Hertz Weekender Special
Oct 14, 2012, 5:02 pm
#106
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 212
I guess it was bound to happen. Enjoyed it last weekend in Puerto Rico, and I have a reservation for this upcoming weekend and I'm debating whether to call and cancel (since I can't cancel online because I get that message that won't let me touch my reservation containing an RQ and a PC) and to rebook with just the PC as it is still cheaper than just the RQ by itself.I'm not renting from an HLE, but from the airport. When I go to my "upcoming reservations" in my gold profile it shows the rental pickup date, with a blank drop off date so it doesn't help the possibility that they will honor it.
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Here are my scenarios for the 4 day rental (FRIDAY-MONDAY):
Reservation Honored as "guaranteed" (RQ+PC): $36.34
PC not accepted at return (just RQ) : $79.81
Reservation Amended to remove RQ (just PC): $58.86
I'd obviously rather pay $58.86 than $79.81 but I don't know if it is worth the gamble to see if they will honor the confirmed reservation and save $20.
Oct 14, 2012, 5:21 pm
#107
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
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You don't know until return... although in my case I had a bad feeling it wouldn't end well when I saw on the original contract that the PC would be applied upon return.
I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.
-J.
I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.
-J.
Oct 14, 2012, 6:43 pm
#108
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: US Gold, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 73
You don't know until return... although in my case I had a bad feeling it wouldn't end well when I saw on the original contract that the PC would be applied upon return.
I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.
-J.
I guess FlywithUS can gamble it for now; but if you see "PC will be applied upon return" or similar language and "****" next to it in the price column, go to the desk and ask them to rebook you on just the PC and a generic RQ.
-J.
Oct 14, 2012, 7:06 pm
#109
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
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Does the PC ($10 off a day) have any advance booking requirement online? Or do I pop open a reservation with the Hertz representative? I'm arriving at midnight and am hoping to spend as little time as possible talking to representatives so I can make it to In-N-Out before they close at 1AM.
Of course, YMMV; it doesn't say how far in advance you must make the reservation 
-J.
Oct 15, 2012, 7:08 am
#110
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: US Gold, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 73
You mean this one, right? Unfortunately the first line of the T&Cs says, "Advance reservations are required" Of course, YMMV; it doesn't say how far in advance you must make the reservation
-J.
Of course, YMMV; it doesn't say how far in advance you must make the reservation -J.
Oct 15, 2012, 2:32 pm
#111
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: US Gold, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 73
I did a dummy booking for this weekend in SAN and it looks like they reduced the regular (i.e. no RQ) rates down to near RQ prices. Repriced my itinerary and it repriced at $45.83 with the fabulous PC. (The rate is $15.57/day instead of the $14.24/day with RQ) I'll probably call Hertz and cancel my RQ + PC reservation and rebook at new rates.
$9 more is acceptable, considering I already saved by using the RQ+PC trick in SJU last weekend to get a Hyundai Sonata (with only 17 miles on it) for $32 for the weekend.
Now I just need to reprice one of my PHL rentals for the end of the month so I'm not stuck with paying $40 more than quoted... Hopefully I'll have similar luck
$9 more is acceptable, considering I already saved by using the RQ+PC trick in SJU last weekend to get a Hyundai Sonata (with only 17 miles on it) for $32 for the weekend.
Now I just need to reprice one of my PHL rentals for the end of the month so I'm not stuck with paying $40 more than quoted... Hopefully I'll have similar luck
Oct 15, 2012, 4:32 pm
#112
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California
Programs: Hertz 5 star, Priceline Hotel bidder. AA PLT, 1MM.
Posts: 2,910
I returned the car this afternoon @ORD. I showed the return agent my printout with the coupon ($30) on it ($52ai). When I got my receipt, it show "rental certificate" as a $30 deduction.
My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees
& 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^
I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.
We will see how the rest of my rentals go.
My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees
& 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.
