Avis points - how do I use them?
Mar 10, 2016, 11:32 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2016
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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.
Mar 11, 2016, 8:56 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, SPG Plat100, Hyatt Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 129
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.
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.
Jan 25, 2017, 2:31 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1
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.
Mar 2, 2017, 11:36 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1
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!
Mar 2, 2017, 12:36 pm
#5
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,031
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!
Aug 29, 2017, 11:06 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
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?
Sep 3, 2017, 1:54 am
#9
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: CLT
Programs: Marriott Plat, AA Gold
Posts: 1,076
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.
Sep 7, 2017, 7:45 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
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.
Oct 22, 2017, 9:09 pm
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
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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.
