Comp Herzt #1 Gold Club--is it worth it?
Dec 21, 2003, 2:11 pm
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Comp Herzt #1 Gold Club--is it worth it?
I just received a letter from Hertz because I am a Amex platinum card member for a free #1 gold card.
I've never rented from Herzt, usually Avis, or alamo. So the question is is the gold card worth it and what are the benifits?
Regars,
Robert
I've never rented from Herzt, usually Avis, or alamo. So the question is is the gold card worth it and what are the benifits?
Regars,
Robert
Dec 21, 2003, 2:38 pm
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considering you're getting it for free, I am sure it is at least worth that ! Check out the Hertz website for more info....basically it's like any other frequent renter card...at some locations, you just get in your car and drive off. At other locations, you get a special line....etc...No automatic upgrades or anything like that...
Dec 22, 2003, 12:05 pm
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I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport.
Dec 22, 2003, 1:09 pm
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" So the question is is the gold card worth it and what are the benifits?"
If you do not rent from Hertz it will be of zero benefit. They store your credit card details and driving licence and when you turn up to collect a car , the paperwork will already be done rather than having to wait to get it processed. In some locations in some countries, you can bypass the desk and go straight to the car.
Their offering it for free to you is hardly a big thing; outside the US/Canada it is free anyway and , from what I can tell, there are quite a few ways of getting it for free in the US/Canada
If you are likely to start renting with Hertz, then the card is useful, if not, then don't. It doesn't offer any benefits such as car upgrades unless you do > 10 rentals in a year and get upgraded to 5* membership
Dave
If you do not rent from Hertz it will be of zero benefit. They store your credit card details and driving licence and when you turn up to collect a car , the paperwork will already be done rather than having to wait to get it processed. In some locations in some countries, you can bypass the desk and go straight to the car.
Their offering it for free to you is hardly a big thing; outside the US/Canada it is free anyway and , from what I can tell, there are quite a few ways of getting it for free in the US/Canada
If you are likely to start renting with Hertz, then the card is useful, if not, then don't. It doesn't offer any benefits such as car upgrades unless you do > 10 rentals in a year and get upgraded to 5* membership
Dave
Dec 22, 2003, 2:16 pm
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Thanks guys for the responses.
Since I don't rent from Hertz, looks like I don't need the gold card.
Looks like just more fluff from AMEX pretending to give you something to justify their high fees and charges.
Thanks to all,
Robert
Since I don't rent from Hertz, looks like I don't need the gold card.
Looks like just more fluff from AMEX pretending to give you something to justify their high fees and charges.
Thanks to all,
Robert
Dec 22, 2003, 4:26 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport. </font>
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport. </font>
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Dec 22, 2003, 6:06 pm
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I like being Hertz Gold, it's saved me countless hours (of waiting in line / paperwork) on airport pickups. It's a bennie that's widely given away to Amex and AA members...I think it's also a freebie for Aadvantage PLT's & EXP's as well as Costco members...so it isn't that great a deal unless you're into Fords.
I find the service as good as Avis Preferred, IMHO the cars at Hertz are just in better condition (and I hate GM cars!).
I find the service as good as Avis Preferred, IMHO the cars at Hertz are just in better condition (and I hate GM cars!).
Dec 23, 2003, 6:32 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport.</font>
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport.</font>
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Dec 23, 2003, 8:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport. </font>
I never receive discounts/upgrades but it's great for the convenience of getting in the car and getting out of the airport. </font>
Jan 27, 2004, 6:43 pm
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Bringing this back from the depths...
My airline is giving away Club Gold for free. I already have an existing #1 club account, which I'd like to convert to preserve the (admittedly few) points I have in there. Hertz phone support said it can't be done and that I'd have to just open two accounts, but I figured someone here would be smarter about it.
I don't mind the process of signing up again and then having them merge the accounts -- I just want to make sure I do it the proper way the first time. Thanks!
My airline is giving away Club Gold for free. I already have an existing #1 club account, which I'd like to convert to preserve the (admittedly few) points I have in there. Hertz phone support said it can't be done and that I'd have to just open two accounts, but I figured someone here would be smarter about it.
I don't mind the process of signing up again and then having them merge the accounts -- I just want to make sure I do it the proper way the first time. Thanks!
Jan 28, 2004, 8:59 pm
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One potential reason to switch to Hertz -- last I looked around it is the only car rental company that offers the GPS systems in cars. Granted its an extra $9/day, but can be very useful (when the company is picking up the tab).
Jan 29, 2004, 11:46 am
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I realized the value of my comped Club Gold membership when I used Hertz at ORD over two years ago. I placed my luggage in the rental car (ready and waiting) and went inside to use the bathroom and saw about FIFTY PEOPLE WAITING IN LINE for the next available agent.