Hertz - Hertz Weekender Special

Renting out of ORD this weekend... Just went to check for the last time if I could get a better rate and found this (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-10327944/14-99-a-day-weekend-deal-special-offer) promo:

Hertz Weekender Special

Drive away with this special Weekend Deal from Hertz. Enjoy a great rate of $14.99 per day on an economy or compact car when you rent from Friday through Monday at select participating airport or neighborhood locations.

Cut my rental cost buy 40% :D

This is good from August 21 to November 15.

Renting out of ORD this weekend... Just went to check for the last time if I could get a better rate and found this (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-10327944/14-99-a-day-weekend-deal-special-offer) promo:



Cut my rental cost buy 40% :D

This is good from August 21 to November 15.


Thanks for sharing. I already booked a couple rentals with this deal.

Thanks for the heads up! I had a rental in DC for this weekend that was about $81...now it's $49

I am glad that I booked a couple rentals right when this promo came out. It appears that the terms changed or the promo is limited as when I try to book the same days already booked, the price is much higher.

Mix it with the AA CDP and/or CP 135892 ($10 off/day) and you can get some very good deals. Got a compact already booked this weekend for a little over $3/day + extras.

Mix it with the AA CDP and/or CP 135892 ($10 off/day) and you can get some very good deals. Got a compact already booked this weekend for a little over $3/day + extras.

This is brilliant. I had been striking out with my usual coupons so I was beginning to think it wasn't stackable.

2-day rental this weekend for $4.99/day ($20.20 all-in thanks to airport fees).

Tough to beat!

Mix it with the AA CDP and/or CP 135892 ($10 off/day) and you can get some very good deals. Got a compact already booked this weekend for a little over $3/day + extras.
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TYSM for sharing this. :)

You can also use this CDP at the HLE locations even though you most likely won't receive the $14.99 to discount. They pick you up and you don't have to spend your gas and time to get to the airport. However, you will sidestep those pesky applicable airport facilitation/arena fees. My two day rental is $26.xx total. I can live with that! ;)

Wait are you guys serious. How are you guys combining the two? Everytime I try to combine the rate code with a pc 135892 it will give me a higher rate then the 14.99 but will take off 10 dollars a day but if i take off the pc code then it will let me rent for 14.99 a day on the weekend. I can not use both at same time.

Yeah same here, I tried combining for a weekend rental in LAS but it changes the rate from 13.49/day to 49/day.

EDIT: Nevermind, got it to work. Had to go back and apply the coupon after I made the initial reservation and it works :)

Yeah same here, I tried combining for a weekend rental in LAS but it changes the rate from 13.49/day to 49/day.

I would try to make the reservation using the frdm rate. The Hertz site is quite "buggy". When the reservation posts into your Hertz account (I am assuming you are Hertz Gold member), then modify clicking on the box "keep original rate plan" and adding the coupon. That worked for me.

Make sure the "frdm" stays in the RQ box. If not, add the frdm back in the RQ box. Hertz tends to loses the frdm with any modification. Keep an "eye" on the frdm code to make sure it keeps throughout the reservation.

This is brilliant. I had been striking out with my usual coupons so I was beginning to think it wasn't stackable.

2-day rental this weekend for $4.99/day ($20.20 all-in thanks to airport fees).

Tough to beat!

I was able to get a 3 day weekend compact reservation @ORD with their very high taxes/fees for $52ai. (mostly taxes :mad:)

Combining that with the PC Pointsbreak hotel for 2 nights plus this car rental for the Chicago Seminars (both hotel/car are refundable^)

Thanks you guys. you guys are the freakin best.

Yeah, gotta love a 3 day weekend rental for 38.14 all in, most of which are facility charges/fees. Car is 3.49/day with the coupon. lol

I've tried making a couple of dummy bookings with this code at random airport locations but I always get the same rate as if I didnt use the code. Is there anything special I need to do to get it to work?

Here are the steps I took:

1. CDP: AAA code (look up your club number for the discount). Mine is "14".

2. PC: 135892 (Promotional Coupon)

3. RQ: FRDM (Rate Code)

HTH! :)

Update: I do most rentals at the HLE. This did not work at the APO on an upcoming trip. I only did steps 1 and 2 OR 1 and 3 for about the same cost $30.xx w/taxes.

Is anyone having trouble using this? I'm trying to do a Friday-Saturday 24 hour rental at a local corporate HLE (following all of the T&Cs) but the code just doesn't stick (i.e. it reverts to MCLE or whatever it is). It does work on a Saturday-only reservation but their hours are only 9am-3pm that day and they're closed on Sundays :mad: I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...

-J.

Is anyone having trouble using this? I'm trying to do a Friday-Saturday 24 hour rental at a local corporate HLE (following all of the T&Cs) but the code just doesn't stick (i.e. it reverts to MCLE or whatever it is). It does work on a Saturday-only reservation but their hours are only 9am-3pm that day and they're closed on Sundays :mad: I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...

-J.
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Are you Gold? I rent from my HLE frequently and have worked out a way to return the car to a hotel HLE with a valet during off business hours on Sat. and then work with the HLE to close out the contract on Monday with a Sat. return. Just make your res for Friday thru Monday, return the car on Sat., and let them adjust the bill on Monday.

PS This promo actually works better the longer your weekend rental. My best rate so far: $46.02 TOTAL for FOUR days! :)

Here are the steps I took:

1. CDP: AAA code (look up your club number for the discount). Mine is "14".

2. PC: 135892 (Promotional Coupon)

3. RQ: FRDM (Rate Code)

HTH! :)

Its not letting me combined how did you do it?

If you want to leave your basic res info (city or airport, dates, times), I can see if anything I suggest works for you....

If you want to leave your basic res info (city or airport, dates, times), I can see if anything I suggest works for you....

Got it to work thanks for the offer :)

@fyiric: Great!!! :D

Especially because as of this AM (0930), an error message is now appearing "A severe application error has occurred". Severe, indeed! Wonder if they meant server, but it's a moot point as it's severe to me!!!:rolleyes:

@fyiric: Great!!! :D

Especially because as of this AM (0930), an error message is now appearing "A severe application error has occurred". Severe, indeed! Wonder if they meant server, but it's a moot point as it's severe to me!!!:rolleyes:

Very frustrating. Just when I'm ready to book a trip, it crashes and burns.

Wow, this is unbelievable.

Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!

Who says Hertz is expensive? :)

Wow, this is unbelievable.

Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!

Who says Hertz is expensive? :)

What's the trick? I'm trying all the steps outlined in this thread and am getting this:

•DZX006-198-ERR-2570510-37 - A severe application error has occured [DZX006]

Update: Found one trick. If I change from UA miles to Hertz Rewards, the modified reservation goes through. Weird. I then changed it back to UA, and it kept the new rate. My reservation dropped from $58 to $35. Woo hoo.

I would try to make the reservation using the frdm rate. The Hertz site is quite "buggy". When the reservation posts into your Hertz account (I am assuming you are Hertz Gold member), then modify clicking on the box "keep original rate plan" and adding the coupon. That worked for me.


THANK YOU for this. I have an immediate family member who works for Hertz, so I get the great discount rate, but always was just a little annoyed that I could never get it truly outrageously low by adding PCs. But this worked. Bwahahaha.

This worked good....I had a one way to get me from Manhattan to EWR this upcoming sunday, had it booked for $19.99 plus taxes, now it is down to a little over $13, so it works with those one day/one way reservations in NYC. Good way to not pay an arm and a leg for car service to EWR. Now i just gotta deal with doing the driving myself instead of somebody else. Thank you everybody.

What's the trick? I'm trying all the steps outlined in this thread and am getting this:

•DZX006-198-ERR-2570510-37 - A severe application error has occured [DZX006]

Update: Found one trick. If I change from UA miles to Hertz Rewards, the modified reservation goes through. Weird. I then changed it back to UA, and it kept the new rate. My reservation dropped from $58 to $35. Woo hoo.=====================

I'm gonna try that....

Eureka....my weekly rate for my 21-year old is $153.00 TOTAL! :) He does not have AAA. Hmmmm, just remembered, he has a USAA number, though....

Update: that rental was changed to add USAA CDP and final AI rate was less than $140.00. I was concerned about his driving so added the AMEX premium coverage for $19.95 so all told, it was about $160.00.

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This worked good....I had a one way to get me from Manhattan to EWR this upcoming sunday, had it booked for $19.99 plus taxes, now it is down to a little over $13, so it works with those one day/one way reservations in NYC. Good way to not pay an arm and a leg for car service to EWR. Now i just gotta deal with doing the driving myself instead of somebody else. Thank you everybody.

Can you elaborate on this? The Manhattan-EWR one-way rate usually requires RQ MOVEIT. Did you use that (with a coupon), or did you use RQ FRDM (with or without a coupon)?

Thanks!

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Can you elaborate on this? The Manhattan-EWR one-way rate usually requires RQ MOVEIT. Did you use that (with a coupon), or did you use RQ FRDM (with or without a coupon)?

Thanks!

