Ways to Save with Hertz and AAA

Renting a vehicle during a trip gives travelers the freedom to go wherever, whenever they please. Hertz is one of the most recognized brands in the world and offers AAA members exclusive discounts, benefits and rewards on every rental. Whether you’re traveling for business, with your significant other or taking a much-needed solo trip, AAA and Hertz can help you save on the road.

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards makes renting faster and more rewarding. Enrolling in the loyalty program is free, easy and offers many perks for AAA members, including:

• Skipping the counter for pick-up and drop-off to get you in and out more quickly
• Option of Ultimate Choice where you pick your car from Hertz’s best fleet
• Earning and redeeming points for free rentals, experiences and rewards

• PlatePass: Save time at the tolls with PlatePass.^ By using radio frequency technology equipped in your rental you won’t get stuck in the covered cashless and all-electronic tollways lines.

• Free Child Seat: AAA members receive complimentary use of one child, infant or booster seat with every rental (estimated savings of $13.99 per day).
• Young Drivers: Young renter fee is waived for qualifying AAA members ages 20-24 (estimated savings of $29.00 per day). Young renters can choose from a range of car classes, although some specialty vehicles and collections are not available.
• Additional Driver: Share the driver’s seat for free. Add additional drivers that are AAA members at no extra charge (estimated savings of $13.50 per day, per driver).

Whether you’re traveling a short distance or across the country, make sure to visit AAA.com/Hertz to discover all the great benefits and exclusive offers available. Now you can spend more time enjoying your trip without breaking the bank.

MEMBER PERK: AAA members can save up to 20% off the base rate on all rentals.** Use CDP #057 when making your reservation to receive the full-offer discount.

This article was originally published in LIVE|PLAY|AAA in 2020. It was last updated in April 2024 for accuracy.

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^Not all vehicles are equipped with PlatePass. Additional fees and terms apply.

**Benefits available at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Terms apply. The up to 20 percent off discount will vary depending on location, date, length of rental, car class and other factors. Discount applies to pay later base rate. Taxes and fees excluded. AAA Club Discount Code (CDP#) must be provided at time of reservation for full-offer discounts. Advance reservation required. Additional driver and young renter must be AAA members and meet standard rental requirement.

Age, driver, credit and qualifying rate restrictions for the renting location apply.

At the time of rental, present your AAA membership card or Hertz/AAA discount card for identification. Additional terms apply.