Hertz Weekender Special
Sep 6, 2012, 10:45 pm
#16
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Is anyone having trouble using this? I'm trying to do a Friday-Saturday 24 hour rental at a local corporate HLE (following all of the T&Cs) but the code just doesn't stick (i.e. it reverts to MCLE or whatever it is). It does work on a Saturday-only reservation but their hours are only 9am-3pm that day and they're closed on Sundays 
I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...
-J.
I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Sep 6, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Sep 10, 2012, 1:04 pm
#17
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Is anyone having trouble using this? I'm trying to do a Friday-Saturday 24 hour rental at a local corporate HLE (following all of the T&Cs) but the code just doesn't stick (i.e. it reverts to MCLE or whatever it is). It does work on a Saturday-only reservation but their hours are only 9am-3pm that day and they're closed on Sundays I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...
-J.
I'd rent from the airport but it takes an hour on public transit and the HLE is much more convenient, and around $8 cheaper in taxes and fees...-J.
Are you Gold? I rent from my HLE frequently and have worked out a way to return the car to a hotel HLE with a valet during off business hours on Sat. and then work with the HLE to close out the contract on Monday with a Sat. return. Just make your res for Friday thru Monday, return the car on Sat., and let them adjust the bill on Monday.
PS This promo actually works better the longer your weekend rental. My best rate so far: $46.02 TOTAL for FOUR days!
Sep 10, 2012, 5:25 pm
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Sep 10, 2012, 11:00 pm
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Sep 12, 2012, 8:38 am
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@fyiric: Great!!! 
Especially because as of this AM (0930), an error message is now appearing "A severe application error has occurred". Severe, indeed! Wonder if they meant server, but it's a moot point as it's severe to me!!!
Especially because as of this AM (0930), an error message is now appearing "A severe application error has occurred". Severe, indeed! Wonder if they meant server, but it's a moot point as it's severe to me!!!
Sep 15, 2012, 4:14 pm
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Very frustrating. Just when I'm ready to book a trip, it crashes and burns.
Sep 16, 2012, 8:53 pm
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Wow, this is unbelievable.
Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!
Who says Hertz is expensive?
Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!
Who says Hertz is expensive?
Sep 17, 2012, 6:06 am
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Wow, this is unbelievable.
Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!
Who says Hertz is expensive?
Renting in Miami next month for 2 days. Base price (on Orbitz or Hertz.com with no CDP/codes) is about $215 (similar to Avis & Budget) for a Full Size. Had it down to ~$100 with my USAA CDP. Then added in the FRDM rate code and the $10 off PC and now it's $40 total!
Who says Hertz is expensive?
•DZX006-198-ERR-2570510-37 - A severe application error has occured [DZX006]
Update: Found one trick. If I change from UA miles to Hertz Rewards, the modified reservation goes through. Weird. I then changed it back to UA, and it kept the new rate. My reservation dropped from $58 to $35. Woo hoo.
Last edited by vatraveler; Sep 17, 2012 at 6:17 am Reason: More info.
Sep 17, 2012, 12:33 pm
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I would try to make the reservation using the frdm rate. The Hertz site is quite "buggy". When the reservation posts into your Hertz account (I am assuming you are Hertz Gold member), then modify clicking on the box "keep original rate plan" and adding the coupon. That worked for me.
Sep 17, 2012, 1:06 pm
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This worked good....I had a one way to get me from Manhattan to EWR this upcoming sunday, had it booked for $19.99 plus taxes, now it is down to a little over $13, so it works with those one day/one way reservations in NYC. Good way to not pay an arm and a leg for car service to EWR. Now i just gotta deal with doing the driving myself instead of somebody else. Thank you everybody.
Sep 18, 2012, 1:01 pm
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What's the trick? I'm trying all the steps outlined in this thread and am getting this:
•DZX006-198-ERR-2570510-37 - A severe application error has occured [DZX006]
Update: Found one trick. If I change from UA miles to Hertz Rewards, the modified reservation goes through. Weird. I then changed it back to UA, and it kept the new rate. My reservation dropped from $58 to $35. Woo hoo.
•DZX006-198-ERR-2570510-37 - A severe application error has occured [DZX006]
Update: Found one trick. If I change from UA miles to Hertz Rewards, the modified reservation goes through. Weird. I then changed it back to UA, and it kept the new rate. My reservation dropped from $58 to $35. Woo hoo.
I'm gonna try that....
Eureka....my weekly rate for my 21-year old is $153.00 TOTAL!
He does not have AAA. Hmmmm, just remembered, he has a USAA number, though....Update: that rental was changed to add USAA CDP and final AI rate was less than $140.00. I was concerned about his driving so added the AMEX premium coverage for $19.95 so all told, it was about $160.00.
Last edited by jan_believes; Oct 16, 2012 at 11:19 am
Sep 18, 2012, 6:22 pm
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Can you elaborate on this? The Manhattan-EWR one-way rate usually requires RQ MOVEIT. Did you use that (with a coupon), or did you use RQ FRDM (with or without a coupon)?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by Mrgolfer21
This worked good....I had a one way to get me from Manhattan to EWR this upcoming sunday, had it booked for $19.99 plus taxes, now it is down to a little over $13, so it works with those one day/one way reservations in NYC. Good way to not pay an arm and a leg for car service to EWR. Now i just gotta deal with doing the driving myself instead of somebody else. Thank you everybody.
Thanks!
Sep 19, 2012, 11:12 am
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Can you elaborate on this? The Manhattan-EWR one-way rate usually requires RQ MOVEIT. Did you use that (with a coupon), or did you use RQ FRDM (with or without a coupon)?
Thanks!
Can you elaborate on this? The Manhattan-EWR one-way rate usually requires RQ MOVEIT. Did you use that (with a coupon), or did you use RQ FRDM (with or without a coupon)?
Thanks!
Sep 19, 2012, 6:01 pm
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For this weekend DCA is showing higher rates, they must be out. BWI and IAD have the $14.99 still.
I combine it with my AAA cdp and get extra 10% off- $13.49 compact $16.49 for midsize.
Also, if you use AAA CDP, book XM radio for $2.50/day and they have to bump you to a higher car. Last week I reserved compact with XM and got a Camaro for $13.49/day !
I combine it with my AAA cdp and get extra 10% off- $13.49 compact $16.49 for midsize.
Also, if you use AAA CDP, book XM radio for $2.50/day and they have to bump you to a higher car. Last week I reserved compact with XM and got a Camaro for $13.49/day !
Last edited by tassojunior; Sep 19, 2012 at 7:16 pm