Using a free rental when the rate is based on mileage usage
Feb 18, 2019, 11:23 am
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: TX
Programs: SPG Platinum, Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List, HHonors Gold
Posts: 252
Using a free rental when the rate is based on mileage usage
If I use a coupon code for a one way rental that charges me per mile, will it still be completely free (except for taxes)? Or is the base rental free and I’ll have to cover the cost per miles?
Feb 18, 2019, 4:42 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 375
The coupon only takes the charge off the base daily rate. If you pick a rate that charges mileage, you'll pay for it. Assuming you have enough coupons to cover your entire rental, delete your contract and reserve at the Emerald club rate, even if it's something ridiculous like $250 a day. All domestic US rentals should show unlimited mileage for any car class on a one way, but depending on the class reserved, I've seen as high as $500 + tax per day for Premium SUV.
Feb 20, 2019, 7:23 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: TX
Programs: SPG Platinum, Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List, HHonors Gold
Posts: 252
The coupon only takes the charge off the base daily rate. If you pick a rate that charges mileage, you'll pay for it. Assuming you have enough coupons to cover your entire rental, delete your contract and reserve at the Emerald club rate, even if it's something ridiculous like $250 a day. All domestic US rentals should show unlimited mileage for any car class on a one way, but depending on the class reserved, I've seen as high as $500 + tax per day for Premium SUV.