{"id":41325,"date":"2026-04-22T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=41325"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:46:06","slug":"autoslash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/autoslash\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s Guide To Saving Money on Car Rentals Using AutoSlash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renting a car can be a stressful and expensive part of traveling. In this guide, we'll show you how to use the powerful capabilities of AutoSlash to simplify the process and save money on your next car rental. And this comes from personal experience. I've rented with AutoSlash numerous times. The service has rarely let me down. It's my go-to choice for booking car rentals.<\/p>\n

Here's how AutoSlash can help you save money on your next rental.<\/p>\n

What is AutoSlash?<\/span><\/h2>\n

AutoSlash is a free, online service that uses a database of discount codes, coupons, and promotions to generate the best prices for any<\/strong> rental car criteria. Just enter your rental location, pick up and drop off, and then add any of the various memberships and coupon qualifications you currently hold.<\/p>\n

The details of the request are up to you, and you can choose to include or not include various credit cards or memberships in the search criteria. AutoSlash then takes care of the rest. It won't be long before AutoSlash emails you the best deals it can find.<\/p>\n

Best of all, even if you make a reservation elsewhere, you can add it to AutoSlash to track rates and see if the price drops. This is an extremely helpful feature. If AutoSlash finds a cheaper rental, the platform will alert you, and you can quickly rebook at the lower rate.<\/p>\n

AutoSlash offers all of this free of charge. In addition, you can use AutoSlash for a rental from any location of a major car rental company, not just for airport car rentals.<\/p>\n

You do have to provide your name and email to AutoSlash to get a quote. This might seem a bit dubious, but it's a necessary part of the booking process. Generic reviews of AutoSlash usually rate it from average to good; the company's Google rating in particular is very high. I've used AutoSlash for years and never had an issue, and I'm more than willing to vouch for the service.<\/p>\n

Let's walk you through how to request an AutoSlash quote and complete a reservation. Then, we'll share some tips for getting the most out of this service.<\/p>\n

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Autoslash.com home page.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Booking a Rental Car With AutoSlash<\/span><\/h2>\n

You need a rental car. Now what? Start by heading to AutoSlash.com<\/a>. It takes just a few minutes to request a quote. What's nice is that future searches can be even faster. If you allow cookies on your computer, AutoSlash will remember your search preferences for the next time you request a quote.<\/p>\n

Request a quote<\/span><\/h3>\n

On the AutoSlash home screen, start with your pickup location. Use the tabs at the top to switch between airport and non-airport options. From there, click through each screen and provide all the typical information: drop-off location (if different than pick-up), rental dates, vehicle type, etc. If you don't want an electric vehicle, you can request that the search return gas vehicles only. My only complaint about the vehicle type selection page is that you can only pick one option. Sometimes I'd be fine selecting a subset of available options. That being said, I usually leave it with “Least expensive option” selected. You'll then arrive at this screen:<\/p>\n

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AutoSlash can use credit card discount codes to find you deals.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

This screen is one of the brilliant features that differentiates AutoSlash from other rental car search engines. Here, you're prompted to select all types of credit cards you have. Some credit cards offer discount codes, and AutoSlash will automatically use those while searching for the cheapest rates.<\/p>\n

On the next screen, you'll indicate which loyalty programs you belong to. The more memberships you have, the more coupon codes AutoSlash can utilize in conjunction with your search. This means better chances of saving money.<\/p>\n

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AutoSlash will look for rental car deals using your memberships.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

All of these memberships can offer discounts on car rentals\u2014even the ones that are free to join. Before AutoSlash came along, the only way to take advantage of these program discounts was by searching one at a time, which is extremely tedious. AutoSlash saves you tons<\/em> of time.<\/p>\n

As the final step, you'll provide your name and email to complete your request. AutoSlash then analyzes all the information you provided to find the lowest rental prices and emails you customized quotes. In my experience, it takes approximately five minutes to receive this email.<\/p>\n

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Autoslash rate quote email.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

Choose your preferred price<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your email will include a link that takes you back to Autoslash.com to view rental quotes. AutoSlash provides a variety of prices with different rental agencies and vehicle options. Look through them and compare the companies, vehicles offered, and the total price. AutoSlash orders the quotes from cheapest to most expensive, which is helpful.<\/p>\n

This is a great time to look for your preferred rental agency. Do you have rental car elite status<\/a>? You should also evaluate the rating AutoSlash assigns each rental company. If you know you'll be in a hurry, AutoSlash also provides details about where the rental agency is located (on-site versus shuttle needed). I find this information super helpful.<\/p>\n

It's important to note that you won't always know which membership discount AutoSlash used to generate any individual quote. For this reason, it's not<\/strong> a good idea to request a quote with a membership you don't actually have. When picking up your car, employees may request proof of your membership (e.g., your Costco card) before handing over the keys.<\/p>\n

Complete your reservation<\/span><\/h3>\n

After deciding on your preferred price, you may have up to four options to complete your booking:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pay later with Priceline<\/li>\n
  2. Pay later with AutoSlash<\/li>\n
  3. Pay now with Priceline<\/li>\n
  4. Pay now with AutoSlash<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Two of several booking options for my quote.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

    Priceline is the only booking service that accepts all discount codes and allows renters to\u00a0book the flexible \u201cPay Later\u201d rates at major rental agencies. This is why it's the only other option AutoSlash presents for booking the rates it finds.<\/p>\n

    Pay close attention to the booking option you choose.<\/strong> I'll discuss this more later, but I recommend opting for the more flexible “Pay Later” rates. That way, if your plans change, you won't get hit with a bill for a rental car you didn't use. Your plans have to be certain (and your flights not delayed) for Pay Now to make sense.<\/p>\n

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    AutoSlash may send you to Priceline to book your car.<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n

    After selecting your rate, you're prompted for the usual car rental booking info: name, driver's license details, and contact information. If you have a rental car membership number, be sure to expand that field and add it before booking. Otherwise, it can be a pain to add it to your reservation later.<\/p>\n

    You'll also see options for a Collision\/Damage Protection policy. Assuming you pay for your rental with a credit card offering primary damage coverage for rental cars<\/a>, decline this coverage.<\/p>\n

    If you're looking for the best card to use, that's the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div>\n
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    \n Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/strong>\n
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    Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
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