the 8-day rental only counts as 1 rental re 1 2 Free (in other words 1/2 of the way to a [1 2] Free day). Is that correct? Has that been verified by actual past experience?

Thanks!

Any credit earned under the 1-2-Free program is in addition to benefits under the Natl reward program.

In other words (using your own logic); for an 8-day rental, the benefits you would earn would be 2/7ths of your way to a free rental day and 1/2 of your way to another free rental day. [The free rental day earned under the regular Emerald program is more valuable than the rental day earned under the 1-2-Free promo].

The bonus is for new referrals to Emerald Club. They must complete a rental by the end of the promo to get your free day.

Per my understanding and experience from the past couple of years, it has nothing to do with referring friends to "Emerald Club", you have to refer them to the "ONE TWO FREE" program. correct me if I’m wrong.

Anyone care to break the tie? :D

Just so I am clear, my scenario is thus: if I refer my wife, Dad, friend etc. who I had join EC and rent during the last promo cycle to get the referral credit, can I refer those now-EC-enrolled people to this year's promo and get credit again, or do I need "fresh meat" to join EC?

Do Enterprise rentals count for 1 2 free?

They don't count right now. Hopefully in the near future but I wouldn't count it.

The referral free days are for new EC members, not for Registering for the 1-2-Free promo. If that were the case, wouldn't everyone here "refer" each other to register for the promo and bank some free days. Also, why in the world would National give you bonus free days simply for referring existing customers to a program that gives them bonus free days?

If you log in, the referral link takes you to an EC registration page not a 1-2-Free page.

Whoever friend i referred received an email to register to the ONE TWO FREE program with my personal massage on top.

Also, why in the world would National give you bonus free days simply for referring existing customers to a program that gives them bonus free days?

In the same matter you can ask why in the world would National run a program that gives away bonus free days? The answer to both is: marketing. I guess National sees a huge increase in rentals during this promotion period.

I sent myself a referral email from the 1-2-Free page to try and get to the bottom of this.

This is the body of the email it generates:

"Become an Emerald Club® member and earn a Free Rental Day with two qualifying rentals of two or more days. Enroll now.

Use this email address so C W receives a Free Rental Day after you join and rent."

This is for new referrals and not existing EC members.

I sent myself a referral email from the 1-2-Free page to try and get to the bottom of this.

This is the body of the email it generates:

"Become an Emerald Club® member and earn a Free Rental Day with two qualifying rentals of two or more days. Enroll now.

Use this email address so C W receives a Free Rental Day after you join and rent."

This is for new referrals and not existing EC members.

A couple years ago it was possible to get one credit purely for referral but then it changed adding renting requirement forf the referred party.

thank you.

From @NationalPro on Twitter:

Each time you share a link to ONE TWO FREE and a friend signs up, you can earn a free rental day. Click here: http://bit.ly/Ps7bdv

From @NationalPro on Twitter:


here is the T&C wording


Referrers of friends and colleagues through our email form and social media links will earn a maximum of ten Free Rental Days, regardless of how many friends and colleagues enroll. In order to receive credit, referred friends and colleagues must use the email address provided by the referring party at time of enrollment and conduct a rental by January 31, 2013.

So how does National define a "two-day rental"? Will rent the car on Monday and return on Tuesday qualify?

It is defined as a two day rental. If you pay for 2 days, it is a 2 day rental. So yes, in theory you could rent Monday morning, return Tuesday night and have a two day rental.

It is defined as a two day rental. If you pay for 2 days, it is a 2 day rental. So yes, in theory you could rent Monday morning, return Tuesday night and have a two day rental.

Thanks for the tip!

From @NationalPro on Twitter:


I emailed National to try and get to the bottom of this.

This is the reply I got:

"Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your email.

I apologize for your inconvenience as you have to refer a friend to the Emerald Club program. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us or Loyalty Member Services at 1-800-962-7070.

