Here are car rental codes sorted by best rate for a one day rental. I also have them grouped by type.
While I know that this list is partially out of date, I have added a few new ones, I will be going through the entire list shortly to update which are the best prices and throw out the dead codes. - 12/01/08
Updated 5/22/08 to address some questions, will be updating coupon codes shortly. Sorry for the delay
Free Executive Status with National - Click herefor the thread with more information
Regarding additional drivers: Most corporate accounts allow free additional drivers IF it is a business rental. If the additional driver does get into an accident there most probably will be an
investigation before your insurance is willing to pay out. They will probably determine that the driver was unauthorized, and void your insurance, so be careful. It is usually safer to pay the fee to have
the additional driver listed in the contract.
Safety of using corporate accounts: If you do use an account which you are not really eligible for, the best thing to do is claim it is a personal rental. MOST corporate contracts allow their
employees to use the account for personal use. It is safer for you to claim personal use, that way in case of an accident, they will not get the account holder involved and thus potentially void your
contract.
REMEMBER this was for a one-day rental for JFK, LAX and LAS of a FULL SIZE car.
The point of the matrix is to give you an approximation of which code is more likely to give a better rate REMEMBER
Some codes are going to be better in other locations, as well as if the rental is longer.
Thank you riaesq for providing the following:
riaesq said:It is VERY important to note that these rates may not reflect any kind of current reality. EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON
TIMING- therefore, the older quotes may not be correct for an inquiry made today, and codes recently inserted may not
reflect any realistic differences as compared to older, no-longer-valid quotes. Hope that is somewhat clearer than mud
The same story from another angle-- at this very moment with NO code, you can get a Midsize SUV from JFK significantly
cheaper than a midsize car from National- and this is NOT the first time I have seen that (75$ vs $105, if anyone is
interested, pre-tax)- or similarly unexpected pricing structures. A premium could cost less than a compact. Again- it's all
timing, based on supply and demand at that moment.
Prices vary like crazy. It's important to keep checking. I saved a ton of $ by taking a peek at around 3 am and catching a
"blink and it's gone" rate.
If you have any updates, please post, and I will update the original post. Also, if anyone knows any particularities of a
code (waives underage fee, etc..) please post as well
Thanks to all the posters until now who have given me the material to work with.
The quotes for Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National are including all taxes and fees, while the ones from Avis do
not.
I currently have Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. I will add other agencies as I do them.
Thank You to Sinoed for adding in the LAS prices.
THE COUPONS ARE LISTED IN THE QUICK SUMMARY, SO THAT EVERYONE CAN HELP AND KEEP IT UP TO DATE
TOP FIVE FROM EACH AGENCY:
ALAMO:
CODE# Source JFK LAX LAS
430710 WalMart N/A 72.55 39.64
7013880 SouthWest Airlines N/A 72.55 39.64
7012032 Mastercard N/A 72.55 39.64
7013843 Visa N/A 72.55 39.64
