May 21, 2013, 6:07 pm
Last edit by: AutoSlash
Please follow this format when posting your request:
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If you're looking for a specialty vehicle from Hertz (something from the Prestige/Adrenaline/Green Collections), it is helpful if you can specify the four-letter car size code (i.e. ICAR, MVAR, etc.) shown on the Hertz website for the specific vehicle you're looking for.
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Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time:
Return Date and Time:
Vehicle Size Preference:
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
More information can be found on the first page of this thread.Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time:
Return Date and Time:
Vehicle Size Preference:
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Additionally, you can save time by having AutoSlash generate a quote for you up-front by clicking here, or if you've already got a rental booked, just click here to enter your info and AutoSlash will check to see if a lower rate is available.
If you're looking for a specialty vehicle from Hertz (something from the Prestige/Adrenaline/Green Collections), it is helpful if you can specify the four-letter car size code (i.e. ICAR, MVAR, etc.) shown on the Hertz website for the specific vehicle you're looking for.
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The Official "Help me find a good rate with Hertz" CHALLENGE thread
Apr 24, 2014, 1:25 pm
#1756
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,956
Hi, I'd appreciate it if someone can help me find a better rate:
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Cambridge or Boston, MA
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Miami, FL
Pickup Date and Time: May 3, before 10AM
Return Date and Time: May 14, afternoon
Vehicle Size Preference: none, cheapest and most economic if possible
Home Country (if not USA): Portugal but have US address and US credit card.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): none
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Dollar: $573.35, doubt that insurance is included (rate code RCUW8, from BOS to MIA)
Economy car rental: $651.68 (full insurance zero deductible, from BOS to MIA).
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Cambridge or Boston, MA
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Miami, FL
Pickup Date and Time: May 3, before 10AM
Return Date and Time: May 14, afternoon
Vehicle Size Preference: none, cheapest and most economic if possible
Home Country (if not USA): Portugal but have US address and US credit card.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): none
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Dollar: $573.35, doubt that insurance is included (rate code RCUW8, from BOS to MIA)
Economy car rental: $651.68 (full insurance zero deductible, from BOS to MIA).
Apr 25, 2014, 6:39 pm
#1757
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MIL,LHR
Programs: *A, OW, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 374
Hey gang, can anyone please help with a look at LGA. Prices seem a little high for some reason.
Pickup Location: LGA
Pickup Date and Time: May 31, 1 PM
Return Date and Time: June 2, 1 PM
Home Country: Canada
Memberships: Amex, Aeroplan, Air Miles, British Airways Delta...
Best Price: 105$ USD using PC#179804 & CDP#205521
Thanks a million!
Pickup Location: LGA
Pickup Date and Time: May 31, 1 PM
Return Date and Time: June 2, 1 PM
Home Country: Canada
Memberships: Amex, Aeroplan, Air Miles, British Airways Delta...
Best Price: 105$ USD using PC#179804 & CDP#205521
Thanks a million!
Apr 27, 2014, 1:21 pm
#1758
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 862
Pickup Location: PDX
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Apr 27, 2014, 1:40 pm
#1759
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: AS; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Gold; NEXUS
Posts: 977
Pickup Location: PDX
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Rate Details
1 week at 196.47 USD 196.47 USD
Airport concession fee recovery16.28 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery4.06 USD
Customer Facility Charge24.00 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE1.49 USD
Included
Unlimited Free Miles Included
Vehicle Subtotal203.02 USD
Taxes42.10 USD
Total Approximate Charge245.12 USD
Apr 27, 2014, 1:47 pm
#1760
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 862
With PC 197444 and an AAA CDP (260, which is WA state AAA), I show $245.12 all-in at PDX for a full size:
Rate Details
1 week at 196.47 USD 196.47 USD
Airport concession fee recovery16.28 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery4.06 USD
Customer Facility Charge24.00 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE1.49 USD
Included
Unlimited Free Miles Included
Vehicle Subtotal203.02 USD
Taxes42.10 USD
Total Approximate Charge245.12 USD
Rate Details
1 week at 196.47 USD 196.47 USD
Airport concession fee recovery16.28 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery4.06 USD
Customer Facility Charge24.00 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE1.49 USD
Included
Unlimited Free Miles Included
Vehicle Subtotal203.02 USD
Taxes42.10 USD
Total Approximate Charge245.12 USD
Last edited by zippy the pinhead; Apr 27, 2014 at 2:20 pm Reason: Added information
Apr 27, 2014, 1:58 pm
#1761
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 862
Pickup Location: SNA
Dropoff Location: SNA
Pickup Date and Time: 1/5/2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1/9/2015 @ 2:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV (Tahoe)
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $486 for a Full-Size SUV, reserved via AAA.com.