Thank you"

So it does indeed sound like this is for new referrals to emerald club only.

When do the free days post? Seems I have yet to receive an email with the codes.

When do the free days post? Seems I have yet to receive an email with the codes.

log in from the email confirmation that they sent you when you signed up for the promo.
I looked up my account and it shows as of 9/5/2012 no coupons but i know that i referred some people so i guess i got to wait :(

Anyone else not showing the free days they should have earned yet? I just checked and I show zero, but my rentals should have two. Thought I would see what others see before I call.

It takes them a few weeks to post. It is not instantaneous like your regular accrued free days. It explains this in the terms and conditions if you don't want to take my word for it. :-)

It takes them a few weeks to post. It is not instantaneous like your regular accrued free days. It explains this in the terms and conditions if you don't want to take my word for it. :-)

I read them, and mine should be posted. First two rentals were week one of promo. So I guess I call

Give them a chance! It says fulfillment didn't even start until yesterday, and will take 1-2 weeks from the time of the 2nd rental.

Give them a chance! It says fulfillment didn't even start until yesterday, and will take 1-2 weeks from the time of the 2nd rental.

Two weeks was 9/7

National says I can REDEEM starting yesterday. So IMHO they need to post timely. :confused:

You can redeem starting yesterday if you have a code already. Terms clearly state fulfillment starts September 10th as well. I'm just saying it seems like you should just have a little bit more than one days patience with them on getting this out to you. :-)

You can redeem starting yesterday if you have a code already. Terms clearly state fulfillment starts September 10th as well. I'm just saying it seems like you should just have a little bit more than one days patience with them on getting this out to you. :-)

I am beginning to think you must work for them... LOL!

And I called. My account was screwed up! I now have two days showing....

Thanks for the update OCC. My account was screwed up too. I called and they said they fixed it. (Their system thought each rental was only one day instead of the required minimum of two days.)

FWIW the address for others to use to check if theirs showed up in the system yet is...
http://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/12free/2012/
...but of course check the T&Cs re waiting X days, yadda yadda.

I assure you I don't work for them.. :-). I'm glad you got your free days.

I just got notified today :mad: . ("Kenneth, don't pass up the chance to earn Free Rental Days") but I never got the Initial E-mail. Have already done two Rentals since the 20th, too!

I've gotta start reading FT more regularly ...!

Anyone try using an eCertificate in combination with this promotion? (An eCertificate is just a dollar-off amount of base -- I get them through a rewards program.)

I'm going to try it this week to see unless someone else has already tried and failed.

Anyone try using an eCertificate in combination with this promotion? (An eCertificate is just a dollar-off amount of base -- I get them through a rewards program.)

I'm going to try it this week to see unless someone else has already tried and failed.

It shouldn't make a difference - I've used their (or Entertainment book's) one free weekend day on a three day weekend rental in the past and it was always eligible for the promo. I would try to leave some base (before tax & fees) rental charge remaining though.

I just got notified today :mad: . ("Kenneth, don't pass up the chance to earn Free Rental Days") but I never got the Initial E-mail. Have already done two Rentals since the 20th, too!

I've gotta start reading FT more regularly ...!

Same here - I already knew about it (from here), registered and recorded two rentals before I got the e-mail.

Already tried two rentals, but I haven't got the OneTwo Free day yet. How long would it normally take?

Up to 2 weeks after the 2nd rental

So has anyone had any 1-2-Free days post yet, at all??

So has anyone had any 1-2-Free days post yet, at all??

I have had 1 day posted.

So has anyone had any 1-2-Free days post yet, at all??

I do have one. Got it 10 days after the second rental.

I have had 1 day posted.

I do have one. Got it 10 days after the second rental.

Thx for the info!

got 1!

So has anyone had any 1-2-Free days post yet, at all??
I have three free days so far. Two posted on 9/14 and the third just posted today. :)

Anyone try using an eCertificate in combination with this promotion? (An eCertificate is just a dollar-off amount of base -- I get them through a rewards program.)

