Originally Posted by
dcmaneu
The best way to utilize the next-to-worthless Avis points is to use them for 1 or 2 day rentals because they apply the credit to the least expensive day of your itinerary while charging the max 2100 miles. Short rentals make this impossible. Their formula reflects that Avis is the worst company to choose on a regular basis. I'm also not sure they owe the value based taxes or remit them to taxing authorities which they continue to collect for these free days. They are waiting for a taxing authority or state AG to stop them.
I was able to get the miracle 700 pts redemption value for a 5 days resv in Nov. Philadelphia, non-airport location. Burning the useless points while there is the opportunity.