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Dropoff Location: SNA
Pickup Date and Time: 1/5/2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1/9/2015 @ 2:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV (Tahoe)
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $486 for a Full-Size SUV, reserved via AAA.com.
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Apr 27, 2014, 7:55 pm
#1762
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,024
Pickup Location: PDX
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Dropoff Location: PDX
Pickup Date and Time: 5/31/2014 @ 5:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 6/7/2014 @ 6:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: full size or better
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $328 for FCAR reserved via AAA.com, using PC 195602
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Pickup Location: SNA
Dropoff Location: SNA
Pickup Date and Time: 1/5/2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1/9/2015 @ 2:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV (Tahoe)
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $486 for a Full-Size SUV, reserved via AAA.com.
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Dropoff Location: SNA
Pickup Date and Time: 1/5/2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1/9/2015 @ 2:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV (Tahoe)
Memberships: AAA, Hertz Gold Rewards, several credit cards. We have a Costco AmEx that we like for rental cars, but we also have a CapOne Venture Visa.
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $486 for a Full-Size SUV, reserved via AAA.com.
Thanks in advance for any helpful replies.
Apr 27, 2014, 8:24 pm
#1763
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
I already have an Enterprise booking. But thought I'd try.
Any issues with booking Hertz Manager Special and if it's nothing I like, cancel it and go with my Enterprise booking? Thanks.
Pickup Location: DCA
Dropoff Location: DCA
Pickup Date and Time: Fri, May 02, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Return Date and Time: Mon, May 05, 2014 at 06:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Full Size
Home Country:
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AMEX Plat, USAA
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $15.00 USD Weekend Day (86.16 Approx. Tot.) Managers Special.
Any issues with booking Hertz Manager Special and if it's nothing I like, cancel it and go with my Enterprise booking? Thanks.
Pickup Location: DCA
Dropoff Location: DCA
Pickup Date and Time: Fri, May 02, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Return Date and Time: Mon, May 05, 2014 at 06:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Full Size
Home Country:
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AMEX Plat, USAA
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $15.00 USD Weekend Day (86.16 Approx. Tot.) Managers Special.
Apr 27, 2014, 9:05 pm
#1764
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Left Coast
Posts: 862
I appreciate the reply, but we want the Tahoe to haul 4 adults on a brewery pilgrimage (Russian River, Santa Rosa, CA; Knee Deep, Auburn, CA; Kern River Brewing, Kern River, CA). The plan is to load up on whatever the breweries will sell. So we need space for dudes, space for coolers, and a little bit of space for luggage.
Apr 28, 2014, 5:19 am
#1765
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New York, NY ---- HH Gold, Wood Gold
Posts: 35
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SFO
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SFO
Pickup Date and Time: May 3 at 12pm
Return Date and Time: May 8 at 12pm
Vehicle Size Preference: midsize - fullsize works
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): None
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:$337 standard size, without LDW, GPS.
Appreciate if there is any cheaper price of deal that incl. LDW, GPS.
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SFO
Pickup Date and Time: May 3 at 12pm
Return Date and Time: May 8 at 12pm
Vehicle Size Preference: midsize - fullsize works
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): None
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:$337 standard size, without LDW, GPS.
Appreciate if there is any cheaper price of deal that incl. LDW, GPS.
