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Tips when renting with Hertz:

Hertz #1 Club Gold Plus Rewards Program
The Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® program is free and very beneficial. You can enroll Here

 A) After your first Hertz Gold Rental you do not need to go to the counter again (At locations that participate in Hertz Gold Service).
They will have your receipt preprinted (and waiting for you in the car at many airports), so you can just drive out!

 B) For every dollar you spend they credit you points on the base rate of the rental and sometimes they even have double or triple point promotions.
These points can be redeemed for free rental days starting at 550 points for a weekend day or 2750 for a week.

C) Earn Elite Status quickly. You'll reach Hertz Five Star after just 7 rentals which will get you a complimentary 1 car class upgrade if available.
At 20 Rentals you'll reach Hertz Presidents Circle with a guaranteed complimentary upgrade. Upgrades are to a maximum of a premium.
There are many other benefits. check them out Here.

 AAA gives up to 1000 hertz points as a signup bonus or you can signup here for a 500 point signup bonus.

CDP
A CDP is a corporate account number but is not limited to private companies as many sales are tied with designated CDPs.
To find  cheap rates try different CDP corporate numbers many can be found in this thread or in the Car Rental Corporate Code Roundup thread.
Most CDPs do not waive underage fees with the exception of USAA (77694) but may be subject to proof of membership, and the Yeshiva Group (2046380) both waive the fee down to 18 y/o and have very good rates. AAA may also waive underage fees if the renter is above 20 years old.

Other great codes are:

Yeshiva: 2129719 Waives underage 18-19

Amex Travel Services: 1022855

AAdvatange: 217692

LAMC 3 marketing: 1906870

Yeshiva Student Association: 1876837

Chabad: 1908469

CBS Travel :  1976539

AAA: There are multiple 212 and 240 are examples or you can just type in AAA in cdp and it will come up

Car & Driver: 1757580


There are many more but we haven't found them to be cheaper then these.


To get your own CDP
You can sign up HERE if you are a sole proprietor or business owner with fewer than 100 employees.
You'll get 5 bonus credits for enrolling, an additional 5 credits for enrolling online, plus double credit for all your qualified rentals during the first 90 days after you enroll.
Every 15 credits you earn 1 free rental, and you can get a discount of up to 25% off on every rental worldwide.
After you join, you'll receive an e-mail within 2 business days to with your company's Corporate Discount Program (CDP) number and all the details of the program. Link.


CV Codes

CV codes are ConVention codes and go in the "Convention Number (CV):" box.
"CV" codes are hit or miss they can give amazing rates better then any CDP or PC or they can leave the rate the same, and they also work in conjunction with any CDP and PC code.
It doesn't hurt to add it to a reservation and can pull up flat rates of $30 a day for a premium car.
This works especially well in places that are expensive and often lowers the price substantially especially in major cities like NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
Meeting rates generally include unlimited mileage. CV weekend rates start at 12pm thursday through 12pm sunday. Friday pick ups, require a minimum 2 day rental. Extra day rate for weekly rentals is 1/5th of the weekly rate.

PC Codes
   
PC codes are Promotional Coupons which vary from time to time and from rental to rental check HERE for a well kept list of the current valid codes and here for an alternate list (looks like the alternate list hasn't been updated for a while - most pc's are expired).

Other Useful Tips
Play with the dates and times:There are different rates for different times (high season - low season) so if you are flexible it may pay to check days before and after pick up. Generally weekends are cheaper than weekdays so if you pick up on a weekend it can lower your rate substantially just remember weekends start at 12pm on Thursday. Additionally sometimes an extra day on a weekly rate can be much more than the rate per day with the daily rate, try making the reservation only for the week and then extending it either at pick up or even during the rental.

Local Editions: Airport rentals are generally more expensive than Local Editions as there is airport fees and taxes. So look around ideally for Hertz locations in or at airport hotels that are accessible via the airport shuttle.


One way rentals:
When you are looking for a one way rental, every country and every corporate number will give a different price, usually its 1 of the following 3, either it will cost per mile or it will be unlimited miles with a drop fee or unlimited miles with no drop fee.
Look out it happens  sometimes the car you select they will charge $0.25 per mile while the next car class over will be unlimited miles with no drop fee, when it comes to one ways always look at all the car classes, I have seen many times a midsize SUV to be cheaper then a full size car.
Another thing to note is that certain locations in the same city will have a drop fee while others will not, for example to rent one way to NY, if you return to lynbrook NY there will always be a drop fee while if you return to brooklyn there is no drop fee and JFK will have a drop fee sometimes depending which country you use, sometimes it might be worth searching other pick up and other drop off locations nearby to get a totally different rate in a one way rental.

Underage
Many Hertz CDP's waive the underage fee in the usa - for example the Yeshiva association and USAA. Some countries do not waive underage.
UK 18-21 can not rent. 21-25 30GBP underage fee - no CDP's seem to waive atm.

Hertz Rate Matching
For most of the corporate locations in Europe, the UK and Australia it is sometimes possible to get Hertz to match their competitor's price so you can continue to earn points and status and enjoy their service.
Speak to your local Travel Agent.
Competitors Hertz will match.
Europe: Auto Europe, Avis, Enterprise, EuropCar, Kemwel, and Sixt
Australia and New Zealand: All

Get a status match real quick by messaging them on Twitter



Still not happy with your rates? Try posting here!




After you have rented please share you experience with others in the What did you reserve? What did you get? thread.


