Avis reminder emails now contain awd code check warning
Sep 9, 2021, 8:55 pm
#78
Join Date: Feb 2018
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This time they did not ask at the counter , despite having the sign up to present work ID. But that could have to do with using a corporate card with the company logo....
Sep 12, 2021, 11:19 am
#80
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Sep 16, 2021, 8:46 am
#81
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: EWR
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I ended up cancelling my local August rental (referred to up thread), but did rent from this same local suburban location this past weekend in September. For this AWD, I was prepared to show a legitimate connection to the company that the AWD was associated with, but was never asked.
Sep 17, 2021, 5:35 am
#82
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
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So what happens if I book using one of those codes and they challenge me and I cannot provide any evidence that I'm eligible for the discount? Are there any penalties for not being able to collect the vehicle?
Sep 17, 2021, 6:56 am
#83
Join Date: Jul 2019
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I was challenged once at Avis Heraclion airport for using Avis employees discount, I think they even sent an email in advance so I kind of expected it. At first, the station manager insisted I pay the full rate without any discount code but after some negotiation agreed to change the code for the AMEX platinum code which I am eligible so all after all instead of 30% discount i got a 15%. The reservation was prepaid, I think it might make a difference as they need to process a refund in case they want to cancel on their end. In the worst-case scenario, you just pay the full price which I was prepared to do.
Sep 17, 2021, 4:01 pm
#85
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Sep 18, 2021, 12:08 am
#86
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
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For pay on collection bookings can I just walk away without any non-collection fees? I’m thinking of taking a car in ATH but if they refuse me I’ll just hop on a bus so the only concern are penalties for not collecting the car.
Sep 20, 2021, 8:24 am
#87
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Typically yes, if they don't have your credit card on-file. If you reserved under your Avis Preferred account (where your credit card is on-file) or you were forced to provide your credit card at the time of booking, it's important to read the terms and conditions carefully as they pertain to no-shows. All of that said, typically there isn't any penalty on pay-at-counter bookings.
Sep 28, 2021, 6:40 am
#89
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New York City
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No check at local in MIA
The place was empty and the guy at the desk was glad to have something to do and didn't ask for any proof of corporate.
I've been using corporates all year at Hertz and Avis for leisure travel, nobody asked for proof.
I've been using corporates all year at Hertz and Avis for leisure travel, nobody asked for proof.
Sep 28, 2021, 6:56 am
#90
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Some recent data points: ABQ, LAX, SLC had no corporate ID check. At LAX and SLC I even went to the counter/booth to request vehicle swaps, and they still never asked for anything other than a driver's license. I had my company page printed out just in case.
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Last edited by GW McLintock; Sep 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm