If you find an AWD code that is cheaper than the one associated to your Wizard number, can you make a reservation at the lower rate and still get the Preffered perks like hopping on the bus to go straight to your car?
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Originally Posted by wrbc6
If you find an AWD code that is cheaper than the one associated to your Wizard number, can you make a reservation at the lower rate and still get the Preffered perks like hopping on the bus to go straight to your car?
Usually not, unless it's a promo code (i.e., Amex gas card deal). When changing the code from the one bound to your Wizard number, you will often lose Preferred benefits on the reservation (and the res. will not appear in your logon page) - but you can always try hiking to the Preferred Booth and seeing if they will service you.
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I searched the board, but couldn't find a definitive answer on this question. I booked two one way rentals for next week using the A074800 code (CitiFinancial) from Buffalo to Toronto and the A674600 code (unknown origin) for the return trip a week later and got some great rates, however, I'm fearing when I get there they won't honor one or both codes and I'll be stuck in Toronto paying a ridiculous amount to get back. Does anyone have experience with either or both of these codes and whether anyone can use them or if I will need to show some sort of ID? Thanks everyone for your help with this.
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Originally Posted by arkangel
For a two day, midweek, rental of an intermed. vehicle at IAH, the following AWD codes gave the base rates indicated below:
I searched the board, but couldn't find a definitive answer on this question. I booked two one way rentals for next week using the A074800 code (CitiFinancial) from Buffalo to Toronto and the A674600 code (unknown origin) for the return trip a week later and got some great rates, however, I'm fearing when I get there they won't honor one or both codes and I'll be stuck in Toronto paying a ridiculous amount to get back. Does anyone have experience with either or both of these codes and whether anyone can use them or if I will need to show some sort of ID? Thanks everyone for your help with this.
If you use C031529 it will be okay. No ID is needed for this one.
Edit
WARNING: DO NOT use Avis C03___9 AWD discount code anymore. I got a
very reliable confirmation from an inside guy that this code is black
listed now. Effective immedately, all benfits associated with code are
removed(including free LDW insurance), anyone use this code will pay
maxiumum rack rate regardless of reservation or website showing rate as
well as company ID must be produced. A warning flag has been raised on
this AWD and most likely you will be questioned about where you got the
code. All in all, this code is nothing but trouble from now on.
Oh well, it was great while it lasted.
Last edited by Acrossenger; Sep 27, 07 at 1:02 pm.
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Originally Posted by wrbc6
If you find an AWD code that is cheaper than the one associated to your Wizard number, can you make a reservation at the lower rate and still get the Preffered perks like hopping on the bus to go straight to your car?
Actually, prior to my being invited into the Chairmans Club, my experience in using different AWD codes with Preferred Select reservations was as follows:
If I got the cheapest rate with my WIZ-linked AWD code, of course all went well including getting credit for the rental towards future Preferred Select status.
Sometimes I would get a cheaper rate on the AVIS website with non-WIZ-linked AWD code, which also ended up getting me credit for the rental towards future Preferred Select status.
Occasionally, some AWD codes would get me a really good rate, but on trying to finalize the transaction I would get a message "The Discount Code you have entered is not compatible with your Wizard ID." In most of those situations, I signed out of the AVIS site, made the reservation on the site as a non-AVIS member (using the desired AWD code), and then called AVIS Preferred's Customer Service to have them link my WIZ ID to the reservation.
I am going to be needing a car for 10 days (DEN-LAS) for an upcoming trip in 3 weeks.
The best rate I have received so far is for the intermediate suv using the C031529 code. Still the rate after taxes is coming out to be $ 599. Base rate is $ 458 for 9 days and 20 hours. I would actually prefer a premium car, but it has excessively high rates.
I want some tips on whether this is the best I could get for my trip or if I should be trying other options/codes?
I have tried various codes that I found on the last couple of pages, except the ones starting with A and some other codes that were deemed problematic.
I just want to make sure that they don't ask for any kind of special ID or actual flyer or something to validate the code and so only want to use the legitimate codes - this is just to avoid a last minute extortion from anyone where I would have no choice but to go along.
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Delta has a code that provides the same %'s as the Citi code in the thread. In addition, until mid-july you can get up to 5,000 delta miles depending on the length of your rental. I received an email from delta w/a link to avis for the promotion.
Delta has a code that provides the same %'s as the Citi code in the thread. In addition, until mid-july you can get up to 5,000 delta miles depending on the length of your rental. I received an email from delta w/a link to avis for the promotion.
Not in my experience. One day SNA-LAS one-way.
Citi Code:
Subcompact Chevrolet Aveo or similar 36.00 USD
Compact Chevrolet Cobalt or similar 36.00 USD
Intermediate Pontiac G6 or similar 37.00 USD
Standard Size Chevrolet Monte Carlo or similar 38.00 USD
Full Size Chevrolet Impala or similar 39.00 USD
Delta Code:
Subcompact Chevrolet Aveo or similar 45.99 USD
Compact Chevrolet Cobalt or similar 46.99 USD
Intermediate Pontiac G6 or similar 58.99 USD
Standard Size Chevrolet Monte Carlo or similar 62.99 USD
Full Size Chevrolet Impala or similar 62.99 USD
Citi Code wins for me. OTOH, for DL elites, 11.99 for 1,000 EQM is not a bad ppm
25% on intermediate gave me $371 all in in Anchorage downtown for labor day weekend (4 days) additional of about another $35 if at the airport. Comes out to about $90 a day. Seems decent for Alaska.
I am going to be needing a car for 10 days (DEN-LAS) for an upcoming trip in 3 weeks.
The best rate I have received so far is for the intermediate suv using the C031529 code. Still the rate after taxes is coming out to be $ 599. Base rate is $ 458 for 9 days and 20 hours. I would actually prefer a premium car, but it has excessively high rates.
I want some tips on whether this is the best I could get for my trip or if I should be trying other options/codes?
I have tried various codes that I found on the last couple of pages, except the ones starting with A and some other codes that were deemed problematic.
I just want to make sure that they don't ask for any kind of special ID or actual flyer or something to validate the code and so only want to use the legitimate codes - this is just to avoid a last minute extortion from anyone where I would have no choice but to go along.
Thanks
I used the A074800 code and that has given me by far the best rate so far ($ 425 for a full size) after the C031529 code ($ 667 for a full-size).
The big question now as someone else asked before is whether using this code requires one to produce some kind of an ID? It is suppose to be a Citi financial code?
I am thinking of making dual reservations, one in the wife's name with the A** code and the other with the regular C** code. I would first try to give them the details of the reseravtion with the A** code, and if that does not fly then go back to the other one with the higher price.
Anyone have other suggestions?
btw, the delta code was suppose to be a good one though I can't qualify as it is only valid until july 15th.
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Not in my experience. One day SNA-LAS one-way.
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obviously, it all depends on the location and 1way vs. rdtrp. i have used the Citi and Delta (i don't even fly delta, but gonna have a free flight soon b/c of Avis) at the same airport for more than 2 months. some weeks it's the same, some it's different.
