May 21, 2013, 6:07 pm
Last edit by: AutoSlash
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The Official "Help me find a good rate with Hertz" CHALLENGE thread
Oct 7, 2012, 12:02 am
#121
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 65
Hey all, I'll be making this rental pretty soon so any and all help will be appreciated! 
Pickup Location: DSM, Iowa
Dropoff Location: DSM, Iowa
Pickup Date and Time: Oct 11th, 1430
Return Date and Time: Oct 16th, 1430
Vehicle Size Preference: F
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): USAA
The best I was able to get so far:
Rate Details
5 weekend days at 25.40 USD 127.00 USD
Airport concession fee recovery 11.68 USD
Customer Facility Charge 13.75 USD
State rental tax 4.57 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 121.40 USD
Taxes 7.88 USD
Total Approximate Charge 129.28 USD
Thank you!
Pickup Location: DSM, Iowa
Dropoff Location: DSM, Iowa
Pickup Date and Time: Oct 11th, 1430
Return Date and Time: Oct 16th, 1430
Vehicle Size Preference: F
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): USAA
The best I was able to get so far:
Rate Details
5 weekend days at 25.40 USD 127.00 USD
Airport concession fee recovery 11.68 USD
Customer Facility Charge 13.75 USD
State rental tax 4.57 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 121.40 USD
Taxes 7.88 USD
Total Approximate Charge 129.28 USD
Thank you!
Oct 7, 2012, 1:28 am
#122
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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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Hey all, I'll be making this rental pretty soon so any and all help will be appreciated!
Pickup Location: DSM, Iowa
Dropoff Location: DSM, Iowa
Pickup Date and Time: Oct 11th, 1430
Return Date and Time: Oct 16th, 1430
Vehicle Size Preference: F
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): USAA
The best I was able to get so far:
Rate Details
5 weekend days at 25.40 USD 127.00 USD
Airport concession fee recovery 11.68 USD
Customer Facility Charge 13.75 USD
State rental tax 4.57 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 121.40 USD
Taxes 7.88 USD
Total Approximate Charge 129.28 USD
Thank you!
Pickup Location: DSM, Iowa
Dropoff Location: DSM, Iowa
Pickup Date and Time: Oct 11th, 1430
Return Date and Time: Oct 16th, 1430
Vehicle Size Preference: F
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): USAA
The best I was able to get so far:
Rate Details
5 weekend days at 25.40 USD 127.00 USD
Airport concession fee recovery 11.68 USD
Customer Facility Charge 13.75 USD
State rental tax 4.57 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 121.40 USD
Taxes 7.88 USD
Total Approximate Charge 129.28 USD
Thank you!
-J.
Oct 7, 2012, 11:01 am
#123
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 65
That's not a bad rate. It's too bad you can't take advantage of FRDM since you're not returning until Tuesday. I was able to bring it down a few cents on a third party website (to $129.02) but what you have i think is the best you'll get. Book it -- and if it goes down between now and Thursday, rebook
-J.
-J.
Thanks for the reply! Yeah I know. Bummer about the FRDM/XCT1 rates but I really need the car until Tuesday. Oh well, it's not THAT much more.
Thanks again!
Oct 7, 2012, 10:22 pm
#124
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Woodstock Canton Road HLE (5064 Canton Road Woodstock, GA US 30066)
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 10am
Return Date and Time: 10/30/12 -10am (flexible - see notes)
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I'm moving out to that area and need a temporary car until I purchase one, so a couple weeks. The pick-up location & time isn't flexible really (9:30-10:30am), but the drop-off date can be extended if the drop-off time is 10am or earlier
This was my best rate I could find so far using Hertz Gold & PC#175070 ($30 off);
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 10am
Return Date and Time: 10/30/12 -10am (flexible - see notes)
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I'm moving out to that area and need a temporary car until I purchase one, so a couple weeks. The pick-up location & time isn't flexible really (9:30-10:30am), but the drop-off date can be extended if the drop-off time is 10am or earlier
This was my best rate I could find so far using Hertz Gold & PC#175070 ($30 off);
Rate Details
2 weeks at 167.26 USD 334.52 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery 20.58 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE 1.03 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 327.33 USD
Taxes 32.15 USD
Total Approximate Charge 359.48 USD
2 weeks at 167.26 USD 334.52 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery 20.58 USD
ENERGY SURCHARGE 1.03 USD
Vehicle Subtotal 327.33 USD
Taxes 32.15 USD
Total Approximate Charge 359.48 USD
Last edited by spyder22; Oct 8, 2012 at 12:21 am Reason: Added a rate
Oct 7, 2012, 10:26 pm
#125
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: Marriott/SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 887
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 5:30pm
Return Date and Time: 10/20/12 -12pm NOON
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I played around a bit with codes, but this seems pretty high!