7013558 Hawaiian Airlines N/A 72.55 39.64
Avis:
AWD Source JFK LAX LAS Notes
A113400 *State of Florida 52.79 44.79 46.40 No drop charges in Florida
A555500 *Federal Government 58.00 43.00 37.87 Free Upgrade UULA004
G298100 Gevoha 63.00 48.00 63.89 No Underage fee - 18
Q304401 Ziff Davis Magazine 65.00 50.00 65.93
A679100 Hawaii State Bar 68.00 55.20 53.14
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
BUDGET CODES:
CODE Source JFK LAX LAS
Y126500 *USAA 51.75 55.43 31.76
Z939000 Exem Corp 52.05 55.93 32.05
A312500 Westjet Employees 74.32 61.30 33.25
V183800 Delta Airlines Employees 74.32 63.76 33.25
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
ENTERPRISE:
CODE Source JFK LAX LAS
NA21UVA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 45.85 60.35 50.20
TX720 University of Texas 52.04 56.66 51.50
NA1403 *State of Louisana 53.27 59.11 48.89
C50320 CALTECH BUSINESS USE-NATNL ACCT 55.76 70.16 60.65
****** ALOT OF UNIVERSITIES 66.90 49.75 60.65
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
HERTZ:
CDP Source JFK LAX LAS Notes
77694 USAA 75.58 74.41 42.34
081555 *National Guard 75.58 75.07 42.34
083080 *AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 75.58 75.07 42.34
472871 AMER RED CROSS DISASTER 75.58 75.07 42.34
706900 TRAVEL PARTNERS CLUB 84.79 90.52 61.59 Up to 20% off
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
NATIONAL:
CODE Source JFK LAX LAS Notes
5026639 TDB Publications 69.59 52.80 58.90 No Underage fee, unlimited miles, No Fee For Additional Drivers
*See Codes Below Multiple Universitys 76.21 62.23 LDW
5400322 UC Berkeley School of Law 84.27 60.92 LDW
3715444 Car & Driver 85.50 67.50 64.99
5000304 WalMart 93.45 55.97 61.04
5004076 Alaska Airlines 93.45 93.45 61.04
EP200036 103.95 70.90 68.08 Up to 20%. Must take LDW $3000 Excess at $5.99/day.Basically LDW with $3000 deductible
Alamo CODES AND COUPONS:
CODE# Source JFK LAX LAS
430710 WalMart N/A 72.55 39.64 No Fee For Additional Drivers
7013880 SouthWest Airlines N/A 72.55 39.64
7012032 Mastercard N/A 72.55 39.64
7013843 Visa N/A 72.55 39.64
7013558 Hawaiian Airlines N/A 72.55 39.64
7013604 American Express N/A 87.23 43.75
253173 N/A 87.23 43.75
ALAMO COUPONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUICK SUMMARY BELOW
Avis CODES AND COUPONS:
The Overall top Avis five are:
AWD Source JFK LAX LAS Notes
A113400 *State of Florida 52.79 44.79 46.40 No drop charges in Florida
A555500 *Federal Government 58.00 43.00 37.87 Free Upgrade UULA004
G298100 Gevoha 63.00 48.00 63.89 No Underage fee - 18
Q304401 Ziff Davis Magazine 65.00 50.00 65.93
A679100 Hawaii State Bar 68.00 55.20 53.14
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
Grouped by type and sorted by price:
AWD Source JFK LAX Notes
With Out Any AWD 104.99 71.99
AIRLINES/HOTEL CODES
K197800 Alaska Air 78.73 58.31
K817200 Starwood 78.73 58.31
K851000 Hilton HHonors 78.73 58.31
K817200 American Airlines 78.73 58.31
B335100 British Airways 78.73 58.31
K817700 Hyatt 78.73 58.31
A205700 Inside Flyer 83.68 51.30
K019300 United Airlines 90.00 71.99
K860600 Starwood – “Hawaii discounts” 104.99 71.99
BUYING CLUBS
A108325 Costco 72.25 58.31
A108300 Costco 72.25 58.31
A415900 BJs Wholesale 78.73 58.31
D302003 Sears 78.73 58.31
GOVERNMENT
A113400 State of Florida 52.79 44.79 No drop charges in Florida
A555500 Federal Government 58.00 43.00 Free Upgrade UULA004
TRAVEL CLUBS/CREDIT CARDS
B900000 Generic AAA code 70.86 52.48
B790000 Entertainment Book 76.50 64.79
K312601 American Express 104.99 71.99
MISC.
