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For quite some time, Marriott's list of rental car partners has been relatively short. It's been limited to one agency: Hertz.
As of today, that list has grown and now features two new partners, Dollar and Thrifty. But no love is lost for Hertz. Marriott Bonvoy is expanding member benefits for Hertz reservations, making rentals more lucrative — especially for Bonvoy elites.
Here's what you need to know about the adjustments Marriott is making to its rental car partnerships.
Marriott Adds Dollar and Thrifty as Rental Car Partners
Dollar and Thrifty have officially sealed the deal with Marriott, joining the growing list of Bonvoy partners. Bonvoy members now have two more agencies to choose from when renting a car through Marriott's car rental portal.
Marriott members in the United States and Canada will also earn a small bonus when renting domestically or internationally through one of these new partners — to the tune of 250 bonus points on each rental.
Silver Elite and higher Bonvoy elites will earn 500 points on each Dollar and Thrifty rental, but these increased earnings won't take effect until early next year — date unknown.
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Marriott Boosts Bonus Points for Hertz Rentals
If you're a Hertz loyalist or want an excuse to earn even more Bonvoy points (or both), Marriott has also boosted the bonus point amount on Hertz rentals to 500 points on each rental.
Elites will net 700 Bonvoy points per rental, but this increased bonus won't start until early next year.
The same geographic rules noted with Dollar and Thrifty apply to Hertz. You'll need to reside in the U.S. or Canada to earn, but the bonuses will extend to international rentals.
Match your Marriott status to Hertz to receive more benefits
If you don't already hold elite status with Hertz, matching your Bonvoy elite status to Hertz Gold Plus is an easy way to enjoy a few extra benefits like guaranteed car upgrades — for free.
Status matching is quick and simple: Visit the dedicated match page and enter the relevant details. Here's what you could match to, based on the Bonvoy elite status you hold:
| If you hold this tier of Marriott elite status: | You can match to this tier of Hertz Gold Plus: |
|---|---|
| Ambassador Elite | President's Circle |
| Titanium Elite | Five Star |
| Platinum Elite | Fast track to Five Star |
Your new Hertz status will be valid for as long as you retain your Bonvoy status, and there's no published expiration date on this promotion.
Related: How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free
Final Thoughts
Marriott has expanded its rental car partnership with Hertz and added two more partners in Dollar and Thrifty. If you collect Bonvoy points, you also can earn a bonus on each rental you make through Marriott's rental car portal, helping you get slightly closer to that next redemption.
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