Car Hire Coupons & Deals: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty
Once you have checked for the best prices you can get from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty with a car hire comparison site, see if you can take advantage of these coupons below to bag yourself an even better deal directly with one of the companies!
The Duds
Go to any of Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz or Thrifty’s websites and you’ll find a “Specials” or “Deals” section listing their latest goodies. But try using them and you’ll find a lot of these don’t really do anything. If you had used a car hire comparison site to search across these five major companies, the “deal” price would have already been incorporated. Who cares if Hertz displays a bonus of “Weekend Deal! Rent a Car for just $35 per day in Brisbane!” when Europcar’s non-offer prices may already be cheaper? It’s just a decoy bonus deal that may distract you from better deals.
We hope to save us all some time by weeding out the real deals from the wannabes. These coupons will save you and are for anyone – no memberships required.
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SINGLE Upgrade when renting Economy up to Standard cars for 2+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 28 February 2010
Promotion Code: WS136
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* Offer valid for immediate sale for rentals completed between 04 January 2010 and 28 February 2010
* Rental period must be for 2 consecutive days
* One free class upgrade per rental period.
* Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion
* Offer available at selected locations only and subject to vehicle availability, excluding Northern Territory
* Offer available for selected vehicles only – Economy car (ECMR, Hyundai Getz or similar) through to a Standard car (SCAR, Toyota Camry or similar) receive a free one car-class upgrade, to a maximum Full Size car.
* Standard Rental Agreement Conditions Apply
* Corporate Discount # WS136
SINGLE Upgrade when renting Economy up to Standard cars for 2+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 31 March 2010
Coupon number: UPNZ088
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* Available locations: All Budget Australia locations excluding Albany, Albany Airport, Broome, Broome Airport, Kununurra, Kununurra Airport and Esperance Airport.
* Upgrade valid for car groups A, B, C and D with a maximum upgrade from Group A to Group B, Group B to Group C, Group C to Group D and Group D to Group E.
* Validity: Offer valid for rentals commencing between 4 January and 31 March 2010.
* Minimum rental: 2 day
* One way rentals are not permitted
* Driver must meet Budget age; driver’s licence and credit requirements
* Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion including local branch specials and contracted corporate and industry rates.
* Vehicles and upgrade are subject to availability
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Budget Rental Agreement at the time of rental.
SINGLE Upgrade + 1000 Extra Frequent Flyer Points when renting Compact up to Standard cars for 3+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 31 January 2010
Coupon number: UPNZ012
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* Available locations: Participating Budget Australia locations
* Vehicles: Valid for car groups B, C, D with max upgrade to group E. Upgrade valid from group B to C, C to D and D to E only.
* Validity: Offer valid for rentals commencing before 31 January 2010.
* Reservation must include coupon number UPNZ012 to be eligible to receive 1,000 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer points and Free Upgrade.
* Quote your Qantas Frequent Flyer number when making your booking and when you pick up your vehicle.
* Within Australia, points are earned on time and kilometre charges, excluding GST, insurance and miscellaneous charges.
* Minimum rental: 3 days
* One way rental: Not permitted
* Points are not earned on major contracted corporate accounts, industry rates and rentals that are part of a package.
* Offer subject to vehicle availability.
* Driver must meet Budget age; driver’s licence and credit requirements.
* Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion including local branch specials and contracted corporate and industry rates.
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Budget Rental Agreement at the time of rental.
SINGLE Upgrade when renting Compact up to Full Size cars for 2+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 31 March 2010
Coupon code: UPPA119
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Rent a Compact Manual (Group A), Compact Automatic (Group B), Intermediate (Group C), Standard (Group D) or Full Size (Group E) with Avis in Australia for 2 or more consecutive days and receive a free one car group upgrade up to a maximum Full Size Sports (Group P).
* Subject to vehicle availability
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion
* An advance reservation is required with request for upgrade
* Offer available at corporate and participating licensee locations in Australia
* Avis standard age, credit and driver requirements apply
* The standard Under 25 Fee around Australia is $28.46 including Administration Fee and GST
* Excludes variable Concession Recovery Fee or Premium Location Surcharge (if applicable)
* This applies to all drivers aged 21 to 25
* Drivers under 25 can only rent car groups Economy – Standard 4 door automatic
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Avis Rental Agreement at the time of rental.
SINGLE Upgrade when renting Compact up to Full Size cars for 4+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 28 February 2010
Promotional Coupon (PC): 139484
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* Promotional Coupon (PC) number 139484 must be quoted at the time of reservation to redeem the free upgrade offer.