K199060 A Major Florida tourism organization 65.00 52.20
A679100 Hawaii State Bar 68.00 55.20
Z004008 81.00 62.00
U405347 Generic Event Code 81.00 62.00
Z618653 "A Travel Agency" 81.00 62.00
C066983 “Some Golf Association” 81.00 63.00
V125600 Ohio State University 85.00 65.00 No Underage fee - 18
D002807 Amateur Sports Assistance Program 104.99 71.99
UNKNOWN
G298100 Gevoha 63.00 48.00 No Underage fee - 18
Q304401 Ziff Davis Magazine 65.00 50.00
D453800 72.25 58.65
A359800 76.50 58.31
C031529 Warning - Supposedly Black Flagged 80.00 61.00
C070127 “Very good discount, LDW included” 81.00 63.00
A699800 76.50 71.10
L149332 77.00 61.00
B270898 96.00 70.00
D005927 “Best AWD For European Rentals” 104.99 71.99
K774100 104.99 71.99
K666403 104.99 71.99
D002807 104.99 71.99
Avis COUPONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUICK SUMMARY BELOW
BUDGET CODES:
The Overall top Budget are:
CODE Source JFK LAX LAS
Y126500 USAA 51.75 55.43 31.76
Z939000 Exem Corp 52.05 55.93 32.05
A312500 Westjet Employees 74.32 61.30 33.25
V183800 Delta Airlines Employees 74.32 63.76 33.25
CODE SOURCE JFK LAX
AUTO CLUBS
T464300 Allstate Motor Club 76.35 72.63
U004000 Auto Association 76.35 72.63
A421200 Canadian Tire Auto 76.35 72.63
T480900 Cross Country Group 76.35 72.63
T784954 Ford Auto Club 76.35 72.63
U004000 Generic Motor Club 76.35 72.63
T784952 National Auto Club 76.35 72.63
T577300 Rexel 76.35 72.63
T464304 Sears Motorist Plan 76.35 72.63
T485008 Shell Motorist Club 76.35 72.63
T557300 US Auto Club Motoring Di76.35 72.63
FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS
A258200 Aeroplan 76.35 66.48
U072200 Alaska Air MP/Budget 76.35 66.48
U072400 American AAdvantage 76.35 66.48
U072500 Continental One Pass 76.35 72.63
U072700 Southwest Rapid Rewards 76.35 72.63
U072800 United Airlines Mile 86.90 89.79
BUYING CLUBS
V923004 BJS 76.35 72.63
W852800 Costco 76.35 72.63
X372000 Kroger Plus Shoppers 76.35 72.63
W810100 Sams Club 76.35 72.63
A017600 Canadian Costco 76.35 74.81
CODES FOR EMPLOYEES
Z939000 Exem Corp 52.05 55.93
X796800 Cendant Employee 76.35 62.80
X736600 Fairfield Resorts 76.35 72.63
T218600 Kroger Employee 82.56 87.99
A161400 BELL CANADA 83.14 69.89
T145406 CNN 86.90 89.79
A005292 CAA 86.90 89.79
T996901 Ford Employee 86.90 89.79
V222904 Kamaaina 86.90 89.79
A331700 TD Visa 86.90 89.79
AIRLINE CODES FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES
A312500 Westjet 74.32 61.30
V183800 Delta Airlines 74.32 63.76
U072900 American PAL 76.35 74.81
V304301 US Airways 76.35 72.63
V451501 United Airlines 77.27 86.90
T702000 Continental Airlines 80.62 63.76
V304302 US Airways Offical Buis.82.56 67.71
V167100 Southwest 82.56 85.80
Z472846 82.56 85.80
X872500 America West Airlines 85.80 82.56
V172424 Northwest Airlines 86.90 73.58
A286000 Air Canada 86.90 87.09
MISC.
Y126500 USAA 51.75 55.43
T400000 ABA 76.35 66.48
X736400 RCI Travel Call Direct 76.35 72.63
U004100 Senior Citizen Discount 76.35 72.63
T997000 Travel Agent Discount 86.90 89.79
T568510 Traveler's Advantage 86.90 89.79
X793001 Trip Rewards 86.90 89.79
BUDGET COUPONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUICK SUMMARY BELOW
ENTERPRISE CODES:
WARNING: A lot of the Government and University codes are for official use only, use them at your own RISK. Usually the
code will state whether it is for official use only or not.
Also, Remember coupons cannot be used together with a corporate code.