Apr 28, 2014, 11:48 am
#1766
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 64
Pickup Location : ANC
Dropoff Location : ANC
Pickup Date and Time:08/29/14, 8 am
Return Date and Time::09/05/14, 10 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: economy+
Memberships : Amex, AA, SW, UR
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $323
Dropoff Location : ANC
Pickup Date and Time:08/29/14, 8 am
Return Date and Time::09/05/14, 10 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: economy+
Memberships : Amex, AA, SW, UR
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $323
Apr 28, 2014, 12:05 pm
#1767
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 64
Pickup Location : LAS
Dropoff Location : LAS
Pickup Date and Time:08/26/14, 3 pm
Return Date and Time:08/28/14, 9 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: economy+
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: 120 + tax
Dropoff Location : LAS
Pickup Date and Time:08/26/14, 3 pm
Return Date and Time:08/28/14, 9 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: economy+
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: 120 + tax
Apr 28, 2014, 2:07 pm
#1768
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Southwest A-List, Hertz 5*
Posts: 75
Hi Flyertalkers- The best rate I could find still struck me as being a touch expensive, but maybe it’s just my skewed perception. I appreciate anything you can find. Thanks!
Pickup Location: PHL
Dropoff Location: PHL
Pickup Date and Time: 3 May 2014 - 8:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 9 May 2014 - 8:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: any (that can seat four)
Home Country (if not USA): United States
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA, WN A-List, UA Premier Silver, MR Gold
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $190.74 for EXAR ($276.86 with taxes)
Pickup Location: PHL
Dropoff Location: PHL
Pickup Date and Time: 3 May 2014 - 8:00 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 9 May 2014 - 8:00 a.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: any (that can seat four)
Home Country (if not USA): United States
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA, WN A-List, UA Premier Silver, MR Gold
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $190.74 for EXAR ($276.86 with taxes)
Apr 29, 2014, 2:34 am
#1769
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1
Hi there,
are there any better CDP than the -10% Marriott or additional PC which I can use?
I appreciate your help and thanks in advance.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA airport
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA airport
Pickup Date and Time: 19 May 2014 - 1 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1 July 2014 - 1 p.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Mid-SUV (IFAR) or SFAR
Home Country (if not USA): Germany (Therefore I guess LDW and LIS should be included)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Hertz Gold Rewards, Lufthansa, AirBerlin, Emirates, Marriott, Visa, Mastercard Gold,
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: hertz.ie+Hertz Gold Rewards+Marriott 154080 (-10%): IFAR 310€ (~430$)
Add: 2nd Driver required. Lives in the same household
are there any better CDP than the -10% Marriott or additional PC which I can use?
I appreciate your help and thanks in advance.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA airport
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA airport
Pickup Date and Time: 19 May 2014 - 1 p.m.
Return Date and Time: 1 July 2014 - 1 p.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Mid-SUV (IFAR) or SFAR
Home Country (if not USA): Germany (Therefore I guess LDW and LIS should be included)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Hertz Gold Rewards, Lufthansa, AirBerlin, Emirates, Marriott, Visa, Mastercard Gold,
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: hertz.ie+Hertz Gold Rewards+Marriott 154080 (-10%): IFAR 310€ (~430$)
Add: 2nd Driver required. Lives in the same household
Apr 29, 2014, 4:01 pm
#1770
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,024
What's with SEA??? Absurd pricing
Pickup/Dropoff Location SEA
Pickup Date and Time: June 19, 2014, 12:30pm
Return Date and Time: June 23, 2014 12:30 p.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate or Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
And NB: I will be heading south from SeaTac, so taking the lightrail to a downtown neighborhood location is not something I really want to do if I can avoid it.
Pickup Date and Time: June 19, 2014, 12:30pm
Return Date and Time: June 23, 2014 12:30 p.m.
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate or Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
- Hertz at SeaTac $313 (!!) using Car and Driver
- Hertz HLE at Marriott Seatac using Car and Driver $257
- Avis at SeaTac with AWD A074800 $210
- Budget at SeaTac $267
- National with code 5007125 $308
- Alamo $217.38
- Sixt (ugh) $218
And NB: I will be heading south from SeaTac, so taking the lightrail to a downtown neighborhood location is not something I really want to do if I can avoid it.