Aug 24, 2013, 3:40 pm
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
As of 2/12/14: We've had quite a few "Hey, come use this AWD. It's great" type of posts. When the AWD doesn't give a good discount, but is only posted to try to get renters to use the AWD of someone so the poster can earn free days from their Avis Corporate account. From here out, please put the company/trade group/etc that's associated with the AWD or we'll delete the post to keep it on-topic here.
Status Match &/or Complimentary Status (only public matches posted where Avis or entity post public links - certain corporations also offer upgrades - they are not listed since they are not public)
Status Match
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Status Match
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Avis Discount Codes - Put AWD codes in this thread only
Feb 17, 2020, 1:50 pm
#4486
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
For BSL as mentioned upthread - Mulhouse airport or Basel Euroairport - French side (Avis code MLH)
For GVA use Geneva airport - French side or Geneve airport (Avis code GGV)
No risk using the frequent flyer Elite code if you're not a member: Avis will generally monitor company codes and ask for proof of employment for those, but are not generally bothered if you use the frequent flyer codes.
For GVA use Geneva airport - French side or Geneve airport (Avis code GGV)
No risk using the frequent flyer Elite code if you're not a member: Avis will generally monitor company codes and ask for proof of employment for those, but are not generally bothered if you use the frequent flyer codes.
Ended up using the Visa Signature code. Also extend the rental day from 5 to 6, it actually is about 10% cheaper because there is a rate for Min 5 / Max 13, cheaper than using daily rate even up to 5 full days.
I will check how much cheaper with the BA Gold or LH Senator / Flying Blue Plat.
UPDATE
BA all codes are the same, and more expensive than Visa Signature. Flying Blue Plat is the same as Visa Signature. LH Senator is $24 cheaper on the rate, with tax and fee being identical (how could that be? Isn't the tax is % based on the rate?)
Net saving is $24 - not worth it when Visa Signature code is a published discount by Avis and the card in Preferred profile is a Visa Signature.
For what is worth, Alaska Airlines' code and American Airlines code, give the same discount as Visa Signature.
Too bad Zurich does not have substitute like Geneva does, to beat the high rates in Switzerland.
Last edited by Happy; Feb 17, 2020 at 2:05 pm
Feb 17, 2020, 2:15 pm
#4487
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
There is one thing I dont understand -
The market exchange rate between CHF and USD is approx 1 to 1.02. Yet Avis quote in USD is lower than in CHF. i.e. USD is $124.72 while CHF is 126.23 - Shouldn't the rate quoted in USD higher than in CHF? Or being equal?
The market exchange rate between CHF and USD is approx 1 to 1.02. Yet Avis quote in USD is lower than in CHF. i.e. USD is $124.72 while CHF is 126.23 - Shouldn't the rate quoted in USD higher than in CHF? Or being equal?
Feb 17, 2020, 2:22 pm
#4488
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
For BSL as mentioned upthread - Mulhouse airport or Basel Euroairport - French side (Avis code MLH)
For GVA use Geneva airport - French side or Geneve airport (Avis code GGV)
No risk using the frequent flyer Elite code if you're not a member: Avis will generally monitor company codes and ask for proof of employment for those, but are not generally bothered if you use the frequent flyer codes.
For GVA use Geneva airport - French side or Geneve airport (Avis code GGV)
No risk using the frequent flyer Elite code if you're not a member: Avis will generally monitor company codes and ask for proof of employment for those, but are not generally bothered if you use the frequent flyer codes.
Feb 18, 2020, 6:04 am
#4489
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
Well, Basel is just an hour's drive from Zurich :-) Adds a couple of hours to the initial journey but could be worth considering?
Feb 18, 2020, 8:33 am
#4490
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
The rental rate is not outrageous just slightly on the high side, it is the surcharge at over $156 that makes ZRH very expensive. I notice the surcharge is the same for all codes tried, while tax is low at $20 so small difference on the rate indeed not making any noticeable difference.
Feb 18, 2020, 1:47 pm
#4491
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SEA YVR
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 7
I am having trouble to book with the AWD K817700 to earn Hyatt points. It shows "Membership Numberentered is invalid. Some Avis partner programs require the entire account number to be entered, including all preceding zeros (0)" even though I have triple checked my WOH membership number. Any ideas? Thanks!
Feb 22, 2020, 9:03 am
#4492
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: South Coast, UK
Programs: Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 2,069
Coupons.
Apologies up front if I'm asking for incorrect information.
I shall be travelling around the US for best part of a couple if months, using Avis where possible..only to take advantage of my Avis Preferred Plus.
Can I check back here regularly for any coupon codes, upgrades, free weekends etc.etc. ?
Thanks.
I shall be travelling around the US for best part of a couple if months, using Avis where possible..only to take advantage of my Avis Preferred Plus.
Can I check back here regularly for any coupon codes, upgrades, free weekends etc.etc. ?
Thanks.
Feb 25, 2020, 6:22 pm
#4493
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 13
I've been doing a few bookings this year and noticed I get some good deals when booking via Expedia.ca
I travel quite often into Amsterdam for work and this is an example booking I did today.
May 15 to May 26
LuxuryMercedes-Benz E Class (GPS) or similar
Total cost 506 CAD which equates to 382 USD or $35 a day.
Thats with all taxes and fee's have pre-booked my next 4 trips with similar rates. After booking I did an online chat with Avis and they added all the trips to my account at the prices booked on Expedia.ca
Checking after directly on Avis the above booking was coming at 1263 cad
any Avis codes I tried came at higher rates.
I travel quite often into Amsterdam for work and this is an example booking I did today.
May 15 to May 26
LuxuryMercedes-Benz E Class (GPS) or similar
Total cost 506 CAD which equates to 382 USD or $35 a day.
Thats with all taxes and fee's have pre-booked my next 4 trips with similar rates. After booking I did an online chat with Avis and they added all the trips to my account at the prices booked on Expedia.ca
Checking after directly on Avis the above booking was coming at 1263 cad
any Avis codes I tried came at higher rates.
Jun 27, 2020, 9:23 am
#4498
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Paris, France
Programs: IHG, CC, HH, AF, AA, UA
Posts: 830
Jun 28, 2020, 11:31 am
#4499
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
Last I tried renting in Italy, I used the BA discount code (N744400) gave me a great rate (25€ per day for an Alfa Romeo Stelvio)
That was in March 2020, 2 days before the lockdown got announced in Italy
That was in March 2020, 2 days before the lockdown got announced in Italy
Last edited by ng1265; Jun 28, 2020 at 11:57 am