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Old 23rd September 2008, 01:06 PM
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Hertz #1 club or Avis?

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?

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Old 23rd September 2008, 01:33 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

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.
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Old 23rd September 2008, 01:52 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

Go with Hertz. The value of the miles that you earn with BMI far outweighs any advantage you'll get with Avis.
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Old 23rd September 2008, 02:02 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

Hertz #1 Gold can usually be had with a waiver of the joining fee, so if you go Hertz, I would go with that.
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Old 23rd September 2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

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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
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Old 23rd September 2008, 02:29 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

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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
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Old 23rd September 2008, 02:36 PM
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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 !
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Old 23rd September 2008, 06:04 PM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

It is free online at the moment to get Hertz #1 Gold and also free with Amex Plat Chg
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Old 24th September 2008, 07:57 AM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I will go with Hertz and sign up later this week
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Old 24th September 2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: Hertz #1 club or Avis?

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.

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