Non-use of coupons...
Apr 27, 1999, 7:18 pm
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Non-use of coupons...
Just out of curiousity, has anyone ever actually used an Avis coupon? I get literally hundreds a year, but every time I I try to use one, they say it does not qualify under my corporate rate. Upgrade, $$$ off, free day or days, each time they tell me the deal is not as good as my company's negociated rate.
This seems like a scam.
This seems like a scam.
Apr 27, 1999, 10:11 pm
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I have had no luck with Avis coupons either, usually I rent a compact car and Avis coupons are for intermediate cars or higher. On the plus side, they still give 500 miles per rental with BA.
In my experience the most hassle free company for using coupons is Alamo, I have quite often used their one free day or $25 off coupons. An Alamo coupon can be found at:
http://www.clubtripmakers.com/coupons/alamo_free.htm
In my experience the most hassle free company for using coupons is Alamo, I have quite often used their one free day or $25 off coupons. An Alamo coupon can be found at:
http://www.clubtripmakers.com/coupons/alamo_free.htm
Apr 28, 1999, 12:00 pm
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AVIS has told me and has told people I work with "SOrry, can't use that coupon." More than two dozen times.
So I tell AVIS: SOrry, you're going to have to try harder to get my business (like taking those DARN coupons!
And it's true About ALAMO. THey take just about anything. Too bad the process of getting a car can be quick or eternity.
So I tell AVIS: SOrry, you're going to have to try harder to get my business (like taking those DARN coupons!
And it's true About ALAMO. THey take just about anything. Too bad the process of getting a car can be quick or eternity.
Apr 28, 1999, 8:27 pm
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The worst part of using coupons with Avis is that you can't make a reservation on their website using a coupon.
Hertz on the other hand is quite easy to use coupons when making web reservations ...
Hertz on the other hand is quite easy to use coupons when making web reservations ...
May 5, 1999, 10:58 am
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Recently Avis started handing out coupons good for compact cars as well. I just made a reservation for the 3 day Memorial day weekend, getting one day free and paying $45 total (plus taxes/fees) for three days. That works out to about $15/day. And I will be halfway there towards the 4500 mile BA promotion with Avis.
May 28, 1999, 5:04 pm
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This past weekend I went to LA on an AC websaver fare. I booked an intermediate 'C' car from Avis at $25/day. I called and was allowed to use my Aeroplan Elite Avis coupon, which gave $5/day for each of the three days. My friend had an Entertainment '99 coupon which gave the third day of a three day weekend free - I just assumed it wouldn't be valid. When we picked up the car, I gave the guy both coupons, and he said I could use the Entertainment coupon, even on the websaver rate, but I couldn't use the Elite coupon as well. So, we got the car for $50 US for three days.. My experience with Avis so far is good....
May 29, 1999, 1:09 am
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This past weekend at BDL I used two UA car rental certs at Avis to get a free day. My sister, at the same location, used one of the "rent 3 days get one day free" coupons. I have had troubles at other Avis locations in the past so I guess it really is hit or miss.
May 29, 1999, 3:12 pm
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I have used successfully coupons in the last 2 weeks that I got from my Costco membership, ($5/day off weekend, intermediate or full) but rarely use other coupons (1 free in 3) because I usually can do better with Hertz or National, which are my habitual choices. Wanted to get the 5k miles from BA, though.
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May 29, 1999, 10:48 pm
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It's good to hear that there ARE acutally people who put the coupons to use.
My original point was as a member of a "corporate rate plan", I'm always told I can't add the cupon discount on top of my already lower corporate rate.
Maybe some companies get a slightly better deal, but It shouldn't disqualify them from the national promotions.....
My original point was as a member of a "corporate rate plan", I'm always told I can't add the cupon discount on top of my already lower corporate rate.
Maybe some companies get a slightly better deal, but It shouldn't disqualify them from the national promotions.....
May 30, 1999, 1:32 pm
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my understanding of the rules with AVIS are (and I did so 2 years ago):
This zero-tariff beats every corporate rate (but still fees and insurances apply).
Combination: Up to six like certificates for three free days.
May 30, 1999, 2:00 pm
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I recently rented a car in Charleston, WV on a Sunday night for a 5 day period. I gave the agent a "free day" coupon that had a minimum 3 day rental period agreement. When I got to work on Monday morning, my boss told me that he a car for me and to return the rental to the airport on the way home.
Long story short, Avis charged me just $3.05 for the gas usage(12 miles)with no questions asked. Now if they would just partner with US Airways for extra miles.
Long story short, Avis charged me just $3.05 for the gas usage(12 miles)with no questions asked. Now if they would just partner with US Airways for extra miles.
May 31, 1999, 6:05 pm
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just returned that car at ORD where I used the coupon--I noticed that the car was only 3/4 full when I left the lot. I went ahead and returned it full ($12), and they gave me $20 credit for 1/4 tank for the gas!
Moral of the story--you can arbitrage gasoline in both directions!
Moral of the story--you can arbitrage gasoline in both directions!
Jun 1, 1999, 8:46 am
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Jamiel ~ That's interesting ... their computer probably did that automatically, and they probably have to give the same amount they would pay in cases such as yours.
I wonder why they let a car go out without a full tank though ... were they running low on cars and didn't have time to refuel it? That's something I'd have a tough time believing at ORD though as it seems like they always have 100's of cars sitting on the lot!
I wonder why they let a car go out without a full tank though ... were they running low on cars and didn't have time to refuel it? That's something I'd have a tough time believing at ORD though as it seems like they always have 100's of cars sitting on the lot!