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
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
- (Not applicable to residents in the US and Canada) link here
- American Airlines 100k Loyalty Points level choice (link here)
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- United MileagePlus members with Premier Platinum or status or higher (link here)
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- DNB Mastercard Upgrade cardholders (Norway) (link here)
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Avis Discount Codes - Put AWD codes in this thread only
Nov 18, 2022 | 9:35 am
#4909
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC, UA, IHG, SPG, Carlson
Posts: 193
Guys, I remember Avis used to have "free weekend day" or "$xx off xx weekend days" type of coupon codes (not AWD) years ago, but the old one I saved all show as invalid now. Are these things all gone for good?
Nov 18, 2022 | 7:57 pm
#4911
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC, UA, IHG, SPG, Carlson
Posts: 193
Nov 19, 2022 | 11:26 am
#4912
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,380
Fewer cars are being made. Those that are mostly go through retail channels above MSRP, rather than offloaded in bulk to rental companies at a discount. Manufacturers are also prioritizing the most expensive models and trims over the levels normally cost-effective for fleets.
Rental companies are trying to fill gaps in their inventory by buying new cars from dealers, and even used cars at inflated prices from dealers.
All of this means that even if rental companies were willing to take a cut in profit, their base costs are much higher than before covid.
Rental companies are trying to fill gaps in their inventory by buying new cars from dealers, and even used cars at inflated prices from dealers.
All of this means that even if rental companies were willing to take a cut in profit, their base costs are much higher than before covid.
Nov 19, 2022 | 7:24 pm
#4913
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC, UA, IHG, SPG, Carlson
Posts: 193
Fewer cars are being made. Those that are mostly go through retail channels above MSRP, rather than offloaded in bulk to rental companies at a discount. Manufacturers are also prioritizing the most expensive models and trims over the levels normally cost-effective for fleets.
Rental companies are trying to fill gaps in their inventory by buying new cars from dealers, and even used cars at inflated prices from dealers.
All of this means that even if rental companies were willing to take a cut in profit, their base costs are much higher than before covid.
Rental companies are trying to fill gaps in their inventory by buying new cars from dealers, and even used cars at inflated prices from dealers.
All of this means that even if rental companies were willing to take a cut in profit, their base costs are much higher than before covid.
Jan 5, 2023 | 5:36 pm
#4914
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA, DC
Programs: UA 1K, Delta Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 96
Jan 7, 2023 | 2:09 pm
#4915
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Four Seasons Aviara (owner), Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt, Hertz President's Circle, United MP 30+ yrs
Posts: 1,259
Is this new? They have "said" this for a while but it has never happened in my experience. I use the wizard service to go straight to the car. Have not done this in 2023 yet; any intel on whether this has actually become something they check rigorously?
Jan 7, 2023 | 8:58 pm
#4917
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 312
I do get quotes - just wondering if their IT is sophisticated enough to realize that the email with the confirmation will bounce back
Jan 7, 2023 | 9:20 pm
#4918
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Gold
Posts: 15,009
Seriously? Fake business cards weren't enough? How about using a rate code you are eligible for? Technically, it is very easy to scan for an "Undeliverable email" response. Whether they do it is a different matter.
Jan 8, 2023 | 8:46 am
#4920
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Gold
Posts: 15,009