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updated: Aug. 20, 2012 @ 11:55a

posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:48a

Update: August 20, 2012

A short note before we begin

We are all volunteers, helping others out with absolutely no recompense. Please be polite.
PLEASE PLEASE read the following information and ESPECIALLY the FAQ. PLEASE.
The whole point of this forum is for SHARING of info; therefore, what you post MAY help someone else.

How to ask for help!!!!

1. Location: From-to, Airport or city. Renting a car in the city will be MUCH cheaper than getting it at the airport. If you’re arriving at the airport, consider using TAXI FARE FINDER to figure out the cost of a taxi to the rental agency in the city + cost of car rental there. This will usually be cheaper than renting it at the airport.

NOTE OF CAUTION: City offices often close sooner than the airport ones. If you're going to rent in the city,Make SURE that they're going to be open!

2. Type of Car: Mention if you’d work with any size, or if you HAVE to have a certain type. You can find a good table of various car sizes HERE, and the types of cars they usually include, along with how many people and bags you could fit in it.

3. Date & Time: When doing your research, play around with the timings. For Example : If you rented the car at 11am on Monday and are returning it on Wednesday, see if returning the car a few hours earlier will reduce the price.
Remember that if you’re late in returning the vehicle, there is a VERY SMALL grace period allowed. Some don’t give you a grace period at all. Also keep in mind, that the rental agency could charge you extra if you decide to return the car to a different place.

IMPORTANT NOTE- Timing is important, so if you can be flexible here, that can work to your advantage. Usually weekly deals are available for a rental of 4 days + 1 or 2 hours. It may be worth it to play with your p/u and drop times to snag a weekly deal and use a weekly coupon on top of that. HOWEVER-- don't try to beat the system by dropping off early on a weekly deal. You could wind up paying the walk-up rate at $$$$$.

that is , 4 days plus change may be cheaper than 4....by using a coupon with a weekly deal

4. 3 Attempts MINIMUM: you MUST post rates from a bare minimum of 3 different companies and AT LEAST 3 different combinations of codes and coupons. Post the prices you've returned.
Don't forget to include tax. Go to the LAST PAGE to see the complete price with discounts, taxes and coupons applied

Don’t just use 3 random codes and ask us to help you. Try using as many codes as you can (that you are ELIGIBLE for). And then post the 3 BEST rates that you found.
Also review the last 4-5 pages for codes that others have used. This way, we don't re-create your work; your post may help someone else; and perhaps you will have learned something valuable doing your homework.

Remember that this is all volunteer and it's just as much work for the old-timers to plug in the numbers as it is for the newbies. You must make an investment of time if you want to save money.-- pretty much like with everything else.

A good example of how to post can be found HERE.

FAQ
1. No one here has a magic way of finding the best rate. Please do some research yourself. And post with AS MUCH information as you can.

2. Always try LEGIT codes FIRST. If you don’t belong to a certain government organization or university or corporation, DON’T use that code. Expect to be asked for proof of membership for the code you’ve used, and if you can’t supply it, you will end up having to get a car at the walk-in rates, which would be WAY WAY more expensive.
Yes, you could be thinking that you’ve never been asked for proof before but there have been many instances where people have been asked for ID and proof.
FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED.

3. BEWARE of using codes that you don’t qualify for, that include insurance. If you’re in an accident, the corporation that supplied the code will check to see if you’re eligible and if you’re not, you will have to pay up!

4. Flexibility. The more you have with your dates, times, and type of car you will accept, the better your deal power.
Need a car from Tues to Thurs?
Insisting on an SUV for that mountainous Florida excursion?
Must have a convertible?
You limit your options for a cheap rental. Short-term midweek rentals make you a business-class renter, the RAC's meat and potatoes. There is little incentive to offer you a deal. It will cost them more to turn the car over than they will make renting to you.
Unless you have saved up some reward points or days, your best bet for these cases may very well be Priceline or Hotwire. Refer to bidding educations sites like betterbidding, biddingfortravel, and tripducky to see what kinds of bids are being accepted for your approximate dates

5. 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.

6. Prices VARY like crazy. Let me repeat that PRICES VARY LIKE CRAZY. If you find a rate that looks somewhat better than what you’ve seen so far, reserve it. Reserving is free and you can always cancel if you find a better rate later. Don’t hold out in search of a better rate. Book that rate first and then keep looking.
Again- IF YOU FIND A GOOD RATE, BOOK IT IMMEDIATELY.

