Rental Car Company Rewards Programs and Discounts

Where can you find the cheapest rental cars?

Off-Airport rental car companies are usually the least expensive. These companies do not have to pay the high airport leasing fees. It may be also less hassle avoiding the crowds at the airports if you are worried about time. An example of these off-airport locations are Thrifty at FLL-Ft. Lauderdale and Royal Car Rental. Car rental companies that are connected to the airport at Ft. Lauderdale are Budget and Avis.

Here are some Rental Car Company Discounts:

1. Thrifty - Save 5% at Thrifty Car Rental on your travel reservations - Enter Code AU11. There is also a discount if you are a member at Sam's Club. If you travel to Florida during the off-season they offer a Florida Getaway PC Code GBFG which expires 11/15/06.

2. Budget - Get an Extra 10% off with a Citi Business Credit Card.

3. Avis - Avis is the more expensive rental car company that owns the cheaper Budget. Avis may have a better car selection though. A few Avis codes to try are D005927 and D086533. You may try flyertalk.com and read through the rental car forums for more.

4. Hertz - The Hertz Gold program gives you the deepest rental discounts. Here are some current promotion examples: $15 Off Weekend PC# 992515, $25 Off Weekly PC# 992493.

5. Enterprise Rent-a-car - We advise you sign up for their weekly email specials for the hottest deals.

What Car Rental Rewards Programs Should I Sign Up For?

You should sign up for any car rental companys' rewards program that you use the most. You not only get rewards but you get treated like a VIP in most programs where you do not have to wait in the same long line as non-members. This could definately save you lots of time at the airport when you have a plane to catch. Opt for airline miles and keep your rewards consolidated. You have the option in most rental car rewards programs to sign up for the airline miles.