Valid BCD Codes
Jan 3, 2011, 2:33 pm
#421
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 637
Anyone has used the V053900 Govt Leisure lately?
I have used it a few times couple years ago until it suddenly quit working. Now I am in the hunt for a good code to use for Hawaii and come upon V673016 (dont know the origin) and V053900 works again
For a weekly rental March 7 to 14 at KOA, V673016 is 258xx all in. Rate code 7G, maximum 120 days rental.
V053900 is 227xx all in. Rate code CG, minimum rental 4 days 3 hours maximum 30 days.
I know in the past V053900 does not earn miles and it does show on the reservation as Govt Leisure. I have no idea where V673016 comes from.
UPDATE for Future Reference!
Go through IslandAir portal, the prefilled BCD brought the rate down to the equivalent of Avis rate when using Hawaii Bar Association code.
I have used it a few times couple years ago until it suddenly quit working. Now I am in the hunt for a good code to use for Hawaii and come upon V673016 (dont know the origin) and V053900 works again
For a weekly rental March 7 to 14 at KOA, V673016 is 258xx all in. Rate code 7G, maximum 120 days rental.
V053900 is 227xx all in. Rate code CG, minimum rental 4 days 3 hours maximum 30 days.
I know in the past V053900 does not earn miles and it does show on the reservation as Govt Leisure. I have no idea where V673016 comes from.
UPDATE for Future Reference!
Go through IslandAir portal, the prefilled BCD brought the rate down to the equivalent of Avis rate when using Hawaii Bar Association code.
v053900 is still alive and well. I've not had any problems using it for years now. And is still so much consistently cheaper that I don't even bother trying to find any cheaper codes. today i did try a few new ones above for daytona beach 3 days in january. v053900 was $69 base and nothing else was under $90.
Jan 4, 2011, 5:15 pm
#422
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 232
FYI - I rented a car this morning using a Costco BCD and was asked to present my member card, which I didn't have on me. The agent let it go but was stern in telling me to make sure to have it next time. This was in downtown San Francisco. Just letting you all know.
Jan 4, 2011, 8:45 pm
#423
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,174
lol...are you sure...
you weren't at Enterprise!!! Seriously (?), thanks; I've used the costco code zillion of times all over this country, never asked, but thanks for sharing...
sure sounds like somethin' they'd do at Enterprise! That place is sccaaarrry!!
sure sounds like somethin' they'd do at Enterprise! That place is sccaaarrry!!
Jan 12, 2011, 1:58 pm
#426
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brit expat lo these many years: Now in CT USA
Programs: BA, DL, *wd, IC
Posts: 214
100% legit BCD from Vacation Outlet can be found here:
http://www.vacationoutlet.com/promot...al/default.asp
Just click on Budget and it will bring up the a Budget rental page with "Welcome Vacation Outlet Travelers" accross the top of the page, you can click on "Rent Now", it will pre fill in the BCD (most of the time) and get deals that I found matched or beat every other BCD.
http://www.vacationoutlet.com/promot...al/default.asp
Just click on Budget and it will bring up the a Budget rental page with "Welcome Vacation Outlet Travelers" accross the top of the page, you can click on "Rent Now", it will pre fill in the BCD (most of the time) and get deals that I found matched or beat every other BCD.
The only code that was better was V053900, about $25 less. Googling shows the BCD is for military. Somehow, I just don't feel right about using that when I have absolutely nothing to do with the military.
Jan 14, 2011, 12:12 pm
#427
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Brit expat lo these many years: Now in CT USA
Programs: BA, DL, *wd, IC
Posts: 214
Not so much...
Yikes, just read the fine print on my reservation, and discovered that they charge $9.99 per day for an additional driver -- even spouses, presumably, since they specifically mention "life partners". Not such a great rate after all, so back to the drawing board.
(Maybe spouse is no longer the approved terminology?
Man, it's hard to keep up.)
But persistence paid off: went through the Costco site (we are members) and found slightly better rate, still with Budget. And no extra charge for spouses.
(Maybe spouse is no longer the approved terminology?
Man, it's hard to keep up.)But persistence paid off: went through the Costco site (we are members) and found slightly better rate, still with Budget. And no extra charge for spouses.