The system is buggy, so on one reservation I had to book it with just the MOVEIT quote, then i edited that and added the $10 off. The second reservation took both codes. I used the MOVEIT in the Rate Code and then 135892 in the promotional code. One thing I noticed was that a full size didn't always appear as an option, so i would select a corola, then on the next screen, it offered the upgrade at no extra cost. There were also times I got errors and had to start over, or it said that my location wasn't available for that rate. Just gotta play with it to get it to work, and sometimes have to wait an hour or two before doing it again. Kind of a pain, but worth it.

For this weekend DCA is showing higher rates, they must be out. BWI and IAD have the $14.99 still.

I combine it with my AAA cdp and get extra 10% off- $13.49 compact $16.49 for midsize.

Also, if you use AAA CDP, book XM radio for $2.50/day and they have to bump you to a higher car. Last week I reserved compact with XM and got a Camaro for $13.49/day !

Also, if you use AAA CDP, book XM radio for $2.50/day and they have to bump you to a higher car. Last week I reserved compact with XM and got a Camaro for $13.49/day !

FWIW I spoke to my local HLE's station manager recently and he told me he has yet to see a Chevy Sonic without XM... keep in mind Sonics have been spotted in the DC area. You may get lucky but as always YMMV.

-J.

For anyone trying to apply this code at an HLE unsuccessfully, try applying the underlying "actual" rate code (XCT1) directly. Hertz's website seems to pitch a fit over the "easy" rate code sometimes.

The system is buggy, so on one reservation I had to book it with just the MOVEIT quote, then i edited that and added the $10 off. The second reservation took both codes. I used the MOVEIT in the Rate Code and then 135892 in the promotional code. One thing I noticed was that a full size didn't always appear as an option, so i would select a corola, then on the next screen, it offered the upgrade at no extra cost. There were also times I got errors and had to start over, or it said that my location wasn't available for that rate. Just gotta play with it to get it to work, and sometimes have to wait an hour or two before doing it again. Kind of a pain, but worth it.

Nice tip, worked for me... :)

Had to come back and post again. Don't give up if you don't get your bargain the first time.

Just booked my 21-year old w/USAA CDP, FRDM, and then the modify adding the 135892 PC. Four days: $35.65.

Not meant to offend but I do thank God in my prayers for this fantastic pricing arrangement and also the member who first gave the alert. It still works! :)

So I just figured out how to combine 135892 with FRDM :rolleyes:

BUT: have any of you actually been successful doing that? I almost feel bad -- I can get a CCAR for $9.37 all-in! I might need to bake more cookies for my HLE :D

-J.

So I just figured out how to combine 135892 with FRDM :rolleyes:

BUT: have any of you actually been successful doing that? I almost feel bad -- I can get a CCAR for $9.37 all-in! I might need to bake more cookies for my HLE :D

-J.

Picking up an FCAR this Friday using the same trick at an HLE, I'll report back on how successful this trick is.

Heh, I'm getting my car on Friday too. Hope yours works out too :D

And good news -- this promo was extended! Now valid at "participating corporate locations through 1/31/13" :)

-J.

I booked a few weekend rentals using the weekender special and then I add the coupon. If I choose Hertz ZE1 pts, it goes thru. If I choose my favorite FF program (Virgin Atlantic w/no FF surcharge), it gives me an error message.

Not sure if that is the case (error message) all the time but I ticked the box to earn ZE1 pts.

I'm paying less than $18ai for a 3 day weekend for compact. I use AAA CD to get 10% off.

For anyone trying to apply this code at an HLE unsuccessfully, try applying the underlying "actual" rate code (XCT1) directly. Hertz's website seems to pitch a fit over the "easy" rate code sometimes.

You are a life saver! I've been trying to book this rental for the past few days and FRDM doesn't seem to work because I'm in CA. However, for some reason XCT1 works perfectly with the PC code 135892 too...^^^

Rate Details

4 days at 14.24 USD
56.96 USD

MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION FEE MAY APPLY AT COUNTER

Vehicle Subtotal
18.96 USD

Taxes
5.16 USD

Total Approximate Charge
24.12 USD

The Good: FRDM with 135892 will indeed be honored, it appears (certainly nothing out of the ordinary on my rental agreement)

The Bad: I got handed a '12 Malibu with just about 40k miles on it! (It was, however, about 5 min until close and they had pulled the car out front for me before locking the lot... no swaps were going to be had that day)

The Good: FRDM with 135892 will indeed be honored, it appears (certainly nothing out of the ordinary on my rental agreement)

The Bad: I got handed a '12 Malibu with just about 40k miles on it! (It was, however, about 5 min until close and they had pulled the car out front for me before locking the lot... no swaps were going to be had that day)

It worked for me too ^ What car class did you book? I booked B and got a surprisingly nicely-equipped '12 Malibu with XM with 31,000 on it, but I've come to expect higher mileage at HLEs so this wasn't too bad. I'll tell you, for $9 and change all-in, I could do this every weekend! (I actually paid closer to $60 since I got the FPO, and got my money's worth out of that.)

EDIT: looking at the receipt, it wasn't $9 all-in before the FPO -- it was $7! :eek:

-J.

No codes really worked for me using my corp CDP. I would like to have my included LDW with my corp CDP but nothing worked. Oh well. BTW this is for the DC area.


Discounts
CDP: [my corp cdp]
RQ: XCT1
PC: 135892

No codes really worked for me using my corp CDP. I would like to have my included LDW with my corp CDP but nothing worked. Oh well. BTW this is for the DC area.


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CDP: [my corp cdp]
RQ: XCT1
PC: 135892

When you book, only use your CDP and FRDM/XCT1. Once it's booked, you need to go in and modify your reservation; that's when you put in the PC, and make sure "keep my original rate plan" (sic) is checked.

-J.

When you book, only use your CDP and FRDM/XCT1. Once it's booked, you need to go in and modify your reservation; that's when you put in the PC, and make sure "keep my original rate plan" (sic) is checked.

-J.

Thanks for the response. I should have clarified. When I use the weekender special rate, I don't get the $14.99 weekender special at all. Maybe I am still doing something wrong. :eek:

Dates are 10/4-10/7. Hilton HLE, Union Station, or DCA.

Thanks for the response. I should have clarified. When I use the weekender special rate, I don't get the $14.99 weekender special at all. Maybe I am still doing something wrong. :eek:

Dates are 10/4-10/7. Hilton HLE, Union Station, or DCA.

When are you picking up on Thursday? It has to be after 12pm IIRC. Then again it could just be your CDP... or as always it could be the website :rolleyes:

-J.

Thanks for the response. I should have clarified. When I use the weekender special rate, I don't get the $14.99 weekender special at all. Maybe I am still doing something wrong. :eek:

Many CDP's don't allow different Rate Codes, and some don't allow any coupons either. Odds are you've got one of those.

Definitely no issues with it being honored - I had no problems last weekend with my 2 day rental for $17, of which $4.50 was the rental fee and the rest was taxes/airport fees/etc.

I booked a few weekend rentals using the weekender special and then I add the coupon. If I choose Hertz ZE1 pts, it goes thru. If I choose my favorite FF program (Virgin Atlantic w/no FF surcharge), it gives me an error message.

Not sure if that is the case (error message) all the time but I ticked the box to earn ZE1 pts.

I'm paying less than $18ai for a 3 day weekend for compact. I use AAA CD to get 10% off.

My 3 day weekend all in total will be $14.65. ^

Thanks for the response. I should have clarified. When I use the weekender special rate, I don't get the $14.99 weekender special at all. Maybe I am still doing something wrong. :eek:

Dates are 10/4-10/7. Hilton HLE, Union Station, or DCA.

I'm not seeing it either for DCA. :confused:

No codes really worked for me using my corp CDP. I would like to have my included LDW with my corp CDP but nothing worked. Oh well. BTW this is for the DC area.


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CDP: [my corp cdp]
RQ: XCT1
PC: 135892The LDW is only included in the corporate negotiated rates that you book with the CDP. As you can imagine, they're often more expensive than regular leisure rates. Very little chance these weekend specials would qualify.

Also to note that many, if not most, CDPs cannot be used for personal rentals - if they are, the LDW coverage is void. You must be traveling on company business for it to be effective, and if there is an incident, they WILL contact your corporate travel department to verify the purpose of the rental. You'd probably have to check with your company to see if you are able to use the corporate rate and if LDW is provided on personal rentals.

The LDW is only included in the corporate negotiated rates that you book with the CDP. As you can imagine, they're often more expensive than regular leisure rates. Very little chance these weekend specials would qualify.

Also to note that many, if not most, CDPs cannot be used for personal rentals - if they are, the LDW coverage is void. You must be traveling on company business for it to be effective, and if there is an incident, they WILL contact your corporate travel department to verify the purpose of the rental. You'd probably have to check with your company to see if you are able to use the corporate rate and if LDW is provided on personal rentals.

That's usually the case, but as always YMMV. Many companies do let you use their CDP even for personal rentals, and you can still take advantage of the benefits like LDW and stuff like that. But yes, those that include LDW are usually a little more expensive.

-J.

That's usually the case, but as always YMMV. Many companies do let you use their CDP even for personal rentals, and you can still take advantage of the benefits like LDW and stuff like that. But yes, those that include LDW are usually a little more expensive.

-J.

My Corp CDP allows use for personal rentals and includes LDW. That's why I wouldn't travel without it.