CODE Source JFK LAX NOTES
NONE FEB11-FEB12 78.36 95.86
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
K5071 ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 65.79 49.56
5CA3563 ASET ASET 65.79 49.56
01A8037 BETA GAMMA SIGMA 70.62 51.90 Waives underage fee
49B450 Brown University 66.90 49.75
UCBALUM CALIFORNIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 66.90 49.75
C50320 CALTECH BUSINESS USE-NATNL ACCT 55.76 70.16
NA29CU CORNELL UNIVERSITY 71.86 72.63
46OR008 Oregon Institute of Technology 61.95 49.29
46OR006 Oregon State University 61.95 49.29
46OR004 Oregon University System(OUS) 61.95 49.29
460R007 Portland State University 61.95 49.29
N04075 Princeton University 66.90 49.75 Age 18 OK
24E7184 RUTGERS ALUMNI-EE C 66.90 49.75
32F2462 San Diego State Univ – In state rentals 66.90 68.73
NASDSU San Diego State University 80.53 81.21
3CA1171 ST.LAWRENCE COLLEGE-ALUMNI 66.90 49.75
23J2586 Stanford 66.90 49.75 Age 21 OK
5CA1000 Trent University’s 66.90 87.27
NA51DUA University of Arkansas 65.67 66.48
15G1467 University of Chicago More 66.90 87.27
NA58UKY University of Kentucky 66.90 87.27
46OR005 University of Oregon 61.95 49.29
NA17111 University of Pennsylvania 73.09 73.84
TX720 University of Texas 52.04 56.66
NA47008 University of Utah 69.38 61.56 Age 21 OK
NA21UVA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 45.85 60.35 Age 21 OK
D501673 University of Windsor 66.90 87.27
CORPORATE
4CA6699 BC ROADBUILDERS ASSOCIATION 66.90 49.75
NA4456 ESCOD Industries 66.90 49.75
GOVERNMENT
NA62011 ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU 70.62 51.95
Y17464 MANITOBA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 66.90 49.75
T401246 NS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES UNION 66.90 49.75
46OR009 OHSU 61.95 49.29
46OE003 Oregon Cooperative Purchasing 61.95 49.29
DBCALIF STATE OF CALIFORNIA 66.27 57.00 Age 21 OK
G65117 State of CO 69.39 61.58 Age 21 OK
ILGOVT1 STATE OF ILLINOIS-CORP 66.90 49.75
NA1403 State of Louisana 53.27 59.11
MISTATE State of MI 66.90 49.75 Age 21 OK
NA55W04 State of Mississippi 74.34 66.48
53E5000 State of NC 70.86 63.03
NA54621 State of Nevada 73.10 65.25
NA55W04 State of New York 74.34 66.48
NA68001 State of West Virginia 71.85 64.01
4CA6777 VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE 66.90 87.27
45WA000 WAS WA STATE UNIVERSITY 61.95 49.29
NA24NYS State of New York 67.61 70.42
GEO998 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY-BUSINESS 66.90 87.27
Y16595 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 66.90 87.27
NA24YU1 YALE UNIVERSITY-NATIONAL ACC 73.10 73.85
MISC.
9CA2869 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU-MARTIMES 66.90 49.75
36A7933 HAWAII STATE BAR ASSOCIATION 66.90 49.75
NA24IE1 IEEE-EE 75.57 71.37
2CC0620 Quarter Century Club 66.90 49.75
ENTERPRISE COUPONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUICK SUMMARY BELOW
HERTZ CODES AND COUPONS:
The Overall top Hertz five are:
CDP Source JFK LAX Notes
77694 USAA 75.58 74.41
081555 National Guard 75.58 75.07
083080 AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 75.58 75.07
472871 AMER RED CROSS DISASTER 75.58 75.07
706900 TRAVEL PARTNERS CLUB 84.79 90.52 Up to 20% off
*Government rentals may be a little risky use with caution
Grouped by type and sorted by price:
CDP Source JFK LAX Notes
NONE FEB11 – FEB12 133.50 110.65
AIRLINES/HOTEL CODES
62455 United Airlines 95.92 74.41
205418 Southwest 95.92 74.41
CREDIT CARD
591054 AMEX Centurion 96.99 102.09 Includes LDW, LIS
633306 AMEX Platinum 133.50 111.67
GOVERNMENT
081555 National Guard 75.58 75.07
083080 AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 75.58 75.07
472871 AMER RED CROSS DISASTER 75.58 75.07
TRAVEL CLUBS/CREDIT CARDS
706900 TRAVEL PARTNERS CLUB 84.79 90.52 Up to 20% off
00004 AAA 95.92 74.41
205521 ENTE PUBLICATION CARD 95.92 74.41
MISC.
