Last edit by: AutoSlash
Please follow this format when posting your request:
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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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.
ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS
New members who post any type of link will have their posts flagged for moderation by our spam filters. Unfortunately...
...this includes any links in quoted replies!
We are happy that this thread generates many new FlyerTalk members, and we hope you will stick around. By learning & sharing our knowledge freely, we all become better travelers. Hopefully some day you will be posting a reply, showing a new guy how to get a good rate.
Welcome to FlyerTalk! We are glad you are here.
The Official "Help me find a good rate with Hertz" CHALLENGE thread
#1
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
The Official "Help me find a good rate with Hertz" CHALLENGE thread
In an effort to help keep the http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...odes-here.html thread clean, our new moderator Rut Dog has given his approval to starting a separate thread dedicated to helping each other find the best deal possible on our Hertz rentals.
The idea is that users looking for a deal will post their rental details, and fellow FT members (we'll help, too!) will then reply back with information about how to get the best rates on that specific rental.
It's hard to find the best deal with incomplete information about the rental, so here's a little template we suggest using when posting your rental information:
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:
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
The idea is that users looking for a deal will post their rental details, and fellow FT members (we'll help, too!) will then reply back with information about how to get the best rates on that specific rental.
It's hard to find the best deal with incomplete information about the rental, so here's a little template we suggest using when posting your rental information:
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:
Memberships (AAA/USAA/airline FFP/etc):
Best Price you've found, Hertz or otherwise:
Last edited by Rut Dog; Dec 5, 2012 at 1:44 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,226
We get so many vague requests for assistance, yet there is so much knowledge in this forum's hive mind. So let's see what we can do to help a fellow FTer out and find some good deals, while showing off your deal hunting skills.
Rise to the challenge!
Rise to the challenge!
#3
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: 16,719
This is such a great idea I'll get the ball rolling!
Pickup Location: ROC (Rochester International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: October 26 @ 3:30 PM
Return Date and Time: October 28 @ 1:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate (or Compact if it's more than $10 cheaper)
Memberships: USAA
-J.
Pickup Location: ROC (Rochester International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: October 26 @ 3:30 PM
Return Date and Time: October 28 @ 1:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate (or Compact if it's more than $10 cheaper)
Memberships: USAA
-J.
#4
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
This is such a great idea I'll get the ball rolling!
Pickup Location: ROC (Rochester International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: October 26 @ 3:30 PM
Return Date and Time: October 28 @ 1:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate (or Compact if it's more than $10 cheaper)
Memberships: USAA
-J.
Pickup Location: ROC (Rochester International Airport)
Dropoff Location: same
Pickup Date and Time: October 26 @ 3:30 PM
Return Date and Time: October 28 @ 1:00 PM
Vehicle Size Preference: Intermediate (or Compact if it's more than $10 cheaper)
Memberships: USAA
-J.
#5
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 3
This is a great idea, I would appreciate any help!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RDU
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): CHS
Pickup Date and Time: 9/16/2012 at noon
Return Date and Time: 9/23/2012 at ~5am (flight at 6am)
Vehicle Size Preference: No preference
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA
The best I found was using coupon code 172454 for $50 off a weekly rate. My total (after taxes/fees) is ~$235 for an economy car. I've never rented a car before so I wasn't sure if that was a good deal or not.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RDU
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): CHS
Pickup Date and Time: 9/16/2012 at noon
Return Date and Time: 9/23/2012 at ~5am (flight at 6am)
Vehicle Size Preference: No preference
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA
The best I found was using coupon code 172454 for $50 off a weekly rate. My total (after taxes/fees) is ~$235 for an economy car. I've never rented a car before so I wasn't sure if that was a good deal or not.
#6
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
This is a great idea, I would appreciate any help!
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RDU
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): CHS
Pickup Date and Time: 9/16/2012 at noon
Return Date and Time: 9/23/2012 at ~5am (flight at 6am)
Vehicle Size Preference: No preference
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA
The best I found was using coupon code 172454 for $50 off a weekly rate. My total (after taxes/fees) is ~$235 for an economy car. I've never rented a car before so I wasn't sure if that was a good deal or not.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): RDU
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): CHS
Pickup Date and Time: 9/16/2012 at noon
Return Date and Time: 9/23/2012 at ~5am (flight at 6am)
Vehicle Size Preference: No preference
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA
The best I found was using coupon code 172454 for $50 off a weekly rate. My total (after taxes/fees) is ~$235 for an economy car. I've never rented a car before so I wasn't sure if that was a good deal or not.