My Corp CDP allows use for personal rentals and includes LDW. That's why I wouldn't travel without it.

Does it include anything besides LDW? American Express, Visa Signature, and many MasterCards also include LDW... if your credit card includes it you might be better off not using your CDP and taking advantage of the +/-$14 rates.

-J.

It worked for me too ^ What car class did you book? I booked B and got a surprisingly nicely-equipped '12 Malibu with XM with 31,000 on it, but I've come to expect higher mileage at HLEs so this wasn't too bad. I'll tell you, for $9 and change all-in, I could do this every weekend! (I actually paid closer to $60 since I got the FPO, and got my money's worth out of that.)

EDIT: looking at the receipt, it wasn't $9 all-in before the FPO -- it was $7! :eek:

-J.

Booked F, got F (granted, it was homecoming weekend around here... if I had flirted with booking a B I'd have gotten a B, the only things left on the lot by the time I got there were my Malibu, a Mustang, and maybe a RAV4?)

Because as I'm sure people have noticed, FRDM causes rates to come down across the board up to F :) $18.99/day for an F before CDP/PC? Hell yes!

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My Corp CDP allows use for personal rentals and includes LDW. That's why I wouldn't travel without it.

Does it include anything besides LDW? American Express, Visa Signature, and many MasterCards also include LDW... if your credit card includes it you might be better off not using your CDP and taking advantage of the +/-$14 rates.

-J.

In most cases, the free LDW coverage provided by credit cards is secondary to whatever other collectible (personal) insurance the renter has. That's why it is not as valuable as the (primary) LDW provided by some CDP codes.

Definitely no issues with it being honored - I had no problems last weekend with my 2 day rental for $17, of which $4.50 was the rental fee and the rest was taxes/airport fees/etc.

Looks like I spoke a little too soon.

Just returned a 1 day rental that had originally been booked at a base rate of $13.49 using XCT1/AAA with a coupon then added afterwards.

At pick-up the base rate changed up to $14.99. Coupon ($10) and the 10% AAA discount (50 cents after coupon) were both still there. I'm guessing this may have happened as I got them to change me to a different car at pickup (I hate Sentras!)

Tried to get them to fix it at return, but this was complicated by the fact the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1386011-new-website-cant-add-up.html so the confirmation email was actually for more than the final high amount, as well as by the fact the lady serving me didn't seem to understand the different between "base rate" and final price...

In the end I got a $2 credit, which really wasn't worth the almost 10 minutes it took to get it, but...

Thanks for the response. I should have clarified. When I use the weekender special rate, I don't get the $14.99 weekender special at all. Maybe I am still doing something wrong. :eek:

Dates are 10/4-10/7. Hilton HLE, Union Station, or DCA.

FWIW, the T&C of this particular promotion do state that blackouts may apply. Columbus Day Weekend in DC seems, to me at least, a reasonable time for that to apply (the HLE near me blacks out that weekend as well because it's an enormous one for them).

In most cases, the free LDW coverage provided by credit cards is secondary to whatever other collectible (personal) insurance the renter has. That's why it is not as valuable as the (primary) LDW provided by some CDP codes.I don't have any primary auto insurance (don't own a car), so that doesn't factor into the equation for me. But I do think that there would be less hassle with the "official" LDW vs. having to deal with both Hertz and the credit card company. I had some minor damage once, but there was a lot of back and forth since Hertz kept trying to charge me. If the damage is more severe and they try to get you for the vehicle being out of service, I think it potentially becomes even more complicated.

Looks like I spoke a little too soon.

Just returned a 1 day rental that had originally been booked at a base rate of $13.49 using XCT1/AAA with a coupon then added afterwards.

At pick-up the base rate changed up to $14.99. Coupon ($10) and the 10% AAA discount (50 cents after coupon) were both still there. I'm guessing this may have happened as I got them to change me to a different car at pickup (I hate Sentras!)

Tried to get them to fix it at return, but this was complicated by the fact the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1386011-new-website-cant-add-up.html so the confirmation email was actually for more than the final high amount, as well as by the fact the lady serving me didn't seem to understand the different between "base rate" and final price...

In the end I got a $2 credit, which really wasn't worth the almost 10 minutes it took to get it, but...

Actually, it is correct. Hertz takes any listed CDP discount after coupons are applied. If you look at the total in your confirmation email, it will show that up until it gets to taxes, which it calculates higher as they exclude the coupon from them (likely because some states/municipalities require sales tax charged on the base price.

Actually, it is correct. Hertz takes any listed CDP discount after coupons are applied.

Correct as that is, it doesn't change the fact that the base rate (which is BEFORE the AAA CDP discount, based on every other AAA rental I've had) changed from $13.49 to $14.99.

An equivalent 2-day rental the weekend before shows a base rate of $24.98 (12.49 x2, as shown on both the confirmation email, the contract, and the return receipt), the coupon discount of $20 ($10x2) and then the AAA 10% discount of 0.50 giving a total of $4.48 before any extra charges/etc.

This time despite being quoted $13.49 as the base rate, which if calculated the same as above would have given a final price (pre taxes/charges) of (13.49 - 10) * 0.9 = $3.14, I instead ended up with a (14.99-10) * 0.9 = $4.49.

After taxes it's only a difference of about $1.50, but it's the principal of it that matters.

Correct as that is, it doesn't change the fact that the base rate (which is BEFORE the AAA CDP discount, based on every other AAA rental I've had) changed from $13.49 to $14.99.

An equivalent 2-day rental the weekend before shows a base rate of $24.98 (12.49 x2, as shown on both the confirmation email, the contract, and the return receipt), the coupon discount of $20 ($10x2) and then the AAA 10% discount of 0.50 giving a total of $4.48 before any extra charges/etc.

This time despite being quoted $13.49 as the base rate, which if calculated the same as above would have given a final price (pre taxes/charges) of (13.49 - 10) * 0.9 = $3.14, I instead ended up with a (14.99-10) * 0.9 = $4.49.

After taxes it's only a difference of about $1.50, but it's the principal of it that matters.

Well since you're arguing over principle, then in principle... you're still wrong.

The base rate for either an ECAR or a CCAR, using XCT1, is $14.99 before any CDP. You've got an incorrect observation if you think that $13.49 was the base rate without CDP (hell, the landing page for this promo even states that the base rate is $14.99/wknd day). Given the mechanics of how Hertz applies PCs (to the base rate, and only then adjusting for CDP discount, your $4.49 result is expected.

Well since you're arguing over principle, then in principle... you're still wrong.

The base rate for either an ECAR or a CCAR, using XCT1, is $14.99 before any CDP. You've got an incorrect observation if you think that $13.49 was the base rate without CDP (hell, the landing page for this promo even states that the base rate is $14.99/wknd day). Given the mechanics of how Hertz applies PCs (to the base rate, and only then adjusting for CDP discount, your $4.49 result is expected.

Be that as it may, the simple fact is that when making the booking the website states that :

Rate Details : 1 day at 13.49 USD

and

Promotional Coupon; : 10.00 USD
will be applied at time of rental

There is no combination of those two numbers that results in a price of $4.49 before taxes.

I'm not doubting that this is likely a matter of both the website and the confirmation email showing me the wrong price, but the simple fact is that it DID quote me that price, along with the text "Rate is guaranteed", which, in this case at least, it seems that it wasn't.

Thanks for the tips on this, have one weekend trip before the expiration of that PC (Nov 14 is the date), going to try it out.

PS Here's an interesting trick: make a Thanksgiving res for Wednesday to Monday and use RQ XCT1 (what it says to use for the Weekender Special). It just might give you the low rate for a 5-day weekend. It did me. :) I was using AAA CDP if that makes a difference. Maybe someone knows if it's normal for Hertz to treat that Wednesday as a weekend day, I don't really know. I'm not sure if I ever tried to book it this way before or not. Gave me an errors when I tried adding a couple PCs with the modify though. Still, it's better than paying for a weekly over Thanksgiving!

EDIT: Also works on Christmas, sort of, a little bit higher rates but not bad (instead of $13.49/day AAA it is $18 and change for the cheapest classes). Have to return on Xmas day though or you'll get charged for TWO weekdays at $43. This can still come out less than a weekly though, as I'm experiencing, even with weekly PCs.

Another note: AAA CDP and XCT1 gives me good rates on other classes too, $16.19 on Midsize, $17.99 on Standard and Full, and most surprisingly, $25.49 on Midsize SUV (RAV4 or similar). It shows up as unlimited miles on the SUV, not always a given (I've had low rates come up on that before only for it to show a mileage cap). I'm only checking for me locally in Pittsburgh so I'm sure YMMV but it's worth noting and checking.

Another note: AAA CDP and XCT1 gives me good rates on other classes too, $16.19 on Midsize, $17.99 on Standard and Full, and most surprisingly, $25.49 on Midsize SUV (RAV4 or similar).

I'm finding this too. If we book a full-size or mid suv with these advertised rates will they honor them even though the code is for "Economy or Compact"?
Once I've completed a booking it does say the rate is guaranteed...

I'm finding this too. If we book a full-size or mid suv with these advertised rates will they honor them even though the code is for "Economy or Compact"?
Once I've completed a booking it does say the rate is guaranteed...