I'm going to try it this week to see unless someone else has already tried and failed.

FYI -- as peteropny mention, it didn't make a difference. I used a $40 e-cert for one of the two rentals for a just posted free day. I'm going to keep doing this as it's a great use of $20 in discover credit to take $40 off a rental.

So has anyone had any 1-2-Free days post yet, at all??

they screwed up mine in the beginning but as of now i have 8 of 'em posted

they screwed up mine in the beginning but as of now i have 8 of 'em posted

Ya, same here. In years past, I got credit for my 30-day RA, which opens prior to the active period and concludes in it. This year, no dice. Should have had 4 days post, which didn't - but then they applied them manually.

I couldn't see in the T&C how many we can get as MAX free rentals, I saw someone posted 10, currently I'm at 10. But in the next week I should have 3 more posting, I'm hoping we can have more than 10.. I just missed this promotion last year...

they screwed up mine in the beginning but as of now i have 8 of 'em posted

10 max for bonus referral days. No limit on earned 1-2 free days.

This is excellent, looks like I'll be having some fun trying to figure out how to use my free days...

10 max for bonus referral days. No limit on earned 1-2 free days.

Expensive one-ways? :D

Ya, same here. In years past, I got credit for my 30-day RA, which opens prior to the active period and concludes in it. This year, no dice. Should have had 4 days post, which didn't - but then they applied them manually.

Who did you talk to? I went through National customer service online to see why I wasn't receiving 4 days for each 30 day rental and I was told that each monthly rental is treated as 1 rental and would take two months to earn 1 free day.

Hi, does anybody know if there's a way to see if when a free day is earned it was via a referral?

Also...for my 30-day RA...Should have had 4 days post, which didn't - but then they applied them manually.
This seems like a grey area. Can anybody point me to a T&C sentence or something, maybe in a previous year's T&Cs even, that discusses how long duration rentals would count as more than the minimum (i.e. we do know that a minimum 2-day rental, then another 2-day rental, will earn one free day -- what about a 7-day rental and what about a 30-day rental?)

Specifically for Ritz: Are you saying your 30-day rental earned you 2 free days or 4 free days?

Hi, does anybody know if there's a way to see if when a free day is earned it was via a referral?

Also...
This seems like a grey area. Can anybody point me to a T&C sentence or something, maybe in a previous year's T&Cs even, that discusses how long duration rentals would count as more than the minimum (i.e. we do know that a minimum 2-day rental, then another 2-day rental, will earn one free day -- what about a 7-day rental and what about a 30-day rental?)

Specifically for Ritz: Are you saying your 30-day rental earned you 2 free days or 4 free days?

It is not listed in the Terms and Conditions, but I know I receive 3 free days per 30 day rental. It was 4 about 2 years ago.

Who did you talk to? I went through National customer service online to see why I wasn't receiving 4 days for each 30 day rental and I was told that each monthly rental is treated as 1 rental and would take two months to earn 1 free day.

I spoke to VIP reservations (its a specfic number that was given to me), they then conferenced in a CS supervisor who applied the missing free days.



Specifically for Ritz: Are you saying your 30-day rental earned you 2 free days or 4 free days?

I earn at a rate of 1 free day per week, which ends up being 4 free days per 30 day rental. They are deposited automatically. I had to contact them due to no days being a applied for August, as my re-up occurred prior to the start of the promo period. They then manually applied the days to my account.

I spoke to VIP reservations (its a specfic number that was given to me), they then conferenced in a CS supervisor who applied the missing free days.



I earn at a rate of 1 free day per week, which ends up being 4 free days per 30 day rental. They are deposited automatically. I had to contact them due to no days being a applied for August, as my re-up occurred prior to the start of the promo period. They then manually applied the days to my account.

