While this program is not a scam, the Avis website could be smarter with how it handles discount codes. Like others that have commented here, I thought I had done everything correctly. I logged into Avis using my Amazon credentials, saw the good pricing, booked my rental, etc. Waited a couple of weeks, checked Amazon, nothing. Both chatted and called Amazon support and no one had ever heard of the program. Then called Avis support and figured out the problem. There are rectangular drop down menu selections on the Avis screen when you are putting in your details like pickup/dropoff location, dates, etc. You would think that Amazon Benefits would be the default code if you have just logged in with your Amazon credentials - but no, there is a 'primary' discount code that is the default. So you must click on the little dropdown 'v' next to 'Discount Codes' first, then click again on the little drop down 'v' next to 'Enter a Discount Code'. Then you will see 'Amazon Benefits'.

My guess is for those that have not experienced the issue, 'Amazon Benefits' could be your default. That is not the case for me, the company I work for has preferred rates and that is my default drop down.

The irony of all this: my company preferred rates are actually better than the Amazon rates even factoring in the 10% gift card some of the time. So I have to select both and compare (as others have stated as well re: comparing).


Good luck and Gig'em Aggies!