New Sixt 2006 Thread!
Mar 1, 2006 | 8:27 am
#2
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 7,419
Originally Posted by Yokdoc
Where is the old one gone? Anyway I suggest to collect all information on sixt in 2006 in this thread...
Apr 7, 2006 | 10:52 am
#3
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: Marriott/Starwood Lifetime Titanium, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Spire, United Premier Silver
Posts: 707
When does Gold card discount apply?
I reserved a car by Sixt but when I asked for the Gold card discount, was told it didn't apply. When I asked why, was given no explanation other than that it didn't apply. When does it apply and when doesn't it? This hire was near Christmas (Dec. 21-24) -- would that have been the reason?
Apr 10, 2006 | 2:05 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold
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Originally Posted by sinfonia
I reserved a car by Sixt but when I asked for the Gold card discount, was told it didn't apply. When I asked why, was given no explanation other than that it didn't apply. When does it apply and when doesn't it? This hire was near Christmas (Dec. 21-24) -- would that have been the reason?
Just to add: Sometimes the Gold discount (25% off the regular price) isn't the best deal anyway. But if you want to rent using the Gold or whatever discount you must say this in advance e.g. mention that you what to rent via Gold card or say that you'd like to use this and that CDP.
Last edited by totti; Apr 10, 2006 at 2:36 am Reason: add information
Apr 11, 2006 | 3:00 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: Marriott/Starwood Lifetime Titanium, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Spire, United Premier Silver
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Originally Posted by totti
Note, that the Gold/Plat/Diamond Card and partner program discounts only apply to discountable rates. All internet and other special rates are not discountable!
Just to add: Sometimes the Gold discount (25% off the regular price) isn't the best deal anyway. But if you want to rent using the Gold or whatever discount you must say this in advance e.g. mention that you what to rent via Gold card or say that you'd like to use this and that CDP.
Just to add: Sometimes the Gold discount (25% off the regular price) isn't the best deal anyway. But if you want to rent using the Gold or whatever discount you must say this in advance e.g. mention that you what to rent via Gold card or say that you'd like to use this and that CDP.
Apr 11, 2006 | 3:27 pm
#7
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 7,419
Originally Posted by totti
Note, that the Gold/Plat/Diamond Card and partner program discounts only apply to discountable rates.
Just to add: Sometimes the Gold discount (25% off the regular price) isn't the best deal anyway. But if you want to rent using the Gold or whatever discount you must say this in advance e.g. mention that you what to rent via Gold card or say that you'd like to use this and that CDP.
Just to add: Sometimes the Gold discount (25% off the regular price) isn't the best deal anyway. But if you want to rent using the Gold or whatever discount you must say this in advance e.g. mention that you what to rent via Gold card or say that you'd like to use this and that CDP.
I always log-in with my Platinum Card ... it says 35% discount. The prices I get are comparable to Sixtis. I never did a booking without mentioning Platinum, but I am going to try it in the next couple of days.
What is this? say that you'd like to use this and that CDP Are there any CPD codes out there? If yes, I would like to know them..
Apr 12, 2006 | 2:12 am
#8
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold
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Originally Posted by USAFAN
Are you sure about this: All internet and other special rates are not discountable!
I always log-in with my Platinum Card ... it says 35% discount. The prices I get are comparable to Sixtis. I never did a booking without mentioning Platinum, but I am going to try it in the next couple of days.
What is this? say that you'd like to use this and that CDP Are there any CPD codes out there? If yes, I would like to know them..
I always log-in with my Platinum Card ... it says 35% discount. The prices I get are comparable to Sixtis. I never did a booking without mentioning Platinum, but I am going to try it in the next couple of days.
What is this? say that you'd like to use this and that CDP Are there any CPD codes out there? If yes, I would like to know them..
I have to be more precise in my posts in the future. So sorry for confusing you.
But to answer you question: Yes! All internet and other special rates are not discountable! But this only means you can't get a discount for the "best deals" offers and for the prices that are displayed, when you don't log in first but just do your booking via internet. The "normal" internet rates (if you do not log in with any card) are still discounted compared to the standard rates that you get when you book via phone without using any code. That's why this "normal" internet rates are sometimes cheaper than the 35% off from the Plat Card and much more often cheaper than the 25% off from the Gold Card. If you log in, your Plat Card internet rate is a discounted rate for sure!
