{"id":126154,"date":"2026-07-17T22:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=126154"},"modified":"2026-07-17T22:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:10:02","slug":"car-rental-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/american-aadvantage\/car-rental-promotion\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines Rental Car Promotions: Save Up to 35% and Earn 500 Bonus Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines AAdvantage members can save on their next rental car while picking up a few extra miles. Through <strong>August 31, 2026<\/strong>, eligible Avis and Budget rentals in the U.S. and Canada qualify for up to 35% off base rates plus 500 bonus AAdvantage miles on rentals of four or more consecutive days.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"American_Airlines_and_AvisBudget_Rental_Car_Promotion\">American Airlines and Avis\/Budget Rental Car Promotion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Airlines partners with several major rental car companies, giving AAdvantage members another way to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn miles and Loyalty Points<\/a> without flying.<\/p>\n<p>When you book an eligible Avis or Budget rental and provide your AAdvantage number via the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com\/car\" rel=\"noopener\">AAdvantage Cars portal<\/a>, you'll earn miles and Loyalty Points based on your rental spending. Standard AAdvantage members earn 2 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar, while eligible AAdvantage credit cardholders and elite members earn even more.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Save_up_to_35_and_earn_500_bonus_AAdvantage_miles\">Save up to 35% and earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Through <strong>August 31, 2026<\/strong>, AAdvantage members can receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 35% off Avis base rates using <strong>AWD K817113<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Up to 30% off Budget base rates using <strong>BCD U072404<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>500 bonus AAdvantage miles on qualifying rentals of 4 or more consecutive days at participating airport locations in the U.S. and Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_270517\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/306\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-270517 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of AAdvantage Cars promo banner.\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo.png 2366w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo-750x306.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo-900x367.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo-1536x626.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AA-Cars-Promo-2048x834.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of AAdvantage Cars<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the 500 bonus miles, members will continue to earn base AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on eligible rentals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AAdvantage members:<\/strong> 2 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar<\/li>\n<li><strong>AAdvantage credit cardholders (without elite status):<\/strong> 3 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar<\/li>\n<li><strong>AAdvantage Gold and Platinum members:<\/strong> 4 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar<\/li>\n<li><strong>AAdvantage Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members:<\/strong> 5 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Key_terms\">Key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Book an eligible Avis or Budget rental in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete your rental by August 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rent for at least four consecutive days to earn the 500 bonus miles.<\/li>\n<li>Valid at participating Avis and Budget airport locations in the U.S. and Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>Avis AWD K817113<\/strong> or <strong>Budget BCD U072404<\/strong> when booking.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your AAdvantage number at booking or pickup to receive miles.<\/li>\n<li>A $1.50 per day frequent traveler surcharge applies when earning airline miles.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus miles typically post within 6-8 weeks after completing your rental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This isn't the most generous American Airlines rental promotion we've seen, but it's an easy opportunity to stack a rental discount with extra AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points if you were planning to rent from Avis or Budget anyway.<\/p>\n<p>The 500-mile bonus alone isn't likely to sway your booking decision. However, if the discounted rate is competitive after factoring in the $1.50-per-day frequent flyer surcharge, this promotion can provide a nice boost toward your next AAdvantage redemption while also helping you earn additional Loyalty Points towards status.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking for more ways to earn AAdvantage miles? Consider these credit cards, which earn AAdvantage miles directly or let you transfer points from Citi ThankYou Rewards to AAdvantage:<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-citi\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/65e17f75-84ae-4552-8604-128a3c6ba3fe.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Platinum Select\u00ae World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Select<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFor a limited time, earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"3004018\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantagePlatinumSelectWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99, waived for first 12 months<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/9c7bb944-3824-4bd0-9eaa-caa4cf13fe9a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus miles after $7,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"3004054\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$595<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>Earn 10X miles for every $1 spent on eligible hotels booked at aa.com\/hotels and eligible rental cars booked through aa.com\/cars<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 4X miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases (increased to 5X miles through the end of the calendar year after you pass $150,000 in purchases annually)<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 1X mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#American_Airlines_and_AvisBudget_Rental_Car_Promotion\">American Airlines and Avis\/Budget Rental Car Promotion<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Save_up_to_35_and_earn_500_bonus_AAdvantage_miles\">Save up to 35% and earn 500 bonus AAdvantage miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Key_terms\">Key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Airlines AAdvantage members can save on their next rental car while picking up a few extra miles. Through August 31, 2026, eligible Avis and Budget rentals in the U.S. and Canada qualify for up to 35% off base rates plus 500 bonus AAdvantage miles on rentals of four or more consecutive days. 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