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<\/h2>\nPage Contents<\/p>
- National Car Rental Basics<\/a><\/li>
- National's Emerald Club Details<\/a>
- Emerald Club (Base Member Level)<\/a><\/li>
- Executive<\/a><\/li>
- Executive Elite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Shortcuts to Emerald Club Elite Status<\/a>
- Visa Infinite benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Maximizing Emerald Club Rewards<\/a>
- Holidays and other peak dates<\/a><\/li>
- One-way rentals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
National Car Rental Basics<\/span><\/h2>\n
National maintains a global presence within the car rental space. Its 1,500+ locations<\/a> include operations in 90 countries across all inhabited continents. From Albania to Uruguay, the opportunity to choose National exists.<\/p>\n
Anyone who has booked flights or hotels directly with an airline or hotel company will be comforted by a familiar booking setup. Users must enter basic details, including location, pickup dates and times, and renter age. One-way rental cars are also available using the “Different Return” option. Those with corporate or other discount codes may enter them in the “Account Number\/Coupon” section along the bottom panels.<\/p>\n
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Credit: National Car Rental<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n On the next screen, options for each vehicle type appear, along with per-day and total rental pricing. An indicator appears at the top of the page for locations that offer Emerald Aisle. Emerald Aisle allows renters to bypass the counter and proceed directly to a selection of vehicles.<\/p>\n
Credit: National Car Rental<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Once a vehicle type is selected, another menu for possible add-ons appears, split up into two sections: Protection Products and Extras.<\/p>\n
Credit: National Car Rental<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Then, a final reservation review screen appears with a complete itemized summary of charges. Additionally, all ancillary information, including contact and flight info and payment details, appears at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n
National's Emerald Club Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
Points and miles enthusiasts will enjoy the fact that National has its own loyalty program called Emerald Club. Free to join, Emerald Club tiers its members into three distinct levels: Emerald Club, Executive, and Executive Elite.<\/p>\n
Emerald Club (Base Member Level)<\/span><\/h3>\n
Even at the base (free) level, Emerald Club members enjoy a long list of benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Choose Rewards:<\/strong> You can choose to earn Free Rental Days, frequent flyer miles, or hotel rewards. You can redeem your free days around the globe.<\/li>\n
- Priority Service:<\/strong> Get expedited services when renting in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.<\/li>\n
- Earn With Enterprise:<\/strong> Rent at participating Enterprise Rent-A-Car<\/a> locations to earn Free Rental Days and higher status with Emerald Club.<\/li>\n
- Emerald Alerts:<\/strong> Receive helpful email reminders to give you the rental information you need exactly when you need it.<\/li>\n
- Drop & Go:<\/strong> With convenient email receipts, just drop off your car and go (if your car has not been damaged during the rental).<\/li>\n
- Emerald Aisle Access:<\/strong> You can choose any car (mid-size and above) on the Emerald Aisle lot and pay only the mid-size rate in the U.S. and Canada.<\/li>\n
- Faster Free Rental Days:<\/strong> Earn one rental credit for every qualified car rental. One Free Rental Day requires seven credits.<\/li>\n
- No Second Driver Fees:<\/strong> Never pay extra when family members and business associates do the driving.<\/li>\n
- Upgrades in Europe:<\/strong> Enjoy a free one-class upgrade (subject to availability at the time of rental) at participating locations in the U.K., Ireland, France, Spain, and Germany.<\/li>\n
- Special Offers:<\/strong> Receive exclusive members-only discounts and offers through our seasonal emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related: Do National Car Rental Credits or Free Days Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Executive<\/span><\/h3>\n
Meanwhile, Emerald Club Executive status, which requires 12 paid rentals or 40 paid rental days in a calendar year, comes with the following additional perks:<\/p>\n
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- Executive Area Access:<\/strong> Choose any car (full-size and above) in the Executive Area and only pay the mid-size rate (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n
- Faster Free Rental Days:<\/strong> Earn one rental credit for every qualified car rental. One Free Rental Day requires six credits.<\/li>\n
- Guaranteed Upgrades:<\/strong> When you reserve a full-size luxury vehicle (in the U.S. and Canada), you're always guaranteed a free upgrade.<\/li>\n
- Special Pricing on Premier Selection:<\/strong> Enjoy exclusive pricing when you upgrade to Premier Selection at the rental lot (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Credit: Devon Janse van Rensburg\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Executive Elite<\/span><\/h3>\n
For travelers who hit top-tier Emerald Club Executive Elite status, which requires 25 paid rentals or 85 paid rental days in a calendar year, expect the following additional benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Fastest Free Rental Days:<\/strong> Earn one rental credit for every qualified car rental. One Free Rental Day requires five credits.<\/li>\n
