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American Airlines Rental Car Promotion: Save Up to 35% and Earn 1k Bonus Miles

September 8, 2026 2

American Airlines AAdvantage members can save on their next rental car while picking up a few extra miles. Through November 30, 2026, eligible Avis and Budget rentals in the U.S. and Canada qualify for up to 35% off base rates plus 1,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on car rentals. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Uber One Members to Earn Fewer Rewards on Rides — but Get New Perks

August 23, 2026 3

Uber is about to cut the earning rate for Uber One members, but the upcoming changes aren’t all negative. Members will gain new family-sharing, international, and hotel-booking benefits. Here are the full details of what’s changing.

Cameron Laufer

Earn up to 2,750 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental

August 20, 2026 2

Looking for new ways to earn extra United MileagePlus miles? United has finally launched a new promotion for MileagePlus members to earn up to 2,750 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals for a limited time. Here are the details on this offer — and the promo codes you need to take advantage of it.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Can You Rent a Car Without a Credit Card?

August 20, 2026 0

While credit cards are still the preferred payment method for most rental companies, they're not always required. Learn how to rent a car with a debit card, what additional requirements you may face, and why using a credit card can still offer valuable perks and protections.

Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

All the Benefits of Hertz Five Star Status — and How To Get Them Without Ever Renting a Car

August 2, 2026 2

One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Avis Status Match: How to Submit a Match and Claim Elite Benefits With This Rental Car Agency

July 24, 2026 15

Avis is one of the better car rental companies in the United States. Did you know you can status match to Avis Preferred elite status? You can also status match from numerous other rental car programs. In this article, we'll go over the details of the Avis status match program.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Re-Enroll by December 31: Get Complimentary Hertz President’s Circle Status With an Amex Card

July 21, 2026 5

Looking for perks like guaranteed upgrades, bonus points, and a free additional driver on Hertz rentals? You might have access to these perks and not even know it. Here's how to enroll in complimentary Hertz President's Circle status through select American Express credit cards.

Skye Class & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Southwest Car Rental Promotions: Save Up to 35% and Earn Up to 3,000 Bonus Points

July 20, 2026 0

Southwest Rapid Rewards members can earn bonus points and save on qualifying Avis, Budget, and Payless car rentals. The refreshed offers are valid through January 31, 2027, with the best deals providing up to 35% off base rates and up to 3,000 points. However, the bonus depends on your rental length, and you’ll need the correct discount and coupon codes. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Lyft Pink Membership: Benefits, Pricing, and When It’s Worth Paying For

July 11, 2026 2

Lyft has revamped its Lyft Pink membership program several times since its launch. Today, riders can sign up for Lyft Pink for $99 per year to unlock perks like Priority Pickup upgrades, exclusive ride discounts, and roadside assistance, or upgrade to Lyft Pink All Access for even more benefits.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Linked Your Marriott Account With Uber? Earn 500 Bonus Points After Completing These Activities

July 8, 2026 6

Marriott and Uber have teamed up again to offer bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points. But rather than bringing back a bonus for simply linking your accounts, this limited-time promotion is targeted at members who have already linked their accounts. By completing a couple of activities by July 7, 2026, you can earn 500 bonus points.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Global Hotel Alliance Partners With Blacklane — and You Can Register for Instant GHA Discovery Status

May 7, 2026 0

Global Hotel Alliance (also known as GHA) just partnered with Blacklane. As a result of this partnership, you'll have access to special benefits when staying at participating properties and taking chauffeur-driven rides. Here's what to know about this partnership — and how to unlock hotel elite status faster than the blink of an eye

Tyler Glatt

Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free With Credit Cards, Airline Status, and Status Matches

May 5, 2026 58

One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. What feels even better? Getting elite status for free. You can do so by holding the right credit card, through your existing elite status, or by status matching from another program. Here are all the shortcuts to rental car elite status.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Beginner's Guide To Saving Money on Car Rentals Using AutoSlash

April 22, 2026 59

Renting a car can be a stressful and expensive part of traveling. In this post, we’ll show you how to use the powerful car rental search and rental price tracking capabilities of AutoSlash to simplify that process and save a lot of money on your next car rental. Here's everything you need to know about this valuable service.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

National Car Rental One Two Free Promotion: Earn a Free Day for Every Two Rentals

April 6, 2026 0

Every spring, National Car Rental rolls out a fan-favorite: the One Two Free promotion for Emerald Club members. This limited-time offer lets you earn a free rental day after every two qualifying rentals, and longer trips can help you get there even faster. This year, the offer runs from April 6 through June 7, 2026.

