Looking for a car rental coupon or discount? On this page I've compiled Hertz rental car codes, coupons and discounts that can potentially save you a hundred dollars or more on a one-week car rental!

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Locations Near Disney World and Disneyland

Hertz is located off airport property in Orlando, but offers regular shuttle service to its nearby lot.

Hertz has a location on Disney World property at Shades of Green but it is accessible only to members of the military.

Hertz also has several locations near Walt Disney World: Caribe Royale, which is right next door to Buena Vista Suites;Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa and Marriott Village.

Hertzis located on airport property in Orange County, CA (SNA). It has a regular shuttle at LAX.

Hertz #1 Club and #1 Club Gold

Hertz #1 Club is a free membership that allows you to register your credit card and other information in advance, which should speed your check-in. Often there is a special check-in line for #1 Club customers.

Hertz #1 Club Gold is a higher-level membership that allows you to be taken directly to your waiting car. You completely bypass the check-in line. This is normally valued at $50, but there are a few ways to get a free or reduced-cost membership:

• If you have an American Express Platinum Card (only the regular Platinum -- not the co-branded cards such as Platinum SkyMiles, etc.), you can enroll in Hertz #1 Club Gold for free.

• American Bar Association members can get the Hertz #1 Club Gold fee waived.

• NEA members can get the Hertz #1 Club Gold fee waived.

• AAA members can supposedly get 50% off Hertz #1 Club Gold membership when they enroll at aaa.com. In some AAA regions you can access the offer by going to the rental car reservations page. Look about halfway down under the section titled "Coupon Number or Special Hertz Rate Code." You may see a text link under the two options for "Promotional Code" and "Rate Code." In other regions the link does not appear, so unfortunately there appears to be no way to enroll. Good luck! Thanks to Garth G for help.

• Many other professional associations and membership organizations also offer fee waivers or discounts on Hertz #1 Club Gold membership. If you belong to a major professional organization, alumni association, etc., be sure to inquire whether they offer a waiver.

Simply Wheelz by Hertz

Hertz has rolled out a new concept at the Orlando International Airport, called SimplyWheelz by Hertz. This subsidiary of Hertz is totally automated, from booking online at simplywheelz.com to picking up the contract at a self-service kiosk.

Rates start at $15 per day ($94 per week). It seems like the best rates are popping up no more than 2 months in advance. You can use CDP discount codes (see below) on the Simply Wheelz site by clicking on the Discount Number box, but I don't think you can use coupons, since it's a totally automated system. Thanks to Rina N for info.

Discounts, Codes and Coupons

To find the best rates, I recommend trying every code that applies to your travel dates and desired car type when checking rates for Hertz online. Just type the code into the appropriate box on the Hertz web site.

Codes for Anyone

The codes below are good for anyone to use and unless otherwise noted, do not require a paper coupon. However, some of them will work only for certain dates and/or car types, and some have blackout dates over certain holidays -- so if one doesn't work, try another. Rates do not include taxes and fees.

• Be sure to check the online specials on the Hertz site.

• CDP #1757580 is reportedly for readers of Car & Driver magazine. Thanks to Hot AirBus for info.

• CDP #1789649 is reportedly for readers of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine. Thanks to Hot AirBus for info.

• If you are a member of the frequent flyer program for almost any major airline (and if you're not, you can usually join instantly online for FREE), you can get a discount, use a coupon, and earn double miles/points/credits in the program when renting from Hertz. Click on "Special Offers" on the Hertz site and follow the links to "Save up to $30 & Earn Double Miles/Points/Credits."

• The 2009 Entertainment Book has many coupons for Hertz, including $20 off (weekly rental of any car class), $5 off per day (2-day minimum weekend rental of any car class, up to $15 off), $30 off (weekly rental from Fun Collection, Green Collection or Prestige Collection), $20 off (weekend rental from Fun Collection, Green Collection or Prestige Collection) and more . Hertz coupons in the 2009 Entertainment Books expire 6/30/10. See your book for coupon codes.

Codes Requiring Memberships

Unless otherwise noted, the codes listed below do not require a paper coupon. However, some of them will work only for certain dates and/or car types, and some have blackout dates over certain holidays -- so if one doesn't work, try another. Rates do not include taxes and fees.

• American Express cardholders can save $25 on a weekend rental or $40 on a weekly rental at participating Hertz airport locations in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico through 1/31/09 with no blackout dates. Payment with any American Express Card required. Click here to see the offer and necessary coupon codes. I recommend printing out and taking the offer with you when you pick up the car.

• AAA members usually get some of the best Hertz discounts available. Get the CDP # from your local AAA regional office (it varies from region to region).

  • AAA members can also use coupons when booking a car (click the link to see printable coupons). These change frequently, so be sure to print out whichever ones you use at the time of booking.

  • MouseSavers.com reader George V reports that "as a AAA member, you get 1 free (baby/child) car seat with the rental of a car. We were able to use this last year and it is still listed as Hertz benefit on the AAA site."

• Members of the Marriott Rewards frequent stay program can save on Hertz rentals. If you are not a member of Marriott Rewards, you can join online for free. Be sure to provide your Marriott Rewards number when renting in order to get 500 points per rental. Use CDP #154080 along with an electronic coupon code.

• Warehouse clubs such as Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club may offer discounts on Hertz to their members. See the store for specific codes and coupons.

• AARP offers a discount on Hertz to its members (you must be 50 or older). See the AARP web site for the Discount ID number.

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