7. Insurance is a whole separate topic. Check your coverage thru your own insurance company and your credit cards, and consider investigating AMEX's policy, which is much cheaper than buying thru the rental agency. Most insurance companies will provide you with Primary coverage. As long as you pay for your rental in FULL with a credit card, that credit card provider will provide you with secondary coverage. Please research LDW and CDW and whether you’re insurance coverage provides you with these. Also note that some states such as NY have a clause where car insurance policies HAVE to include car rental insurance. So if you’re NOT a resident of NY, you will be forced by the rental agency to buy insurance through them, or else they won’t rent you the car.

8. Additional Driver: Consider whether you will be needing an additional driver. You may have to pay a daily fee of up to $10 or more for the privilege OR you may be able to get that for free. Policy will vary by company, state, and code. CA and NV don't charge for spouses driving. Budget doesn't charge for spouses; National won't if you are an Emerald Club member; and Hertz won't if you are both AAA holders. Alamo's WalMart code will include almost anyone for free. These are just some of the variations.

9. Loyalty Clubs: More reasons to join the loyalty clubs- advance emails of deals and coupons; better likelihood of an upgrade; opportunity to earn free days (this can be valuable on pricy one-ways!); quicker escape with your car.

10. Rent Smart! If you have a larger group to transport and multiple drivers, consider renting two smaller cars. When minivans and SUV's are at a premium, it can save you more than half the price and give you more freedom besides.

11. One-way rentals can cost BIG $$$$. Join promotions for free days (like National's 1-2-Free) and save them up. Consider seasonal relocational deals, especially into Florida in late fall and out of FL in mid-spring. "Drive out specials" can be had dirt cheap post- spring break into late spring/early summer.
A car is not always the most economical means of transportation for one-ways. Consider other options.

** Thank you riaesq and j129 for putting this together for the community! **

Moderator Comment: Link to Previous Thread
Please see also the Car Rental FAQ thread for information to read prior to posting.

Updated OP . — Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:30am

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January 2013 Update:

In the last year or two, all of the FW car rental threads that had previously been stickied threads at the top of the "Travel Discussion" forum were removed as stickies, but due to the importance and value of the topic, I have asked the moderators to add one car rental thread back as a stickied thread -- and this is the one they chose.
I have tried to search through the archives to locate other car rental threads that used to be key threads on the Travel Discussion forum in past years.

These car rental threads contain a lot of great information, but most of them are pretty old and not kept up to date (which would require a lot of hard work by volunteer FW members, so it's understandable of course), so it does take some patience to sift through the material.

Here are some of those links, which I hope are helpful to the FW community, especially new members who didn't know that this information existed here:

"National, Enterprise, Avis, Hertz Contract IDs and More"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1248589/

"CAR RENTAL FAQ- READ THIS FIRST BEFORE POSTING"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/1010946/

"Updated Rental Car Discount/Coupon thread with sample price matrix"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/790643/).

"OFFICIAL Hertz Car Rental Discount Code & Coupons"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/750837/?start=...

"NEW Car Rental Discount Codes"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/788985/

"2012 Hotel + Car Rental Coupons (20+ companies)"
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1183420/

KEY POINT: Remember when doing your own searches on FW that much of the best advice is hidden in the "archived" threads, so make sure to select that option in the search menu after you are finished searching on the active threads for your search terms

NOTE: In the past, many of the experienced Travel forum members used to advise new FW members that if they want the best and most all-encompassing information on saving money with flights, rental cars, hotels, etc., they should check out other websites which are dedicated to the travel industry and therefore have more current knowledge, coupon codes, deals, etc. on them. This is still a great piece of advice. One of those sites is called "Flyertalk".

-NantucketSunrise
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SUMMARY Information that was added here between 2007-2012:

IF YOU WANT TO ASK FOR HELP, BE SURE TO READ THE FAQ'S FIRST:http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-discussion/1010946/

ETA by riaesq 6/8/10: Always try LEGIT codes FIRST (that means, the ones you can qualify for) They often result in bottom-line totals as good as the ones you may not qualify for and will save possible headaches. And YES, SOMETIMES THEY DO ASK FOR PROOF. You'll just have to ask yourself if you feel lucky.

