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Mod note - As of 7/25/2018: We've had quite a few "Hey, come use this CDP. It's great" type of posts. When the CDP doesn't give a good discount, but is only posted to try to get renters to use the CDP of someone so the poster can earn perks from their Hertz Corporate account. From here out, please put the company/trade group/etc that's associated with the CDP or we'll delete the post to keep it on-topic here

NOTE: CDPs provided because Hertz or entity publicly links to them (source links provided next to each CDP). DO NOT list corporate codes or list a CDP without public source link
HERTZ PUBLIC CDPs: (usable by everyone)
CDP# 2007815: Travelers 50 and over (Hertz Fifty Plus) link here
CDP# 2115632: Cyber Sale (not always active for discounts, used during, 2022 & 2023 Cyber Sales, link here)
CDP# 1392782: Hertz Member Program (for members of Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Program - free to join)
CDP# 2102513: Promo Rates (autoslash link here)

MARKETING ORGANIZATION PUBLIC CDPs (usable by everyone - NOTE: these organizations earn commissions and/or perks from Hertz when their CDPs are used)
CDP# 1742729: RentalPerks (free registration link here and CDP link here) (RentalPerks is powered by CorporateShopping.com, registration link here)
CDP # 2235259: Launching Deals (free to use, site link here, Hertz link here)
CDP# 2002325: Save Around Members (sells coupon books with Hertz CDP and offers add'l savings) CDP provided because Hertz links to it publicly here
CDP# 1731619: Entertainment Book (14 day free trial, link here) - CDP provided because Hertz links to it publicly here

CREDIT CARD CDPs: (look in your wallet to see which credit card(s) you have, and where the cc is issued from). You are entitled to use that CDP for your Hertz rental however it should be noted Hertz T&Cs state: "In all cases, XXX card must be registered as the form of payment in your Gold Plus Reward membership profile." So it would be wise to book & pay for your rental with the card CDP you use.
Mastercard:
CDP# 1795034: World Elite Cardholders (EMEA) (link here)
CDP# 795089: World Elite Cardholders (Ireland) link here (link includes CDPs for all other Mastercard card types for Ireland)
CDP# 542075: World Elite Cardholders (France) link here (link includes CDPs for all other Mastercard card types for France)
CDP# 795093: Platinum cardholders UK & Ireland based (link here)
CDP# 795090: World Cardholders UK & Ireland based (link here)
CDP# 814540: Premium cardholders; World & Platinum Credit and Debit (UK Based) (link here)
CDP# 795094: Gold Cardholders (Europe based) (link here)
CDP# 795091: Standard Cardholders (EMEA link here, Ireland link here, France link here)
CDP# 795092: Small & medium sized enterprises (small business cardholders) (Ireland link here)

Visa:
CDP# 1244810: Visa Classic Cardholders (US Based) link here
CDP# 618583: Visa Classic Cardholders (Europe based) link here
CDP# 83181: Visa Classic Cardholders (Asia based) link here
CDP# 769985: Visa Infinite/Signature debit and credit Cardholders consumer & business (EMEA based - DPs here) (link here)
CDP# 2150933: Visa Infinite US Based (link here)

American Express:
CDP# 705500: Basic Cardholders (Worldwide) link here (UK) and here (US) and here (Global)
CDP# 427346: American Express Membership Rewards Members (CDP provided by Hertz for Amex MR Certificate redemption but likely works without redemption, ymmv)
CDP# 1889146: American Express Card Members (autoslash link here)
CDP# 306613: Amex Open Savings ("The OPEN Savings benefit is built into Business Cards from American Express OPEN"; link here)
CDP# 211762: Platinum (US Based) link here
CDP# 633306: Platinum (EMEA Based) link here (Canada) link here
CDP# 1460754: Platinum (Latin America Based) Hertz link here (Amex link here)
CDP# 651060: Platinum Business Card (Italy) link here (link includes CDPs for Italian Gold and Green Business Cards)
CDP# 716953: Air France/KLM American Express Platinum Card (link here) Link also provides CDPs for AF/KLM Silver/Gold Amex cards.
CDP# 591064: Centurion (Black Card) (pdf link here)

