How to Get Hertz Points - Besides Renting
#2
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
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Um, buy them? There is a pretty clear link to this from https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/ememb...fy/profile.do?
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CLD, DEN
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Um, buy them? There is a pretty clear link to this from https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/ememb...fy/profile.do?
#6
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Earth (PIT)
Programs: Airline/TSA Avoidance Platinum, Hotel Disloyalty Silver, Hertz 1.7*
Posts: 5,277
You might be able to rent with a 300-point bonus like the birthday or anniversary PCs. That would get you there fastest, and perhaps cheaper than buying them. I can't remember if they require 2-day keeps or what, but they require renting a full-size car on a weekend (or weekly).
Buying 350 costs $70 now, as you said.
If you're only going to save $75 anyway (inferred from saying you'll only save 5 bucks if you buy the points), I wouldn't bother. Just rent paid, and save the points for later. That sounds like you're only taking a weekend award or a couple of free days, which is not the best use typically. Weeklies where you're wanting the car for 6-7 days tends to be the best value for points. (Ex: weekend non-peak is 2000 points, weekly non-peak is only 2500 which gives you up to 3 extra days for just 500 points.)
Buying 350 costs $70 now, as you said.
If you're only going to save $75 anyway (inferred from saying you'll only save 5 bucks if you buy the points), I wouldn't bother. Just rent paid, and save the points for later. That sounds like you're only taking a weekend award or a couple of free days, which is not the best use typically. Weeklies where you're wanting the car for 6-7 days tends to be the best value for points. (Ex: weekend non-peak is 2000 points, weekly non-peak is only 2500 which gives you up to 3 extra days for just 500 points.)
#7
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CLD, DEN
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond
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Thanks CrazyOne. I am looking at a high priced one way from TPA to Hilton Hotel location and then returning 6 days later from the hotel to TPA. Just trying every angle. Thanks.
#8
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
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I was kindly directed to this thread just now as I had the same question!
I'm posting because I'm aware of one other way to acquire Hertz points that may be of use to someone. eRewards (online surveys, invitation only) allows transfers into Hertz. The current rates are $30 (eRewards "Dollars") to 150 Hertz or $60 to 500 Hertz.
Compared to how many airline miles/hotel points you can get converting to other eRewards travel partners, it looks like the Hertz ($60) option could be by far the most valuable if used correctly.
I'm posting because I'm aware of one other way to acquire Hertz points that may be of use to someone. eRewards (online surveys, invitation only) allows transfers into Hertz. The current rates are $30 (eRewards "Dollars") to 150 Hertz or $60 to 500 Hertz.
Compared to how many airline miles/hotel points you can get converting to other eRewards travel partners, it looks like the Hertz ($60) option could be by far the most valuable if used correctly.
#9
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, SPG gold, PC Plat, CC gold
Posts: 196
I was kindly directed to this thread just now as I had the same question!
I'm posting because I'm aware of one other way to acquire Hertz points that may be of use to someone. eRewards (online surveys, invitation only) allows transfers into Hertz. The current rates are $30 (eRewards "Dollars") to 150 Hertz or $60 to 500 Hertz.
Compared to how many airline miles/hotel points you can get converting to other eRewards travel partners, it looks like the Hertz ($60) option could be by far the most valuable if used correctly.
I'm posting because I'm aware of one other way to acquire Hertz points that may be of use to someone. eRewards (online surveys, invitation only) allows transfers into Hertz. The current rates are $30 (eRewards "Dollars") to 150 Hertz or $60 to 500 Hertz.
Compared to how many airline miles/hotel points you can get converting to other eRewards travel partners, it looks like the Hertz ($60) option could be by far the most valuable if used correctly.
#10
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
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#11
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
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Lately, mine have been posting within a week. But when the program first started last year, the first took nearly a month, and the second got lost.
But my last 2 redemptions have been quick and trouble free.
But my last 2 redemptions have been quick and trouble free.
#12
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, SPG gold, PC Plat, CC gold
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#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
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FWIW I *just* confirmed the $60 - 500 points reward (i.e. pushed the "Finish" button on the e-Rewards website). I'll update this post when the points post to my account
UPDATE: I don't know when it happened but as of tonight they have posted!
-J.
UPDATE: I don't know when it happened but as of tonight they have posted!
-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Jun 21, 2012 at 8:46 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
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I also did the transfer last Thursday. Will too update it when it occurs. Hopefully by the end of the week!
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
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Hate to bump up an old thread like this, but in just over 3 and a half months, I've earned myself another 500 points. Didn't spend too much time doing surveys (maybe an hour or so per week at the most, cumulatively) and it didn't cost me a dime. For those of you out there who, like me, don't get paid to travel and/or rent, this is a great option to build up and later on be able to reap awards. Maybe I'll finally get some kind of Prestige car
-J.
-J.