How to Use Hertz Coupons and Hertz Discounts
Hertz Savings Quick Tips:
- Combine a Hertz coupon code with a discount code — CarRentalSavers.com's smart booking engine lets you stack both at the same time for maximum savings.
- Look for Free Cancellation in your results — this confirms the coupon has been applied to your rate.
- Join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards for free and add your number at checkout — skip the counter, earn points toward free rental days, and get your spouse added as a free additional driver.
- AAA members consistently get some of the best available Hertz rates — check AAA discounts before booking.
- Prepay rates can be cheaper than pay-later, but are less flexible. Check both before committing.
- International rental? Most Hertz coupons are US/Canada only — use a discount code instead and skip the coupon field.
- Coupon expiration is based on your pickup date — not your booking date.
Hertz is one of the largest car rental brands in the world — and one of the most coupon-friendly. Unlike some agencies that limit stacking, Hertz lets you combine a discount code (CDP number) with a coupon code at the same time, which means two layers of savings on a single booking. The trick is knowing how to apply them correctly and which combinations work best for your rental.
This guide walks through everything: how to use CarRentalSavers.com's smart booking engine to stack Hertz coupons and discounts, how to get the most out of Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, which association discounts apply, how prepay vs. pay-later rates compare, and how to handle international rentals.
Go to the Hertz Coupons Page and Enter Your Travel Details
Start at CarRentalSavers.com/hertz. Enter your pickup location, dates, and times. Our booking engine automatically loads the available Hertz coupon codes and discount codes relevant to your rental.
- Pickup location: Enter the airport code, city, or address where you'll collect the vehicle.
- Dates and times: Be precise — rate "buckets" change based on pickup time, and a one-hour difference can sometimes shift you into a cheaper rate tier.
- Return location: If dropping off at a different location, enter it here. Note that one-way rentals have different pricing and coupon availability.
Combine a Hertz Coupon Code with a Hertz Discount Code
This is the most important step — and the one most renters miss. CarRentalSavers.com's smart booking engine lets you select both a discount code (CDP number from an association like AAA, or a credit card program) and a coupon code simultaneously. Most other booking sites only let you apply one or the other.
| Code Type | What It Is | Where It Applies |
|---|---|---|
| Discount Code (CDP) | A Corporate Discount Program number tied to a membership (AAA, employer, credit card, etc.) | Reduces the base rate; works on US, Canada, and most international rentals |
| Coupon Code (PC) | A promotional coupon that offers a flat dollar off, free day, or percentage reduction | Primarily US and Canadian rentals; most do not work internationally |
To apply both, use the discount and coupon drop-down boxes on the search page. Try different combinations — sometimes a different coupon paired with the same discount code produces a lower total. And on rare occasions, the best rate is actually with no coupon at all, just a discount code alone. Experiment before booking.
Add Your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Number at Checkout
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is Hertz's free loyalty program. Joining takes two minutes and unlocks a set of benefits that are available from your very first rental — no qualifying period, no minimum spend. If you don't have a number yet, sign up at Hertz.com before you book.
Gold Plus Rewards Benefits (All Members)
- Skip the counter: At participating airport locations, your name appears on the Gold board. Walk directly to your pre-assigned vehicle or choose from the Ultimate Choice aisle and drive to the exit gate — no lines, no paperwork.
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent (before taxes and fees) on all qualifying Pay Later rentals.
- Redeem points for free rental days at Hertz locations worldwide, including Dream Cars luxury vehicles.
- Free additional driver for spouse or domestic partner on Pay Later rentals in the US.
- Mobile alerts with your exact car location before you arrive.
- Points transfer to a spouse or domestic partner who is also a Gold Plus member at the same address.
- e-Return: Drop your keys and go — no waiting at the return counter at select locations.