Bank Specific:
CDP# 160005: Citibank Mastercard holders (link here)
CDP# 2118295: China Union Pay Credit Diamond Card Holders (link here) Link also provides CDPs for Platinum, Gold, & Classic card holders
CDP# 804483: HSBC Premier World & HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercards US Based (link here)
CDP# 1752376: HSBC Credit Cardholders (Singapore Based link here)
CDP# 2054551: JCB Platinum Cardholders (link here)

LOYALTY PROGRAM CDPs: (require joining the appropriate loyalty program - all are free to join so CDPs are listed)
Airline US Based
CDP# 321739: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members (link here)
CDP# 217692: American Airlines AAdvantage Members - note, AA solely promotes Avis/Budget now. (link here)
CDP# 165385: Delta SkyMiles Members - exclusive with Hertz as of Jan 30 2023 (link here)
CDP# 1790143: Jetblue TrueBlue Members (link here)
CDP# 205418: Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members (link here)
CDP# 062455: United Airlines Mileage Plus Members - note, as of 2023 United exclusively promotes Avis/Budget (autoslash link here)

Airline Non-US Based
CDP# 1039946: Cathay Pacific Green Members (link here) - Link also provides CDPs for Cathay Silver/Gold/Diamond levels
CDP# 739924: KLM Passengers (link here) - Link also provides CDPs for all Air France Flying Blue levels
CDP# 645970: Lufthansa Miles & More Members (link here)
Link to the current list of Hertz add'l airline partners and CDPs here

Hotel
CDP# 154080: Marriott Rewards Members (link here)
CDP# 22754: IHG Rewards Club Members (link here)
CDP# 902517: Accor ALL Live Limitless Members (link here)
CDP# 826779: Accor ALL Classic Members (link here)
CDP# 826680: Accor ALL Live Gold Members (link here)
CDP# 826777: Accor ALL Live Platinum & Diamond Members (link here)
CDP# 2061209: Caesars Rewards Members (link here)

Rail
CDP# 1229959: Amtrak Guest Rewards Members (link here)
CDP# 652500: Deutsche Bahn - DB BahnCard (link here)

MEMBERSHIP CDPs: (These companies require membership but anyone can enroll for a fee). CDPs not listed where not linked publicly by Hertz - you will receive your CDP after joining/buying
CDP# (see link): AAA - Active membership required and the Hertz website checks for active enrollment
CDP# 32796: BJ's Wholesale Club ($55 per year, enrollment link here) Hertz link here
CDP# (provided after joining): Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 365 Deals: ~20 States offer a Hertz CDP to members if you have health insurance with BCBS. Current participating States a/o Dec 2023 are: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York (only Western & Central NY, Utica and Rochester regions), North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, & Wash D.C. See here for complete list of participating BCBS that participate in Blue365.
CDP#: (provided after joining): Founders Card ($595 but provides a variety of air/hotel discounts that offer add'l value, link to benefits here)

ASSOCIATION CDPs: (No Qualification to Enroll, i.e., anyone can join) Oftentimes rates are similar among associations anyone can join. As such, you want to pay the lowest annual/monthly fee).
CDP# 2181835: National Auto Sport Association ($69 annually; link here)
CDP# 1916601: Orienteering USA: ($35 annual membership; link here)
CDP# 584703: Touring Club Italiano (link here) (99€ annual membership for Non-Italians). CDP offers 10% off monthly rentals in Italy and abroad.
CDP# 2245010: USA Archery ($20 annual recreational membership, link here). USA Archery partners with PerkSpot to provide Hertz discounts (link here). Logon link here (accessible after enrollment). Add'l Associations partner with PerkSpot such as USA Triathlon ($50 af) and Kiwanis. After joining you'll be given access.
CDP# 15757: United States Equestrian Federation (free to join for fans, registration link here) Hertz link here
CDP# (differs by Alumni Assoc): Your University Alumni Association (Annual fees differ. Some offer car rental codes - ymmv)

