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Current underage fee waiver code quick reference:
Use either a CDP or a PC:
CDPs
AAA: various codes listed here - fee now waived for AAA members age 20-24 as confirmed here
USAA: 77694 - for USAA members age 18-24
Hertz Gold Family: 1826991 - Technically only for those who signed up for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (free) through this link: http://hertz.com/goldfamily, though not likely enforced - Seems to no longer work in U.S. but continues to work in Canada
PCs
Current underage fee wavier PC: 106934 - fee reduced to $9.99/day through 3/31 (possibly no longer valid as of 3/4?)
Please add one if anything comes up in the future!
Are there other CDPs? If you find them, please post them in this thread.
Alternative companies and options
USAA member discount at other companies: Avis: A177232, Budget: Y126501, Enterprise: ALNCWBA
Avis: reports are that the Visa cardholders discount (B204400) removes the underage fee--do a test booking at Avis.com to check
Budget: If renting in Canada, the Costco Executive Member code appears to waive the underage driver fee (source)
Dollar: reduced underage driver fee of $9.99/day through 3/31 when booking with coupon code 101080
Summary of the situation
Here's what we've discussed/researched/experienced so far:
1) Will the USAA CDP work for limited members?
USAA is an organization for US military, veterans, and their families. You must meet this qualification in order to get USAA insurance. But anybody can join USAA for free as a limited member.
What has yet to be reported here is if the limited membership qualifies for all the USAA Hertz benefits, which includes the under age fee being waived. And of course anybody could use USAA CDP and hope their membership isn't verified, but what if there were a bad accident? Things could get ugly and lawyers would certainly get involved.
In practice, Hertz seems not to discriminate between limited and full members of USAA. Actually, Hertz almost never even asks for identification to prove USAA membership, but in the event they do, providing your USAA number, a screenshot of the USAA page, or something else showing affiliation should be sufficient. Consequences after the fact if damage is involved remain unclear, though.
2) Are there any states/locations beside NY and MI that rent to under 20?
Per roymustang: "USAA members may rent as young as 18 years old, except where prohibited by state law, such as the aforementioned Mississippi. Front-line employees may resist but managers should be aware of this perk."
3) What about outside of the USA?
Per GW McLintock: "The underage PC only works in the USA and Canada. CDP waivers I believe will work outside of the US, but it may be best to get in touch with the location or customer service beforehand just to confirm. I would expect to be given a hard time especially at licensed franchises abroad."
Additional places to look for PCs
- The coupon sticky thread: PC and RQ Registry - Promotion Codes and Rate Codes only
- Hertz.com- Facebook
- Twitter
- Email and snailmail from Hertz
- All around the interwebs
- When you find new codes, be sure to post them in the coupon sticky thread
Originally based on material posted by Rut Dog; used by permission
Use either a CDP or a PC:
CDPs
AAA: various codes listed here - fee now waived for AAA members age 20-24 as confirmed here
USAA: 77694 - for USAA members age 18-24
PCs
Please add one if anything comes up in the future!
Are there other CDPs? If you find them, please post them in this thread.
Alternative companies and options
USAA member discount at other companies: Avis: A177232, Budget: Y126501, Enterprise: ALNCWBA
Avis: reports are that the Visa cardholders discount (B204400) removes the underage fee--do a test booking at Avis.com to check
Budget: If renting in Canada, the Costco Executive Member code appears to waive the underage driver fee (source)
Dollar: reduced underage driver fee of $9.99/day through 3/31 when booking with coupon code 101080
Summary of the situation
Here's what we've discussed/researched/experienced so far:
Age 21-24
Age 18-20
- Daily "Age Differential Charge"
- Lower daily charge - varies by location, approx $15 - Classes A, B, C, D, F, G, J
- Higher daily charge - varies by location, approx $25 - all others except Prestige & Adrenaline
- Daily fee is easily waived with a PC or these CDPs: Hertz Gold Family, USAA.
- Fee is also waived for US Government Employees and Military (travelling at leisure or on orders, ID and orders authorizing car rental required or paying with a federal government-issued credit card).
- Prestige and Adrenaline are never rentable under 25.
- In Mississippi the minimum age is 21 by law.
Age 18-20
- Mandated by law in NY, MI and also allowed in QC. Age Differential Charge is $41 per day and could vary. (Underage fee waiver by PC and Hertz Gold Family CDP is for 21-24 only.)
- USAA members 18-20 years old can rent anywhwere in the United States with no fee.