Regarding CDP, I don't know any way to enter it when you book online like it works with Hertz or Europcar. But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card. That's why some people get 30% off with there Plat card (e.g. FB Gold) some 35% (e.g. LH SEN) and others 40% (e.g FB Plat.). It's not the card itself that gives you the discount but the code that is linked in the database. At least this is what I always thought and some Sixt stuff told me. I may be wrong in this case, so please correct/advice me if you think so.
Cheers
totti
Apr 12, 2006 | 8:50 am
#9
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 7,419
Originally Posted by totti
...If you log in, your Plat Card internet rate is a discounted rate for sure!
Regarding CDP, I don't know any way to enter it when you book online like it works with Hertz or Europcar. But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card.....
Regarding CDP, I don't know any way to enter it when you book online like it works with Hertz or Europcar. But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card.....
So I am not missing something regarding CDP codes!
Anyway, I always check two or three rental companies for the best rates.
In the US I often end up with National (Emerald).
In Europe with Sixt or Avis (with some nice AWDs
)
Apr 12, 2006 | 10:48 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
Originally Posted by totti
Hello USAFAN,
But to answer you question: Yes! All internet and other special rates are not discountable! But this only means you can't get a discount for the "best deals" offers and for the prices that are displayed, when you don't log in first but just do your booking via internet. The "normal" internet rates (if you do not log in with any card) are still discounted compared to the standard rates that you get when you book via phone without using any code. That's why this "normal" internet rates are sometimes cheaper than the 35% off from the Plat Card and much more often cheaper than the 25% off from the Gold Card. If you log in, your Plat Card internet rate is a discounted rate for sure!
Regarding CDP, I don't know any way to enter it when you book online like it works with Hertz or Europcar. But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card. That's why some people get 30% off with there Plat card (e.g. FB Gold) some 35% (e.g. LH SEN) and others 40% (e.g FB Plat.). It's not the card itself that gives you the discount but the code that is linked in the database. At least this is what I always thought and some Sixt stuff told me. I may be wrong in this case, so please correct/advice me if you think so.
Cheers
totti
But to answer you question: Yes! All internet and other special rates are not discountable! But this only means you can't get a discount for the "best deals" offers and for the prices that are displayed, when you don't log in first but just do your booking via internet. The "normal" internet rates (if you do not log in with any card) are still discounted compared to the standard rates that you get when you book via phone without using any code. That's why this "normal" internet rates are sometimes cheaper than the 35% off from the Plat Card and much more often cheaper than the 25% off from the Gold Card. If you log in, your Plat Card internet rate is a discounted rate for sure!
Regarding CDP, I don't know any way to enter it when you book online like it works with Hertz or Europcar. But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card. That's why some people get 30% off with there Plat card (e.g. FB Gold) some 35% (e.g. LH SEN) and others 40% (e.g FB Plat.). It's not the card itself that gives you the discount but the code that is linked in the database. At least this is what I always thought and some Sixt stuff told me. I may be wrong in this case, so please correct/advice me if you think so.
Cheers
totti
Apr 14, 2006 | 4:48 am
#11
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Originally Posted by totti
But they have such codes and this codes are disposit at your Sixt card. That's why some people get 30% off with there Plat card (e.g. FB Gold) some 35% (e.g. LH SEN) and others 40% (e.g FB Plat.). It's not the card itself that gives you the discount but the code that is linked in the database.
This is correct...we have two Platinum cards in the family, one from LH SEN and one from renting a lot with Sixt, and the rate code that is displayed when you log in is different for each. Also confirmed by Sixt head office.
Apr 14, 2006 | 1:24 pm
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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I can confirm that the 20% dicsount of the Happy Digits offer is often cheaper than my Platinum card's Corporate Rate. At least for short-term rentals that are less than a month. I guess the 20% of Happy Digits apply to the standard online rate, which is by itself discounted against the standard call-center rate.
Apr 19, 2006 | 6:18 pm
#14
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
I can confirm that the 20% dicsount of the Happy Digits offer is often cheaper than my Platinum card's Corporate Rate. At least for short-term rentals that are less than a month. I guess the 20% of Happy Digits apply to the standard online rate, which is by itself discounted against the standard call-center rate.
Apr 20, 2006 | 12:33 am
#15
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Originally Posted by sinfonia
Happy Digits? What's that? Thanks!