ASSOCIATION & UNION CDPs: (with Membership Requirements) These Associations require you to qualify to join. CDPs are provided since Hertz or Association publicly links to them
CDP# 10232: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (link here)
CDP# 11657: American Bankers Association (link here)
CDP# 13000: American Bar Association (link here) (Note: non-lawyers can join for $150 per year a/o Dec 2023, join here)
CDP# 42371: American Dental Association (link here)
CDP# 11356: American Institute of Architects (link here)
CDP# 12353: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (link here)
CDP# 11635: American Medical Association (link here)
CDP# 166639: American Psychological Association (link here)
CDP# 1605257: Freelancers Union (Free to join; link here) Note: CDP shows as Working Today Inc which is the non-profit parent of Freelancers Union
CDP# 182806: National Association of Realtors (link here)
CDP# 50655: National Education Association (link here)
CDP# 2102007: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Members (link here)
CDP# 205666: Union Plus (link here)

MILITARY CDPs: (require USA military affiliation). CDPs provided since Hertz or military organization publicly link to them
CDP# 83086: Association of the United States Army (pdf benefits link here)
CDP# 157299: Hertz Military rate (link here)
CDP# (use link): Navy Federal Credit Union
CDP# 71822: Reserve Organization of America (link here)
CDP# 77694: USAA (link here)
CDP# 1615021: USBA - Uniformed Services Benefit Association (link here)
CDP# 1264103: Veterans Advantage ($59.95 p/yr, enrollment link here - 20% discount promos provided often reducing price to $47.96 p/yr) (Hertz link here)

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Jul 8, 2017, 4:57 pm

#16

screeton

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Central US

Programs: WN CP, HHonors, Hyatt Platinum, IHG Premier,LaQuinta Elite, Amtrak

Posts: 452

Hertz discounts seem to have gotten more complicated. We are trying to book cars for several trips to Austin TX later this summer. Discount options include Southwest, AAA, over 50 drivers (CDP 2007815) and the 203688 PC for 15% discount. Any suggestions on how to combine these (if any combine) and when to book (weeks out versus the week of the rental)?

We are also Hertz Gold and wonder whether any cookies in browser alerts to our previous Austin checks (and perhaps predisposes rates to be higher). Is the Hertz booking engine sufficiently sophisticated to make those determinations.

Finally, is it the consensus that booking as guest versus as member achieves any benefit either way?

Jul 8, 2017, 5:05 pm

#17

AutoSlash

Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash

Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com

Posts: 5,666

Quote:

Originally Posted by screeton

Not sure they've gotten any more complicated. It's always been tedious to check all the discounts you're qualified for, plus all the matching coupon codes that go with them. Then again, that's exactly what AutoSlash was designed to help with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by screeton

Any suggestions on how to combine these (if any combine) and when to book (weeks out versus the week of the rental)?

1. Book as early as possible (i.e. as soon as your dates are finalized).
2. Don't prepay.
3. Keep checking the rates, or use AutoSlash to keep checking rates for you to constantly look for a better deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by screeton

We are also Hertz Gold and wonder whether any cookies in browser alerts to our previous Austin checks (and perhaps predisposes rates to be higher). Is the Hertz booking engine sufficiently sophisticated to make those determinations.

There are lots of conspiracy theories out there. The short answer is no--you will not receive a higher rate because of cookies despite what some folks will tell you. That said, the rental car booking systems are screwed up in all sorts of different ways. At one point or another, someone may run into some weird glitch that is resolved by clearing cookies or using a different browser. Trust us when we say it is simply a glitch and not some plot raise rates after you've initially looked at them or something.

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Originally Posted by screeton

Finally, is it the consensus that booking as guest versus as member achieves any benefit either way?

Generally it shouldn't make a difference, but we've seem some weird stuff with Avis/Budget in this regard. Typically with Hertz though you should get the same rates whether you are logged in or not.