ALAMO CODES:

CODE#		Source				JFK	LAX	LAS
7014627         Costco Member Discount  	N/A	72.55	39.64       
430710 		WalMart				N/A	72.55	39.64	No Fee For Add'l Drvrs 
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 SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE

COUPON #     CONTRACT ID   BENEFIT                                  EXP DATE

                7014292       15% off for AMEX Cardmembers       12/31/08

Avis CODES: 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
X352100		Regency Development		61.00	46.00	61.89	No Underage fee, unl miles 
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 Airlines			78.73	58.31
K817200	Starwood				78.73	58.31
K851000	hilton HHonors				78.73	58.31
K817165 AA Advantage Members                                    
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		        		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 Expr.				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
X352100	Regency Development		        61.00	46.00	No Underage fee, unl miles
G298100	Gevoha - Supposedly dead		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
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 SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE Alot of the new coupons do NOT need to be printed out. See Avis coupon thread first

COUPON #	BENEFIT				EXP. DATE	
MUAA039         200 AA Miles/day                12/31/11
TUSA012		One Free Weekend Day		12/31/08
UUWA062		Double Upgrade			
MUWA159 	$20 Off a 4-day weekend rental
MUWA055		$50 off plus a single upgrade12/31/08

The following codes are codes that Avis representatives are able to add on to your rental. 
No coupon should be necessary:
MUWA031
MUWA032		$20 off weekly
MUWA033
MUWA034		$35 off of two week
MUWA035		$40 off of three week

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 BE CAREFUL USING THIS CODE! NO MILES INCLUDED!  WILL BE .30 MILE-ENDED UP PAYING DOUBLE THE ORIGINAL RENTAL QUOTE.

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
U072411 American AAdvantage                   
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: THESE ARE COUPONS GIVEN TO PHONE REPS TO HELP "CAPTURE THE RESERVATION". THEY DO NOT APPEAR TO EXPIRE

COUPON		BENEFIT				MIN. RENTAL	LOCATION
MUAZ007         150 AA Miles/day                                exp 12/31/2011
UUWZ023		Single Upgrade			1-day  Min	ANY
MUFZ031		$5 Off/Rental			1-day  Min	ANY
MUWZ088		$5 Off/mid-weekly rental	1-day  Min	OFF AP
MUWZ089		$10 Off/mid-weekly rental	2-day  Min	OFF AP
MUWZ090		$15 Off/mid-weekly rental	3-day  Min	OFF AP
MUWZ091		$20 Off/mid-weekly rental	4-day  Min	OFF AP
MUFZ033		$10 Off/weekend rental		2-day  Min	ANY
MUFZ101 	$15 Off/weekend rental		3-day  Min	ANY
MUFZ102 	$20 Off/weekend rental		4-day  Min	ANY
MUFZ032		$20 Off/weekly rental		5-day  Min	ANY (Expired)
MUWZ023         $25 Off/weekly rental           5-day  Min      ANY
MUWZ051 	$50 Off/monthly rental		28-day Min	ANY
TUWZ003		Free day on mid-weekly		3-day  Min	OFF AP

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. It has been noticed that a lot of Enterprise Codes no longer allow underage rentals, even if they used to. Double check before renting. Overall top 5: XVC1092 Car & Driver $65.50 $61.50 EXLNT & SAFE DISC MOST PPL XVC1093 Car & Driver $62.82 $61.82 LDW incl No fee add drvr or Under age 49B450 Brown University 66.90 49.75 NA55W04 State of New York 74.34 66.48

CODE			Source			JFK	LAX	PIN #?	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		
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   CAL
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	        	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.
XVC1092 CAR & DRIVER MAGAZINE                   59.87   42.82            No underage fee
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/PROMOS:

Tested and voted best discount without special affiliation XVC1092 Pin number is "Car" Voted Enterprise Best Discount Tested and voted best Enterprise discount code with full LDW insurance included without the need of special affiliation XVC1093 Pin number is "Car" This one is safe for anyone to use Voted Enterprise Best Discount with INSURANCE Sign up to Enterprise club free of charge! Save over $50 https://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=044&cus... Enterprise Sign up

ENTERPRISE COUPONS SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE SCER8AD Sam's Club Member Discount. Expiry Date Unknown

HERTZ CODES: The Overall top Hertz five are:

CDP		Source			JFK	LAX	Notes

1911795         GENERIC TRAVEL & INCENTIVE      62.81   65.82  LDW INCL, NO UNDERAGE FEE
1757580  	Car & Driver Magazine		71.82   68.14  UNLIMITED MILES
77694		USAA				75.58	74.41  RISKY
081555		National Guard			75.58	75.07  RISKY
083080		AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION		75.58 	75.07  RISKY

