Update: I’d recommend reading the comments as it appears this is a corporate code only available for specific workers. Could affect insurance or even the ability to pick up a car. IMO Avis should make this clearer when using such codes if they are intended for a specific audience.
Contents
The Offer
- Avis is offering 60% off with promo code D008490
Our Verdict
Rental car prices are crazy in a lot of places at the moment. This isn’t a true 60% discount when compared to other places, but still a significant savings (as always price compare). Stacks with the AmEx offer for $75 off $250 as well. Some people are saying that miles aren’t included in the rate, but YMMV as others are saying that unlimited miles are included.
HI did anyone use the promocode in the brooklyn area or in the airports in the area of brooklyn?
Downtown sports the sign, and asks for ID…I can’t imagine airport gate doing it; it would be great to hear confirmation!
did you try there?
Who is this code for??
Any idea if Avis will refund the prepaid amount if they ask for the Amazon ID, but you do not have it? Not sure whether to cancel for free before getting there.
Who is this code for
Completed a reservation using the code with no questions asked. Was even upgraded to a new four runner from a mid sized car with Avis preferred status. I’m sure its very YMMV
it only varies between airport vs. non-airport
Does non-airport not ask?
precisely ask
I am sorry, but your response is ambiguous. Are you saying that non-airport Avis locations do ask? Or are you saying to ask the Avis location if they will ask for ID?
you don’t ask them (question would be silly). When you show up, neigbourhood counters always ask, while airports never do
Ok, that’s very helpful. I will try to cancel now
I was able to cancel today and had the cancellation fee waived (I had pre-paid) – called 1-888-439-0630.
This worked for me. They waived it as a “courtesy”
I just got the following email from AVIS about my car rental.
We are writing regarding the vehicle you reserved for pick up on May 01, 2021 at Las Vegas Apo Nv. As you may know, this reservation was made using a corporate AWD discount code that is not available to the general public and requires validation of eligibility at the time of vehicle pick up.
Accordingly, please be prepared to produce your company badge, a business card, or a recent email with the company’s domain name for corporate identification purposes at the time of vehicle pick up. If you’re unable to provide this validation of eligibility for the corporate AWD discount code, your reservation may be voided and/or the rental rate is subject to change.
Our goal is to ensure that you have a seamless rental experience so we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
If you need to update your reservation, please contact our reservation center at 1-888-439-0630. Our customer support agents will be happy to assist you with finding the best rate available for your travel needs.
Thank you,
Avis Customer Support Team
I think that the trend since Covid started is for people to rent cars over flying. Therefore prices and reservations had skyrocketed. Now people are tired of the high prices and many customers are using codes to fight back. The emails that so many are getting when using codes potentially means that Avis is looking into cracking down on the unauthorized usage by sending system generated emails. Now the question is, will they verify with the actual company if that person who rented is an employee or not and therefore ban accounts.
How likely are they to actually verify your ID?
I was able to cancel and get the fee waived by calling 1-800-633-3469 tonight.
I prepayed and they did not charge me a cancellation fee.
Dear _______
We are writing regarding the vehicle you reserved for pick up on___________. As you may know, this reservation was made using a corporate AWD discount code that is not available to the general public and requires validation of eligibility at the time of vehicle pick up.
Accordingly, please be prepared to produce your company badge, a business card, or a recent email with the company’s domain name for corporate identification purposes at the time of vehicle pick up. If you’re unable to provide this validation of eligibility for the corporate AWD discount code, your reservation may be voided and/or the rental rate is subject to change.
Our goal is to ensure that you have a seamless rental experience so we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
If you need to update your reservation, please contact our reservation center at 1-888-439-0630. Our customer support agents will be happy to assist you with finding the best rate available for your travel needs.
Thank you,
Avis Customer Support Team
****Anyone try called the number to see what happens?
“As you may know, this reservation was made using a corporate AWD discount code that is not available to the general public and requires validation of eligibility at the time of vehicle pick up.
Accordingly, please be prepared to produce your company badge, a business card, or a recent email with the company’s domain name for corporate identification purposes at the time of vehicle pick up. If you’re unable to provide this validation of eligibility for the corporate AWD discount code, your reservation may be voided and/or the rental rate is subject to change.”