Last edited by AutoSlash; Jun 6, 2014 at 12:33 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: TPE, MNL
Programs: AA lifetime GOLD, but still an AA Baby compare to people here. CX nobody. BR Silver.
Posts: 984
Hello...
Help please...
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Pickup Date and Time:10/28/2012 3pm
Return Date and Time:11/3/2012 3pm
Vehicle Size Preference: compact to full
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA, IHG, AA Plat
Thanks
Help please...
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Pickup Date and Time:10/28/2012 3pm
Return Date and Time:11/3/2012 3pm
Vehicle Size Preference: compact to full
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA, IHG, AA Plat
Thanks
#8
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Hello...
Help please...
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Pickup Date and Time:10/28/2012 3pm
Return Date and Time:11/3/2012 3pm
Vehicle Size Preference: compact to full
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA, IHG, AA Plat
Thanks
Help please...
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): ORD
Pickup Date and Time:10/28/2012 3pm
Return Date and Time:11/3/2012 3pm
Vehicle Size Preference: compact to full
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA, IHG, AA Plat
Thanks
Last edited by AutoSlash; Jun 6, 2014 at 12:51 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 2,509
#10
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AB Platinum (AB4EVA), IHG Diamond, Dominos Gold
Posts: 956
Here's a challenge. I'm "afraid" the company I always book with is the cheapest, whenever I check Hertz and others, they are FAR more expensive:
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Pickup Date and Time:11/14/2012 1pm
Return Date and Time:11/23/2012 1pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV or Luxury SUV (Tahoe, Escalade etc)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA (ADAC), and the ft programmes shown left.
Price to beat: $492 incl. CDW, EP, upfront Fuel, all taxes and charges.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Pickup Date and Time:11/14/2012 1pm
Return Date and Time:11/23/2012 1pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV or Luxury SUV (Tahoe, Escalade etc)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA (ADAC), and the ft programmes shown left.
Price to beat: $492 incl. CDW, EP, upfront Fuel, all taxes and charges.
#11
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Here's a challenge. I'm "afraid" the company I always book with is the cheapest, whenever I check Hertz and others, they are FAR more expensive:
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Pickup Date and Time:11/14/2012 1pm
Return Date and Time:11/23/2012 1pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV or Luxury SUV (Tahoe, Escalade etc)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA (ADAC), and the ft programmes shown left.
Price to beat: $492 incl. CDW, EP, upfront Fuel, all taxes and charges.
Pickup Location (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Dropoff Location (if different) (airport, city, or ZIP code/postcode): LAX
Pickup Date and Time:11/14/2012 1pm
Return Date and Time:11/23/2012 1pm
Vehicle Size Preference: Full-Size SUV or Luxury SUV (Tahoe, Escalade etc)
Memberships (AAA/USAA/etc): AAA (ADAC), and the ft programmes shown left.
Price to beat: $492 incl. CDW, EP, upfront Fuel, all taxes and charges.
Hertz looks to be able double the price you are getting elsewhere. Out of curiosity, through which company/discount are you able to get down to $492 on this rental. That seems abnormally low. Even looking across all companies, I'm not seeing anything close to that.
#12
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AB Platinum (AB4EVA), IHG Diamond, Dominos Gold
Posts: 956
Screenshot from Hertz.de showing that CDW and LDW is included in the (US) booking and cannot be removed:
Speaking of "close to that": I did get the rate of a Yukon down to $591.52 (€450.92) including everything but fuel, PAI and Roadside Assistance when booking prepaid with CDP 763130 (Hertz Global Sale) on Hertz.de So that's a close rate, available to the public (not sure if you have to enter a German Address though). Particularly interesting if people want the insurances anyway.
Last edited by raph; Sep 17, 2012 at 5:16 am
#13
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Not quite. I am German and in Germany CDW is mandatory, so it's usually also applied to rentals abroad whenever I book from Germany or disclose me being German. If I have to book corporate rentals without CDW in Europe (American Company / Corp. card) they always make me sign additional disclaimers that I am fully liable etc. pp. and I have to pretend I am a US resident.
#14
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: TPE, MNL
Programs: AA lifetime GOLD, but still an AA Baby compare to people here. CX nobody. BR Silver.
Posts: 984
I'm seeing $405.40 with Hertz for a compact with the AAA CDP and PC code 172454.
Note that Budget has a deal on compacts which almost halves the price to $212.15.
Note that Budget has a deal on compacts which almost halves the price to $212.15.
Is it safe/ok to use that BCD? Is that for public?
#15
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Note that in this thread, we will only list discounts codes available to the general public, and if there are specific membership requirements, they will be clearly stated so nobody is surprised at the rental counter.