They will honor the rate. Unless it's a franchisee in which case god only knows what will happen.

Another note: AAA CDP and XCT1 gives me good rates on other classes too, $16.19 on Midsize, $17.99 on Standard and Full, and most surprisingly, $25.49 on Midsize SUV (RAV4 or similar). It shows up as unlimited miles on the SUV, not always a given (I've had low rates come up on that before only for it to show a mileage cap). I'm only checking for me locally in Pittsburgh so I'm sure YMMV but it's worth noting and checking.

When this originally came out (with the FRDM code) it did explicitly say that Intermediate/Standard/Full were includes, but at higher rates. They seem to have removed this text, but it's clearly still pricing as if they are included.

Interesting, XPC1 also states "Rates do not apply in CA; please call for comparable rates" yet the rates in CA do seem the same as those listed (Presuming CA is California, and not Canada)

I'm finding this too. If we book a full-size or mid suv with these advertised rates will they honor them even though the code is for "Economy or Compact"?
Once I've completed a booking it does say the rate is guaranteed...

It shouldn't matter. They're promoting the $14.99/day price which is the price for econ and compact. The fact that it lowers the prices of some other classes accordingly is just a bonus that it doesn't explicitly mention but is not really uncommon. Sometimes that might only work with certain CDPs.

The mid-SUV having special rates is not unheard of either. I've seen it before, although this is perhaps the lowest I've seen. I think the larger ones may have enough of their own demand when even std-SUV probably gets you a Traverse which can hold 6 or 7 people, whereas a mid-SUV doesn't gain you a lot over a full size car hauling-wise and vs some F cars would be less. I was thinking about booking mid-SUV for the Christmas drive though in case of weather issues that AWD may help. Last year wasn't an issue but always a possibility. At that rate it could be worth it.

This Weekender rate appears to be unavailable at all the Washington DC area HLEs and at DCA. (Makes sense from a revenue standpoint, since DC residents are less likely to own a car and thus need a rental car on the weekends!)

I tried the rate code with my USAA CDP and it works just fine at the HLE near me in Richmond ($14.24 per day) but at DCA the rate for a one-day rental November 17 bumps up to $29.00.

Anyone had success getting the $14.99 rate in DC?

Anyone had success getting the $14.99 rate in DC?I've never been able to get that rate of DCA, but every week from IAD.

However, when just trying to book the rate @ IAD for this (and next) week I only get a $24/weekend day [AAA] rate. Strange... Hope the rate didn't stop working!

I am trying to get a car at San Fran airport from Fri 10/19 - Mon 10/22.
I have used the XCT1 and 135892 codes. I do not have a CDP but tried AAA and others and the best I can get is $24.95/day for an intermediate.

Will go smaller, but non listed.

How do I get one of these $14/day of 4.99/day rates

Anyone had success getting the $14.99 rate in DC?

I've never been able to get that rate of DCA, but every week from IAD.

However, when just trying to book the rate @ IAD for this (and next) week I only get a $24/weekend day [AAA] rate. Strange... Hope the rate didn't stop working!

Found out the issue since I tried to return on a Sunday. The rate code states one must return on Monday. When returning Mondays, then there's no issue with XCT1/FRDM @ IAD. Add-on 135892 works too.

Found out the issue since I tried to return on a Sunday. The rate code states one must return on Monday. When returning Mondays, then there's no issue with XCT1/FRDM @ IAD. Add-on 135892 works too.

Huh?

The rate code states only that you must return by Monday...

Huh?

The rate code states only that you must return by Monday...

+1

I've returned cars on Saturdays too. One major requirement is that if you pickup the vehicle on a Thursday or Friday, a Friday night keep is required.

-J.

Just adding these step-by-step since I see many get confused by XCT1/FRDM with 10$ off 135892.

1. Book the car with rate code (RQ) XCT1 or FRDM, and (optional) your CDP
2. Make sure pick-up is Thursday-Sunday and return Monday before noon.
3. Select economy/compact rate $14.99/day (or $13.49 if AAA)
4. Book the car and note the confirmation number
5. After booking confirmation, go and edit the reservation
6. Make sure that "I want the Rate Plan I originally reserved" is checked
7. Make sure that your CDP and rate code is on the reservation. Sometimes the rate code falls off, and if so, just add it back.
8. Add promotion coupon (PC): 135892
9. Again select economy/compact rate $14.99/day (or $13.49 if AAA)
10. Check that total in right column (and on last page) will say that coupon is accepted and $10/day is deducted

Note: The other way around will also work, i.e. first adding PC and then editing to add RQ.

Huh?

The rate code states only that you must return by Monday...

+1

I've returned cars on Saturdays too. One major requirement is that if you pickup the vehicle on a Thursday or Friday, a Friday night keep is required.

-J.
When booking online I cannot select the $14.99 rate if I put in a return date of Sunday. Just tried. If I change return to Monday 1:00 AM, then I get the rate. However, I don't want risk putting in a Monday return and then return the car on Sunday night and find out that the rate was changed from $14.99 to $30 (or similar) as a early return penalty.

The TOC states following:


Offer rate of $14.99 per day applies to Economy or Compact cars picked up on Thursday through Sunday.
Pick up Thursday 12:00 noon to Sunday 23:59, must return by Monday at noon or higher rates apply.
Thursday and Friday pickups require a Friday night keep.
Vehicle must be returned to original rental location.
Offer valid on economy or compact vehicles only for rentals commencing through January 31, 2013.

For LAS, with a pickup Saturday/return Tuesday, the 135892 coupon is deducted, and the reservation shows as $43.61 total.

Since the offer states drop off by Monday, will the 135892 $30 coupon be rejected at return?

I have been unable to get the $14.99 or $13.99 rate to show up for ORD for 10/12 - 10/14. Tried all the tricks mentioned in this thread but to no avail. Been using the MI AAA CDP. Not quite sure what I am doing wrong... :mad: :(

I have been unable to get the $14.99 or $13.99 rate to show up for ORD for 10/12 - 10/14. Tried all the tricks mentioned in this thread but to no avail. Been using the MI AAA CDP. Not quite sure what I am doing wrong... :mad: :(
"select participating airport or neighborhood locations"

Chicago seems to be uninterested in this promo, airport and HLE alike.

"select participating airport or neighborhood locations"

Chicago seems to be uninterested in this promo, airport and HLE alike.

I did a pickup in Plainfield and drop off in O'Hare last weekend. I think you just have to get far enough from the city for the deal to work.

Just adding these step-by-step since I see many get confused by XCT1/FRDM with 10$ off 135892.

1. Book the car with rate code (RQ) XCT1 or FRDM, and (optional) your CDP
2. Make sure pick-up is Thursday-Sunday and return Monday before noon.
3. Select economy/compact rate $14.99/day (or $13.49 if AAA)
4. Book the car and note the confirmation number
5. After booking confirmation, go and edit the reservation
6. Make sure that "I want the Rate Plan I originally reserved" is checked
7. Make sure that your CDP and rate code is on the reservation. Sometimes the rate code falls off, and if so, just add it back.
8. Add promotion coupon (PC): 135892
9. Again select economy/compact rate $14.99/day (or $13.49 if AAA)
10. Check that total in right column (and on last page) will say that coupon is accepted and $10/day is deducted

Note: The other way around will also work, i.e. first adding PC and then editing to add RQ.

Can someone confirm if this is still working? I had it working yesterday, but now if I apply 135892, it didn't show $14.99 to me anymore.

even worse, when i tried to modify the one I booked $4.99, it gave me
Promotional Coupon - The rate requested cannot be combined with a coupon. Please modify your rate request or remove the promotion. [DE145]

Can someone confirm if this is still working? I had it working yesterday, but now if I apply 135892, it didn't show $14.99 to me anymore.

even worse, when i tried to modify the one I booked $4.99, it gave me
Promotional Coupon - The rate requested cannot be combined with a coupon. Please modify your rate request or remove the promotion. [DE145]


Came to this thread to report just the same thing... my reservations not involving the Weekender Special / 135892 can be called up just fine... :(

Came to this thread to report just the same thing... my reservations not involving the Weekender Special / 135892 can be called up just fine... :(

I started another thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1395493-cant-cancel-modify-reservation.html) since I was having a problem I think similar to what you were describing. Can you not modify/cancel your FRDM/XCT1-coded reservations? I wonder if they're on to us :(

Has anyone tried booking with the PC first and applying the RQ afterwards? I wonder if this would be more successful; I'd try it myself but I'm fed up with the site this evening :mad:

-J.

I started another thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1395493-cant-cancel-modify-reservation.html) since I was having a problem I think similar to what you were describing. Can you not modify/cancel your FRDM/XCT1-coded reservations? I wonder if they're on to us :(

Has anyone tried booking with the PC first and applying the RQ afterwards? I wonder if this would be more successful; I'd try it myself but I'm fed up with the site this evening :mad:

-J.

I've tried that, but no luck

Pretty sure they are on to this...local HLE manager told me that it would only be a matter of time before these $13 rentals would come to an end.