* Offer is available at participating locations in Australia, for rentals between 5 January 2010 and 28 February 2010.
* Minimum rental period of four (4) consecutive days applies, with a maximum of one (1) free upgrade per rental.
* Rental days are based on a twenty-four (24) hour period. A fifty-nine (59) minute grace period is allowed for returns. Returns outside the grace period will be charged up to an extra day rental fee.
* Offer excludes taxes, fees, optional products and services.
* Offer is non-discountable and cannot be combined with any other promotion, special offer or coupon.
* Offer is applies to the following vehicle groups, and is subject to availability at time of vehicle collection: Compact Auto upgrades to Intermediate Auto, Intermediate Auto upgrades to Standard Auto, Standard Auto upgrades to Full Size Auto and Full Size Auto upgrades to Premium or Luxury Auto vehicles.
* Hertz standard driver and credit qualifications in effect at the time and place of rental apply.
* Minimum driver age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21- 24 years may be eligible to rent subject to an age differential charge.
* Vehicle models may differ and specifications may vary by location. Vehicles can be reserved by car group only and not by particular car model or colour.
* Fleet subject to change without notice.
* One way rentals are available between selected locations. Special conditions may apply.
* Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
SINGLE Upgrade when renting Economy or Compact cars for 2+ consecutive days
Dropoff by: 31 March 2010
Promotional code: TWODAYUP
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* Rental must span a minimum of 2 days
* Pickup date must commence after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Return date must end after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Offer available on CDAR, ECMR vehicle classes only.
* Offer and vehicles subject to availability.
* Offer available at participating locations within Australia only, excluding Tasmania.
* Pickup and return must be between 4 Jan – 31 March 2010.
* Upgrade will occur at the pickup branch
* Europcar standard age, credit and driver requirements apply.
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer
* Minimum length of rental must be 2 days to receive this offer
* The applicable CD number must be quoted at the time of booking.
* Blackout periods apply to school and public holidays
* For standard passenger vehicles, unlimited kms apply to Metropolitan areas 200km a day applies to country areas and 100km day applies for remote areas including rentals in Northern Territory
* Valid to vehicle classes Economy (ECMR) upgraded to Compact (CDAR) and Compact upgraded to Intermediate (IDAR)
* Single class upgrade only. Maximum upgrade to Intermediate (IDAR)
* Damage protection is subject to standard liability fee and optional waiver costs
* Taxes, surcharges, concession recovery fee if applicable, stamp duty, administration fee, additional driver fee, optional damage liability/coverage and refuelling fees are extra and GST on these charges applies.
DOUBLE Upgrade when renting Compact up to Intermediate cars with GPS for 6+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 30 June 2010
Coupon code: UPPA080
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Rent a Group A compact car which include the Hyundai Getz 5 door manual, Group B car (e.g. Hyundai Getz 5 door automatic) or Group C sedan (e.g. Hyundai Elantra) with portable GPS ($11.33 per day) in Australia for 6 or more consecutive days and receive a free double car group upgrade up to a maximum Group E car (e.g. Ford Falcon).
* Subject to vehicle availability
* Offer applies to rentals completed prior to 30 June 2010
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion
* Avis standard age, credit and driver requirements apply
* An advance reservation is required with request for upgrade
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Avis Rental Agreement at the time of rental
* Offer available at corporate and participating licensee locations in Australia
* Portable GPS price A$11.33 per day including GST and administration fee. A higher price applies at most airport locations.
Weekend Special: Rent for 3 days, Pay for 2 on Compact up to Full Size cars
Pickup by: 26 February 2010 (Pick up after Thurs 12pm, return by following Mon 12am)
Promotional Coupon (PC): 139495
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* Promotional Coupon (PC) number 139495 must be quoted at time of reservation to redeem the free day offer.
* Offer is available at participating locations in Australia, for rentals between 5 January 2010 and 28 February 2010.
* Minimum rental period of three (3) consecutive days applies, with a maximum of one (1) free day per rental.
* Rental must be collected and returned between Thursday noon and the following Monday midnight and include a Saturday night keep.
* Rental days are based on a twenty-four (24) hour period. A fifty-nine (59) minute grace period is allowed for returns. Returns outside the grace period will be charged up to an extra day rental fee.
* Offer excludes taxes, fees, optional products and services.
* Offer is non-discountable and cannot be combined with any other promotion, special offer or coupon.
* Offer applies to the following vehicles groups, and is subject to availability at time of vehicle collection: Compact Auto, Intermediate Auto, Standard Auto and Fullsize Auto.
* Hertz standard driver and credit qualifications in effect at the time and place of rental apply.
