Several weeks ago I described a new partnership between United Airlines and Hertz, in which some United elite members would get complimentary elite status with Hertz and Hertz would become the only … [Read more...] about Hertz Providing Status to Delta SkyMiles Elite Members
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Ominous Signs from New United and Hertz Partnership
It was big news on several blogs last week that United and Hertz are enhancing their partnership by offering more miles for Hertz rentals and giving some United frequent flyers matching elite … [Read more...] about Ominous Signs from New United and Hertz Partnership
Daily Getaways 2014: Which Rental Car Promotion Should You Choose?
American Express and the US Travel Association are back with their annual Daily Getaways promotion, during which they offer several travel packages — this time with some competing rental car … [Read more...] about Daily Getaways 2014: Which Rental Car Promotion Should You Choose?
The Cheapest Rental Car Might Be Silvercar
Silvercar closely resembles what I'd like to see as the future of renting a car: less paperwork, more included services and benefits, and one vehicle model to cut down on complicated rate structures. … [Read more...] about The Cheapest Rental Car Might Be Silvercar
Daily Getaways Return on May 19
Daily Getaways is an annual promotion run by the U.S. Travel Association in collaboration with American Express. Each day for four weeks there is a new travel deal from a selected merchant (sometimes … [Read more...] about Daily Getaways Return on May 19
Maximize Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Hertz is one of the largest car rental agencies, and they recently revamped their rewards program, adding some new benefits that are quite useful.Months ago, Hertz used to charge a membership fee … [Read more...] about Maximize Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Makes Massive Devaluation
It's no secret that I have probably been the biggest Hertz fanboy for the past few months. I went as far as buying into their Platinum status for close to $1,400 just to get better … [Read more...] about Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Makes Massive Devaluation
Daily Getaways: Hertz Gold Points for 4.3 Cents
I haven't talked about the U.S. Travel Association's Daily Getaways promotions at all for the last three weeks because none of them appealed to me. It doesn't mean there weren't good offers, but I … [Read more...] about Daily Getaways: Hertz Gold Points for 4.3 Cents
Car Rental Grace Periods Can Save You Money
I rented a car to visit FT University in Washington, DC, last weekend. Public transit was just too much of an ordeal to the host hotel, and a taxi would have cost the same. (Actually driving there … [Read more...] about Car Rental Grace Periods Can Save You Money
Update on “Stolen” Rental Car
I shared a story from one of my dad's friends yesterday who was stopped by the police with guns drawn because the rental car he was legitimately using had been reported stolen. Of course, Hertz … [Read more...] about Update on “Stolen” Rental Car
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