- USAA "program benefits apply only at participating locations in the United States. They do not apply to international rentals or if the rental agreement terms have been violated."
- "Reminder: You may be requested to present your USAA-Hertz Discount Card or USAA Member Card for identification at the time and place of rental."
- US Government Employees/Military 18-20 years old travelling on orders (ID and orders authorizing car rental required or paying with a federal government-issued credit card) are also able to rent with no fee.
- Only vehicles available are classes A, B, C, D, F.
To read the Hertz policy at a specific location:
1) Click this link for Rental Requirements.
2) Select the location.
3) Click the name of the location when found.
4) Select "Age Requirements" from the drop down box.
Outstanding questions1) Click this link for Rental Requirements.
2) Select the location.
3) Click the name of the location when found.
4) Select "Age Requirements" from the drop down box.
1) Will the USAA CDP work for limited members?
USAA is an organization for US military, veterans, and their families. You must meet this qualification in order to get USAA insurance. But anybody can join USAA for free as a limited member.
What has yet to be reported here is if the limited membership qualifies for all the USAA Hertz benefits, which includes the under age fee being waived. And of course anybody could use USAA CDP and hope their membership isn't verified, but what if there were a bad accident? Things could get ugly and lawyers would certainly get involved.
In practice, Hertz seems not to discriminate between limited and full members of USAA. Actually, Hertz almost never even asks for identification to prove USAA membership, but in the event they do, providing your USAA number, a screenshot of the USAA page, or something else showing affiliation should be sufficient. Consequences after the fact if damage is involved remain unclear, though.
2) Are there any states/locations beside NY and MI that rent to under 20?
Per roymustang: "USAA members may rent as young as 18 years old, except where prohibited by state law, such as the aforementioned Mississippi. Front-line employees may resist but managers should be aware of this perk."
3) What about outside of the USA?
Per GW McLintock: "The underage PC only works in the USA and Canada. CDP waivers I believe will work outside of the US, but it may be best to get in touch with the location or customer service beforehand just to confirm. I would expect to be given a hard time especially at licensed franchises abroad."
Additional places to look for PCs
- The coupon sticky thread: PC and RQ Registry - Promotion Codes and Rate Codes only
- Hertz.com- Facebook
- Email and snailmail from Hertz
- All around the interwebs
- When you find new codes, be sure to post them in the coupon sticky thread
Originally based on material posted by Rut Dog; used by permission
The Definitive Young Renters Thread: 18-20, 21-24
Nov 18, 2012 | 6:51 am
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,228
To read the Hertz policy at a specific location:
1) Click this link for Rental Requirements.
2) Select the location.
3) Click the name of the location when found.
4) Select "Age Requirements" from the drop down box.
1) Click this link for Rental Requirements.
2) Select the location.
3) Click the name of the location when found.
4) Select "Age Requirements" from the drop down box.
Age Differential Charge of
CAD 30.00 per day
or
CAD 10.00 per day
with proof of liability insurance
CAD 30.00 per day
or
CAD 10.00 per day
with proof of liability insurance
Nov 18, 2012 | 2:39 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,613
Cool thread
Just a bit more personal data. I have never been refused an adrenaline/prestige vehicle that has been booked, and received upgrades to these cars as well, once with a fee and the rest without.
I find the Gold Family CDP+ Promo code is ALWAYS cheaper than using AAA/Underage promo code. It has been this case for every booking I have done(I am presidents circle).
I have never been asked about my age, or been charged an underage fee.
I rent both airport and HLE locations.
I've probably not been upgraded property once or twice, because they had nothing else.
Not sure if my PC status helps, or if I have gotten lucky with nice agents, or it's because I'm professional and always in smart casual attire, but I've been having a wonderful time renting with Hertz.
I'm in my early twenties
Just a bit more personal data. I have never been refused an adrenaline/prestige vehicle that has been booked, and received upgrades to these cars as well, once with a fee and the rest without.
I find the Gold Family CDP+ Promo code is ALWAYS cheaper than using AAA/Underage promo code. It has been this case for every booking I have done(I am presidents circle).
I have never been asked about my age, or been charged an underage fee.
I rent both airport and HLE locations.
I've probably not been upgraded property once or twice, because they had nothing else.
Not sure if my PC status helps, or if I have gotten lucky with nice agents, or it's because I'm professional and always in smart casual attire, but I've been having a wonderful time renting with Hertz.
I'm in my early twenties
Nov 20, 2012 | 3:51 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: TXL
Posts: 291
Need help from experts! NYC rental
Moderator's note: this post originally appeared here.
