This thread is awesome. So far saved a few hundred renting cars thru Avis over the past year. Never had a problem domestic. Have not used any codes international. Thanks folks for all the info. Go Steelers :)

DELTA. I have used it (only once) without id check.

Can't help you out with the code, but having just rented from Avis in Costa Rica, I would be shocked if they asked questions. They were efficient to the point of being pushy (not complaining) and the whole rental was totally painless. As always, YMMV, but I found the experience to be a breeze.

I agree with everything you said except the last sentence. GO BEARS!!!! :)

I saw a AWD number that gave a contract rate of $64 a day in JFK and $54 in EWR. Is this a good rate?
Thanx

UK Codes don't work any longer
 

D005927 / D005297 ... in the past used to give great rates on UK Rentals - used them a couple of times ... but they don't seem to be working anymore on avis.com or avis.co.uk ... the rate quoted with or without both of these AWD codes is identical

Hi,
I've been using AWD codes in the past with no problems (but no accidents either). Reading this posting, it scares the life out of me. Can anyone definately confirm (or otherwise) that if you are using a code where you don't have the back-up ID then you are not covered on CDW, even if the booking is accepted?

Correct.
As already reported here, these codes stopped working beginning of August I'm afraid.

I can't confirm anything, but logically I'd say that the issue is bigger than whether you have the correct back-up ID. If you are not part of the group that the AWD code contract covers (between Avis and an affinity group, say, or an employer) than the insurance coverage contracts may not cover you, even though they are included in the AWD rate for those who ARE legitimately covered and even though Avis has allowed you to get the benefit of the lower rate. The insurer (or Avis, or the employer, if it is a self-insure arrangement) probably has agreed only to cover renting employees/members of XXXX. You could try saying "Well, they gave me the rate, so I thought I got the insurance too," but I'd hate to be banking on winning that one.

Being risk-averse on this sort of thing, I do all my car rentals on a credit card that provides PRIMARY auto insurance coverage for rental cars (most that say they provide rental insurance are only secondary to your own insurance). That means I can't take advantage of AWD's requiring use of a different card, but at least I sleep a little better when renting a car! :p

Thanks Iskhon,
I think that I was coming to that conclusion regrettably. Also, in the UK, credit cards don't normally provide any insurance on rental cars.
Looks like it has to be the expensive way!

Amex Platinum Chargecard and Natwest Black do.

Does that mean that even if you haven't yet paid for the car, as you will be paying at the end of the rental, if you have an accident Natwest Black will cover you?

Correct.

Another option is www.insurance4carhire.com if you don't want to sign up for another card. This is a UK insurance policy but maybe non UK residents can apply also?

I had this policy for a year but now have the Amex Platinum Chargecard (note car insurance is NOT included with the credit card, just chargecard). If you have a small incident then the rental company charge the repair to your card and you claim it back from Amex. If it is a larger claim, such as a write off, theft etc then you submit a claim to Amex and they liase with the rental company and no charges will be applied to your card.

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Here is my latest list of Avis' AWD's
 

Please note that when I refer to "international, too" I have tested the code only for Germany! - ENJOY :cool:

Avis AWD's for the U.S. (and if noted, international, too!)
A074800 - Citicorp Leisure Travel
A108300 - Cosco - international, too!
A113400 - Florida Empolyee (proof required)
A153700 - Avis Employer (DO NOT USE!!!) - NOTE: A153700-A153799 will always be questioned !!!
A177232 - Citifinancial - international, too!
A177232 - USAA frequent flyer account - international, too!
A415914 - BJ's
A432123 - Delta PAL Program Employees - international, too!!!
A514190 - State of Colorado Travelers
A606094 - IEEE Meeting
B169699 - The Triological Society (FEBRUARY 14-18, 2007)
B790073 - Entertainment Book - international, too!
B935221 - AAA
B973000 - Sam's Club
B999000 - CEO / Avis Employer (DO NOT USE!!!)
B999900 - AAA - international, too!
D005150 - National Charter Schools Conference - international, too!
D005297 - ASAP (ameteur sports assistance program) - international, too!
D005927 - National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees - international, too!
D086533 - USC Marshall School of Business
D454000 - Disney123 - international, too!
D833357 - The American Society of Travel Agents
J626300 - Toronto
J868801 - Florida Visitor Bureau
J953708 - naiop (march 2007)
K019300 - United Airline frequent flyer account
K817600 - AMEX discount code - international, too!
K817625 - Delta Airline frequent flyer account
O855801 - Lufthansa Partners - international, too!
P382630 - Engineers Australia - international, too!
T706699 - 15th Annual Telecom Negotiation Conference (2007), also Mobile Explosion (Feb. 2007)


Unknown Avis AWD's for the U.S. (and if noted, international, too!)
A674600 - ??? - international, too!!!
A888813 - ???
C031529 - some technology company (!!! BLACK LISTED - DO NOT USE !!!)
D004951 - ??? - international, too!
D005591 - ???
D752500 - ???
J998516
K444404 - ??? - international, too!
K860600 - Starwood Preferred Guest (?)
L093590 - ???
P220135 - some company code (may only work in US and Australia)
P400000 - ??? - international, too!
X846850 - ???

Thanks!
 

I just tried this entire list for an upcoming reservation in Raleigh, NC for next week. The best rate I could get using my corporate code is $89/day. However, using the first code on your list (A074800), I was able to get $60/day. Any idea if ID will be required for this code? Can you offer more details on this code? I believe Citicorp is a bank. Why would they offer a car rental code? Or is it for employees/

Non of the "international" codes seem to work in the UK...