* Minimum driver age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21- 24 may be eligible to rent subject to an age differential charge.
* Vehicle models may differ and specifications may vary by location. Vehicles can be reserved by car group only and not by particular car model or colour.
* Fleet subject to change without notice.
* One way rentals are available between selected locations. Special conditions may apply.
* Terms and conditions subject to change without notice.
Rent for 7 days, Pay for 6 on Compact up to Luxury cars
Pickup by: 28 February 2010
Promotional Coupon (PC): 139985
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* Promotional Coupon (PC) number 139985 must be quoted at time of reservation to redeem the free day offer.
* Offer is available at participating locations in Australia, for rentals between 7 January 2010 and 28 February 2010.
* Minimum rental period of seven (7) consecutive days applies, with a maximum of one (1) free day per rental.
* Rental days are based on a twenty-four (24) hour period. A fifty-nine (59) minute grace period is allowed for returns. Returns outside the grace period will be charged up to an extra day rental fee.
* Offer excludes taxes, fees, optional products and services.
* Offer is non-discountable and cannot be combined with any other promotion, special offer or coupon.
* Offer applies to the following vehicles groups, and is subject to availability at time of vehicle collection: Compact Auto, Intermediate Auto, Standard Auto, Fullsize Auto, Premium Auto and Luxury Auto.
* Hertz standard driver and credit qualifications in effect at the time and place of rental apply.
* Minimum driver age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21- 24 may be eligible to rent subject to an age differential charge.
* Vehicle models may differ and specifications may vary by location. Vehicles can be reserved by car group only and not by particular car model or colour.
* Fleet subject to change without notice.
* One way rentals are available between selected locations. Special conditions may apply.
* Terms and conditions subject to change without notice.
Rent for 7 days, Pay for 6 on Intermediate up to Full-Size Cars
Pickup by: 28 February 2010
Promotion Code: WS083
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* Offer valid for immediate sale for rentals completed between 04 January 2010 and 28 February 2010
* Rental period must be for 7 consecutive days
* One free day per rental period.
* Free day is on Time and kilometres only
* Includes daily T & K charge, GST and unlimited kilometers and metro locations, 200kms free per day at country locations with excess kilometers charged at 27.5c per km and 100kms free per day at remote locations with excess kilometers charged at 27.5c per km
* Taxes, surcharges, vehicle registration fee, airport concession recovery fee (if applicable) and optional liability coverage is additional
* Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion
* Offer available at selected locations only and subject to availability, excluding Northern Territory and Tasmania
* Offer available for selected vehicles only
* Standard Rental Agreement Conditions Apply
* Corporate Discount # WS083
Free 7th Day Time/Kilometre Charge on Economy to Full Size Sports Cars for 7+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 31 March 2010
Coupon code: TPPA022
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Rent an Economy (Group X), Compact Manual (Group A), Compact Automatic (Group B), Intermediate (Group C), Standard (Group D), Full Size (Group E) or Full Size Sports (Group P) with Avis in Australia for 7 or more consecutive days and receive your 7th day free of the time and kilometre charges.
* Subject to vehicle availability
* Free day applicable to time and kilometre charges only
* Offer applies to rentals completed prior to 31 March 2010
* Refuelling service charge, local taxes, excess kilometres, optional insurance cover, Vehicle Registration Fee, Concession Recovery Fee or Premium Location Surcharge (if applicable), administration fee, miscellaneous charges, and GST on these items are not included
* Includes unlimited kilometres in metropolitan areas, (200 kilometres free per day in country areas and 100 kilometres free per day in remote areas. Excess kilometres are charged at 28.5c per kilometre including Administration Fee and GST)
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
* An advance reservation is required
* Offer available at corporate and participating licensee locations in Australia
* Avis standard age, credit and driver requirements apply
* The standard Under 25 Fee around Australia is $28.46 including Administration Fee and GST
* Excludes variable Concession Recovery Fee or Premium Location Surcharge (if applicable)
* This applies to all drivers aged 21 to 25
* Drivers under 25 can only rent car groups Economy – Standard 4 door automatic
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Avis Rental Agreement at the time of rental.
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10% Off Economy to Intermediate cars when renting for 2+ days
Dropoff by: 31 March 2010
Promotional code: TWODAY10
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* Rental must span a minimum of 2 days
* Pickup date must commence after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Return date must end after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Offer available on CDAR, ECMR, IDAR vehicle classes only.
* Offer and vehicles subject to availability.
* Offer available at participating locations within Australia only, excluding Tasmania.
* Pickup and return must be between 4 Jan – 31 March 2010.