*Government rentals may be VERY 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
1911795         GENERIC TRAVEL & INCENTIVE      62.81   65.82  LDW INCLUDED, NO UNDERAGE FEE
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		71.82   68.14  UNLIMITED MILES                   
31570 		Harvard University		133.50	97.58

HERTZ COUPONS SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE: See the Hertz coupon thread first

COUPON ID    TYPE    BENEFIT                REQUIREMENTS        EXP. DATE
1861176         CDP     Up to 40% off          None                Never
128844       PC      $35 off weekly         5 day rental        9/31/09

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
XVC1092		Car & Driver				$65.50		$61.50  EXLNT & SAFE DISC FOR MOST PEOPLE, RANKED TOP 1%
5007125 	Emerald Aisle				$113.37		$76.06	No Fee Add'l Drvrs 
XVC1093         Car & Driver                            $62.82          $61.82  LDW incl No fee for add'l drivers or underage surcharge.  EXCELLENT TOP 1% DISCOUNT.
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 BritishColumbia         	$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, unl miles, No Fee For Addl Drvrs
XVC1092		Car & Driver				$65.50		$61.50  EXCELLENT & SAFE DISCOIUNT FOR MOST PEOPLE, RANKED TOP 1%
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 Expr				$133.87		$110.63
5028650 	Visa					$123.43 	$73.60

NATIONAL COUPONS:

COUPON CODE	BENEFIT (With Link if required)		EXPIRATION

ENTERTAINMENT COUPONS:
NF5719ZDU FREE WEEKEND DAY (4DAY MIN W/SAT) 6/30/13
ND3117ZDF $20 OFF (3-5DAY W/SAT) 6/30/13
ND8452DJA $25 OFF CONV/VAN/SUV 3 DAY MIN 6/30/13
NF2995JDK FREE DAY W/5 DAY MIN 6/30/13
ND4845JDK $15 OFF (3DAY MIN W/SAT) 6/30/13
NU4Z22ZDF DOUBLE UPGRADE 6/30/13

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FatherTed
Senior Member - 3K

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:41p

Amazing!!! Great Job!

mom2boys
Broke Member

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 3:41p

Thanks OP...hopefully mods will move this to the top where it belongs! Great job and thanks for taking the time to do this.

ronald0211
Senior Member

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 6:13p

good job op, i like this more than the other "new" one.

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 6:35p

Beautiful Job.

juniorsu
Ancient Member

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 8:00p

Even better =p

kazanjig
Senior Member

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posted: Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:25p

I like it. I love it. I want some more of it.

One thing though: you may want to move the coupons to the Quick Summary so other users can add or update.

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 5:48a

Creedmoor
New Member

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posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 9:59a

Fix it so you can click on the links. It is too clumsy as posted. Anyway the original links are posted on another board.

letsgetsilly
Senior Member

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posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 10:10a

It would be great to have that post in the Quick Summary so that everyone can contribute to keeping the codes up to date. Too much for just one person. Thanks for the post OP.

matskul
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posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 10:23a

kazanjig said: I like it. I love it. I want some more of it.

One thing though: you may want to move the coupons to the Quick Summary so other users can add or update.

I am working on that right now, it will also make it a little easier to find a corporate/discount code

matskul
New Member

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posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 2:50p

kazanjig said: I like it. I love it. I want some more of it.

One thing though: you may want to move the coupons to the Quick Summary so other users can add or update.

Done

letsgetsilly said: It would be great to have that post in the Quick Summary so that everyone can contribute to keeping the codes up to date. Too much for just one person. Thanks for the post OP.
Done

Creedmoor said: Fix it so you can click on the links. It is too clumsy as posted. Anyway the original links are posted on another board.
Done

sc300tt
Senior Member - 1K

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updated: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 7:29p

posted: Dec. 12, 2007 @ 7:23p

For the enterprise 20% off link (Link), it says "Print this coupon and present at branch." but then in the fine print it says "Original coupon must be redeemed at the time of rental..." Since this coupon is for Entertainment Book holders, does that mean they want this coupon AND a coupon from the book? I'm not a book holder, so I don't know if the Entertainment Book actually has an Enterprise coupon in it.