Rate Details
4 days at 70.10 USD
280.40 USD
Airport concession fee recovery
31.37 USD
Customer Facility Charge
16.00 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery
1.99 USD
Vehicle Subtotal
329.76 USD
Taxes
52.76 USD
Total Approximate Charge
382.52 USD
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 5:30pm
Return Date and Time: 10/20/12 -12pm NOON
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I played around a bit with codes, but this seems pretty high!
Rate Details
4 days at 70.10 USD
280.40 USD
Airport concession fee recovery
31.37 USD
Customer Facility Charge
16.00 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery
1.99 USD
Vehicle Subtotal
329.76 USD
Taxes
52.76 USD
Total Approximate Charge
382.52 USD
Oct 8, 2012, 6:32 am
#126
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 5:30pm
Return Date and Time: 10/20/12 -12pm NOON
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I played around a bit with codes, but this seems pretty high!
Rate Details
4 days at 70.10 USD
280.40 USD
Airport concession fee recovery
31.37 USD
Customer Facility Charge
16.00 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery
1.99 USD
Vehicle Subtotal
329.76 USD
Taxes
52.76 USD
Total Approximate Charge
382.52 USD
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 5:30pm
Return Date and Time: 10/20/12 -12pm NOON
Vehicle Size Preference: Compact
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I played around a bit with codes, but this seems pretty high!
Rate Details
4 days at 70.10 USD
280.40 USD
Airport concession fee recovery
31.37 USD
Customer Facility Charge
16.00 USD
Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery
1.99 USD
Vehicle Subtotal
329.76 USD
Taxes
52.76 USD
Total Approximate Charge
382.52 USD
Oct 10, 2012, 3:13 pm
#127
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 22
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LIH Airport
Pickup Date and Time: 11/29/12 - 10:30pm
Return Date and Time: 11/29/12 -9:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Amex Platinum / Hertz gold / USAA
This is my first time booking a rental car, and I dont know how to find a good rate. I also notice the pay now rate is usually about 10$ below pay later rate. I tried to google the differences, but came up with mixed results. Are they both cancellable if I cancel a week before, or will one have fees?
Thank you!
Pickup Date and Time: 11/29/12 - 10:30pm
Return Date and Time: 11/29/12 -9:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Amex Platinum / Hertz gold / USAA
This is my first time booking a rental car, and I dont know how to find a good rate. I also notice the pay now rate is usually about 10$ below pay later rate. I tried to google the differences, but came up with mixed results. Are they both cancellable if I cancel a week before, or will one have fees?
Thank you!
Oct 10, 2012, 4:29 pm
#128
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 31
I would appreciate any help you guys can provide; thank you!
Pickup Location: SMF/Sacramento (airport would be ideal, but am fine with going to a local place in the downtown Sacramento area if it's significantly cheaper)
Dropoff Location: SMF/Sacramento
Pickup Date and Time: November 29, 2012 at 3PM
Return Date and Time: December 05, 2012 at 3PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Ideally full size, but I'm OK with going down to intermediate or compact if it significantly changes the price.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA AZ (CDP 2)
I usually like to go with Hertz (too many bad experiences with Enterprise), and the best price I could find for a local place (Sacramento Downtown HLE on 16th) is $143.99/week for an intermediate and $161.99/week for a full size. The best price I could find for SMF is $298.72/week for an intermediate Pay Now price and $314.79/week for a full size Pay Now price. ($336.46/week for intermediate Pay Later and $351.47/week for full size Pay Later).
Pickup Location: SMF/Sacramento (airport would be ideal, but am fine with going to a local place in the downtown Sacramento area if it's significantly cheaper)
Dropoff Location: SMF/Sacramento
Pickup Date and Time: November 29, 2012 at 3PM
Return Date and Time: December 05, 2012 at 3PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Ideally full size, but I'm OK with going down to intermediate or compact if it significantly changes the price.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA AZ (CDP 2)
I usually like to go with Hertz (too many bad experiences with Enterprise), and the best price I could find for a local place (Sacramento Downtown HLE on 16th) is $143.99/week for an intermediate and $161.99/week for a full size. The best price I could find for SMF is $298.72/week for an intermediate Pay Now price and $314.79/week for a full size Pay Now price. ($336.46/week for intermediate Pay Later and $351.47/week for full size Pay Later).
Oct 10, 2012, 9:27 pm
#129
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: DTW
Programs: Northwest Worlperks, AirTran A+ Rewards
Posts: 6
I definitely need some help with this one!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 20, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is$174 $198.08 for the rental period (at the 25+ driver rate which would be the rate used after the PC code is applied)
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 20, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is
Last edited by nwafan20; Oct 10, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Oct 10, 2012, 9:42 pm
#130
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: National Exec, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, AAdvantage Gold
Posts: 171
I definitely need some help with this one!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 21, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is $174 for the rental period (at the 25+ driver rate which would be the rate used after the PC code is applied)
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 21, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is $174 for the rental period (at the 25+ driver rate which would be the rate used after the PC code is applied)
Oct 10, 2012, 9:43 pm
#131
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
I definitely need some help with this one!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 21, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is $174 for the rental period (at the 25+ driver rate which would be the rate used after the PC code is applied)
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Kalamazoo, MI (Stadium Drive HLE would work best, but if for whatever reason Kalamazoo Airport would be cheaper I can do that too)
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Same
Pickup Date and Time: 12/13 4:00 PM
Return Date and Time: 12/21 12:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA MI, Car and Driver, could possibly use USAA
I need a rental for a driver who is 21, therefore need to use the PC code 144314 for the young driver discount, yet I can't seem to get it to work online.
