Hertz #1 club or Avis?

orac · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 01:06 PM

I am starting to do more travel with hire cars and I am looking at Hertz or Avis to go with on a permanent basis. The threads I have read seem a bit down on Hertz #1 club.

What are your thoughts between the two major car rentals in September 2008?

Regards

markis10 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 01:33 PM

What are you looking for and how much renting do you do, Hertz looks after their presidents circle members well but you need at least 30 rentals a year, with free upgrades and guaranteed availability.

futaris · #3 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 01:52 PM

Go with Hertz. The value of the miles that you earn with BMI far outweighs any advantage you'll get with Avis.

oz_mark · #4 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 02:02 PM

Hertz #1 Gold can usually be had with a waiver of the joining fee, so if you go Hertz, I would go with that.

orac · #5 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by markis10

What are you looking for and how much renting do you do.

Around a couple a month at this stage - so 20 to 25 a year

orac · #6 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oz_mark

Hertz #1 Gold can usually be had with a waiver of the joining fee,

This is the case at the moment - seems to have been that way for a while

markis10 · #7 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orac

Around a couple a month at this stage - so 20 to 25 a year

I would go Hertz then for the additional benefits they offer regular renters, its free to join online, you get two free rental day certs and after 10 rentals get guaranteed upgrades !

simongr · #8 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2008, 06:04 PM

It is free online at the moment to get Hertz #1 Gold and also free with Amex Plat Chg

orac · #9 (**permalink**) 24th September 2008, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I will go with Hertz and sign up later this week

jasonja3 · #10 (**permalink**) 24th September 2008, 08:01 AM

I'll go against the grain here.....

I recommend Avis preffered, simply on the basis that in my experience I have found my Hetz #1 Gold card useless, cars never available when I need them, expensive, lack of service and support.

However, I signed up with Avis preferred (no cost), and it is sooo much easier for me, cars are always available at a better rate, and I turn up, look at the board, and jump in the car..... cant get much easier, and not to mention upgrades are plentiful.

Just my experience and preference. Points etc don't bother me, it is the convenience.