Hello everybody!
I am about to make an online reservation in New York for about 2 weeks (via hertz.co.uk). I am a Gold Club Member and get to make the reservation with a CDP code GOLD FAMILY DISCOUNT PROGRAM.
A friend of mine will be travelling with me to NY on that dates and he would also like to drive the car. He is 21 years old too and also a Gold Club Member with the same CDP code as me.
I wanted to know if he has to pay that age differential that is usually being applied and the additional driver fees or if these fees can be waved using his drivers liscence and Gold Club Card.
Ive heard an experience from an acquaintance of me who was also in the exact same situation (Both drivers under 25 and both Gold Club Members) and they didnt have to pay the additional driver fees as well as the age differentials for both drivers.
If thats right, then Ill be sure to reserve the vehicle. I hope this is true, and we wont need both of us to pay any extra fees. Anyone has made an experience with an additional driver, both being Gold members?
I tried to contact Hertz on the phone but everyone was giving me a different answer!
Thank you all for your time
Best, Nikolas
Hello everybody!
I am about to make an online reservation in New York for about 2 weeks (via hertz.co.uk). I am a Gold Club Member and get to make the reservation with a CDP code GOLD FAMILY DISCOUNT PROGRAM.
A friend of mine will be travelling with me to NY on that dates and he would also like to drive the car. He is 21 years old too and also a Gold Club Member with the same CDP code as me.
I wanted to know if he has to pay that age differential that is usually being applied and the additional driver fees or if these fees can be waved using his drivers liscence and Gold Club Card.
Ive heard an experience from an acquaintance of me who was also in the exact same situation (Both drivers under 25 and both Gold Club Members) and they didnt have to pay the additional driver fees as well as the age differentials for both drivers.
If thats right, then Ill be sure to reserve the vehicle. I hope this is true, and we wont need both of us to pay any extra fees. Anyone has made an experience with an additional driver, both being Gold members?
I tried to contact Hertz on the phone but everyone was giving me a different answer!
Thank you all for your time
Best, Nikolas
Last edited by Rut Dog; Nov 21, 2012 at 3:31 am
Nov 21, 2012 | 3:28 am
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,228
A friend of mine will be travelling with me to NY on that dates and he would also like to drive the car. He is 21 years old too and also a Gold Club Member with the same CDP code as me.
I wanted to know if he has to pay that age differential that is usually being applied and the additional driver fees or if these fees can be waved using his drivers liscence and Gold Club Card.
I’ve heard an experience from an acquaintance of me who was also in the exact same situation (Both drivers under 25 and both Gold Club Members) and they didn’t have to pay the additional driver fees as well as the age differentials for both drivers.
I wanted to know if he has to pay that age differential that is usually being applied and the additional driver fees or if these fees can be waved using his drivers liscence and Gold Club Card.
I’ve heard an experience from an acquaintance of me who was also in the exact same situation (Both drivers under 25 and both Gold Club Members) and they didn’t have to pay the additional driver fees as well as the age differentials for both drivers.
The policy is that second driver fees are waived for Gold member spouses, domestic partners, and co-workers. Domestic partners is wide open to interpretation and lack of documentation; and even with spouses it isn't like they ask to see a marriage license.
Another possible option, though, is USAA. USAA waives the underage fee and I suspect would be a good leverage in waiving the additional driver fee, although for some reason the benefit is not specifically written as such.
This is the USAA benefit for additional drivers on Avis, Budget, and Enterprise:
"No Additional Driver Fees for spouses and USAA members"
But this is the USAA benefit language specifically for Hertz, with my emphasis added:"No Additional Driver Fees for spouses and USAA family members"
Either way, I heartily suggest you book your reservation as long as it is cancellable -- in the USA all reservations are cancellable except pre-paid. That way you lock in the advance rate. If the rates go down, you can always re-book.And if you do go with USAA, perhaps Avis, Budget, or Enterprise will work for you. Those three waive the the underage driver fee (21-24 only, not 18-19) for USAA at Avis, Budget, and Enterprise, and the additional driver fee as well.
Nov 21, 2012 | 5:49 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: TXL
Posts: 291
I suspect that the additional driver fee waiver for your acquaintance was done as a matter of courtesy, not as policy. This can be done, but isn't all that common.
The policy is that second driver fees are waived for Gold member spouses, domestic partners, and co-workers. Domestic partners is wide open to interpretation and lack of documentation; and even with spouses it isn't like they ask to see a marriage license.
