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Recommended codes for Munich, Germany?
 

Are there any recommended codes for Munich, Germany?

Have you done a search on this thread for codes that work in Germany or Europe?

MUC
 

I have just run a test for Spain in Sep, the best AWD is B999000.
It is presumably good for other European countries as well.
Note that rates change, with the same AWD, depending on your country of residence.
The AWDs below, collected throughout previous messages, all give the same rate for Spain, higher than the above, though.
You may try and see if they are any good in Munich.

A108300
A177232
A177253
A415900
A674600
B021615
B136099
B149870
B790073
D005150
D005297
D086533
D454000
D900888
K019300
K817625
K817700
K851000
W661100

I have also collected other AWDs mentioned in the last 50 pages of this thread (from March 2009). They give worse rates than the ones in the list above (still for Spain). I list them here for convenience to spare other fellow travellers going through one thousand odd messages !
If you want to see whom an AWD belongs to, just search it in the forum or google it.
If anybody has good AWDs for Europe besides the ones listed, pse submit them.

A072200
A074800
A113400
A153700
A442100
A514190
A515100
A600000
A637200
A679100
A686200
A972200
B116099
B449700
B771000
B908200
C066983
C356672
D802300
D833357
G298100
G417900
G930700
H774000
H854900
J868801
K199060
K816401
K860600
L093590
L149332
L358190
N711304
Q280100
U606753
U704363
W0911098
W2091198
W550714
X133557
X602000
X602090
X846850
X966353
Z387740
Z652297

Just got a fantastic rate for my upcoming trip to Melbourne next month, using this rate code (A074800) - Saturday to Monday, $110, free LDW and free upgrade to full size sports car. The second half of that deal was from a great coupon code running right now through their avis.com.au site, which gets you a free upgrade if you book 2 days with one stretching over a Saturday. That code is UPPA068 and it's better than the one offered through the US website.

Thanks for this thread folks!

Your quote is in Australian Dollars, right? Also, that COUPON CODE you used, is that an Australian only coupon? If so, it is interesting that you were able to combine a US AWD number and an Australian Coupon code for a rate that makes you happy in Australia. If it is in US Dollars, then that rate is not so hot for a two day rental, $55 per day would be on the expensive side, even including taxes. However, I have no frame of reference for Australian rates for Avis or any car rental there.

Insurance in Germany Question
 

For a rental pickup in Munich, Germany, what car insurance will I need? Normally for US rentals, I always decline, but for renting in Europe, I am not sure I can get by with this, and therefore, inquiring what insurance will I need to request? Or, will I be required to take insurance, and what insurance will that be, what is the cost? Thanks for any information?

Australian dollars is correct, although changing it on the website (they have an option to do so) did not change the amount by more than $1 USD. Used multiple (Hertz & Dollar) for quotes and this was significantly less expensive using any/all available promo codes and rate adjustments. The COUPON CODE was from the .com.au website; however, it seems the code system is not distinct. There is a similar deal currently through the .com (US) website but not quite as good (2 days, versus 3 minimum).

The quotes don't seem like a fabulous deal to me to, but I don't have any experience renting in Australia so, like you, don't have any real reference point other than what I got through other companies. Meh, I'm relatively happy, approximately 15% lower than the next best rate I could find.

re: Insurance in Germany Question
 

Two places you should call: 1) Your car insurance agent or customer service line; 2) Your gold/platinum/black/titanium/signature credit card carrier.

For both, the question would be the same, "What coverages will apply for me when renting a car in Germany?"

According to the currency exchange website xe.com, AUD and USD are ALMOST at parity, with the AUD being slightly more valuable, so what you are saying makes sense. As of 9:00 PM ET (US), the following applies: 1.00 AUD = 1.05408 USD (In other words, it will cost someone $105.41 USD to purchase $100 AUD not including any currency transaction fee).

In your case, $110 AUD should cost $115.89 USD, and for every $20 AUD increase, there will be approximately $21 USD increase.

So, if the Avis AU site gives you the best deal, by 15%, go with that, because the exchange rate is not factoring into your actual costs in a significant way, however, the site used, rates, and discounts offered do seem to be the main factors in your costs. This is certainly not the case for every currency versus USD.

one-way rental in Canada (BUF=>YYZ)
 

Looking for AWD for 2-days one-way rental in Canada (from Canadian Niagara Falls to Toronto airport YYZ)

Unfortunately, code A074800 does not work: either gives zero mileage or no dsscount

Has anybody used or tried Avis Awd code A017690 I found it in trip advisor, states it is from Costco Canada but I can't find anything in this forum or elsewhere gives a great rate for Europe

Thanks

let me know what you find! I am looking for a similar one-way code

Hi, does anybody know any recent AWD for London? Will need a 7 seater for 5.08 >> 13.08; ideally from LHR.

I'm trying this code. It is saving me over $100. on any other rate I could find. I am a citi card holder, so hopefully it will work for me ;)