Thanks for the response. They were not even were going give me one free day for my monthly rental. I finally got someone who told me that it was 3 free days for a monthly rental instead of 4. My monthly re-up fell on 8/28, but they would not give me credit for it since it started before the promotion date.

Can these be redeemed for somebody else use? It let me do a dummy booking putting in the coupon number:confused:

Can these be redeemed for somebody else use? It let me do a dummy booking putting in the coupon number:confused:

Technically no but you've found the work around.

Technically no but you've found the work around.

I was just worried that when he goes to rent the car they will ask for coupon or deny the free day and he will have to pay the high rental fee (its a 1 way)

The mobile app and website just showed my total days earned has dropped from 10 to 7... anyone else have this issue? I'm trying to figure out if I have some unused missing. I thought it was supposed to show a running total of earned days for the entire promo (it had been so far). It's showing a total of four unused and three used. I've been using them, but can't remember if the unused total is correct.

The mobile app and website just showed my total nights earned has dropped from 10 to 7... anyone else have this issue? I'm trying to figure out if I have some unused missing. I thought it was supposed to show a running total of earned nights for the entire promo (it had been so far). It's showing a total of four unused and three used. I've been using them, but can't remember if the unused total is correct.

Nights????

Nights????
Oops. Been dealing with too many hotel programs lately.

Someone fill me in - are these "free days" outside of the free days I earned via regular rental credits? When I go the 1...2...FREE website it says I have earned 1 free rental day (apply now button) although I have 4 free rental days in my regular account. Can I combine the free days for 5 free?

Someone fill me in - are these "free days" outside of the free days I earned via regular rental credits? When I go the 1...2...FREE website it says I have earned 1 free rental day (apply now button) although I have 4 free rental days in my regular account. Can I combine the free days for 5 free?

Didn't the very first post in this thread give you this info?

Didn't the very first post in this thread give you this info?

Still not seeing it but would you like to enlighten me oh gracious, perfect Ritz?

1 2 Free 2012 Registration Now Open! (https://www.emeraldclubpromos.com/12Free/2012/)

I got my confirmation email within minutes! About time!:D

If anyone would like to use my referral that can earn me a free day PM me :)

T&Cs
Terms & Conditions
One Free Rental Day will be awarded for every two qualifying rentals made after the date on which the member has registered and which occur between August 20, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Credit will not be given for rentals made prior to a member's registration date. A qualifying rental is the paid rental, via the Emerald Club®, of a Midsize or larger vehicle at participating National Car Rental locations in the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, for a period of two or more consecutive days during the promotion.

Earned Free Rental Day fulfillment will begin on September 10, 2012, (solely by email to the email address provided at the time of registration) and thereafter will occur within 1–2 weeks after the second qualifying rental. To redeem a Free Rental Day, visit emeraldclubpromos.com/12Free/2012 to view your free day certificates, click redeem and then rent a Compact through Fullsize car starting after September 10, 2012, and before June 16, 2013. To take advantage of this offer, make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. No more than three Free Rental Days may be redeemed toward one rental of three or more days. Unfortunately, we cannot combine this offer with any other discount and cannot apply the offer to a previous or existing reservation. All standard rental qualifications apply. Be aware that taxes, surcharges, recovery and recoupment fees and other charges may apply, and that optional products and services (such as damage waiver and additional driver fees) are extra charges. Please check your auto insurance policy and/or credit card agreement for rental vehicle coverage. The availability of this offer is limited to participating U.S. locations and is subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may also apply. We cannot accept the coupon if it has been purchased, bartered or sold for cash.

Referrers of friends and colleagues through our email form and social media links will earn a maximum of ten Free Rental Days, regardless of how many friends and colleagues enroll. In order to receive credit, referred friends and colleagues must use the email address provided by the referring party at time of enrollment and conduct a rental by January 31, 2013.

To be eligible for the complimentary credit toward a Free Rental Day, you must electively opt in to receive emails from National. Offer expires January 31, 2013, and is valid for new opt–ins only.

