Update 1/3/25: Offer is back through 3/31/25 (ht miztressuz)
Update 6/7/24: Offer for $75 statement credit with $350 offer is back through 9/9/24. (ht DDG)
Update 1/26/24: Deal is back for $75Â off $350 at Avis through 3/26/24. There’s also a similar deal for Budget for $75 off $250.
The Offer
Check your AmEx Offers for the following deal:
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Get a one-time $75 statement credit by using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $350 in one or more purchases in-store at Avis Car Rental or online at avis.com by 12/29/2023.
The Fine Print
- Must rent directly with Avis Car Rental.
- Offer valid only for rentals made through US website avis.com, US mobile app, by calling US phone reservations, or at Avis locations in the US and US territories.
- Eligible rentals must be paid by 12/29/2023 in order to qualify.
- Not valid for bookings made through travel agents, third parties, or affiliate booking sites.
- Excludes Budget & Payless brands, Chauffeur Drive, Car Sales, Scooter rentals, e-Toll and purchases with travel partners for lodging, airfare, ground transportation, or parking.
- Standard rental qualifications apply. Drivers under age 25 may have to pay higher rates. Remember to check your insurance policy and/or credit card for rental vehicle coverage. Offer is non-transferable.
- Valid only on purchases made in US dollars.
Our Verdict
Nice savings for direct bookings.
View more Amex offers here & if you have any questions about American Express offers then read this post.
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hmmm I saw this a couple days ago but not seeing it anymore
Be careful renting in Orlando FL. Had my plates stolen, swapped out actually, guys at rental company seemed shady.
Damn, I’m renting there next week. Can you elaborate a bit?
Does anyone know for sure if I accept Amex’s BCE BCP upgrade offer will the BCP benefits start immediately ?
Can I use the existing BCE card as BCP and put some charges on it and it will count toward the Upgrade bonus ?
Yes. Can confirm. I was already earning 6% cashback when using my BCE right after I accepted the upgrade offer to BCP. Charges put on BCE also counted towards meeting the upgrade bonus.
Can I use my CSR to get rental insurance while renting it and then ask them to charge the Amex when I return the car?
Yes, use the CSR when initiating rental and for duration of rental. Upon return, ask the agent that you would like to split or switch payment to a different card. They will allow.
Isn’t there a risk that Avis would find something wrong with the car and fine you after you’ve already switched from the CSR to a card without primary rental insurance?
Yes, you’d have to be ok w/ that risk. Probably ok for big airport locations and if you know you didn’t hit anything. YMMV of course.
Never rent from Budget, they’re franchisees and have every intention to screw over their customers because they don’t own the brand
agreed
Wish it was Enterprise/ National
I got a similar offer for Hertz: Spend $350 & Get $70 Statement Credit. Nothing for Avis/Budget.
Avis/Budget seem like a good Enterprise.
no
The Budget deal is back.
“Get a one-time $50 statement credit by using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $250 in one or more purchases made directly with Budget Car Rental corporate-owned US locations in-person or online at budget.com by 7/24/2024.”
The offer showed up momentarily. When I went back a few hours later after deciding which card to add it to, it was no longer available.
This was quite a short availability period.