True but K444404 gives great rates incl. unlimited mileage and CDW insurance in Germany :eek:

try this code for the UK
 

Some of the AWD's that I did not test may still work for international rentals (i.e., UK). But anyway, try U606753 for a UK rental (this code is for Anniversaries Membership Scheme [AMS] of the UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER). Or try Google with the following keywords:
conference avis awd month year location
where you replace month, year, and location with your required data ...

Good Luck!

Citicorp (Avis AWD)
 

I have yet to show an ID for any of the codes (unless it says "DO NOT USE ...") If someone would ask, simply mention that you have been a LOYAL customer of Citibank and that they send you this code by mail for leisure travel! I'm in the computer business, so I use mostly the IEEE code (no, I'm not even a member) but not once did I have to show an ID or membership card!

Also, try Google with the following keywords:
conference avis awd month year location
where you replace month, year, and location with your required data ...

Good Luck!

a few additions to my list ...
 

Here are a few new AWD's that provided me with great rates for Seattle (but may also work elsewhere!):

D004951 - 6th Annual Symposium on Advances in Breast MRI Wynn, Las Vegas, Nevada October 11-13, 2007

J659136 - AAS (Historical Astronomy Division) and the AAS (High Energy Astrophysics Division)

J818577 - OJJDP’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Agencies

T788599 - 23rd International Trauma Conference held in San Antonio, TX


Good Luck & Good Travel!

WARNING: DO NOT use Avis C03___9 AWD discount code anymore. I got a
very reliable confirmation from an inside guy that this code is black
listed now. Effective immedately, all benfits associated with code are
removed(including free LDW insurance), anyone use this code will pay
maxiumum rack rate regardless of reservation or website showing rate as
well as company ID must be produced. A warning flag has been raised on
this AWD and most likely you will be questioned about where you got the
code. All in all, this code is nothing but trouble from now on.

Oh well, it was great while it lasted.

Well aren't you clever! ;) That sequence brought up a whole bunch of new discount codes, none of which improved my rate, but it's a neat trick. Will have to remember that in the future.

Thanks for the advice.

That little trick saved me
 

$44.82 over the standard rate and $24 saved versus the AAA rate. Thanks a bunch.

Try Priceline before booking with AVIS
 

I just tried ALL of my AVIS AWD's (except the recently black-listed 'C031529' [Thanks Acrossenger for the Warning!] and the DO NOT USE ones) and the best rate for a mid-size 3-day rental in Seattle , WA was about $137 (incl. fees & taxes). So I gave Priceline a try and I was able to shave off almost 50% !!! :D

Thanks, yes that one works, but discount not great, maybe 10%.
I will stick to my PC AWD for now :)

exact dates of travel?
 

If you give me the exact dates/times of travel, pick-up location, size of car, and best price you found, I'll see if I can find something better ;)

Nothing seems to work for St Thomas, USVI. Any ideas?

What the heck is "Delta PAL Program Employees". Does it relate to the airline, the dental insurance company, the Canadian hotel chain, etc. ?

Thanks for the advice and encouragement! I picked up my car at RDU a few hours ago, and was not asked for ID and had no problem with the $37 rate!

I got a great weekend rate with the AAA code @ DTW. 4 day weekend was 104.96.^

Anyone found a code with a really good rate for Malaga, Spain lately? 2 months ago I tried D005927 (Assoc of Bankruptcy Trustees) and was getting some awesome rates. Not anymore. It's now giving $258 (before tax), for a 1 wk rental at the end of October. The best I've found is the Delta PAL code (A432123) which gives $215 before tax, and US$301 after tax.

Anyone have a code that isn't in the list?

That's as good as it gets. The good times are over. A432123 is the best around but you can still shave of a little by booking your car before 10 october as they are having a autumn sale. I booked a Seat Leon class car for £92.30 including tax ( Can $ 188!!! ) usually with A432123 £ 106.50. No need to fill in AWD box when you click on autumn sale. So go to avis.co.uk and you will see sale banner on right hand side.
I usually rent there a few times a year and a few weeks ago they gave me a much bigger car ( G class, Ford Mondeo type )
Good luck and have a nice stay

RE: Malaga, Spain
 

Have you tried the following AWD: J993686

Since I don't have the dates, you'll have to check for yourself.

Malaga, Spain
 

Oct 26-Nov 2. Thanks for the code, but it gives $287 before tax.

You're welcome! if you read carefully I saved you Can $113

Help for Brazil?
 

Hello all,

Any codes or tips available for renting in Brazil?

Need a car from GRU between 11-19 October. All agencies considered.

Thanks,

tb

Thanks for the tip hotlguy! I missed it the first time you posted. These are very good prices indeed. It looks like the big difference between small and medium is how many pieces of luggage you can put in. (They all seat 5.) There will be 4 of us, but no need for luggage, so I might go for the Seat Ibiza. I am not familiar with this vehicle. Is there any reason I should select a more expensive car?

I also hope to get a free upgrade based on my Preferred Status with Avis in North America. Anyone have any experience with that?

Brazil Rental
 

I recently came back from a 4-month trip from Brazil. For the entire time I rented from Localiza (http://www.localiza.com): They have one of the best rates and they have many offices so if you need help there is always a Localiza nearby. The "big" companies (such as Avis, etc.) are usually only found in bigger cities. With respect to codes, I don't know if Avis has them for Brazil and if it even pays. Good Luck

P.S.: Unless you are in one of the bigger cities/airports, you might have a hard time finding English-speaking agencies, so brush up on your portuguese!