I am trying to make the switch from Budget to Hertz. I have done a lot of checking and it seems that Hertz is similar to Budget with their points system. (Last year I was able to get a free weeks rental for a convertible during July, a 2 hour massage certificate for my wife and even a nice pair of Bole’ sun glasses for my son)

I rent a premium car at least 10 days per month. My problem is that I HATE to pay any one $50.00 to become an elite tier member.
From talking to a Hertz CSR, it sounds like no matter how many rentals I have, if I do not pay to become Gold, I will be treated like the same person who rents an economy car twice a year. (I am not saying that I am better than this fictitious person, but am a better source of revenue.)

Is there any way to get around the $50.00 charge to become Gold? Thank you in advance for any help.

Oh yea, the only reason I am making the change is because their customer service has gone to hell since the recent buy out.