Still not seeing it but would you like to enlighten me oh gracious, perfect Ritz?

You can also check the stickied FAQ.:)

Still not seeing it but would you like to enlighten me oh gracious, perfect Ritz?

Thank you. And no. It appears others have, though.

Just talked to a National rep about a rental that didn't post for a free day for this promo. She said that in order for a rental to qualify for this promotion, it has to be rented for at least 42 hours. So if you rent a car say Friday night at 10PM, and return it Sunday at Noon, that's only 38 hours and even though you would pay for 2 days for anything over 24 hours, it does not count for the promotion unless the car is physically out for a minimum of 42 hours. Can anyone else confirm this?

Just talked to a National rep about a rental that didn't post for a free day for this promo. She said that in order for a rental to qualify for this promotion, it has to be rented for at least 42 hours. So if you rent a car say Friday night at 10PM, and return it Sunday at Noon, that's only 38 hours and even though you would pay for 2 days for anything over 24 hours, it does not count for the promotion unless the car is physically out for a minimum of 42 hours. Can anyone else confirm this?

That's crazy thanks for the info.

One of my August rentals was for 41 hours and 16 minutes, and the one before was 48 hours. Neither showed up. I called and the agent told me the system was showing them as 1 day rentals. Can't remember what I said other than the receipt and billing both indicated both were 2 days each, but the agent was quick and helpful in making sure both were credited.

So my advice is to call again, get a different agent, and eventually they'll credit you. Good luck!

One of my August rentals was for 41 hours and 16 minutes, and the one before was 48 hours. Neither showed up. I called and the agent told me the system was showing them as 1 day rentals. Can't remember what I said other than the receipt and billing both indicated both were 2 days each, but the agent was quick and helpful in making sure both were credited.

So my advice is to call again, get a different agent, and eventually they'll credit you. Good luck!

Much agreed. if you don't see the credit, definitely call in as that usually does it. Most CSRs IME are more than happy to apply the missing credit manually.

Just talked to a National rep about a rental that didn't post for a free day for this promo. She said that in order for a rental to qualify for this promotion, it has to be rented for at least 42 hours. So if you rent a car say Friday night at 10PM, and return it Sunday at Noon, that's only 38 hours and even though you would pay for 2 days for anything over 24 hours, it does not count for the promotion unless the car is physically out for a minimum of 42 hours. Can anyone else confirm this?

That's weird, I have had a couple sub-42 hr two day rentals and got credit for them. Only quirk is that my location backdated the return because I return after hours. I rented at 4pm on Friday and returned after hours on Sunday. They check it in at 9am on Monday but backdate it to Sunday so the rental receipt shows drop off on Sunday at 9am which is less than 42 hrs but I still got credit. It shows a 2-day charge.

The mobile app and website just showed my total days earned has dropped from 10 to 7... anyone else have this issue?
Huh, so my overall total popped back up to 11 from 8 a few days ago. Strange.

I've been renting from National non-stop for months. I'm exhausted of having to turn the car in each week and re-rent, especially since a 7-day rental period means I only earn 1 credit (if I keep it an entire month, I'll get 7 credits, not 4 or 5).

Is there any way I can take advantage of one-two-free without frequent trips to the airport? Whilst I love the staff at my station, and we seem to be on a first-name basis, I'm sure they're growing tired of seeing me as well!

I've been renting from National non-stop for months. I'm exhausted of having to turn the car in each week and re-rent, especially since a 7-day rental period means I only earn 1 credit (if I keep it an entire month, I'll get 7 credits, not 4 or 5).

Is there any way I can take advantage of one-two-free without frequent trips to the airport? Whilst I love the staff at my station, and we seem to be on a first-name basis, I'm sure they're growing tired of seeing me as well!

I month rental straight yields 3-4 free days.

I've been renting from National non-stop for months. I'm exhausted of having to turn the car in each week and re-rent, especially since a 7-day rental period means I only earn 1 credit (if I keep it an entire month, I'll get 7 credits, not 4 or 5).