Another possible option, though, is USAA. USAA waives the underage fee and I suspect would be a good leverage in waiving the additional driver fee, although for some reason the benefit is not specifically written as such.
This is the USAA benefit for additional drivers on Avis, Budget, and Enterprise:
And if you do go with USAA, perhaps Avis, Budget, or Enterprise will work for you. Those three waive the the underage driver fee (21-24 only, not 18-19) for USAA at Avis, Budget, and Enterprise, and the additional driver fee as well.
The policy is that second driver fees are waived for Gold member spouses, domestic partners, and co-workers. Domestic partners is wide open to interpretation and lack of documentation; and even with spouses it isn't like they ask to see a marriage license.
Another possible option, though, is USAA. USAA waives the underage fee and I suspect would be a good leverage in waiving the additional driver fee, although for some reason the benefit is not specifically written as such.
This is the USAA benefit for additional drivers on Avis, Budget, and Enterprise:
"No Additional Driver Fees for spouses and USAA members"
But this is the USAA benefit language specifically for Hertz, with my emphasis added:"No Additional Driver Fees for spouses and USAA family members"
Either way, I heartily suggest you book your reservation as long as it is cancellable -- in the USA all reservations are cancellable except pre-paid. That way you lock in the advance rate. If the rates go down, you can always re-book.And if you do go with USAA, perhaps Avis, Budget, or Enterprise will work for you. Those three waive the the underage driver fee (21-24 only, not 18-19) for USAA at Avis, Budget, and Enterprise, and the additional driver fee as well.
Nov 21, 2012 | 9:45 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
Programs: Hertz PC
Posts: 174
USAA is great! I signed up for their checking account so I could have a free debit card with the USAA logo. I use that whenever I'm asked. Mostly at HLEs. When I go to SFO/LAX, my car is ready and I'm good to go.
Nov 21, 2012 | 2:22 pm
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,228
Thanks for your answer! I'm not a US-citizen, so also not a USAA member. Me and the acquaintance, I'm traveling with are both signed up as Hertz Gold members. As for the prepaid rate, I still want to book this one, as this price is far better than the pay-later rate. The only problem is how to waive the additional&young driver fees. Thanks
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ly-2013-a.html
Nov 21, 2012 | 11:49 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: TXL
Posts: 291
According to the experiences of some Germans, you don't need to be a US citizen to get USAA membership:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ly-2013-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ly-2013-a.html
Thanks for the help :-)
Nov 22, 2012 | 10:20 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 7
How can you waive the underage fee if you are to young (20, not 21 yet) to register for Hertz Gold? I'll be renting in February and April so the PC doesn't work.
Can my father register for Hertz Gold/Family and let me use his CDP number?
Can my father register for Hertz Gold/Family and let me use his CDP number?
Nov 23, 2012 | 5:01 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: AA PPro SPG Gold HH GLD Hyatt GLB
Posts: 1,256
I read this whole thread and just want to make sure I have this correct. If I book with the Hertz Gold Family CDP there will be no underage fee? I'm planning to do two weekend days next week in LA.
Are there explicit terms that I can print out and take with me in case I need evidence?
Are there explicit terms that I can print out and take with me in case I need evidence?
Nov 24, 2012 | 1:49 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: TXL
Posts: 291
I read this whole thread and just want to make sure I have this correct. If I book with the Hertz Gold Family CDP there will be no underage fee? I'm planning to do two weekend days next week in LA.
Are there explicit terms that I can print out and take with me in case I need evidence?
Are there explicit terms that I can print out and take with me in case I need evidence?
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
I hope I could help you!
Nov 25, 2012 | 5:32 am
#27
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Location: PDX
Programs: HHonors Gold since '02, Hertz President's Circle since '07
Posts: 3,228
Nov 25, 2012 | 11:31 am
#28
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FWIW it says you need to be 21 to use Gold Family. I wouldn't be at all surprised if one could get away with it at age 20 (or even 19 or 18) but YMMV and it's at one's own risk.
-J.
-J.
Nov 27, 2012 | 9:57 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: AA PPro SPG Gold HH GLD Hyatt GLB
Posts: 1,256
Hi! This is correct. No underage fees will be charged if you book with the "Gold Family Discount Program" CDP. You must be 21-24 though to waive those fees. As an evidence you can print the landing page of the Gold Membership (https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/hertz...SplashView.jsp), but I don't think you'll have any problems at the counter. If you are not a Gold Member, then you have to sign up and present your Gold Card at the Counter.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
I hope I could help you!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
I hope I could help you!