10 Tips for Using Priceline for Car Rentals<\/a><\/p>\nUse corporate codes<\/h3>\n
Where do you work? Do you go to a college or university? Do you belong to any organizations? Many of these will offer discount codes as a perk. This will be a way to get a cheap rental car. They will ask for verification and ID at the counter, so be sure you are the one who qualifies for the offer.<\/p>\n
Also check if your credit cards offer discounts or deals if you book the car rental and use the credit card to pay. In addition, just like they do with hotels, AAA has a partnership with a car rental Hertz. You can qualify for a discount.<\/p>\n
Be sure before using any code that you also check prices without the codes. Sometimes these codes only work with the regular, full price rate. There may be specials which are a better value. (We’ve found this sometimes with AAA when booking hotels.)<\/p>\n
Unlimited mileage<\/h3>\n
When you rent a car, you will have the option sometimes to pay per mile or have unlimited mileage. Consider your trip and what you plan to do with the rental car. Are you going to be driving long distances or using it to get from the hotel to a meeting and back to the airport?<\/p>\n
If you are driving across the country or within a state, you will be better off with unlimited mileage.<\/p>\n
Use rental car discount codes and coupons directly on the company\u2019s website<\/h3>\n
Once you\u2019ve determined which car rental company or companies are offering the best prices for your location or dates, look for coupons for those particular companies.<\/p>\n
While it’s true Priceline car discount codes aren’t always available, sometimes the coupons are listed directly on the company\u2019s site. You can also Google \u201c(name of company) car rental coupon code\u201d to see what turns up.<\/p>\n
Finally, some auto service clubs, insurance agencies, schools, and other affiliation groups or clubs may offer discounts.<\/p>\n
Watch for any offers through promotions you get from those clubs and companies. For instance, I get discounts through USAA, my insurance company, as well as my Amex card, and an alumni association I\u2019m a part of.<\/p>\n