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
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Avis Discount Codes - Put AWD codes in this thread only
Feb 12, 2009 | 6:06 am
#1411
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New York
Programs: AA PLT (Lifetime GLD), Hilton Silver, Marriott Silver, AA Dining VIP
Posts: 596
In general, most rental car companies do not charge you unless you actually rent the car. With a back-up reservation (at another company), if you have a problem because of a questionable code, you simply leave the rental company and go to your alternate rental car company
Feb 12, 2009 | 8:22 am
#1413
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New York
Programs: AA PLT (Lifetime GLD), Hilton Silver, Marriott Silver, AA Dining VIP
Posts: 596
I've used Avis, Hertz, and National as back-ups. However, just check before confirming a reservation since, occasionally, the rate will be pre-paid.
Note: If you book through a third-party site, there is a far greater likelyhood that your reservation will be non-cancellable than if you book directly through the rental car company's site
Note: If you book through a third-party site, there is a far greater likelyhood that your reservation will be non-cancellable than if you book directly through the rental car company's site
Feb 12, 2009 | 10:22 am
#1414
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,629
Book a second rez with a different car rental company. Most car rentals do not require cc at time of booking (Avis does not).
By doing this you have control over what you are going to pay vs having Avis tell you the rate you have booked is not valid and they then turn around and charge you the 'rack' rate when you're standing dumbfounded at the counter.
Feb 12, 2009 | 11:11 am
#1415
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: SPG Gold, LH SEN
Posts: 150
I've used Avis, Hertz, and National as back-ups. However, just check before confirming a reservation since, occasionally, the rate will be pre-paid.
Note: If you book through a third-party site, there is a far greater likelyhood that your reservation will be non-cancellable than if you book directly through the rental car company's site
Note: If you book through a third-party site, there is a far greater likelyhood that your reservation will be non-cancellable than if you book directly through the rental car company's site
Do you contact the rental company to cancel it, or just leave it as is?
Feb 12, 2009 | 2:23 pm
#1416
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
It's generally considered good etiquette to cancel the reservation you're not going to use. You can just do this by calling the company's 1-800 number (jot it down before you go). That way if the location is running desperately low on cars, they're not holding one for you that you'll never pick up.
Feb 13, 2009 | 7:54 am
#1417
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: SoCal; DO-RAGS: Old Gold tagged, PIP, LatPass 1/2, AA 4MM, HH LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, Omni
Posts: 9,682
Combining these two AA bonuses...
Get More Mileage with Avis
Exclusive offer for AAdvantage Members: Earn 1750 miles plus save up to 25% with Avis
Get more mileage out of 2009 rentals with Avis!
American Airlines AAdvantage members can save up to 25% plus earn 1750 miles. Now through December 31, 2009, you can enjoy 1500 bonus miles on your weekly rental of 5 or more days. In addition, you will receive 250 base miles on your rental. That’s a total of 1750 miles! This offer is valid at participating airport locations in the U.S. and Canada. Mention coupon # MUAA093 and your AAdvantage number to receive your bonus miles.
Additionally, you can save up to 25% off every Avis rental when you mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) # K817100.
With high-quality vehicles, exceptional programs, cutting-edge technology and exclusive discounts, Avis has everything you need for the first-rate rental experience you've been waiting for. These are just more ways that we try harder for you.
...just worked very well for me, cheaper than anything that I found of Priceline for a week coming into SAT our of AUS, and then plus the 1750 miles. Of course, YMMV
Get More Mileage with Avis
Exclusive offer for AAdvantage Members: Earn 1750 miles plus save up to 25% with Avis
Get more mileage out of 2009 rentals with Avis!
American Airlines AAdvantage members can save up to 25% plus earn 1750 miles. Now through December 31, 2009, you can enjoy 1500 bonus miles on your weekly rental of 5 or more days. In addition, you will receive 250 base miles on your rental. That’s a total of 1750 miles! This offer is valid at participating airport locations in the U.S. and Canada. Mention coupon # MUAA093 and your AAdvantage number to receive your bonus miles.
Additionally, you can save up to 25% off every Avis rental when you mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) # K817100.
With high-quality vehicles, exceptional programs, cutting-edge technology and exclusive discounts, Avis has everything you need for the first-rate rental experience you've been waiting for. These are just more ways that we try harder for you.
...just worked very well for me, cheaper than anything that I found of Priceline for a week coming into SAT our of AUS, and then plus the 1750 miles. Of course, YMMV
Feb 13, 2009 | 9:07 am
#1418
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Feb 13, 2009 | 9:09 am
#1419
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Southeast Coast
Posts: 159
I plugged in awd code j868801 to avis and got insanely better rates. I read throughout this forum that it's from the Florida Vistors Bureau and it's a safe code to use, but I didnt know if anyone could tell me what the Visitors Bureau is? I tried googling it, and was completely unsuccessful. Thanks.
Picked up an AVIS car the other day at MCO, using J868801. I am AVIS Preferred and did the paperwork directly at the Preferred desk inside the garage. No questions asked, and I was quickly on my way.
Feb 14, 2009 | 8:45 pm
#1420
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 318
A972200 Farmers Insurance Code
I'd like to use the Farmer's Insurance A972200 code, but I need to make sure there isn't any kind of requirement (ID, membership, etc). This res will be for the wife and I'm sure she'd crack under pressure if there were any red flags (I'm a better BS artist). BTW...this code beat the Amateur Sports code by about $10/day.
Who has used this code before?
Help anyone? Thanks!
Who has used this code before?
Help anyone? Thanks!
Feb 15, 2009 | 3:57 pm
#1421
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 140
any current Starwood (SPG) coupons?
I tried using coupons MUHA008 and UUHA013 but were told that they both expired on 12/31/08. Are there any current coupons for maximizing SPG points for a 3 day rental?
Looking for coupons only, not AWD discounts.
Thanks.
Looking for coupons only, not AWD discounts.
Thanks.
Feb 16, 2009 | 6:17 pm
#1422
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 7,176
new avis website, all my fill in fields are GONE! well, it makes it easier to try multiple AWD codes.
Last edited by nmenaker; Feb 16, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Feb 16, 2009 | 8:57 pm
#1423
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Actually, I think it's easier. Just choose one code to try first, then when you get to the page where you choose your car type, at the top, you can select "try another AWD".