Is there any way I can take advantage of one-two-free without frequent trips to the airport? Whilst I love the staff at my station, and we seem to be on a first-name basis, I'm sure they're growing tired of seeing me as well!

No, sadly that's the way the game is played.

Are back to back rentals are OK? as I think I hear many people doing this...

It appears it is OK when looking at this post from the previous one-two-free:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/national/1241895-one-two-free-2011-8-22-1-31-2012-qual-redeem-through-6-25-12-a-6.html#post17127141


Rules say reservation must be made 24 hours in advance. Really? Is this enforced? If I can make the reservation online for same day and it is accepted, can I still get credit?

i clicked thru a link that gave me my first rental credit for free but can't remember where it was through. Was it through national's site or does anyone else remember something like this? i've only got one rentail during this promo (this weekend) and want to make sure i'll get the 1 free rental day out of it.

I have a rental reserved for Jan 27-Feb 2. Since the drop off will be in February, will this rental count towards 1-2-Free?

Unfortunately, dropping off on Jan 31 and re-renting is not an option.

Yes, your rental will count.

i clicked thru a link that gave me my first rental credit for free but can't remember where it was through. Was it through national's site or does anyone else remember something like this? i've only got one rentail during this promo (this weekend) and want to make sure i'll get the 1 free rental day out of it.

nmind. got it taken care of

OK got a question, I'm going to be doing a one way rental and will use one of my free rentals, Will I get charged a one way fee? Can I choose what I want to rent? I haven't used a free rental before so I'm asking simple questions... Are there any secerts on renting in regards to a one way, it will be SAN-PHX.

I've used a 1-2 Free bonus day LGA-PWM. It looks something like this:

Full Size
Contract ID Emerald Club Members
1 day @ $243/day
Unlimited Free Miles Included
EA Off 2010 -$214
EC Discount -$29
Subtotal $0
NY CDW $9
Total $9

The only exception is if you usually use a flat rate corporate code that has a mileage charge on one-ways. Don't forget to change it to the generic Emerald Club ID. Otherwise, your daily rate will be free, but you will pay a one-way fee.

I've used a 1-2 Free bonus day LGA-PWM. It looks something like this:

Full Size
Contract ID Emerald Club Members
1 day @ $243/day
Unlimited Free Miles Included
EA Off 2010 -$214
EC Discount -$29
Subtotal $0
NY CDW $9
Total $9

The only exception is if you usually use a flat rate corporate code that has a mileage charge on one-ways. Don't forget to change it to the generic Emerald Club ID. Otherwise, your daily rate will be free, but you will pay a one-way fee.

thank you, I do have a corporate code, however, I do not know if it has a one way fee or not. I guess it's just best to take the Corp code out for this one rental.. Thanks for the heads up.

Do a dummy one way reservation. What it quotes is what you will pay.. It will say either unlimited miles or give you the mileage restriction as a line item as well.

Do a dummy one way reservation. What it quotes is what you will pay.. It will say either unlimited miles or give you the mileage restriction as a line item as well.

WHen I dropped my car off at National last night, I spoke with one of the agents, and he confirmed that I'll just pay the tax on the car, now which tax do I pay (I forgot to ask this) so I pay the tax in SAN (where I am picking up the car) or in PHX (where I'm dropping it off)?

Taxes are where you pick up from.

Which is again, what it will quote if you just make a reservation in the system to check. You don't even have to click confirm.

I'm looking to use a free day earned through this promotion on a 1-day, one way rental. Pricing it out using actual money, there's only a $3 difference between full size and premium. Any way to use the free day toward the premium rental and just use pay the difference in cost?

I'm looking to use a free day earned through this promotion on a 1-day, one way rental. Pricing it out using actual money, there's only a $3 difference between full size and premium. Any way to use the free day toward the premium rental and just use pay the difference in cost?

