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Car rentals are yet another way for travelers to earn bonus Rapid Rewards points. Southwest partners with six car rental companies and has different promotions with each. Through January 2026, Rapid Rewards members can save up to 35% and earn up to 2,400 points on rentals. Here are the details of these promotions.
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Southwest Car Rental Promotions
Southwest partners with several rental car companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty. Occasionally, like right now, Southwest will offer a promotion with one (or multiple) of these brands.
Up to 35% off and 2,400 points on Avis rentals
Through January 31, 2026, Rapid Rewards members can earn up to 35% off and up to 2,400 bonus points with Avis rentals. This offer is valid at participating airport Avis rental locations in the U.S.
Members will earn 600 points on rentals of one to two days, 1,200 points on rentals of three to six days, and 2,400 bonus points on rentals of seven days or longer. Use AWD number K024798 to get up to a 35% discount and coupon code MUAA042 to earn 600 to 2,400 bonus points.
Key terms
- Book and complete an Avis car rental through the Avis portal before January 31, 2026.
- Earn 600 points on rentals of 1–2 days.
- Earn 1,200 points for 3–6-day rentals.
- Get 2,400 bonus points on 7+ day rentals.
- Use AWD number K024798 for the discount and coupon code MUAA042 for the bonus points.
- A frequent flyer surcharge of up to $1 per day may apply.
Up to 10% off and 1,200 points on Payless rentals
Members who prefer to rent with Payless can save up to 10% and earn up to 1,200 bonus points through January 31, 2025. Rentals of one to four days earn 600 bonus points, while rentals of five or more days earn 1,200 bonus points. Valid at participating airport rental locations in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to use the coupon code MUAP005 to earn bonus points and the PDN number A060913 to save 10% on your rental.
Key terms
- Book and complete a Payless car rental through the Payless portal before January 31, 2026, and save up to 10%.
- Use coupon code MUAP005 for the points and PDN number A060913 for the discount.
- Earn 600 points on rentals of 1–4 days.
- Earn 1,200 points for 5+ day rentals.
- Valid at participating airport locations in the U.S. and Canada.
General Terms and Conditions for Southwest Car Rental Promotions
- Allow up to eight weeks for the bonus points to appear in your account.
- Only valid at participating locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, depending on the car rental company.
- The savings of up to 30% apply to Budget leisure weekly and weekend rates, applicable only to the time and mileage charges on the rental.
- Holiday and other blackout periods may apply.
- There is an additional charge of $1 per day when renting with Budget and Avis.
- A frequent flyer surcharge of up to $1 per day may apply.
Our Take
These aren't bad promotions if you're looking to earn some more Rapid Rewards points. And there's a long runway to take advantage of these promotions, too, as they run through January 31, 2026. Just be sure to use the applicable codes to unlock both the discount and the bonus points.
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