- Guaranteed Vehicle:<\/strong> A guaranteed car (up to a full-size) with a 24-hour notice (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n
- Private Airport Delivery:<\/strong> Have a car waiting at most private airports within 50 miles of locations (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Shortcuts to Emerald Club Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n
Thankfully, award travelers have multiple ways to obtain Executive status (or higher) with National that don't require getting behind the wheel for 12 paid rentals or 40 paid rental days.<\/p>\n
National offers a formal status match<\/a> for those with status in other loyalty programs. Even better, you can leverage your status with airlines and hotel programs, not just other rental car agencies. Unlike many airline status match programs, National does not limit the frequency with which members complete status matches.<\/p>\n
Those without other status to match can leverage card perks offering Emerald Club status as a benefit. National Car Rental\u00ae<\/sup> Emerald Club Executive\u00ae<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0tier status comes as a perk of the following cards:<\/p>\n
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- American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n
- The Business Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n
- The American Express Corporate Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/li>\n
- Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n\n\nHilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Learn More<\/a><\/div>\nRates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/div>\nWelcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\nWelcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\nAnnual Fee:<\/strong>$150<\/b><\/div>\nShow more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae<\/sup> Card is tailored for Hilton loyalists seeking valuable perks without a high annual fee. It delivers cardholders 12X Hilton Honors points on direct Hilton purchases, and 6X points at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations, enhancing everyday spending. A valuable feature is the complimentary Hilton Honors\u2122 Gold status in the Hilton Honors program, which includes access to room upgrades and bonus points. Additionally, spending $15,000 on purchases in a calendar year earns a free night reward, adding significant value to the card. This card balances robust rewards with a moderate annual fee, making it a strong contender for regular Hilton guests (Enrollment required for select American Express benefits).<\/div>\n\n\n- Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li>
- Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors™ Gold status with your Card. Plus, spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn an upgrade to Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.<\/li>
- Get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. That's up to $200 in statement credits annually.<\/li>
- Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year.<\/li>
- Earn 12X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio.<\/li>
- Earn 6X Points for each dollar of purchases on your Card at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets, and at U.S. gas stations.<\/li>
- Earn 4X Points for each dollar on U.S. Online Retail Purchases.<\/li>
- Earn 3X Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card.<\/li>
- As a Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card Member, you can enroll to receive complimentary National Car Rental® Emerald Club Executive® status through the link on your American Express online account. After you're enrolled, you can reserve a rental car by calling National Car Rental directly, using your travel service, or by booking online or through the National Car Rental mobile app. Terms apply.<\/li>
- No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li>
- Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist® Hotline is available for 24\/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.<\/li>
- Points don't expire while your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is active and in good standing.<\/li>
- $150 annual fee.<\/li>
- Apply with confidence. Know if you're approved for a Card with no impact to your credit score. If you're approved and you choose to accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.<\/li>
- Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>
- 12X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged on your card directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t
- 6X bonus points for each dollar of eligible purchases on your card at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n
- 4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n
- 3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
- The Business Platinum Card\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n
- Guaranteed Vehicle:<\/strong> A guaranteed car (up to a full-size) with a 24-hour notice (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n
- Faster Free Rental Days:<\/strong> Earn one rental credit for every qualified car rental. One Free Rental Day requires six credits.<\/li>\n
- Priority Service:<\/strong> Get expedited services when renting in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.<\/li>\n
- One-way rentals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Maximizing Emerald Club Rewards<\/a>
- Executive<\/a><\/li>
- National's Emerald Club Details<\/a>
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