Best I could manage to find is $174 for the rental period (at the 25+ driver rate which would be the rate used after the PC code is applied)
USAA CDP + PC# 175070 = $169.46 all-in
If you're eligible to use the USAA CDP, then by all means do so.
-J.
Oct 10, 2012, 9:56 pm
#132
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
I would appreciate any help you guys can provide; thank you!
Pickup Location: SMF/Sacramento (airport would be ideal, but am fine with going to a local place in the downtown Sacramento area if it's significantly cheaper)
Dropoff Location: SMF/Sacramento
Pickup Date and Time: November 29, 2012 at 3PM
Return Date and Time: December 05, 2012 at 3PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Ideally full size, but I'm OK with going down to intermediate or compact if it significantly changes the price.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA AZ (CDP 2)
I usually like to go with Hertz (too many bad experiences with Enterprise), and the best price I could find for a local place (Sacramento Downtown HLE on 16th) is $143.99/week for an intermediate and $161.99/week for a full size. The best price I could find for SMF is $298.72/week for an intermediate Pay Now price and $314.79/week for a full size Pay Now price. ($336.46/week for intermediate Pay Later and $351.47/week for full size Pay Later).
Pickup Location: SMF/Sacramento (airport would be ideal, but am fine with going to a local place in the downtown Sacramento area if it's significantly cheaper)
Dropoff Location: SMF/Sacramento
Pickup Date and Time: November 29, 2012 at 3PM
Return Date and Time: December 05, 2012 at 3PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Ideally full size, but I'm OK with going down to intermediate or compact if it significantly changes the price.
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA AZ (CDP 2)
I usually like to go with Hertz (too many bad experiences with Enterprise), and the best price I could find for a local place (Sacramento Downtown HLE on 16th) is $143.99/week for an intermediate and $161.99/week for a full size. The best price I could find for SMF is $298.72/week for an intermediate Pay Now price and $314.79/week for a full size Pay Now price. ($336.46/week for intermediate Pay Later and $351.47/week for full size Pay Later).
- Midsize = $129.86
- Standard = $139.64
- Full-size = $149.43
-J.
Oct 10, 2012, 9:58 pm
#133
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LIH Airport
Pickup Date and Time: 11/29/12 - 10:30pm
Return Date and Time: 11/29/12 -9:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Amex Platinum / Hertz gold / USAA
This is my first time booking a rental car, and I dont know how to find a good rate. I also notice the pay now rate is usually about 10$ below pay later rate. I tried to google the differences, but came up with mixed results. Are they both cancellable if I cancel a week before, or will one have fees?
Thank you!
Pickup Date and Time: 11/29/12 - 10:30pm
Return Date and Time: 11/29/12 -9:30pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Any
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Amex Platinum / Hertz gold / USAA
This is my first time booking a rental car, and I dont know how to find a good rate. I also notice the pay now rate is usually about 10$ below pay later rate. I tried to google the differences, but came up with mixed results. Are they both cancellable if I cancel a week before, or will one have fees?
Thank you!
Can you check your dates and times?
-J.
Oct 10, 2012, 10:05 pm
#134
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): Woodstock Canton Road HLE (5064 Canton Road Woodstock, GA US 30066)
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 10am
Return Date and Time: 10/30/12 -10am (flexible - see notes)
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I'm moving out to that area and need a temporary car until I purchase one, so a couple weeks. The pick-up location & time isn't flexible really (9:30-10:30am), but the drop-off date can be extended if the drop-off time is 10am or earlier
This was my best rate I could find so far using Hertz Gold & PC#175070 ($30 off);
Pickup Date and Time: 10/16/12 - 10am
Return Date and Time: 10/30/12 -10am (flexible - see notes)
Vehicle Size Preference: Standard
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): Hertz Gold.
I'm moving out to that area and need a temporary car until I purchase one, so a couple weeks. The pick-up location & time isn't flexible really (9:30-10:30am), but the drop-off date can be extended if the drop-off time is 10am or earlier
This was my best rate I could find so far using Hertz Gold & PC#175070 ($30 off);
What rate did you get? Using PC# 175070 like you did (I guess) without a CDP, I got $405.96.
Are you a member of any airline frequent flier programs? Even if you're not, airline CDPs can be used by virtually anyone and are an easy way to bring down the rate. Using Delta's CDP #165385 and PC# 175070 I got the rate down to $367.99.
-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Oct 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Oct 10, 2012, 10:20 pm
#135
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: DTW
Programs: Northwest Worlperks, AirTran A+ Rewards
Posts: 6