Whelp, time for back-up reservations (doesn't help that I can't even get in to cancel the reservations... that's decidedly unhelpful to both us and Hertz)

All it means is that Hertz will not let you add the coupon anymore. 1X.99 for a weekend rental day is still a very competitive rate, IMO, certainly at least competes with the LMS deals on National. Of course, not as good as $X.99/day, most of which is taxes and fees ;)

All it means is that Hertz will not let you add the coupon anymore. 1X.99 for a weekend rental day is still a very competitive rate, IMO, certainly at least competes with the LMS deals on National. Of course, not as good as $X.99/day, most of which is taxes and fees ;)

:(

I wonder just how many people were doing this, or if it really was the so-called "FlyerTalk effect" in action.

EDIT: just got back from picking up a car. CHECK YOUR CONTRACTS! It's now saying PC#135892 will be applied at return and shows the base rate without the PC. I hope everything works out...

Also, once you book something on FRDM, don't mess around with it (adding options and stuff after it's booked) -- I tried to add the Fuel Purchase Option at the desk, and after a few minutes the guy said he wouldn't do it for me because for some reason it wanted to raise my rate to ~$70 a day :eek:

They really must be onto us :(

-J.

:(

I wonder just how many people were doing this, or if it really was the so-called "FlyerTalk effect" in action.

EDIT: just got back from picking up a car. CHECK YOUR CONTRACTS! It's now saying PC#135892 will be applied at return and shows the base rate without the PC. I hope everything works out...

Also, once you book something on FRDM, don't mess around with it (adding options and stuff after it's booked) -- I tried to add the Fuel Purchase Option at the desk, and after a few minutes the guy said he wouldn't do it for me because for some reason it wanted to raise my rate to ~$70 a day :eek:

They really must be onto us :(

-J.

I would not even look at the reservation using your Gold #. What I would do instead is to printout the e-mail confirmation that is generated right after you made the reservation (the one that has XCT1 & the coupon code). Bring that with you when you pickup the car. If the contract does not match your printout, I would ask them to price it according to your printout.

I will pick up a car tomorrow (at an Airport) and we'll see how it goes. I made this reservation at the end of August and if Hertz does not honor the price, I will explain that you need to match the price of my printout as that is my expectation when I made the booking in August.

Bottom line: Bring your printouts with you from the original e-mail. Do not pull them from the Hertz site as you will get that dreaded message.

:(

I wonder just how many people were doing this, or if it really was the so-called "FlyerTalk effect" in action.

EDIT: just got back from picking up a car. CHECK YOUR CONTRACTS! It's now saying PC#135892 will be applied at return and shows the base rate without the PC. I hope everything works out. -J.


I think when this "trick" went viral on the major "blogs", my guess is that Hertz got so many reservations with the "frdm XCT1 & coupon 135892" that Hertz took action. One poster mentioned that she was having problems with this some days ago.

Could be. The really weird thing is from my own web experience it is spilling over into all XCT1 reservations, not just ones with that PC (or any other PC) in them. The site tells me I should edit my reservation, which I can't do given the current state of the site and its messaging. It also tells me that for an additional reservation that does not have any PC added but does use the XCT1 RQ. The good thing is there shouldn't be anything wrong with that one, so the original estimate I got should be the final price. The bad thing is, they're implicating reservations which are perfectly legit. I tried all this both logged in and with a completely clean browser, cleared of cookies, etc, not logged in. Can't edit a res, period, and it it tells me to remove PC on a res with no PC in it.

What's the point of telling people to modify their reservations when they appear to have disabled that web site function in order to make the alert so prominent? :confused:

Bottom line: Bring your printouts with you from the original e-mail. Do not pull them from the Hertz site as you will get that dreaded message.

Better yet, print out the confirmation page from Hertz.com. I PDF it so I can access exactly what I saw at a later point, should it be necessary.

What's the point of telling people to modify their reservations when they appear to have disabled that web site function in order to make the alert so prominent? :confused:

Who/what/where is it saying people should modify their reservations? :confused:

-J.

Better yet, print out the confirmation page from Hertz.com. I PDF it so I can access exactly what I saw at a later point, should it be necessary.



Who/what/where is it saying people should modify their reservations? :confused:

-J.

Promotional Coupon - The rate requested cannot be combined with a coupon. Please modify your rate request or remove the promotion. [DE145]

That's the error message that's getting thrown if I try to view an FRDM/XCT1 reservation.

Better yet, print out the confirmation page from Hertz.com. I PDF it so I can access exactly what I saw at a later point, should it be necessary.

I usually print that but haven't been recently. Luckily, the emails say the same thing.



Who/what/where is it saying people should modify their reservations? :confused:

The web site. Multiple people have reported it. Maybe you didn't notice the message when you reported that you couldn't modify/cancel your reservations, but it shows up in red text on Hertz.com when you try to modify: "Promotional Coupon - The rate requested cannot be combined with a coupon. Please modify your rate request or remove the promotion. [DE145]" But as I noted: 1) you can't actually modify or cancel anything and 2) one of my two reservations does not have a coupon on it, yet it gives me the same message. It gives me that message when I try to view that reservation even from a different computer where I've never logged in. So they're flagging everything with those RQs.

Just a thought.

Let's not beat the drum much louder on this. My HLE rep has made fone calls alerting her contact that this is just too much of a discount that zaps ZE's bottom line.

Having said that, she believes that's the reason I am unable to get the right combination for my weekend rental discount I have grown so fond of. I asked her if we are still friends, and she said "yes". :)

I think, however, it's because I didn't do a full "advance reservation required" booking (I had to book same day). Also, I notice the HLE locations seem to be left out now (open to correction on this).

See updated post regarding change to favor airport rentals

Let's not beat the drum much louder on this. My HLE rep has made fone calls alerting her contact that this is just too much of a discount that zaps ZE's bottom line.

Amen. Pigs get slaughtered.

The web site. Multiple people have reported it. Maybe you didn't notice the message when you reported that you couldn't modify/cancel your reservations, but it shows up in red text on Hertz.com when you try to modify: "Promotional Coupon - The rate requested cannot be combined with a coupon. Please modify your rate request or remove the promotion. [DE145]" But as I noted: 1) you can't actually modify or cancel anything and 2) one of my two reservations does not have a coupon on it, yet it gives me the same message. It gives me that message when I try to view that reservation even from a different computer where I've never logged in. So they're flagging everything with those RQs.

:confused: I never got that error. What I've been seeing is "This reservation cannot be modified/canceled (pick one) online. Please Contact Us." (or something along those lines) -- it comes up as a popup within the page.

EDIT: Oh I see... I wanted to cancel my 2.5-hour reservation in Memphis in two weeks since I'll just stay at the airport instead of going out, but I'm getting the DE145 error for it. Not gonna even try to look at my ROC reservation (which I do need). Guess I'll call in or ask the Twitter folks to cancel my Memphis one.

-J.

Just a thought.

Let's not beat the drum much louder on this. My HLE rep has made fone calls alerting her contact that this is just too much of a discount that zaps ZE's bottom line.

Having said that, she believes that's the reason I am unable to get the right combination for my weekend rental discount I have grown so fond of. I asked her if we are still friends, and she said "yes". :)

I think, however, it's because I didn't do a full "advance reservation required" booking (I had to book same day). Also, I notice the HLE locations seem to be left out now (open to correction on this).

I posted in another thread (here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1396481-black-tuesday-phenomenon-when-there-no-more-cars.html)) that Hertz made $10 million less than their projected earnings according to one of my HLE agents, and the CEO is going ape-..... :( I think this is going to be just the beginning of a lot of cost-cutting measures on their part, and cost-increasing measures for the consumer.

-J.

Just a thought.

Let's not beat the drum much louder on this. My HLE rep has made fone calls alerting her contact that this is just too much of a discount that zaps ZE's bottom line.

Having said that, she believes that's the reason I am unable to get the right combination for my weekend rental discount I have grown so fond of. I asked her if we are still friends, and she said "yes". :)

I think, however, it's because I didn't do a full "advance reservation required" booking (I had to book same day). Also, I notice the HLE locations seem to be left out now (open to correction on this).

But did your HLP rep still honor the discounted price of the rental upon return?

A datapoint for all of you: The other HLE rep didn't see the discounts anymore even if the PC showed the discount when I picked up the car on Thursday. I guess the system just didn't accept this coupon anymore. I guess I might have to complain to Hertz every single time when I run into problems again because HLE rept said he could do it this time, but probably not next time.

Bad news everyone -- when I went to return my car the guy said he couldn't apply the PC to my reservation. He was trying but the computer wouldn't let him do it :(

He did put in a $15 deduction as a taxi reimbursement (although I wasn't taking a taxi) as that was most he could apply for that, which I thought was very nice of him.

I guess it was too good to be true :( I only ended up paying $4 more than I was quoted with the PC in the end, but other locations may not be so lenient (i.e., the taxi reimbursement workaround).

-J.

I posted in another thread (here (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz/1396481-black-tuesday-phenomenon-when-there-no-more-cars.html)) that Hertz made $10 million less than their projected earnings according to one of my HLE agents, and the CEO is going ape-..... :( I think this is going to be just the beginning of a lot of cost-cutting measures on their part, and cost-increasing measures for the consumer.

-J.

Well da they can't make a fortune on this promo let alone make a profit. (Mileage, Clean up..... These promos are made for getting people to try hertz and then stay loyal!