No. The coupons are explicit, but - IME most airport location let you self-upgrade to at least a car class or 2 higher than Full Size with free days (and many in this forum will tell you even higher than that) without worry.

I'm looking to use a free day earned through this promotion on a 1-day, one way rental. Pricing it out using actual money, there's only a $3 difference between full size and premium. Any way to use the free day toward the premium rental and just use pay the difference in cost?

What elite level are you wtih National? I have been able to hold a full size and have taking a premium without being charged extra.

What elite level are you wtih National? I have been able to hold a full size and have taking a premium without being charged extra.

Unfortunately, I'm just a regular Emerald Club member (just missed Executive), so not sure how much I can bump myself up. May just have to take my chances with the Aisle and see what happens.

I've heard stories where folks on one-way rentals have gotten big upgrades when taking cars back to their home states, so maybe I'll search the lot for some destination plates.

Unfortunately, I'm just a regular Emerald Club member (just missed Executive), so not sure how much I can bump myself up. May just have to take my chances with the Aisle and see what happens.

I've heard stories where folks on one-way rentals have gotten big upgrades when taking cars back to their home states, so maybe I'll search the lot for some destination plates.

Where is the rental happening? When you arrive at National, go inside and talk to them, if it only $3/day difference they might wave it if you talk to them.

Where is the rental happening? When you arrive at National, go inside and talk to them, if it only $3/day difference they might wave it if you talk to them.

That might work. Picking up early morning at DCA, dropping at JFK. I was hesitant to go inside since I read stories here somewhere that if you tell them it is a one-way, they may try to shoehorn you into a specific (undesirable) car.

That might work. Picking up early morning at DCA, dropping at JFK. I was hesitant to go inside since I read stories here somewhere that if you tell them it is a one-way, they may try to shoehorn you into a specific (undesirable) car.

I'm doing a one way San Diego to Phoenix, last week I stopped inside and talked the people about this, they explained it to me and since I have status with them I'm able to move up to a premium class without a price increase.

I've heard stories where folks on one-way rentals have gotten big upgrades when taking cars back to their home states...

Only if it's going back to a licensee. Corporate cars can go anywhere, so no need, or special discount, for them to go "home."

I'm doing a one way San Diego to Phoenix, last week I stopped inside and talked the people about this, they explained it to me and since I have status with them I'm able to move up to a premium class without a price increase.

Thanks everyone. I'll plan a little extra time to head inside to the counter and see what they can do for me. Maybe if I offer to pay for insurance, magical things could happen... :D

I have a rental reserved for Jan 27-Feb 2. Since the drop off will be in February, will this rental count towards 1-2-Free?

Unfortunately, dropping off on Jan 31 and re-renting is not an option.

Although zceuxbhjutf says it will count, CS has told me otherwise. I had a rental that started on 1/31/12 and ended on 3/1/13 and I did not get any free days credited for it. When I spoke to CS about it, I was informed that rentals need to be COMPLETED by 1/31/13 to count towards the ONE, TWO FREE promotion.

Has anyone received free days for rental that started on or before 1/31/13 and ended after?

Thanks everyone. I'll plan a little extra time to head inside to the counter and see what they can do for me. Maybe if I offer to pay for insurance, magical things could happen... :D

Ended up stopping at the booth on the lot and told I could take pretty much anything with no upcharge ^:D Of course, there was pretty much nothing unusual or noteworthy worth taking so ended up in a fully loaded 300.

But after driving about 20 minutes, car started emitting really bad odor and also noticed that vehicle was filthy inside (sticky residue on seats, armrests, etc). Didn't notice the dirt onsite since the lot was so dark. Was driving past BWI so pulled in there, swapped out for a much better (and way cleaner!) Buick Lacrosse. And the folks at BWI couldn't have been nicer about it.

I just made two bookings using this promo and have not received email confirmations.Is this normal?