We will see how the rest of my rentals go.
Oct 15, 2012, 5:54 pm
#114
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Posts: 2,910
Oct 15, 2012, 6:19 pm
#115
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
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I returned the car this afternoon @ORD. I showed the return agent my printout with the coupon ($30) on it ($52ai). When I got my receipt, it show "rental certificate" as a $30 deduction.
My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees & 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^
I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.
We will see how the rest of my rentals go.
My base for 3 days (after discounts/coupon, etc) is $13.47 and adding $30.83 in fees
& 20% tax on $13.47, my price was $46.99ai. ^I got in late Friday nite so I wasn't able to use the HLE on this trip.
We will see how the rest of my rentals go.
Maybe I'll print out the PDF and staple it to the contract when I leave it in the box with the keys (hate doing that...). I'm sure my HLE will try to take care of me though when I rent instead of taking a taxi from the airport...-J.
Oct 16, 2012, 7:05 am
#116
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
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I just had a rental last week in LAS for 3 days using the weekender special at 13.49/d and 10/day PC. Got upgraded to a mustang convertible on my $33ai rental. No issues with charges at return, so it was working then.
I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.
I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.
Oct 16, 2012, 11:03 am
#117
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
This thing seems to change week to week.
For one thing, the 135892 code cited in the first few posts on this thread has been changed to reflect airport rentals with no mention of HLE participating locations. Not surprised since my local HLE placed a call of concern.
Since HLEs have alot of discount insurance rentals, in order for them to report their non insurance rental sales, they seek to better their sales positions by reaping other rates to the public. You can imagine, for example, how a $4.99 per day rate was affecting their rental sales statistics.
Also, the advance reservations rule is affecting the best rates, as is per usual.
I'm gonna keep on plugging, however, as those $8.xx per weekend day AI rates (that included taxes) were very attractive and awarded me 600 WN points, also!
For one thing, the 135892 code cited in the first few posts on this thread has been changed to reflect airport rentals with no mention of HLE participating locations. Not surprised since my local HLE placed a call of concern.
Since HLEs have alot of discount insurance rentals, in order for them to report their non insurance rental sales, they seek to better their sales positions by reaping other rates to the public. You can imagine, for example, how a $4.99 per day rate was affecting their rental sales statistics.
Also, the advance reservations rule is affecting the best rates, as is per usual.
I'm gonna keep on plugging, however, as those $8.xx per weekend day AI rates (that included taxes) were very attractive and awarded me 600 WN points, also!
Oct 16, 2012, 11:09 am
#118
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
But did your HLP rep still honor the discounted price of the rental upon return?
A datapoint for all of you: The other HLE rep didn't see the discounts anymore even if the PC showed the discount when I picked up the car on Thursday. I guess the system just didn't accept this coupon anymore. I guess I might have to complain to Hertz every single time when I run into problems again because HLE rept said he could do it this time, but probably not next time.
A datapoint for all of you: The other HLE rep didn't see the discounts anymore even if the PC showed the discount when I picked up the car on Thursday. I guess the system just didn't accept this coupon anymore. I guess I might have to complain to Hertz every single time when I run into problems again because HLE rept said he could do it this time, but probably not next time.
Yes, she did. I think humility or honesty with a Hertz Gold status keeps the rate as is.
You want to stay in good with a rep? Give a small token of appreciation. ($5 GCs are nice). I gave a HBA gift bag.
Oct 16, 2012, 11:10 am
#119
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
I just had a rental last week in LAS for 3 days using the weekender special at 13.49/d and 10/day PC. Got upgraded to a mustang convertible on my $33ai rental. No issues with charges at return, so it was working then.
I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.
I have another rental that I booked for end of Nov in DFW with the weekender special and a $5/day PC (since the 10 expires by then)... have the confirmation email showing everything but get the error message and can't view or modify the res. Hope that one works out or the return agent can correct it if it doesn't work.
Airport or HLE?