May 21, 2013, 6:07 pm
Last edit by: AutoSlash
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Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time:
Return Date and Time:
Vehicle Size Preference:
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
More information can be found on the first page of this thread.Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time:
Return Date and Time:
Vehicle Size Preference:
Home Country (if not USA):
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Additionally, you can save time by having AutoSlash generate a quote for you up-front by clicking here, or if you've already got a rental booked, just click here to enter your info and AutoSlash will check to see if a lower rate is available.
If you're looking for a specialty vehicle from Hertz (something from the Prestige/Adrenaline/Green Collections), it is helpful if you can specify the four-letter car size code (i.e. ICAR, MVAR, etc.) shown on the Hertz website for the specific vehicle you're looking for.
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The Official "Help me find a good rate with Hertz" CHALLENGE thread
Dec 18, 2017, 8:17 pm
#2686
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): OGG
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time: 12/20 10:00 pm
Return Date and Time: 12/26 10:00 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: medium or larger.
Home Country (if not USA): USA
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):AAA, AMEX PLT
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: Intermediate 2 or 4 dr. (Group C) for $609.88/$826.53 prepaid/postpaid Or a Intermediate Recreational Vehicle (Group S4) (S4) Infiniti QX80 for $740/$862 I used AMEX PLT CDP.
Tried a few different PC but none worked, always got this error:
Please help
thanks a lot!
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode):
Pickup Date and Time: 12/20 10:00 pm
Return Date and Time: 12/26 10:00 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: medium or larger.
Home Country (if not USA): USA
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc):AAA, AMEX PLT
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: Intermediate 2 or 4 dr. (Group C) for $609.88/$826.53 prepaid/postpaid Or a Intermediate Recreational Vehicle (Group S4) (S4) Infiniti QX80 for $740/$862 I used AMEX PLT CDP.
Tried a few different PC but none worked, always got this error:
- The Promotion Coupon youve selected - {0} is not available for this rental either because that location isnt participating or some requirement for the offer hasnt been met. We have removed the Promotion Coupon from your request to provide you with the best rate. There may be other offers in the Special offer section which do apply, so you could check there for an alternative. [DRX141]
Please help
thanks a lot!
Dec 19, 2017, 11:04 am
#2687
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA/PDX/PSC
Programs: MR PLT, HLT DIA
Posts: 396
You're better off with National here. You can rent an intermediate car for $435 all-in.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:53 pm
#2688
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 49
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX or city
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX preferred.
Pickup Date and Time: 2017-12-23 After 5:00PM
Return Date and Time: 2018-01-01 Before 7:30AM
Vehicle Size Preference: Economy
Home Country (if not USA): Canada
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): None
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
I've got $37 for day one from LAX to LAX, then $203 from West Hollywood to West Hollywood from Dec24 to Dec 31. And one day gonna take uber to the airport. Please let me know if you can find me anything cheaper than $203 from Dec 24 to Dec 31 anytime anywhere in LA.
I'm going from LA to Palm Springs, San Diego Then drive back to LA. Very flexible. Thanks.
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX preferred.
Pickup Date and Time: 2017-12-23 After 5:00PM
Return Date and Time: 2018-01-01 Before 7:30AM
Vehicle Size Preference: Economy
Home Country (if not USA): Canada
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): None
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
I've got $37 for day one from LAX to LAX, then $203 from West Hollywood to West Hollywood from Dec24 to Dec 31. And one day gonna take uber to the airport. Please let me know if you can find me anything cheaper than $203 from Dec 24 to Dec 31 anytime anywhere in LA.
I'm going from LA to Palm Springs, San Diego Then drive back to LA. Very flexible. Thanks.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:37 pm
#2689
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AA PLT, HERTZ PC, CH GOLD, IHG GOLD
Posts: 39
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): DFW airport
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Jan 3rd, 4pm
Return Date and Time: Jan 5th 4pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): ?
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $14/day, $27.49 w/tax using the USAA CDP. The Govt. Leisure CDP give the same but with an additional $5 Govt. fee.
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Jan 3rd, 4pm
Return Date and Time: Jan 5th 4pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): ?
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $14/day, $27.49 w/tax using the USAA CDP. The Govt. Leisure CDP give the same but with an additional $5 Govt. fee.
Jan 2, 2018, 10:23 am
#2690
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SMF/SFO
Programs: UA, HHonors
Posts: 113
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RSW Airport (Fort Myers, FL)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): (same)
Pickup Date and Time: 1/11/18 @ 11:30PM
Return Date and Time: 1/15/18 @ Noon (time flexible - plane departs 3pm)
Vehicle Size Preference: (anything - it'll just be me)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA member, UA club card, AMEX-Hilton card, Costco
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
UA (using CDP 62455) = $25/day, est total $132
Hertz website (using CDP 62455) = $23.76/day, est total $125
Priceline (found using autoslash) = $23/day, est total $107 (it's using PC 204056)
Q1: Will I find something better than $107? Should I book it?
