Originally Posted by
qukslvr619
I've read through the AVIS website and then on FT. How do you even use the points? Is there any way to search for rentals or is it an option you get once you make a reservation to use points for an upgrade, GPS, etc.?
This has got to be one of the most pointless loyalty programs that I've been part of. Yes you collect points....but how do you use them?
You just go like you're making a normal reservation and it gives you the option to pay for some/all of it with points (but still paying taxes). If you don't see that option, you probably don't have enough points. After however long it's been since the switch and being Avis First, I don't think I've had the ability to reserve more than one day with points.
I'd estimate that the weekend coupons were about 20x better than the points. I think it was something like 24 rentals = 12 weekend days with the coupons and not having to pay taxes, now I can get 1 day and pay taxes on it.