Jul 8, 2017, 6:11 pm

#18

screeton

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Central US

Programs: WN CP, HHonors, Hyatt Platinum, IHG Premier,LaQuinta Elite, Amtrak

Posts: 452

Thanks for the information. We do book early (no prepay) and then monitor and rebook as opportunities arise. I am in revenue management in another industry, so understand the process if not the specific Hertz strategy. Sometimes we rebook on a fresh reservation and then cancel the original, and other times we "change" the existing reservation, essentially rebooking with same res number but lower rates. With both of these processes, we have found that AUS sometimes pulls the canceled reservation or pulls the "old" rate from the change reservation. We carry computer print outs and thus far have been able to get it straightened out OK, but it does take extra time and some diligence in reviewing paperwork at the time of rental.

Jul 11, 2017, 7:59 pm

#19

kp502

Join Date: Jul 2017

Posts: 3

PC192021 seems to expire 12/31/2017

It seems that the PC code 192021 (one free day), worked for years, expire at the end of this year.

Jul 12, 2017, 12:57 pm

#20

Kadence

Join Date: May 2010

Posts: 269

I just used CDP 1939770 or 2108715 which is saving me $30 on a one week rental in Majorca compared to the Amex Platinum CDP which is stored in my account.

Jul 12, 2017, 2:14 pm

#21

AutoSlash

Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash

Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com

Posts: 5,666

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kadence

I just used CDP 1939770 or 2108715 which is saving me $30 on a one week rental in Majorca compared to the Amex Platinum CDP which is stored in my account.

That's probably because those CDPs are for employees of FORTUNE COOKIE CREATIONS and MUTUAL TRUST LIFE respectively. If you sell life insurance or make fortune cookies for a living, then you're likely good-to-go. If not, then you probably should:

a) Look for a good broker
b) Not get your car rental discount codes from a fortune cookie

Jul 12, 2017, 5:03 pm

#22

Kadence

Join Date: May 2010

Posts: 269

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoSlash

a) Look for a good broker
b) Not get your car rental discount codes from a fortune cookie

I'm already tracking my rental price with AutoSlash, don't worry!

Jul 18, 2017, 11:10 am

#23

TravelinSperry

Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: Miami, FL

Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres

Posts: 6,018

Interesting observation:

When I use AAA I am able to rent a car for 31 days and have this count as a 1 month rental.

However, when I use USAA or Amex Plat the rental period identifies 30 days as a monthly rental and if entered for 31 days, charges 1 extra day.

I don't recall this being the case in other states but it is happening in Florida.

Jul 19, 2017, 3:15 pm

#24

Mateus Beneduzi

Join Date: Jul 2017

Posts: 3

Has anyone tried using CDP #502000? It seems wave underage fee and gives a good rate also. I'm going for a trip in California, and I this is the best rate found (U$ 175,00 for four days) once I'm 23 years old, but I don´t know if any ID related to the CDP is required at desk on rental time.

Jul 19, 2017, 3:27 pm

#25

TravelinSperry

Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: Miami, FL

Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres

Posts: 6,018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateus Beneduzi

I wouldn't chance using a CDP you are not entitled to especially if you are underage. If you get in an accident and are found to have used an CDP you are not entitled to, it may void any insurance you have.

Jul 24, 2017, 8:50 pm

#26

sokolov

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: YXY

Posts: 3,506

If you use a PC code for "$x per day off", and you only need the vehicle for 6 days, add the half hour to make it a 7 day rental. In my experience, I am usually charged the weekly rate anyway, but the coupon is deducted per day, so making it officially 7 days saves a few bucks.

Jul 24, 2017, 9:42 pm

#27

AutoSlash

Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash

Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com

Posts: 5,666

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokolov

The best $-off coupons available right now only take up to $30 off total, so it actually doesn't matter. Theoretically though if you could find a $-off coupon that takes up to $35 off on a per day basis, you'd have to rent for like 6 days and 3 hours since anything short of that you're charged the hourly rate. If OTOH, it was $35 off a weekly rental, then anything 5 days or over would qualify.

Jul 25, 2017, 12:58 am

#28

sokolov

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: YXY

Posts: 3,506

Hmm. I just booked a week in New Orleans (downtown) using PC 203691 (from an AAA ad). Six days got me $30 off, but six days and a couple hours got me $35 off. The base price was unchanged so that the total amount was less. Whatever the reason.