Avis points - how do I use them?
 

Does anybody know how to use Avis points with their new program? I have approximately 5800 points and can find no information on what I can redeem them for and how to do so. Thanks.

You price out a rental on Avis.com and after you select a car type, it should give you an option along the top to pay for some/all in points.

What's strange is calling in to make a reservation, I got wildly different points rates. (1800/day for F rental vs 950/day on the phone) YMMV.

Option to select points.....
 

I had the same issue today asking myself how i could use the 1350 points they are threatening to expire. Well, the answer is that I CANNOT use any because you need 2400 for a free day. Just thought i would update the news here in case people are still frustrated with HOW you redeem the points (when you have enough to do so). Not a very generous program.

totally frustrated with Avis. I cannot see where I can use points. Before it gave me an option. Now since the new website, I don't see it anymore. App nor computer. And when you call in, you use an insane amount of points for one day. And on top of that you still have to pay the taxes!

What's the "insane amount" of points? I've used them as low as 600/day before but have seen where they're over 4000/day on other occasions.

Trying to make a reservation (and I am logged in, can see my account activity and have more than enough points to cover). Yet, the drop down does not appear. Has this changed recently?

Well, it seemed Avis was having problem with the website at that time. I tried later on Monday and the point thing showed up.

Been trying for the past couple of days to rent a car at LAX using points and the drop down won't show up. I have 2800 points which I assume is plenty for a one day rental. Or am I missing something?

Avis' points requirements are "dynamic." Someone above posted they wanted 2400 for a day, and I'd guess LAX would cost among the most amount of points, so unfortunately I don't think 2800 is "plenty." Ridiculous, I know.

Just tried calling in to make a reservation and was told it was an issue on their end that they couldn't make the reservation either. Have to call back tomorrow and speak to a customer service rep to make the res. We shall what happens tomorrow.

are Avis points useless? since you cant book it?

Website dropdown still hosed...

I'm thinking Avis points are pretty useless when they are asking 1 million points for a free day. Evidently they're cutting me a deal and not charging the final 15 hours, so the total for this 4 day rental is only 3 million instead of 4 million.

No better one month later. I click the dropdown and get a small blue square.

I had to book a last minute reservation the other day and the dropdown did not show up. I called and the agent booked it.