I just made two bookings using this promo and have not received email confirmations.Is this normal?

Yep. As long as it shows up in your account online or when you pull it up by confirmation number, you're fine.

Yep. As long as it shows up in your account online or when you pull it up by confirmation number, you're fine.

Actually the deafult setting when joining the Emerald Club is to receive reservation notifications. OP should checj their account settings.

Although zceuxbhjutf says it will count, CS has told me otherwise. I had a rental that started on 1/31/12 and ended on 3/1/13 and I did not get any free days credited for it. When I spoke to CS about it, I was informed that rentals need to be COMPLETED by 1/31/13 to count towards the ONE, TWO FREE promotion.

Has anyone received free days for rental that started on or before 1/31/13 and ended after?
Please check this thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/national/1431223-question-about-last-day-one-two-free-program.html) where the OP got the info in writing from National, then call them back. Good luck!

Has anyone received free days for rental that started on or before 1/31/13 and ended after?
I actually received credit for a rental that STARTED and ended after 1/31/13. My last 1-2-Free posted on 2/14/13 after a four day rental from SNA 2/8-2/12. Don't ask me how it happened. But that made for 14 free days earned! :D

Also, it's worth noting that 1-2-Free day coupons used for a one day rental give National earned free day rental credits. So my 14 1-2-Free days will earn me almost three more National free days. :cool:

Thank, guys! I didn't see that thread and was simply assuming CS knew what they were talking about. I called National CS again, explained to them the situation, and they credited me the days I'm due immediately.

Thanks again!

I made a reservation of a full size car using my remaining 2 free days at BWI. I noticed the level of service is Counter instead of Executive Selection. I am an EE. I then did a dummy reservation without using the free day coupons. The level of service becomes ES. I have not experienced this at other airports. Is this a particular issue at BWI?

I tried to combine a One Two Free reward day with a standard reward (the after six rentals) day and the system is rejecting. Any way around this or to combine the two?

I tried to combine a One Two Free reward day with a standard reward (the after six rentals) day and the system is rejecting. Any way around this or to combine the two?

Not possible. Only way is to book 2 separate reservations but unless you get a cooperative agent/manager at the location you'll have to go back to switch contracts / cars.

I think this has been discussed elsewhere and seems implied in the FAQ, but I wanted to confirm that 1-2-Free days can be used after June 16 as long as they are booked before that date, i.e. I can book a rental for July 7 to 9 using 1-2-Free codes as long as it's booked before the "expiration" date.

I think this has been discussed elsewhere and seems implied in the FAQ, but I wanted to confirm that 1-2-Free days can be used after June 16 as long as they are booked before that date, i.e. I can book a rental for July 7 to 9 using 1-2-Free codes as long as it's booked before the "expiration" date.

I don't think so. You should get the message 'coupon ######## will expire prior to rental'. Try a test booking to confirm.

Ron.

I think this has been discussed elsewhere and seems implied in the FAQ, but I wanted to confirm that 1-2-Free days can be used after June 16 as long as they are booked before that date, i.e. I can book a rental for July 7 to 9 using 1-2-Free codes as long as it's booked before the "expiration" date.

Didn't work for me when I tried it!

I think this has been discussed elsewhere and seems implied in the FAQ, but I wanted to confirm that 1-2-Free days can be used after June 16 as long as they are booked before that date, i.e. I can book a rental for July 7 to 9 using 1-2-Free codes as long as it's booked before the "expiration" date.

That was talking about the "banked" free days that you earn from rental credits.

Is there a way to view the entire list of Coupon IDs earned? The welcome screen at emeraldclubpromos.com displays only 5 at a time, and I have used/will use all 5 that are visible?

Is there a way to view the entire list of Coupon IDs earned? The welcome screen at emeraldclubpromos.com displays only 5 at a time, and I have used/will use all 5 that are visible?

They changed it this year. In years past, the page displayed them all. Just call, and they'll email you a full list of your codes.