One day rental in EWR
 

I'm planning a 1 day rental. Picking up in EWR and returning to LGA. I'm only driving 50 miles, so unlimited not required.

Can someone recommend an approriate code? Can I use the Citi leisure legitimatly (A074800) because I am a Citi card holder?

Thanks, I'll try them. What are they from just in case they ask?

Try Z652297, it worked for me.

I don't know, just that various people have said that they worked for under 25 rentals. If you really want to know, call Avis rez, and start to make a reservation, without giving your name, and then ask what the numbers are for, since a friend gave them to you (or something like that).

You will probably not be asked what the codes are for when you pick up your car.

Saved me $. Thanks.

What saved you $?

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 ;)

This was awesome! Thank you for doing this and welcome to FT!

thanks so much for this! ^ have been a costco member for YEARS, and didn't know i'd get a better deal using the m-ship for car rentals. :rolleyes: thank you, thank you.

I don't know about that. I tried Costco (I am a member!) but the code Dave_Sea posted : Can someone recommend an approriate code? Can I use the Citi leisure legitimatly (A074800) because I am a Citi card holder?
Saved me over a $100. from any other code I could find. :) I am a citi card holder so I hope I won't run into any problems. It is with "unlimited mileage" too!

I have been using AWD E400000 (travel trade) for years.

I have never been asked to prove my travel trade bona fides.

Whenever I have used it throughout Europe it included unlimited mileage and CDW and LDW or theft protection.

Yet the Costco AWD A108379 has just saved me $41 on a nine day rental in St Thomas later this month.

Ta very much!

I tried with B999000 to book at GVA and it did give the lowest rate among 6-8 AWD I entered, but when I get to the booking page(final stage), it complained about "The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number you have entered cannot be found in our records. "

B999000 may be an employee code. I found it cited as 'unknown', or 'requires id' in other sources.

headed to Boston for nine days and need good codes
 

I am headed to Boston on 8/6 and returning the car on 8/14. Will be driving to Burlinton and then down coast in Maine. We will be renting from the airport. Any suggestions on good codes to use?

Awd a074800
 

Has anyone had any problem whe using A074800?

I've had no problems ever, and used this AWD as recently as April 2011 (in HNL), with no questions asked. Just in case, I do have Citicorp connections.

I have used it once, with no problems whatsoever. I did not use a Citi credit card for the rental (it was a Barclays Bank Mastercard), and was never asked for any proof of eligibility.

Need help at SNA
 

Hi there. Will be flying into SNA for a family vacation and need to rent a car (Aug 9-16). I am a Costco member but the dates available for the Costco promo's are not valid.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Thanks.

ST_ca

E400000 Just saved me almost $100 in a rental in Latin America!!!

AWD # W550714 + (plus one of the follow coupons, no paper coupon needed)

Free Single upgrade
Coupon # UUNA004

Free day on weekly rental
Coupon # TUNA007

Third Weekend day free (not valid during some holidays)
COUPON TUNA006


exp 12/31/2011

Beware of the mileage-not-included on AWD A074800
 

Just got really excited to use this AWD. For a 6 day rental other AWDs were quoting $369-$409... and with A074800 it knocked it down to $170. Wooot! EXCEPT (dun dun dunnnnnnnn) - no unlimited mileage. Considering I'd be driving this little rental all up and down the east coast, the savings I would have reaped with this snazzy AWD would have hosed me on mileage. :eek:

So... keep your eyes peeled for included/not-included mileage when using the A074800 code.

Jill (longtime lurker)

Best thing about the Florida code is it has no one way rental fee. You can rent in LAX and return to JFK. Almost same price as if you return it in lax.

Strange! I've often used this code, and it always had mileage included. I guess I'll have to look more carefully when making reservations it from now on.

Used Code A074800 this week in BUF. Unlimited mileage included. Saved about $100 compared to any other rental quote. Took my "Citi" MasterCard with me but was not asked for any proof. Checked out at the AVIS Preferred booth in the garage -no problems whatsover.

When making my online reservation, added a free-day Entertainment Book code. A red-flag appeared stating that the coupon would not be accepted due to peak summer months (or some similar wording). However, at the AVIS Preferred booth in the garage during check-out, the agent stated that the coupon would be deducted upon return.

Returned the car - $37 came off the bill.

Another happy AVIS Preferred member!

Used code A113400 for a one-day at MKE this Friday am thru Saturday am...

Subcompact for $24.50 ... total w/taxes is $29.84!

^

(Yes, I know the history of the code - not trying to start that discussion again)

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confirm
 

just to confirm, that's the Florida State Employee code, (id usually required) correct?