Q2: Will I receive the promotional 750 award miles if I book through priceline?
Q3: When I use CDP 62455 + PC 204056 on the Hertz website, their estimate remains the same. Weird, no?
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): (same)
Pickup Date and Time: 1/11/18 @ 11:30PM
Return Date and Time: 1/15/18 @ Noon (time flexible - plane departs 3pm)
Vehicle Size Preference: (anything - it'll just be me)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA member, UA club card, AMEX-Hilton card, Costco
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
UA (using CDP 62455) = $25/day, est total $132
Hertz website (using CDP 62455) = $23.76/day, est total $125
Priceline (found using autoslash) = $23/day, est total $107 (it's using PC 204056)
Q1: Will I find something better than $107? Should I book it?
Q2: Will I receive the promotional 750 award miles if I book through priceline?
Q3: When I use CDP 62455 + PC 204056 on the Hertz website, their estimate remains the same. Weird, no?
Jan 2, 2018, 1:24 pm
#2691
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 11
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): HNL Airport (Honolulu Intl Airport)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): (same)
Pickup Date and Time: 1/10/18 @ 1:30 pm
Return Date and Time: 1/14/18 @ 1:00 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact, wiling to upgrade to convertible or Jeep if less than an extra ~$100 total
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Military, AAA, USAA, Costco, Hertz President's Circle, AMEX Platinum
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Costco: Alamo, $30/day, $162 total
Priceline: Economy, $24/day
I am a Hertz regular and fan. I am most comfortable with them and have status. I usually do one way rentals with Hertz so for a round trip like this I never get nearly as good a deal. Its worth an extra $20-40 to avoid a hassle.
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): (same)
Pickup Date and Time: 1/10/18 @ 1:30 pm
Return Date and Time: 1/14/18 @ 1:00 pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact, wiling to upgrade to convertible or Jeep if less than an extra ~$100 total
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Military, AAA, USAA, Costco, Hertz President's Circle, AMEX Platinum
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Costco: Alamo, $30/day, $162 total
Priceline: Economy, $24/day
I am a Hertz regular and fan. I am most comfortable with them and have status. I usually do one way rentals with Hertz so for a round trip like this I never get nearly as good a deal. Its worth an extra $20-40 to avoid a hassle.
Jan 4, 2018, 12:05 pm
#2692
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 18
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MSY (New Orleans Airport
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 4/25/18 @ 1:00am (yes, am)
Return Date and Time: 5/7/18 @ 6:00pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Minivan (MVAR)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): USAA, Costco, Amex Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Costco: Budget $819.58 total
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 4/25/18 @ 1:00am (yes, am)
Return Date and Time: 5/7/18 @ 6:00pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Minivan (MVAR)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): USAA, Costco, Amex Platinum, SPG/Marriott Gold
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Costco: Budget $819.58 total
Jan 7, 2018, 10:50 am
#2693
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2
Hi. Please help me. The best rate I found is $122 after tax fees Avis with Costco code. Thank you!
Pickup Location: SEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: Feb 16, 2018 @ 9AM
Return Date and Time: Feb 19, 2018 @ 1:00PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Economy (or Compact)
Memberships: USAA, Costco
Pickup Location: SEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: Feb 16, 2018 @ 9AM
Return Date and Time: Feb 19, 2018 @ 1:00PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Economy (or Compact)
Memberships: USAA, Costco
Last edited by Sunsetblvd; Jan 7, 2018 at 11:24 am
Jan 8, 2018, 6:15 am
#2694
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1
Anyone can help find better rate? Think it's pretty good, but maybe...
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA (Miami)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA (Miami)
Pickup Date and Time: May/7/2018, 1:30pm
Return Date and Time: May/19/2018, 1:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Corvette Convertible (U6 PSAR)
Home Country (if not USA): Germany
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: Hertz, 909.88$ (incl. LDW, etc.)
Thanks.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA (Miami)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): MIA (Miami)
Pickup Date and Time: May/7/2018, 1:30pm
Return Date and Time: May/19/2018, 1:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Corvette Convertible (U6 PSAR)
Home Country (if not USA): Germany
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: Hertz, 909.88$ (incl. LDW, etc.)
Thanks.
Jan 10, 2018, 1:13 am
#2695
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: LH SEN**, HH D, IHG G
Posts: 39
Anyone can help find better rate in Finnland? .