Coupon Spreadsheet http://bit.ly/hertzsavings
Alternate sheet Updated quite often: http://bit.ly/HertzDDF
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1080 on: March 03, 2013, 10:29:31 PM »
Perhaps I don't have a card?Isnt there a $5000 deductible?

Any1 with 6500 post has a united card. And I'm sure it's not your first.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1081 on: March 03, 2013, 10:30:10 PM »
Perhaps I don't have a card?Isnt there a $5000 deductible?
That's for the rental car itself, there's no deductible for the liability.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1082 on: March 03, 2013, 10:47:26 PM »
I don't think there is any definitive information.
You just have to be a member. As far as the coverage goes(this is for Hertz. Each company is different);
Primary Liability Coverage
Coverage included with a USAA rental: $25,000 bodily injury or death per person or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$50,000 bodily injury or death per accident or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$10,000 property damage or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
Loss or Damage to Rental Vehicle
The member is responsible for the first $5,000 of damage to a rental vehicle. This may be covered by insurance.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1083 on: March 03, 2013, 10:50:40 PM »
You just have to be a member. As far as the coverage goes(this is for Hertz. Each company is different);
Primary Liability Coverage
Coverage included with a USAA rental: $25,000 bodily injury or death per person or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$50,000 bodily injury or death per accident or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$10,000 property damage or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
Loss or Damage to Rental Vehicle
The member is responsible for the first $5,000 of damage to a rental vehicle. This may be covered by insurance.
what does member mean ?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1084 on: March 03, 2013, 10:54:13 PM »
what does member mean ?
Just go to usaa.com and sign up, then you'll be a member. No need to open a checking account. Like I mentioned earlier, I've had personal experience with this.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1085 on: March 03, 2013, 11:09:10 PM »
Just go to usaa.com and sign up, then you'll be a member. No need to open a checking account. Like I mentioned earlier, I've had personal experience with this.
can you do a wiki

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1086 on: March 03, 2013, 11:10:26 PM »
can you do a wiki
I'm fairly new, not sure how.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1087 on: March 03, 2013, 11:23:05 PM »
Anybody have a PC code that's working for Lakewood NJ location I can't seen to find one that's working with cdp usaa
Try 168851 for 35 off a weekly rental of fullsize or higher.
Try 179701 for 5 off per day (up to 25) on any car class.
Neither of these codes are on the spreadsheet.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1088 on: March 04, 2013, 12:01:49 AM »
Try 168851 for 35 off a weekly rental of fullsize or higher.
Try 179701 for 5 off per day (up to 25) on any car class.
Neither of these codes are on the spreadsheet.
nope don't work

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1089 on: March 04, 2013, 08:48:08 AM »
You just have to be a member. As far as the coverage goes(this is for Hertz. Each company is different);
Primary Liability Coverage
Coverage included with a USAA rental: $25,000 bodily injury or death per person or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$50,000 bodily injury or death per accident or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
$10,000 property damage or the applicable state minimum, whichever is greater
Loss or Damage to Rental Vehicle
The member is responsible for the first $5,000 of damage to a rental vehicle. This may be covered by insurance.
This has nothing to do with USAA, its something Hertz must cover as mandated by state law.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1090 on: March 04, 2013, 09:01:57 AM »
This has nothing to do with USAA, its something Hertz must cover as mandated by state law.
I thought that was implied wen I posted
It's Hertz who gives the coverage not USAA.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1091 on: March 04, 2013, 09:44:27 AM »
Perhaps I don't have a card?Isnt there a $5000 deductible?
that's what I've been told, and I'm 99% sure I read it on their site...but that was quite a while ago. Isn't there a minimum liability that hertz (or any company) must have, and the amount varies by state? (which would cover there first x amount anyways)
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1092 on: March 04, 2013, 10:13:20 AM »
that's what I've been told, and I'm 99% sure I read it on their site...but that was quite a while ago. Isn't there a minimum liability that hertz (or any company) must have, and the amount varies by state? (which would cover there first x amount anyways)
Even if that is the case, wouldn't the rental company be able to bill you!?
They have to have their car insured, but why would that give them the obligation to pay for your accident?
If you're a USAA member then they offer you this coverage free of charge.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1093 on: March 04, 2013, 10:38:12 AM »
how many codes can you use on a Hertz rental?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1094 on: March 04, 2013, 10:39:03 AM »
how many codes can you use on a Hertz rental?

im guessing 1, pick the one that works best for u

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1095 on: March 04, 2013, 10:42:41 AM »
This has nothing to do with USAA, its something Hertz must cover as mandated by state law.
Only in some states.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1096 on: March 04, 2013, 10:45:21 AM »
how many codes can you use on a Hertz rental?
1 CDP
1 PC
You can use a paper coupon in addition to your PC.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1097 on: March 04, 2013, 10:49:22 AM »
Even if that is the case, wouldn't the rental company be able to bill you!?
They have to have their car insured, but why would that give them the obligation to pay for your accident?
If you're a USAA member then they offer you this coverage free of charge.
State law requires them to cover those minimums out of their own pocket.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1099 on: March 04, 2013, 12:29:45 PM »
in NJ?
In NJ the minimum (for property damage) is 5k.
Here's list of state minimums http://personalinsure.about.com/cs/vehicleratings/a/blautominimum.htm
For a USAA member, hertz will  cover up to 10k even if the state minimum is less.