So I guess my question is, does the webpage print out serve as the "original coupon"?

pete7919
Senior Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 9:50a

New National Coupons from Entertainment book for 2008:
Two car Class Upgrade

One FREE Day

FREE Weekend Day

$15 OFF Weekly Rental

$20 OFF Weekly Rental

$50 OFF Monthly Rental

pete7919
Senior Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 9:54a

sc300tt said: For the enterprise 20% off link (Link), it says "Print this coupon and present at branch." but then in the fine print it says "Original coupon must be redeemed at the time of rental..." Since this coupon is for Entertainment Book holders, does that mean they want this coupon AND a coupon from the book? I'm not a book holder, so I don't know if the Entertainment Book actually has an Enterprise coupon in it.

So I guess my question is, does the webpage print out serve as the "original coupon"?

Yes. There are lots of deals on the Entertainment book website. They are seperate from the book and that coupon will suffice.

dyn0
Senior Member - 2K

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 10:03a

hey guys,

need a car today at new orleans airport, returning it tmrw. cheapest i get is enterprise 30.32. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!!

tubs
Broke Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 10:53a

Trying to reserve at national 2/1-2/7 in Bozeman, MT (going skiing). They aren't taking any coupons codes...says "station specific coupon blackout". This especially sucks since I checked a few months ago, before I was ready to book, and the rates were super cheap and they were taking my coupon codes. Now I'm paying $165 for a week with a compact...

Anyone have any ideas to improve this?

Grabit82
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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 1:00p

Matskul. Can you provide daily, weekend and weekly rate on each code? One day charge really doesn't help.

sc300tt
Senior Member - 1K

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 1:50p

pete7919 said: sc300tt said: For the enterprise 20% off link (Link), it says "Print this coupon and present at branch." but then in the fine print it says "Original coupon must be redeemed at the time of rental..." Since this coupon is for Entertainment Book holders, does that mean they want this coupon AND a coupon from the book? I'm not a book holder, so I don't know if the Entertainment Book actually has an Enterprise coupon in it.

So I guess my question is, does the webpage print out serve as the "original coupon"?

Yes. There are lots of deals on the Entertainment book website. They are seperate from the book and that coupon will suffice.

thanks!

wendio
New Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 4:37p

Anyone able to find any decent one-way deals from PDX to SEA 1/9-1/16? I've been looking for days and days and can't escape the horrible drop-off fee. Thanks.

dyn0
Senior Member - 2K

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 9:38p

need a car from bwi from tmrw 12/14 to 12/17. tried the entertainment 20% off but not working. any help is greatly appreciated!!

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 10:27p

dyn0 said: need a car from bwi from tmrw 12/14 to 12/17. tried the entertainment 20% off but not working. any help is greatly appreciated!!

Budget $64.Use sidestep.com and use Budget link.

dyn0
Senior Member - 2K

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 11:06p

thegoodstuffsher said: dyn0 said: need a car from bwi from tmrw 12/14 to 12/17. tried the entertainment 20% off but not working. any help is greatly appreciated!!

Budget $64.Use sidestep.com and use Budget link.

really.. im getting $30 a day using sidestep.. hm..

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 11:32p

I'm still getting $14. a day,3 Days,$64. total for mid-size.

dyn0
Senior Member - 2K

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posted: Dec. 13, 2007 @ 11:37p

thegoodstuffsher said: I'm still getting $14. a day,3 Days,$64. total for mid-size.
you are clicking bwi, and then days dec 14-dec 17 ?

jabomb
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posted: Dec. 14, 2007 @ 3:36p

thegoodstuffsher

I believe you posted an Alamo coupon 15$OFF for a three day rental? (AD3529YUD)

Is this an Entertainment coupon or is it printable somewhere online?

Cheers.

uwschick
Member

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posted: Dec. 14, 2007 @ 5:48p

The OP did an excellent job! This was not an easy task. Thank you!!!

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 14, 2007 @ 9:30p

jabomb said: thegoodstuffsher

I believe you posted an Alamo coupon 15$OFF for a three day rental? (AD3529YUD)

Is this an Entertainment coupon or is it printable somewhere online?

Cheers.

Any I list I have used without printing.

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 14, 2007 @ 9:36p

Here is a couple of decent sites to find codes and coupons.
Link
Link

dyn0
Senior Member - 2K

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posted: Dec. 15, 2007 @ 12:52a

hey guys,

got a friend who is under 25.. needs to book a car from zip code 24060 from dec 15-dec 17. any help is greatly appreciated.. unlimited miles if possible.. got a few with 500 free miles.. but need more than that.. thanks!