Its a promo stint and i think everyone knew that at sometime this was going to happen. in the future don't talk too much to the reps about this!;) they enjoy high prices since they receive a bonus!

Bad news everyone -- when I went to return my car the guy said he couldn't apply the PC to my reservation. He was trying but the computer wouldn't let him do it :(

He did put in a $15 deduction as a taxi reimbursement (although I wasn't taking a taxi) as that was most he could apply for that, which I thought was very nice of him.

I guess it was too good to be true :( I only ended up paying $4 more than I was quoted with the PC in the end, but other locations may not be so lenient (i.e., the taxi reimbursement workaround).

-J.

Good for you!!!!

Can't get this in New York City, what have others done to bring down the cost of weekend rentals in the Big Apple?

Good for you!!!!

I just got lucky with having a great staff there -- I bring them bagels and stuff sometimes since it's on my meal plan so basically free to me, and they have always treated me well.

Can't get this in New York City, what have others done to bring down the cost of weekend rentals in the Big Apple?

Rent from outside of NYC or just take public transit. In the price challenge thread, myself and someone else scoured the entire NYC area to help find someone a cheap rental car for a few days, and IIRC the best rate we found was at an HLE somewhere in Connecticut (I think Norwalk).

-J.

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Can't get this in New York City, what have others done to bring down the cost of weekend rentals in the Big Apple?

I've posted in the NYC forum about car-rental deals in and around NYC. You can get a compact from Friday to Monday with 300 free miles from the Enterprise location on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn for $29.97 + tax for the whole three days.

If you just need a car for 24 hours, there's the Hertz Manhattan-EWR one-way special, using RQ "MOVEIT", for $19.99 + tax. (Following the suggestion posted upthread, I was able to apply the $10-off coupon to that rate when I rented last month; not sure if you can still get the coupon to work.)

I've also used the Avis location in New Hyde Park (location code AB8) for decent weekend and weekly rates.

You can get to the Roslyn Enterprise and Avis New Hyde Park locations from NYC for as little as $2.25, but the trip can take a while. But both locations will pick up from nearby LIRR stations with pre-arrangement.

Bad news everyone -- when I went to return my car the guy said he couldn't apply the PC to my reservation. He was trying but the computer wouldn't let him do it :(

He did put in a $15 deduction as a taxi reimbursement (although I wasn't taking a taxi) as that was most he could apply for that, which I thought was very nice of him.

I guess it was too good to be true :( I only ended up paying $4 more than I was quoted with the PC in the end, but other locations may not be so lenient (i.e., the taxi reimbursement workaround).

-J.

:( I guess it was bound to happen. Enjoyed it last weekend in Puerto Rico, and I have a reservation for this upcoming weekend and I'm debating whether to call and cancel (since I can't cancel online because I get that message that won't let me touch my reservation containing an RQ and a PC) and to rebook with just the PC as it is still cheaper than just the RQ by itself.

I'm not renting from an HLE, but from the airport. When I go to my "upcoming reservations" in my gold profile it shows the rental pickup date, with a blank drop off date so it doesn't help the possibility that they will honor it.

//

Here are my scenarios for the 4 day rental (FRIDAY-MONDAY):

Reservation Honored as "guaranteed" (RQ+PC): $36.34
PC not accepted at return (just RQ) : $79.81
Reservation Amended to remove RQ (just PC): $58.86

I'd obviously rather pay $58.86 than $79.81 but I don't know if it is worth the gamble to see if they will honor the confirmed reservation and save $20.

:( I guess it was bound to happen. Enjoyed it last weekend in Puerto Rico, and I have a reservation for this upcoming weekend and I'm debating whether to call and cancel (since I can't cancel online because I get that message that won't let me touch my reservation containing an RQ and a PC) and to rebook with just the PC as it is still cheaper than just the RQ by itself.

I'm not renting from an HLE, but from the airport. When I go to my "upcoming reservations" in my gold profile it shows the rental pickup date, with a blank drop off date so it doesn't help the possibility that they will honor it.

//

Here are my scenarios for the 4 day rental (FRIDAY-MONDAY):

Reservation Honored as "guaranteed" (RQ+PC): $36.34
PC not accepted at return (just RQ) : $79.81
Reservation Amended to remove RQ (just PC): $58.86

I'd obviously rather pay $58.86 than $79.81 but I don't know if it is worth the gamble to see if they will honor the confirmed reservation and save $20.

you can always book on the spot if they don't honor it!

you can always book on the spot if they don't honor it!

You don't know until return... although in my case I had a bad feeling it wouldn't end well when I saw on the original contract that the PC would be applied upon return.

I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.

-J.

You don't know until return... although in my case I had a bad feeling it wouldn't end well when I saw on the original contract that the PC would be applied upon return.

I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.

-J.

Does the PC ($10 off a day) have any advance booking requirement online? Or do I pop open a reservation with the Hertz representative? I'm arriving at midnight and am hoping to spend as little time as possible talking to representatives so I can make it to In-N-Out before they close at 1AM. ;)

Does the PC ($10 off a day) have any advance booking requirement online? Or do I pop open a reservation with the Hertz representative? I'm arriving at midnight and am hoping to spend as little time as possible talking to representatives so I can make it to In-N-Out before they close at 1AM. ;)

You mean this one (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-7105384/save-up-to-$40-on-a-weekly-or-weekend-rental-special-offer), right? Unfortunately the first line of the T&Cs says, "Advance reservations are required" :( Of course, YMMV; it doesn't say how far in advance you must make the reservation :p

-J.

You mean this one (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/q-7105384/save-up-to-$40-on-a-weekly-or-weekend-rental-special-offer), right? Unfortunately the first line of the T&Cs says, "Advance reservations are required" :( Of course, YMMV; it doesn't say how far in advance you must make the reservation :p

-J.

Yup, that's the one. I'm debating whether or not to call, because I know if I call in advance the odds of them honoring it is lower than just playing the "ohh, I didn't check my reservation since I made it" card...

I did a dummy booking for this weekend in SAN and it looks like they reduced the regular (i.e. no RQ) rates down to near RQ prices. Repriced my itinerary and it repriced at $45.83 with the fabulous PC. (The rate is $15.57/day instead of the $14.24/day with RQ) I'll probably call Hertz and cancel my RQ + PC reservation and rebook at new rates.

$9 more is acceptable, considering I already saved by using the RQ+PC trick in SJU last weekend to get a Hyundai Sonata (with only 17 miles on it) for $32 for the weekend.

Now I just need to reprice one of my PHL rentals for the end of the month so I'm not stuck with paying $40 more than quoted... Hopefully I'll have similar luck :)

I returned the car this afternoon @ORD. I showed the return agent my printout with the coupon ($30) on it ($52ai). When I got my receipt, it show "rental certificate" as a $30 deduction.

My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees :mad: & 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^

I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.

We will see how the rest of my rentals go. ;)

I showed the return agent my printout with the coupon ($30) on it ($52ai).

Did you show an email printout or the printout from the Hertz website?

Did you show an email printout or the printout from the Hertz website?

My original e-mail printout from late August.

I returned the car this afternoon @ORD. I showed the return agent my printout with the coupon ($30) on it ($52ai). When I got my receipt, it show "rental certificate" as a $30 deduction.

My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees :mad: & 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^

I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.

We will see how the rest of my rentals go. ;)

My original e-mail printout from late August.

Hmmm. Maybe I'll try that in Rochester and hope for the best, except I think I'm returning it before they open :td: Maybe I'll print out the PDF and staple it to the contract when I leave it in the box with the keys (hate doing that...). I'm sure my HLE will try to take care of me though when I rent instead of taking a taxi from the airport...

-J.

I just had a rental last week in LAS for 3 days using the weekender special at 13.49/d and 10/day PC. Got upgraded to a mustang convertible on my $33ai rental. No issues with charges at return, so it was working then.

I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.

This thing seems to change week to week.

For one thing, the 135892 code cited in the first few posts on this thread has been changed to reflect airport rentals with no mention of HLE participating locations. Not surprised since my local HLE placed a call of concern.

Since HLEs have alot of discount insurance rentals, in order for them to report their non insurance rental sales, they seek to better their sales positions by reaping other rates to the public. You can imagine, for example, how a $4.99 per day rate was affecting their rental sales statistics.

Also, the advance reservations rule is affecting the best rates, as is per usual.

I'm gonna keep on plugging, however, as those $8.xx per weekend day AI rates (that included taxes) were very attractive and awarded me 600 WN points, also! :)

But did your HLP rep still honor the discounted price of the rental upon return?

A datapoint for all of you: The other HLE rep didn't see the discounts anymore even if the PC showed the discount when I picked up the car on Thursday. I guess the system just didn't accept this coupon anymore. I guess I might have to complain to Hertz every single time when I run into problems again because HLE rept said he could do it this time, but probably not next time.
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Yes, she did. I think humility or honesty with a Hertz Gold status keeps the rate as is.

You want to stay in good with a rep? Give a small token of appreciation. ($5 GCs are nice). I gave a HBA gift bag.

I just had a rental last week in LAS for 3 days using the weekender special at 13.49/d and 10/day PC. Got upgraded to a mustang convertible on my $33ai rental. No issues with charges at return, so it was working then.