- Partner earn: Opt to earn airline miles or hotel points instead of Hertz points — Hertz partners with over 85 airline and hotel programs.
| Status Tier | How to Qualify | Key Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (base) | Sign up — automatic | Skip counter, 1 pt/$1, free spouse driver, e-Return |
| Five Star | 10+ rentals or 25+ rental days or $2,000+ spend in a calendar year | +25% bonus points, one-car-class upgrades at select locations, Five Star aisle at Ultimate Choice |
| President's Circle | 25+ rentals or 50+ rental days or $5,000+ spend in a calendar year | +50% bonus points, guaranteed one-class upgrades (up to full-size), President's Circle aisle at Ultimate Choice, dedicated call center |
Check Your Association and Membership Discounts
Association discounts (also called CDP numbers) are some of the most powerful Hertz discounts available — and they're stackable with coupon codes. If you belong to any of the organizations below, apply their Hertz CDP at the discount field when searching on CarRentalSavers.com.
| Association / Program | Hertz Discount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | Typically the best available Hertz rate; often includes free additional driver for fellow AAA member | Valid at all participating US and Canada locations |
| Mastercard | Discount applied when paying with an eligible Mastercard | Check your specific card's terms for current discount level |
| Visa | Discount applied when paying with an eligible Visa card | Check your specific card's terms for current discount level |
| Corporate / Employer CDP | Varies by corporate agreement | Check with your employer's travel desk for your company's CDP number |
Compare Hertz Prepay vs. Pay-Later Rates
CarRentalSavers.com now offers both Hertz prepaid (pay-now) rates and pay-later rates. Both can be discounted with your coupon and CDP codes — but they work differently and suit different types of trips.
| Feature | Pay Now (Prepaid) | Pay Later |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Often lower — discounted more aggressively | Standard discounted rate |
| Flexibility | Less flexible — cancellation terms vary, often non-refundable | Most rates are free to cancel or modify |
| Points eligibility | Check terms — some prepaid rates do not earn Gold Plus points | All qualifying Pay Later rates earn Gold Plus points |
| Best for | Locked-in trips where you won't need to change dates or location | Any trip where plans might shift |
| Filter on results page | Use the "Pay Now" filter on CarRentalSavers.com search results | Use the "Pay Later" filter |
Booking a Hertz International Rental
Hertz coupons and international rentals don't mix well. The vast majority of Hertz coupon codes are valid only for US and Canadian rentals. If you try to apply a US coupon to an international booking, it typically won't apply — and in some cases can actually return a worse rate than no coupon at all.
- Skip the coupon field for international rentals unless the coupon is explicitly marked as valid for your country or region.
- Use a discount code (CDP) instead — international Hertz discount codes are available on CarRentalSavers.com and are far more likely to produce savings outside the US.
- Confirm the discount applied: For international bookings, the discounted rate will show as crossed out on the search results page when a valid discount code has been applied — unlike US rentals where Free Cancellation is the signal.
- Check for region-specific coupons: CarRentalSavers.com does list some international coupon codes. If you see one that specifies your destination country or region, it's worth trying — just verify it applies by checking whether the crossed-out original price appears.
Hertz Booking Checklist
Before confirming any Hertz reservation on CarRentalSavers.com, run through this checklist to make sure you haven't left savings on the table:
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter correct pickup location, dates, and times | Rate tiers are time-sensitive; small changes can shift pricing |
| 2 | Select your best discount code (CDP) | Base rate reduction — stackable with coupons |
| 3 | Try multiple coupon codes and combinations | Different coupons produce different totals; experiment before booking |
| 4 | Confirm "Free Cancellation" appears (US/Canada) or price crossed out (international) | Verifies the coupon or discount has applied to your rate |
| 5 | Compare pay-now vs. pay-later rates | Prepay can save more if your trip is locked in |
| 6 | Enter your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards number at checkout | Required to skip the counter, earn points, and unlock spouse driver benefit |
| 7 | Check expiration date matches your pickup date | Coupons expire based on pickup date, not booking date |
| 8 | Review cancellation terms before confirming | Prepaid rates may be non-refundable |
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