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kittila Airport, Finnland
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Rovaniemi Airport, Finnland
Pickup Date and Time: Jan/27/2018, 2:00pm
Return Date and Time: Feb/04/2018, 2:00pm
Vehicle Size Preference: at least Group C
Home Country (if not USA): Switzerland
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): SPG, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Mastercard World, Miles & More, IHG and a few more
Best price found 498 EUR incl. one-way fee Group C Car
Thanks for any hint
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kittila Airport, Finnland
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Rovaniemi Airport, Finnland
Pickup Date and Time: Jan/27/2018, 2:00pm
Return Date and Time: Feb/04/2018, 2:00pm
Vehicle Size Preference: at least Group C
Home Country (if not USA): Switzerland
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): SPG, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Mastercard World, Miles & More, IHG and a few more
Best price found 498 EUR incl. one-way fee Group C Car
Jan 11, 2018, 7:34 am
#2696
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1
Need help!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): YVR
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): YYC
Pickup Date and Time: Jun 27, 2018 16:00
Return Date and Time: Jul 18, 2018 16:00
Vehicle Size Preference: FFAR (if good offer SFAR would fit as well)
Home Country (if not USA): GERMANY
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Hilton Gold, Sixt Platin, Hertz Gold Rewards, Visa, Mastercard, LH Miles&More, Accor Silver
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: 969 EUR/3 weeks (FFAR) (Alamo)
Thanks in advance!
Cheers
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): YVR
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): YYC
Pickup Date and Time: Jun 27, 2018 16:00
Return Date and Time: Jul 18, 2018 16:00
Vehicle Size Preference: FFAR (if good offer SFAR would fit as well)
Home Country (if not USA): GERMANY
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Hilton Gold, Sixt Platin, Hertz Gold Rewards, Visa, Mastercard, LH Miles&More, Accor Silver
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: 969 EUR/3 weeks (FFAR) (Alamo)
Thanks in advance!
Cheers
Jan 21, 2018, 8:39 pm
#2697
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 71
4WD/AWD for skiing in Tahoe
Note: I'm 22, so I need to rent with someone that offers the underage waiver with USAA or AAA.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RNO
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RNO
Pickup Date and Time: 2/25/18 11PM
Return Date and Time: 3/2/18 4PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Anything guaranteed AWD/4WD
Home Country (if not USA): USA
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA, USAA, Delta, Hertz PC
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $541.50 (K4 but I'm 22 so I'm not sure they'll give me a prestige collection car)
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RNO
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RNO
Pickup Date and Time: 2/25/18 11PM
Return Date and Time: 3/2/18 4PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Anything guaranteed AWD/4WD
Home Country (if not USA): USA
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA, USAA, Delta, Hertz PC
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $541.50 (K4 but I'm 22 so I'm not sure they'll give me a prestige collection car)
Jan 24, 2018, 12:16 pm
#2698
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 33
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SEA Airport
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SEA Airport
Pickup Date and Time: Feb 16, 2018
Return Date and Time: Feb 20, 2018
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard SUV
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $180.73 through Costco Travel (Budget)
I'm willing to pay just a little more for Hertz (vs Budget). Any help finding a good Hertz price would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!...
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SEA Airport
Pickup Date and Time: Feb 16, 2018
Return Date and Time: Feb 20, 2018
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard SUV
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $180.73 through Costco Travel (Budget)
I'm willing to pay just a little more for Hertz (vs Budget). Any help finding a good Hertz price would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!...
Jan 29, 2018, 4:21 pm
#2699
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ireland
Programs: BA: GOLD, MARRIOTT: TITANIUM, IHG: PLAT, HILTON: GOLD
Posts: 491
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): DUB (airport or city)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Mar/6/18 10:00
Return Date and Time: Mar/22/18 10:00
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate or standard
Home Country (if not USA): UK
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Amex Plat
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: €162 / $200 with Hertz
My Hertz gold plus account is in the UK, but I have Amex Plat so can decline the insurance which is regularly included as standard for bookings from the UK
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Mar/6/18 10:00
Return Date and Time: Mar/22/18 10:00
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate or standard
Home Country (if not USA): UK
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): Amex Plat
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: €162 / $200 with Hertz
My Hertz gold plus account is in the UK, but I have Amex Plat so can decline the insurance which is regularly included as standard for bookings from the UK
Feb 2, 2018, 6:02 am
#2700
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): SFO
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Mar/23/18 20:00
Return Date and Time: Apr/1/18 19:00
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate SUV
Home Country (if not USA): Sweden
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA Sweden, Marriott, Hertz 5*
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $383 all in with Avis for a full size (preferred so there's a chance for an upgrade)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): same
Pickup Date and Time: Mar/23/18 20:00
Return Date and Time: Apr/1/18 19:00
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate SUV
Home Country (if not USA): Sweden
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/Amex Plat/Cent etc): AAA Sweden, Marriott, Hertz 5*
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise: $383 all in with Avis for a full size (preferred so there's a chance for an upgrade)