Last edited by SB_Travlr; Jan 14, 2011 at 1:03 pm Reason: update info
Jan 23, 2011, 3:47 am
#428
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: DL ♦M MM|HH♦|Marr Slvr|CO UA AA US|Pri Cub Plat|SPG|Avis 1st|Htz 5*
Posts: 5,044
Z844147
my emp's internal corp BCD $203.97
Z844147 $156
W852849 Costco on-line $163.26
W852800 Costco $177.45
Rent More Save More $193.77
W810100 Sam's, W810011 Wal-Mart $193.77
chicaloca453, I was wondering if you might give us some more information so there are no "gotchas" at the rental counter. If you are a travel planner for a corporation and you give the code to associates of that corporation (clients or customers, sales reps of other companies doing business with your corporation, consultants for your corporation, etc) that doesn't necessarily mean that the code if freely usable by the general public (the FT community, me, etc). If you are an independent travel planner with your own business that acquired the BCD you cited and use if for anyone you please then it's usable by all.
Jan 23, 2011, 8:31 pm
#429
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SNA and BNA depending on work and time of year
Programs: UA Silver/ AA EXP/Hyatt Globalist/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,189
I am an independent travel and event planner. I have my own business. There is no specific employment required for this rate. Many here have used this rate, and it is my go-to discount rate (although I will use others if cheaper). If you want more information about the rate, please private message me. Others here have used the rate with much success. Clients use it and have never been asked questions. It is not like I'm giving you IBM's code and they will demand an IBM badge.
Last edited by chicaloca453; Jan 23, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Jan 24, 2011, 5:14 am
#430
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: DL ♦M MM|HH♦|Marr Slvr|CO UA AA US|Pri Cub Plat|SPG|Avis 1st|Htz 5*
Posts: 5,044
I am an independent travel and event planner. I have my own business. There is no specific employment required for this rate. Many here have used this rate, and it is my go-to discount rate (although I will use others if cheaper). If you want more information about the rate, please private message me. Others here have used the rate with much success. Clients use it and have never been asked questions. It is not like I'm giving you IBM's code and they will demand an IBM badge.
Jan 24, 2011, 8:14 am
#431
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,421
Looking for a KOA weekly rental this spring. All the above-mentioned codes are getting me about the same price. I'd also like to use a coupon, but those don't seem to work there. Does anyone know of a coupon that works at KOA?
Also, the taxes/fees seem to have gotten crazy there. I'm looking at 50% taxes. Any workarounds? Thanks.
Also, the taxes/fees seem to have gotten crazy there. I'm looking at 50% taxes. Any workarounds? Thanks.
Jan 24, 2011, 11:40 pm
#432
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Fairmont President's Club ,Marriott Rewards,
Posts: 219
KOA rental
Looking for a KOA weekly rental this spring. All the above-mentioned codes are getting me about the same price. I'd also like to use a coupon, but those don't seem to work there. Does anyone know of a coupon that works at KOA?
Also, the taxes/fees seem to have gotten crazy there. I'm looking at 50% taxes. Any workarounds? Thanks.
Also, the taxes/fees seem to have gotten crazy there. I'm looking at 50% taxes. Any workarounds? Thanks.
The fees have skyrocketed due to the HUGE increase of the Facility fee. As of Sept 01/10..it went from $1/day ...to $4.50 /day.
To avoid the facility fee...rent off site..I.e Hotel in Waikoloa Beach Resort..etc Hilton, Marriott. You still need cabfare to get there though...and probably a one way drop fee as well.
Jan 26, 2011, 9:45 am
#433
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1
Hi guys-New to this site and found some great tips and deals so i thought i would share one too. Not sure if this is a repost or not but i recently booked a car from budget for FLL and used BCD code U313800 and saved over $50 a week on my rental. Again if this is a repost i appologize
Jan 27, 2011, 12:49 am
#434
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: DEN - MAD
Programs: AS 100K/F9 100K/*A-Gold/AA 1.6mm/HyattGlobal/IHG SPIRE/Hilt-Caes-Wynd DIAM/Rad & Crown&Anch GOLD
Posts: 466
Feb 2, 2011, 1:17 pm
#435
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: Priority Club
Posts: 11
I am an independent travel and event planner. I have my own business. There is no specific employment required for this rate. Many here have used this rate, and it is my go-to discount rate (although I will use others if cheaper). If you want more information about the rate, please private message me. Others here have used the rate with much success. Clients use it and have never been asked questions. It is not like I'm giving you IBM's code and they will demand an IBM badge.