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 15, 2007 @ 5:28a

Here is a couple more National E-Coupons Codes:
$15. Off 3 Days
$20. Off Weekly

matskul
New Member

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posted: Dec. 15, 2007 @ 8:15p

dyn0 said: hey guys,

got a friend who is under 25.. needs to book a car from zip code 24060 from dec 15-dec 17. any help is greatly appreciated.. unlimited miles if possible.. got a few with 500 free miles.. but need more than that.. thanks!

I did not check the rates, but I know the following codes should waive the underage fee, and should give unlimited mileage, I dont know which one will be the best in this situation though:
HERTZ: 13000 American Bar Association
Avis: G298100 Gevoha
V125600 Ohio State University
Enterprise: 01A8037 BETA GAMMA SIGMA
N04075 Princeton University
23J2586 Stanford
NA47008 University of Utah
NA21UVA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

I left the government codes, but if you want, look in the initial list and I mention whether they are supposed to waive the underage fee or not in the notes.
If you find out any others that do, please let me know.

isbn1975
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updated: Dec. 16, 2007 @ 3:49a

posted: Dec. 16, 2007 @ 3:44a

ALAMO COUPONS SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE

COUPON #     CONTRACT ID   BENEFIT                                  EXP DATE
AD2078AFH    7014006       10% off & $15 off a 3 day Weekend Rental 1/31/08 
D60C         E-Coupon      $10 off on 3-day Weekend Rates           6/30/08

--------------------

What are the differences between these two coupons?

If I use the first one, it comes out to $52 total, but if I use the second one it comes out to $97.55.

Seems like I need some kind of ID in order to use the first one?

thegoodstuffsher
Tired Member

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posted: Dec. 16, 2007 @ 3:56a

isbn1975 said: ALAMO COUPONS SORTED BY EXPIRATION DATE

COUPON #     CONTRACT ID   BENEFIT                                  EXP DATE
AD2078AFH    7014006       10% off & $15 off a 3 day Weekend Rental 1/31/08 
D60C         E-Coupon      $10 off on 3-day Weekend Rates           6/30/08

--------------------

What are the differences between these two coupons?

If I use the first one, it comes out to $52 total, but if I use the second one it comes out to $97.55.

Seems like I need some kind of ID in order to use the first one?

This is a joke right?

jabomb
New Member

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posted: Dec. 17, 2007 @ 11:38a

thegoodstuffser said: Any I list I have used without printing

I've already used it once successfully and it seems to expire at the end of June 2008?

Just wondering in case an Alamo agent ever asked. Do you need to be a member or part of an association to use this coupon?

Thx

DKTVPN
Senior Member - 2K

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updated: Dec. 17, 2007 @ 2:56p

posted: Dec. 17, 2007 @ 2:56p

I need a car from Jan 4th and return Jan 12th, can anyone help to get the lowest price?

Edit: from Orange County to Las Vegas for the CES show.

goye
Member

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posted: Dec. 18, 2007 @ 1:02p

Wondering......I have an Alamo reservation.....which i scheduled to return at 4:00 pm......If I happen to pick the car up at 2:30ish,,,,will they let me slide the 1.5 hours???

I know when you return, they scan the car in, in order to generate the return slip, Is it the same process when you pick it up?

Or is it safer to just add another whole day to the existing reservation?

Hi ria and szy

goodnessgracious
Thrifty Member

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posted: Dec. 18, 2007 @ 2:19p

jabomb said: thegoodstuffser said: Any I list I have used without printing

I've already used it once successfully and it seems to expire at the end of June 2008?

Just wondering in case an Alamo agent ever asked. Do you need to be a member or part of an association to use this coupon?

Thx

Coupon Code AD395OL2VN is for $15 off a weekend and good until 6/30/08. On your confirmation email it says something about being an Internet coupon - you do not need a copy.

jabomb
New Member

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updated: Dec. 18, 2007 @ 3:33p

posted: Dec. 18, 2007 @ 3:13p

Hi Goodnessgracious,

I was actually asking about AD3529YUD (3 days off Alamo rental) But found the source on my confirmation e-mail.

It's a AARP mag coupon.

Thanks

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freshpl
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posted: Jun. 19, 2013 @ 3:34a

REQUEST - Economy at Toronto(yyz)
2) July 2-July 3
3) Renting at Toronto (YYZ), returning at Windsor(YQG)
4) Expedia is 250$, Hotwire is 600$, and booking thru budget is 677$. National with emerald club and TDB publications to be the cheapest with $75 a day.

Thanks so much!

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