<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by emaij:
I rarely rent cars but am going to Hawaii soon and will need one at HNL and then one at LIH. Can someone explain to me the coupon situation? What goes where for the following:
Discount Plan (CDP) Number:
Promotional Coupon (PC) Number:
Rate Code(RQ)
Convention (CV) Number
Also, I will be in HNL Saturday aft until Monday morning. I will then be in LIH Monday until Saturday evening. Any guidance for discounts would be appreciated
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Okay, for starters, a CDP number is a number that links you to a discount with an organization or company (such as AAA or an airline). Usually this discount can range from 5% to 20%, depending on the length of the rental and the location from which you are renting.
A PC number is the place where you can enter any individual coupon codes you may have. Coupon codes are often things such as dollars off per day, a free car seat, free gas, an upgrade, etc. Usually, in order to use a coupon, you must have a corresponding CDP number.
For example, let's say that a full-size for one week at EWR is $200. I have a AAA CDP of 000075, which gives me 10% off. Your rate is now $180. You also have a coupon with a PC number on it for $30 off a weekly rental. Now your rental costs $150. It's actually pretty simple.
Now, the RQ is usually a code, comprised of letters, that is used by Hertz in order to provide discounts. Right now, I know of two rate codes in effect (there may be many more). LOCAL (for discounts at Hertz Local Editions) and FRDM (for "Freedom" rates).
Finally, the CV, or convention, number. I'm not totally sure on this one, but I believe that it is used to give discounts to attendees of trade shows, large-scale meetings, etc. Airlines and hotels have similar discounts for large gatherings.
I hope this info helps you. I have always been satisfied with Hertz, and I'm sure you will be too!
[This message has been edited by Cory6188 (edited Dec 10, 2003).]