Skye Class

It’s Now up to 5X More Rewarding to Use a Southwest Credit Card for Lyft Rides

April 2, 2026 0

On April 2, 2026, Southwest announced that Rapid Rewards cardholders can now earn up to 5X points on all Lyft rides. And like other ways to earn rewards on Lyft, it’s super easy to take advantage of this new opportunity to boost your balance. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

A Guide to the Lyft Business Rewards Program

December 25, 2025 0

Lyft Business Rewards is a surprisingly lucrative program aimed at small businesses. It simplifies billing, but even more importantly, it delivers real value back to users. Between bonus Lyft Cash and better Atmos Rewards points earning, it makes sense to pay attention to this program for your rideshare needs.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Get a $15 Credit After Linking Your Alaska Account to Lyft — and Earn up to 6X Points on Rides

December 22, 2025 3

Alaska Airlines is offering a $15 Lyft ride credit when you link your Atmos Rewards account to Lyft by January 14, 2026. On top of that, Atmos Rewards members now earn double points on Lyft rides — up to 6X points! Here’s everything you need to know about the partnership and who’s eligible for the account-linking bonus.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Uber Expands Shuttle Concept, Tweaks Tipping Process, and Adds Booking Kiosks — What to Know

December 10, 2025 2

Holiday travel is about to ramp back up, and Uber is making a few updates — all of which center around making rides seamless and more affordable. In short, Uber is expanding its Shuttle concept to another major airport, debuting its first kiosk, and making it easier to tip your driver in the app. Here's everything you need to know.

Tyler Glatt

Sapphire Reserve Lyft Benefits: Up to $120 in Annual Credits and 5X Chase Points on Rides

December 7, 2025 0

If you travel often, chances are you’ve relied on rideshare apps to get around. Using the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ can make those Lyft rides more rewarding and help offset either card’s high annual fee. Here’s how to take advantage of their Lyft perks.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

SIXT Launches New Rewards Program: Sign Up for SIXT One to Earn and Burn Points on Car Rentals

November 17, 2025 0

SIXT just replaced its Advantage Circle program with the new SIXT One rewards program for enhanced car rental benefits. The new program allows members to earn and redeem points on car rentals, instead of just receiving discounts. Here are the details of this new program, and how to join.

Skye Class

New: Earn United MileagePlus Miles on Lyft Rides

November 5, 2025 1

Starting today, you can opt in to earn United MileagePlus miles on your Lyft rides. You'll earn anywhere from 1 to 4 miles per $1 spent, depending on the type of ride. Here's everything you need to know about the new United and Lyft partnership, including how to activate your earnings.

Harrison Pierce

Lyft Launches New Cash Rewards Program: Earn Up to 5% Back on Rides Plus Extra Perks

October 27, 2025 1

Lyft has launched a new loyalty program called Lyft Cash Rewards, offering riders up to 5% cash back on rides plus other benefits. Best of all, it's free to join. Lyft boasts that members can save up to $450 per year with cash back, cancel credits, and Extra Comfort upgrades. Here are the details, who can join, and why you should consider doing so.

Skye Class

Enterprise Plus Your Points Promotion: Free Points for Enrolling, 2X on Rentals, and More

October 16, 2025 0

Enterprise Car Rental just kicked off its annual Plus Your Points promotion. After registering for this offer, you’ll earn double base points for rentals during the promotion period. You can also earn additional bonus points in several ways — including a modest bonus just for registering.

Skye Class & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Avis Goes Premium With 'Avis First' — Here Are the Benefits You Get On These Reservations

July 21, 2025 1

Avis Car Rental has introduced a new premium product called Avis First — stylized as AV1S F1RST. According to Avis, it has even “rewritten the rules of rentals.” But what exactly is Avis First, and is it worth paying a premium for fewer headaches when renting a car? Here’s what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Complete a Free Status Match to Enterprise Plus to Earn Bonus Points, Upgrades, and More

June 8, 2025 0

Rental car agencies want your business — and your continued loyalty, too. To get it, they'll occasionally offer a status match. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is no different. Here's everything you need to know about the Enterprise status match and why taking advantage of this free opportunity is worth the few seconds it takes to apply.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know

January 10, 2025 2

Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.

Skye Class

Get 2 Years of Lyft Pink All-Access With the Sapphire Reserve — And Unenroll To Avoid Auto-Renewal

December 9, 2024 1

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can activate a complimentary two-year Lyft Pink All-Access membership through December 31, 2024. Here's how to enroll now and turn off auto-renew to avoid a hefty charge once your trial period runs out.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental

December 7, 2024 0

United is the newest airline to partner with Turo, offering MileagePlus members miles on Turo car rentals. You can earn 5X miles on your first trip to celebrate the partnership. Here are the details of the Turo-United partnership and how to claim your miles.

Skye Class

How to Score Free Car Rental Upgrades: Tips, Tricks, and Credit Card Perks

December 4, 2024 54

Many credit cards offer complimentary car rental elite status, and several major U.S. rental agencies provide formalized status matches. From leveraging elite benefits to using coupons and corporate codes, we’ve rounded up the best ways to secure free rental car upgrades and elevate your travel experience.

Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Get 1,500 Bonus Hilton Honors Points by Taking 5 Lyft Rides

July 31, 2024 0

Through September 3, 2024, Hilton Honors members can get 1,500 bonus points after linking accounts and completing five Lyft rides. Here are the details of this new offer.

Skye Class

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