* Discount will apply at the ‘quote summary’ stage of your transaction.
* Europcar standard age, credit and driver requirements apply.
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer
* Minimum length of rental must be 2 days to receive this offer
* Blackout periods apply to school and public holidays
* Discount applies to base rental cost (time & km) only
* The applicable Promotion Code must be quoted at the time of booking.
* For standard passenger vehicles, unlimited kms apply to Metropolitan areas 200km a day applies to country areas and 100km day applies for remote areas including rentals in Northern Territory.
* Available to Economy (ECMR), Compact (CDAR) and Intermediate (IDAR) vehicle classes only
* Damage protection is subject to standard liability fee and optional waiver costs
* Taxes, surcharges, concession recovery fee if applicable, stamp duty, administration fee, additional driver fee, optional damage liability/coverage and refuelling fees are extra and GST on these charges applies.
15% Off Audi cars (Intermediate to Luxury class) when renting for 2+ days
Dropoff by: 31 March 2010
Promotional code: TWODAYAUDI
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* Rental must span a minimum of 2 days
* Pickup date must commence after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Return date must end after 4/1/2010 and before 31/3/2010
* Offer available on PTAR, PDAR, LDAR, IXAR, IXMD vehicle classes only.
* Offer and vehicles subject to availability.
* Offer available at participating locations within Australia only, excluding Tasmania.
* Pickup and return must be between 4 Jan – 31 March 2010.
* Discount will apply at the ‘quote summary’ stage of your transaction.
* Discount applies to base rate (time & kilometres) only
* Europcar standard age, credit and driver requirements apply.
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer
* Minimum length of rental must be 2 days to receive this offer
* Blackout periods apply to school and public holidays
* The applicable Promotion Code must be quoted at the time of booking.
* Valid to Audi A3 Diesel (IXMD), Audi A3 (IXAR), Audi A4 (PDAR), Audi A6 (LDAR) and Audi A4 Cabriolet (PTAR) vehicle classes only
* Limit of 200km per day, with additional kilometres charged at 27.5c per kilometre (GST incl.)
* Damage protection is subject to standard liability fee and optional waiver costs
* Taxes, surcharges, concession recovery fee if applicable, stamp duty, administration fee, additional driver fee, optional damage liability/coverage and refuelling fees are extra and GST on these charges applies.
$50 Off Intermediate to Luxury cars when renting for 5+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 28 February 2010
Promotional Coupon (PC): 139974
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* Promotional Coupon (PC) number 139974 must be quoted at time of reservation to redeem the $50 discount offer.
* Offer is available at participating locations in Australia, for rentals between 7 January 2010 and 28 February 2010.
* Minimum rental period of five (5) consecutive days applies, with a maximum discount of $50 per rental.
* Rental days are based on a twenty-four (24) hour period. A fifty-nine (59) minute grace period is allowed for returns. Returns outside the grace period will be charged up to an extra day rental fee.
* Offer excludes taxes, fees, optional products and services.
* Offer is non-discountable and cannot be combined with any other promotion, special offer or coupon.
* Offer applies to the following vehicles groups, and is subject to availability at time of vehicle collection: Intermediate Auto, Standard Auto, Fullsize Auto, Premium Auto and Luxury Auto.
* Hertz standard driver and credit qualifications in effect at the time and place of rental apply.
* Minimum driver age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21- 24 may be eligible to rent subject to an age differential charge.
* Vehicle models may differ and specifications may vary by location. Vehicles can be reserved by car group only and not by particular car model or colour.
* Fleet subject to change without notice.
* One way rentals are available between selected locations. Special conditions may apply.
* Terms and conditions subject to change without notice.
$50 Off Standard to Luxury Cars when renting for 5+ consecutive days
Pickup by: 31 March 2010
Coupon code: MPPA005
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Rent a Standard (Group D), Full Size (Group E), Full Size Sports (Group P), Premium (Group G) or Luxury (Group H) car with Avis in Australia for 5 or more consecutive days and receive $50 off the time and kilometre charges.
* Subject to vehicle availability
* $50 off applicable to time and kilometre charges only
* Offer applies to rentals completed prior to 31 March 2010
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion
* An advance reservation is required
* Offer available at corporate and participating licensee locations in Australia
* Avis standard age, credit and driver requirements apply
* The standard Under 25 Fee around Australia is $28.46 including Administration Fee and GST
* Excludes variable Concession Recovery Fee or Premium Location Surcharge (if applicable)
* This applies to all drivers aged 21 to 25. Drivers under 25 can only rent car groups Economy – Standard 4 door automatic
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the Avis Rental Agreement at the time of rental.