Hertz #1 Gold as SEN
Jul 12, 2007, 3:29 am
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Hertz #1 Gold as SEN
Hi all,
I am "forced" to switch from Avis to Hertz when renting cars. AFAIK as a SEN you can get the #1 Gold card. Anybody know how to sign-up for that?
Thanks!
Andreas
=> Sorry if this has been posted before... I didn't find anything
I am "forced" to switch from Avis to Hertz when renting cars. AFAIK as a SEN you can get the #1 Gold card. Anybody know how to sign-up for that?
Thanks!
Andreas
=> Sorry if this has been posted before... I didn't find anything
Jul 12, 2007, 5:07 am
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OTOH, this is not such a great offer: you get #1 Gold after 3 rentals per year, hence the perks are minimal... Sixt has the better offer for SENs: you get their Platinum card which gets you substantial upgrades and rebates. The link on their web-page has gone so it might no longer be available. But since the perks for FTLs are still there I'm assuming they still honor SENs.
Jul 12, 2007, 1:44 pm
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These free rental day vouchers are less worth than the paper they are printed on. Generally it will force you to use a specific CDP, and then using the SEN CDP or other CDP of choice the total price for a weekend will be the same, with or without voucher. (Or even, the voucher offer will be more expensive in total.)
Jul 12, 2007, 2:15 pm
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I get that voucher every 10 rentals and so far have not been able to use it. The LH CC CDP is far too good. I should trade it on coupon connection.... maybe against SWUs?
As far as the OP goes, AFAIK you can sign up for free in germany if you provide a Hertz CDP number at sign up. The CDP number for LH can be found here by searching a bit:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ighlight=hertz
As far as the OP goes, AFAIK you can sign up for free in germany if you provide a Hertz CDP number at sign up. The CDP number for LH can be found here by searching a bit:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ighlight=hertz
Jul 12, 2007, 3:06 pm
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I have found Hertz to be absolutely useless. I have never rented a single car with them anywhere as they were always much more expensive than their competition. (in US I mainly use AVIS and in Europe SIXT).
I have the Hertz Gold card through AMEX and I think this thread is a good reminder for me to finally stop carrying the Hertz card around with me ...
RANT OVER
I have the Hertz Gold card through AMEX and I think this thread is a good reminder for me to finally stop carrying the Hertz card around with me ...
RANT OVER
Jul 12, 2007, 3:46 pm
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I have found Hertz to be absolutely useless. I have never rented a single car with them anywhere as they were always much more expensive than their competition. (in US I mainly use AVIS and in Europe SIXT).
I have the Hertz Gold card through AMEX and I think this thread is a good reminder for me to finally stop carrying the Hertz card around with me ...
RANT OVER
I have the Hertz Gold card through AMEX and I think this thread is a good reminder for me to finally stop carrying the Hertz card around with me ...
RANT OVER
Jul 12, 2007, 6:06 pm
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Does anyone know the details of the levels that are above Hertz Gold (Pres. Circle and 5 Star, for example) for Europe? What are the differences b/w the rewards/requirements in Europe vs. the States? It seems like you don't earn gold points in Europe, but perchance I am wrong about that. Are there any explanatory websites? Also, wondering along similar lines for Avis in Europe. Thanks!
@Rambuster: In Germany Hertz is good in Summer (winter bad as tyres are no bookable or very expensive) Europcar is great when you have F status (always get a good upgrade that way). I dumped Avis because I don't like GM group cars anymore. In the US Hertz has cool cars, which I always get.
Jul 13, 2007, 4:18 am
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First of all, there is a dedicated Hertz forum, which has plenty of info. I made 5* after 10, PCircle after 30 rental in Germany. I've maintained PCircle since even though I changed my address to the US. Sweden and Austrian Hertz had no clue I had status with Hertz. You don't earn any points with Hertz in Europe. It all goes to the FFP you choose.
Jul 16, 2007, 9:33 am
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I also made 5* after 10. The card doesn't come until the year after in April, but the profile should show it, and you will start to see more frequent upgrades. President Circle (guaranteed upgrade on booking -- works most places) I got after 22-23 rentals that year. Apparently the limit to get PC is somewhere between 20 and 30, depending a bit on which country you are registered with. This year I got a PC card without expiry...
I wonder if there are any resources out there explaining the differences b/w the countries...
Jul 17, 2007, 3:29 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446104
Jul 19, 2007, 1:06 pm
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Look for threads like this in the hertz forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446104
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446104
1) it requires trying to filter through 7 pages of posts
2) there are few references to other countries
3) any insight that this gives to the question at hand is very indirect.
but thank you for your effort oliver2002, perchance there is a different thread within the hertz forum
Jul 19, 2007, 3:26 pm
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This is not a useful thread b/c:
1) it requires trying to filter through 7 pages of posts
2) there are few references to other countries
3) any insight that this gives to the question at hand is very indirect.
but thank you for your effort oliver2002, perchance there is a different thread within the hertz forum
1) it requires trying to filter through 7 pages of posts
2) there are few references to other countries
3) any insight that this gives to the question at hand is very indirect.
but thank you for your effort oliver2002, perchance there is a different thread within the hertz forum