I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.
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Airport or HLE?

If I were Hertz, I would specify no PCs with this RQ.

Hmmm. Maybe I'll try that in Rochester and hope for the best, except I think I'm returning it before they open :td: Maybe I'll print out the PDF and staple it to the contract when I leave it in the box with the keys (hate doing that...). I'm sure my HLE will try to take care of me though when I rent instead of taking a taxi from the airport...

-J.

Which HLE? The Gates HLE or somewhere else?

If I were Hertz, I would specify no PCs with this RQ.

They already had. Their issue was that they failed to implement this properly on the website.

Which HLE? The Gates HLE or somewhere else?
Oh, I'm sorry if I confused you -- I'm talking about my HLE here in Salt Lake City :) I'm only going to Rochester for a weekend (round-trip airport rental... although if they give me a junk car I'll cancel it and just take taxis), and when I get back to SLC I was going to do a one-way from the airport to the Downtown Salt Lake HLE instead of taking a taxi. I have a very good relationship with my HLE; I don't know how the HLEs are in Rochester though.

If I were Hertz, I would specify no PCs with this RQ.
They already had. Their issue was that they failed to implement this properly on the website.
^ We were taking advantage of a broken website. As ironic as it sounds, they've basically fixed it.

-J.

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Airport or HLE?

Hotel and Airport... haven't use HLE with the promo.

This just gets stranger and stranger...

Looking at cars at SJC this weekend. With the AAA CDP, no RQ and no coupons, pickups on Friday are around $50/day, whilst pickups on Saturday are $12.48/day.

Add in the $10 off coupon, and Friday becomes "No cars available", whilst Saturday stays at $12.48 before the $10 off (so ~$2.50 afterwards).

AAA + XPC1 for Saturday pickup gives $12.14. Add in the coupon and it jumps back up to $12.48, but the coupon works. I haven't tried applying the coupon post booking - for 34 cents it's just not worth the effort...

Oh, I'm sorry if I confused you -- I'm talking about my HLE here in Salt Lake City :) I'm only going to Rochester for a weekend (round-trip airport rental... although if they give me a junk car I'll cancel it and just take taxis), and when I get back to SLC I was going to do a one-way from the airport to the Downtown Salt Lake HLE instead of taking a taxi. I have a very good relationship with my HLE; I don't know how the HLEs are in Rochester though.



^ We were taking advantage of a broken website. As ironic as it sounds, they've basically fixed it.

-J.

Thank you for your clarification. Just FYI, if you are going more than 5 miles for one-way, then certainly go for a rental even if the PC doesn't apply. Taxis in Rochester are just very expensive. 4.1 miles from my home to the airport easily net us $22-$25 depending on how kind the traffic lights are. Sometimes, they also joke about me not giving tips because of whatever culture I was in. This is flat out ridiculous.

Thank you for your clarification. Just FYI, if you are going more than 5 miles for one-way, then certainly go for a rental even if the PC doesn't apply. Taxis in Rochester are just very expensive. 4.1 miles from my home to the airport easily net us $22-$25 depending on how kind the traffic lights are. Sometimes, they also joke about me not giving tips because of whatever culture I was in. This is flat out ridiculous.

A taxi from the airport to the UR River Campus isn't that expensive (plus, UR has a deal with one company so it's only $10 each way) :) I'd like to have a car that weekend, but if it's significantly more expensive (i.e., if they can't apply the PC) or they don't have any decent cars available (I'm only on a B reservation but I won't take a Versa/Sentra or Corolla!), I won't hesitate to cancel the reservation altogether.

On the other hand, perhaps I could get one of my friends with security to give me a lift... I've done it before :D

-J.

A taxi from the airport to the UR River Campus isn't that expensive (plus, UR has a deal with one company so it's only $10 each way) :) I'd like to have a car that weekend, but if it's significantly more expensive (i.e., if they can't apply the PC) or they don't have any decent cars available (I'm only on a B reservation but I won't take a Versa/Sentra or Corolla!), I won't hesitate to cancel the reservation altogether.

On the other hand, perhaps I could get one of my friends with security to give me a lift... I've done it before :D

-J.

That's great to hear. Are you an UR alumni? Just wanna let you know I am. :)

That's great to hear. Are you an UR alumni? Just wanna let you know I am. :)

Ish... :p I went there for two years but then transferred out. I'm now at Westminster College in SLC. I'm just going to Rochester to visit my friends :)

-J.

Broke the website again. I'm able to book FRDM for a Friday day only w/o a Friday night keep. HLE to airport. OTOH pick-up service isn't coming up as an option :confused: (called in and they got me anyway)

-J.

Can't get this in New York City, what have others done to bring down the cost of weekend rentals in the Big Apple?
Use points.

Wow. Didn't check back after starting is thread, and look what I missed... :(

(;))

Hmm. I booked my ROC reservation originally back when there were no issues with the modify trick. Just got my email statement of charges and everything checks out :confused: It says $20 adjustment (http://gyazo.com/b69410b8e330ea6fba7234d2bd5e784b) so maybe they did it manually. I am super pleased though I got a Q4 for only $25 for two days :D

-J.

I need to book a SEA-Tac Airport to Seattle Downtown HLE One Way. The XCT1 weekender code wont work. I keep getting the normal rates.

Any ideas on why this won't work?

I also tried doing a round trip, and it still didn't work.

My dates are Nov 8 (8pm) to Nov 9 (4pm)

I need to book a SEA-Tac Airport to Seattle Downtown HLE One Way. The XCT1 weekender code wont work. I keep getting the normal rates.

Any ideas on why this won't work?

I also tried doing a round trip, and it still didn't work.

My dates are Nov 8 (8pm) to Nov 9 (4pm)

The T&Cs for this promo state that if you pickup on a Thursday or Friday, then a Friday night keep is required (i.e. the earliest you can return it is on a Saturday). YMMV of course, as I got lucky a couple of weeks ago.

Broke the website again. I'm able to book FRDM for a Friday day only w/o a Friday night keep. HLE to airport.

Give Friday morning pickup a shot (if that works for your schedule) and let us know if that works; I'm curious if I just got lucky or it's actually built in.

-J.

Well maybe not exactly "taketh away" in this case, but I just returned my 1-day SLC-Downtown HLE one-way rental and the agent wasn't able to do anything other than remove the coupon. This particularly hurts because I picked up the car at the airport, so I get to enjoy paying all those concession fees. What was originally a $19 deal became a $30.13 hassle :(

Luckily it did work in Rochester and my savings there were more than what I would have saved here ^ In Rochester I did express return (since they were not open yet) FWIW.

-J.

Yeah, just returned mine this morning. He tried and said he wasn't sure why it didn't apply, but I just said to let it go. Would've been since to save another 20-odd bucks but I don't want to mess up any relationships doing it. I'm on good terms with my HLE. That works better than plain status. :) Although, I was modestly tempted to return after hours to see what would happen. I didn't get there early enough this morning to try it. ;)

I've returned two cars I booked before the coupon combo was pulled and both rang up exactly as I expected with discount intact...

Must depend on the location... my next one with the special is a 3 day weekend combined with a $5 off/day coupon is the end of the month.

Must depend on the location... my next one with the special is a 3 day weekend combined with a $5 off/day coupon is the end of the month.

Did you book this before they caught the loophole? Let us know how it works out in the end.

-J.

Yup, this res was booked a couple weeks before they closed the loophole. Of course I can't open up the res online since it gives that DE145 error, but I have my confirmation email printed that shows the price and discount applied so will take that with me to the airport.

I've got a glitched res for this weekend... Gold Canopy/Gold Choice location, so I can get in and out with a minimum of human contact if necessary. We'll see what happens.

I've got a glitched res for this weekend... Gold Canopy/Gold Choice location, so I can get in and out with a minimum of human contact if necessary. We'll see what happens.

Leaving is not a problem, it's the final billing that is;)
(they cant always close the contract with that pc)

Leaving is not a problem, it's the final billing that is;)
(they cant always close the contract with that pc)

True enough. Honestly, the FRDM is pretty much good enough alone for this rental... I just don't want to draw attention to it at this point since it's been sitting in the system for about two full months now ;)

I just can't bring myself to try and outwit this anymore. Someone else mentioned his/her good relationship with the local HLE--same here!

Here's my ideological tradeoff:

I could rent from the local ET for $9.99 per day w/100 miles and get a few points that accumulating would take me a year or more to get to just ONE free rental day. And, they "say" I'm a "GOLD" (insert LOL here)....

For the added $6 at ZE today, I will get enough points (Triple Promotion) to reward myself with a three weekend day future rental (available when it's the most necessary)with what I have already accumulated. And, since I have accumulated using these ridiculously low rates, I am grateful. Not to mention the airline miles I got in between, too! ^

I just can't bring myself to try and outwit this anymore. Someone else mentioned his/her good relationship with the local HLE--same here!

Here's my ideological tradeoff:

I could rent from the local ET for $9.99 per day w/100 miles and get a few points that accumulating would take me a year or more to get to just ONE free rental day. And, they "say" I'm a "GOLD" (insert LOL here)....