77694 USAA 75.58 74.41
13000 American Bar Association 95.92 74.41 No underage fee except NY&NJ
1757580 Car & Driver Magazine 110.85 101.82
31570 Harvard University 133.50 97.58
NATIONAL CODES:
National will usually have the best one-way rates, But you have to mix and match.
Remember National allows you to use multiple coupons (up to 3) with a corporate account. But not all coupons can be used
together with each other.
CODE Source JFK LAX NOTES
SPECIAL NATIONAL CODES
6600435 Last Minute Deal $137.30 $109.38 This is a special "Last Minute" code thatcan give great rates for last minute rentals
5007125 Emerald Aisle $113.37 $76.06 No Fee For Additional Drivers
AIRLINES/HOTEL CODES
5004076 Alaska Airlines $93.45 $93.45
6600422 AirTran Airways $103.95 $70.90
5036929 American Airlines $103.95 $70.90
5007160 Continental Airlines $103.95 $70.90
5000302 Delta Airlines $103.95 $70.90
5037153 Northwest Airlines $103.95 $70.90
2700075 United Airlines $103.95 $70.90
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
5185011 Univeristy of Chicago $76.21 $62.23 LDW
5004461 Univeristy of Iowa $76.21 $62.23 LDW
5004463 University of Wisconsin $76.21 $62.23 LDW
5004462 University of Minnesota $76.21 $62.23 LDW
5766241 University of Milwaukee $76.21 $62.23 LDW
5400322 UC Berkeley School of Law $84.27 $60.92 LDW
5001856 University of Pennsylvania $90.70 $71.44 LDW 21 OK
5004143 UNLV $93.22 $78.76 LDW 21 OK
1991867 Duke University $93.22 $78.76 21 OK
5002341 Ithaca College $94.48 $79.99
5420154 University of New Mexico $96.99 $73.90
5300743 Washington University St. Louis $100.78 $87.39
6100497 Illinnois Bar Association $123.43 $73.60
5003447 Caltech $134.79 $110.66
5160502 Rutgers Univeristy $137.30 $110.66
5436624 UC Santa Cruz $142.78 $118.61 LDW 21 OK
5400322 University of California $142.78 $118.61 LDW
GOVERNMENT
5004625 State of Georgia $79.36 $55.43
5400321 State of California $84.27 $60.92 LDW
3614638 Gov. of British Columbia $100.90 $97.18
5706352 Illinois Farm Bureau $123.43 $73.60
5282865 Michigan Farm Bureau $123.43 $73.60
MISC.
5026639 TDB Publications $69.59 $52.80 No Underage fee, unlimited miles, No Fee For Additional Drivers
3715444 Car & Driver $85.50 $67.50
5000304 WalMart $93.45 $55.97
EP200036 $103.95 $70.90 Up to 20%. Must take LDW $3000 Excess at $5.99/day.Basically LDW with $3000 deductible
5005467 United Transportation Union $123.43 $73.60
5710068 American Veterinary Medical Ass. $123.43 $73.60
5282865 National Ass. of Broadcasters $123.43 $73.60
TRAVEL CLUBS/TRAVEL AGENCIES/CREDIT CARDS
5760339 Carlson Travel $116.70 $99.44
6100253 AAA $123.43 $73.60
6600330 Priceless Vacations $123.43 $73.60
5125601 American Express $133.87 $110.63
NATIONAL COUPONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUICK SUMMARY BELOW
