{"id":7478,"date":"2024-11-07T13:20:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/the-best-rental-car-rewards-programs\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T13:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:20:48","slug":"the-best-rental-car-rewards-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=7478","title":{"rendered":"The Best Rental Car Rewards Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most rental car companies offer some sort of rewards program to incentivize renters to keep renting through the company. However, as with airline and hotel loyalty programs, different rental car rewards programs offer different earning and redemption rates and perks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That means the best car rental loyalty program for you will depend on your travel style. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Here are the factors to consider when choosing the best rental car program for your future rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Car rental membership benefits to look for<\/span><\/h2>\n
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These are some of the common benefits of car rental rewards programs. Consider how much you\u2019ll need to realistically rent from a certain company to earn these perks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Getting to skip the line<\/span><\/h3>\n
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No one likes waiting in a long line to pick up their rental car, particularly after a long flight. So, the most important rental car rewards program perk for you may simply be the ability to skip the check-in line and head straight to the lot to pick up your rental car. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The best car rental programs let rewards members do so, even if they aren’t an elite member. Avis Preferred members can skip the counter at most airport locations just as a perk of being a member. Likewise, Hertz Gold Rewards members can use Hertz Gold Choice at dozens of airports in the U.S. and Europe to skip the counter and pick their preferred car from the lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Even budget-oriented car rental membership programs offer this service. Budget Fastbreak members simply need to flash their driver’s license to pick up their keys. And Dollar<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Express Rewards members can bypass the counter and head straight to the lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Other car rental membership programs require that you check in via their website or app to be able to head straight to your car. Alamo renters can use Accelerated Check-In to pay and accept the rental agreement online and skip the counter. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, Enterprise renters need to download the Enterprise app and log in to their member profile to access ReadyPass to get their rental car faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Earning rewards to redeem for rentals<\/span><\/h3>\n
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If you’re spending a lot on rental cars, your most important factor may be how much you get back on your spending. Here are the earning and redemption rates for the best car rental programs:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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