For the added $6 at ZE today, I will get enough points (Triple Promotion) to reward myself with a three weekend day future rental (available when it's the most necessary)with what I have already accumulated. And, since I have accumulated using these ridiculously low rates, I am grateful. Not to mention the airline miles I got in between, too! ^

Let me explain, First on a weekend from enterprise let's say 2 days cost $30. with a national emerald club membership 1 rental = a credit 5 - 7 credits = free day

hertz 3 weekend days costs $45 3X promo = 150 points. so it will take 4 rental to get a free day plus $60 extra

so it depends on what you are collecting to decide what is good for you!

How do you get for $6 more at (ze) a free day?

Let me explain, First on a weekend from enterprise let's say 2 days cost $30. with a national emerald club membership 1 rental = a credit 5 - 7 credits = free day

hertz 3 weekend days costs $45 3X promo = 150 points. so it will take 4 rental to get a free day plus $60 extra

so it depends on what you are collecting to decide what is good for you!
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How do you get for $6 more at (ze) a free day?
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The answer lies within what was posted before, "with what I have already accumulated" with Hertz (ZE).

I have 1482 Gold Points, so with a few more, I can have a 3-day weekend rental, to split or combine. My points seemingly exploded "exponentially" when my balance was stuck around the 600 mark. That's why I took some airline miles for awhile. Then, the triple points were announced and while my DH was home from Afghanistan, we took a weekly rental.

11/12/12 After the fact...
But, the $6 turned out to be a moot point BECAUSE I did end up getting the $30 ($10 per day) off my accumulated bill. I got my 3-day rental for $40.51 all inclusive, had a RAV-4 to "test" drive and really enjoyed it.

My point of the post was I could accept paying ZE $45 and earn more Gold points, instead of paying $39 to ET and get a paltry 42 points that when added to my "Gold"-haha status with them, could take two more years to net anything valuable in return. You mentioned National Emerald Club. Is that a new benefit from the "takeover"? I would admit that's news to me.

Sure, at Hertz it's not the $4.99 per day that was reported early in the thread but like I said, I'd rather have the HLE relationship and the "it's all good" peace of mind that I didn't stress out and got an acceptable deal. I have my points and I also got valuable airline miles on some my cheap prior rentals, as well.

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Is that a new benefit from the "takeover"? I would admit that's news to me.


Enterprise took over national and they let national earn on their rentals!

I have a reservation for this coming Friday and I was just messing around a bit and tried out the new PC# 174646 at the airport, and what I saw shocked me... for a one day rental:

ECAR: $14
CCAR: $16
EDAR: $17.34
ICAR: $18

...and so on. I didn't use XCT1, just the PC (and the USAA CDP). I went ahead with ICAR, and I got an all-in total of $20.14. It was using RQ USGE.

I suggest you all give this a shot (enter PC# 174646 and then RQ "USGE"). I'm afraid this will probably have been a one-off, but if any of you need to rent at SLC this weekend, rebook your car now!

FWIW I didn't book it -- I still have a CCAR reservation for $18.79 at my HLE, which is more convenient since they pick me up and it's closer to where I have to go. I'd also rather see them get the revenue/commission; too bad I won't get to use Gold Choice, though. I will call them on Thursday though to see how they look for availability; if it sounds like they're running low I'll rebook at the airport and get a good night's sleep Thursday :)

-J.

Undercutting XPC1 isn't hard - depending on the location.

SJC does $11.49 for a compacts most weekend with AAA. Add in a $10 off cert and it goes up slightly (due to the order of the cert and the 10% AAA discount), but you're still looking at around a $2.50 rate before taxes and fees, or around $10/day including everything (mainly the $6/day airport fee).

Even SFO rates for a compact this coming weekend are less than XPC1.

This is the last weekend RQ XCT1 is supposed to work, as it expires on the 31st. I tried making a booking using it for next weekend and it indeed doesn't work, instead giving me rates of $47 for an ECAR :(

Anybody know if they're planning on renewing it or doing a similar kind of deal in the future?

-J.

This is the last weekend RQ XCT1 is supposed to work, as it expires on the 31st. I tried making a booking using it for next weekend and it indeed doesn't work, instead giving me rates of $47 for an ECAR :(

Anybody know if they're planning on renewing it or doing a similar kind of deal in the future?

-J.

It should work if you put 12 noon or after for the pickup date. You may have to rent for 2 days or longer since 1/31 is on Thursday. I got a 2 day "frdm" rental to work at my local HLE starting noon on Thursday with Saturday noon return.

Didn't stack w/coupon since rate was cheap enough. FRDM didn't work for following weekend in Feb.

Just booked an FCAR using XCT1 for a weekend where I will need an SUV or Minivan. I am PC (status-matched from Avis). What are my chances of the counter agent giving me one of these at the XCT1 rate? It's a corporate airport location, for reference.

Also, It is my first US rental from Hertz since getting Gold and PC, so my confirmation stated that "Gold Service cannot be confirmed". Not sure if that has any bearing.

Just booked an FCAR using XCT1 for a weekend where I will need an SUV or Minivan. I am PC (status-matched from Avis). What are my chances of the counter agent giving me one of these at the XCT1 rate? It's a corporate airport location, for reference.

Also, It is my first US rental from Hertz since getting Gold and PC, so my confirmation stated that "Gold Service cannot be confirmed". Not sure if that has any bearing.Why didn't you book an SUV? Mid-size SUV is $29.99 per weekend day with the XCT1 code ($25.49 AAA).

I meant I needed the van or SUV for the seats. A Mid-Size SUV doesn't get me any extra seats. I actually hadn't seen that rate before though, so I'll go ahead and book that as I imagine that will certainly increase my chances of getting the upgrade to the class I need.

I meant I needed the van or SUV for the seats. A Mid-Size SUV doesn't get me any extra seats. I actually hadn't seen that rate before though, so I'll go ahead and book that as I imagine that will certainly increase my chances of getting the upgrade to the class I need.

If you need a van or a full-size SUV, then book a van or a full size SUV.

The PC guaranteed upgrade doesn't apply to these type of vehicles, so booking a mid-size SUV and expecting to get something larger based on that is unlikely to end well. Depending on the actual location it's also possible they will be sold out of the larger vehicles by the time you get there.

these acronyms are driving me NUTS!

PC 180235 $5 off per day, up to $20. Useful for SLC where everything else is not working and taxes are ridiculous!

PC 180235 $5 off per day, up to $20. Useful for SLC where everything else is not working and taxes are ridiculous!

SLC is a strange case -- it appears that they perhaps aren't participating in this promo, since when you use RQ XCT1 it only shows prepaid rates (I think they end up being a VSTAT* rate) -- and on that note, doesn't even show all of the categories (lowest available is EDAR), and non-prepaid rates (which do show all categories) are TMD*/MCL* rates.

Oddly, without any kind of RQ input, SLC (for this coming weekend) has some pretty decent rates, although still more than the advertised $14.99.

When the XCT1 promo first returned, I actually made a reservation at SLC using XCT1 but had the Hertz Twitter agents make the booking for me. They had to go in and do it manually, and an ICAR rate came out to be just over $58 all-in for two days. I couldn't view my reservation online or anything (since it was using an "invalid" rate quote), and only had an email and the direct message history on Twitter as proof of my reservation. Luckily, it went without a hitch and I even got a nice 5* upgrade to an ICAH :)

-J.

SLC is a strange case -- it appears that they perhaps aren't participating in this promo, since when you use RQ XCT1 it only shows prepaid rates (I think they end up being a VSTAT* rate) -- and on that note, doesn't even show all of the categories (lowest available is EDAR), and non-prepaid rates (which do show all categories) are TMD*/MCL* rates.

Oddly, without any kind of RQ input, SLC (for this coming weekend) has some pretty decent rates, although still more than the advertised $14.99.

When the XCT1 promo first returned, I actually made a reservation at SLC using XCT1 but had the Hertz Twitter agents make the booking for me. They had to go in and do it manually, and an ICAR rate came out to be just over $58 all-in for two days. I couldn't view my reservation online or anything (since it was using an "invalid" rate quote), and only had an email and the direct message history on Twitter as proof of my reservation. Luckily, it went without a hitch and I even got a nice 5* upgrade to an ICAH :)

-J.


Thanks for the insight, trying to book a weekend if you can take a look, lowest I get can get down to is $120 for an ICAR.

SLC
OUT 3/14 2PM
IN 3/18 10AM

PM if you have a direct contact as a better option, thanks.

Thanks for the insight, trying to book a weekend if you can take a look, lowest I get can get down to is $120 for an ICAR.

SLC
OUT 3/14 2PM
IN 3/18 10AM

PM if you have a direct contact as a better option, thanks.

I think that's as cheap as it will get without XCT1; you're paying just over $30/day all-in, which includes the $5/day facility charge and ~$3/day in other taxes and fees.

Do you have a Twitter account? If you do, get in touch with @Hertz, and once they follow you, you can DM your details and they can set it up. Alternatively, I'm sure you can book the XCT1 rate over the phone (they'll probably do it manually like they had to do for me) -- just be sure to specifically mention that you want the Weekender Special $17.99/day ICAR rate with RQ XCT1. The bad news is that it probably won't save you much :(

-J.