{"id":8959,"date":"2026-05-05T20:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=8959"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:47:39","slug":"how-to-get-rental-car-elite-status-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/how-to-get-rental-car-elite-status-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free With Credit Cards, Airline Status, and Status Matches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. It's great to be recognized as a valued client, but the perks of elite status, like upgrades, discounts, and extra points, are a huge incentive. What feels even better is attaining elite status without meeting the high spending requirements \u2014 in other words, getting treated as a loyal customer without actually being loyal enough to earn those perks.<\/p>\n<p>Rental car rewards programs generally don't hold the same aspirational value or appeal as their hotel and airline counterparts. However, the idea of coming off a long flight, skipping the lines at the car rental counter, and scoring a free upgrade to a more luxurious vehicle is certainly enticing.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how to achieve elite status within several major rental car rewards programs without the required number of paid rentals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Avis_Preferred\">Avis Preferred<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Avis_elite_status_benefits\">Avis elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Avis elite status through credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Avis elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Avis elite status through a status match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Enterprise_Plus\">Enterprise Plus<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Enterprise_elite_status_benefits\">Enterprise elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Enterprise_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Enterprise elite status through a status match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards\">Hertz Gold Plus Rewards<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hertz_elite_status_benefits\">Hertz elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Hertz elite status through credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Hertz elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Hertz elite status through a status match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#National_Emerald_Club\">National Emerald Club<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#National_elite_status_benefits\">National elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_National_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn National elite status through credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_National_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn National elite status through a status match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sixt\">Sixt<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sixt_elite_status_benefits\">Sixt elite status benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Sixt elite status through credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Sixt elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Sixt elite status through a status match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Avis_Preferred\">Avis Preferred<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avis operates over 5,000 locations in 165 countries worldwide, which makes it a solid option when you need to rent a car. Avis has two tiers of elite status above the free-to-join Avis Preferred level: Avis Preferred Plus and Avis President's Club. It takes a substantial financial investment to reach President's Club status, but there are several shortcuts you can take to receive benefits on your next rental.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/412\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-253380 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Avis SUV in front of mountains\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-750x515.jpg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-900x618.jpg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abhishek-umrao-PujiL9mZWNM-unsplash-2048x1406.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Abhishek Umrao\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Avis_elite_status_benefits\">Avis elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will earn Avis Preferred Plus status after 10 rentals or $4,000 in annual spending. It comes with a few benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25% bonus points on rentals.<\/li>\n<li>Free one-car class upgrade when reserving a midsize or above (subject to availability, excludes large SUVs and Signature Fleet).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want the most benefits, you'll need Avis President's Club status, which requires 20 rentals or $6,000 in annual spending. It comes with the following perks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% bonus points on rentals.<\/li>\n<li>Free two-car class upgrade when reserving a midsize or above (subject to availability, excludes large SUVs and Signature Fleet).<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed car up to a full-size with a confirmed 24-hour advanced reservation.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated support phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Avis elite status through credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you aren't a regular renter, it's not easy to reach $6,000 in annual spending. Luckily, you have a path to Avis elite status through several credit cards.<\/p>\n<p>If you have one of the following cards, you can enroll in Avis Preferred Plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/visa-infinite-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa Infinite cards<\/a>, including (but not limited to):\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0895a55062a955a1b0cf6c99902a23d7e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"152\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BankOfAmericaPremiumRewardsEliteCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premium Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheBusinessPlatinumCardfromAmericanExpressOPEN\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select World Elite Mastercards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have one of these cards, you can enroll in Avis President's Club:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=cc1f3e139245b772fdc72e8ab0ae9dca&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMileagePlusClubBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club\u2120 Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>United\u2120 Presidential Plus\u2120 Card (no longer accepting new applications)<\/li>\n<li><b>United\u2120 Presidential Plus\u2120 Business Card<\/b> (no longer accepting new applications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-capital-one\"><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\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$895<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/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\/450a0407-44c5-45f1-a335-068eefc6cb45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Club\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$695<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=cc1f3e139245b772fdc72e8ab0ae9dca&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--6\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CardArt-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$395<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--6\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Bonus benefits for cardholders<\/h4>\n<p>Keep in mind that many of these credit cards offer additional benefits beyond elite status. For instance, cardholders of the United Club receive up to $100 in United Travel Credits each year when renting directly with Avis. Visa Infinite cardholders can enjoy perks like up to 30% off base rates on qualifying rentals, free weekend rentals, and up to 10% off base rates on Select Series rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> members can use <strong>AWD discount code A756900\u00a0<\/strong>for up to 25% off rentals and earn a free two-day weekend rental coupon after two completed qualifying rentals of 2+ days each in a 6-month period.<\/p>\n<p>There are also cards, like the <a data-ccid=\"3004054\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiAAdvantageExecutiveWorldEliteMasterCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> \/ AAdvantage<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Executive World Elite Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, that offer up to $120 in statement credits each year for Avis rentals but don't offer elite status.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Avis elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have elite status in one of the following airline loyalty programs, you can enroll in Avis Preferred Plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>United MileagePlus Premier Silver and Gold<\/li>\n<li>Air Canada Aeroplan 25K, 35K, and 50K<\/li>\n<li>Atmos Rewards Silver and Gold<\/li>\n<li>JetBlue Mosaic 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will enjoy Preferred Plus status once you reach 60,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/american-aadvantage\/loyalty-points\/\">American Airlines Loyalty Points<\/a>. If you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/founders-card\/\">FoundersCard member<\/a>, you can also enroll in Preferred Plus.<\/p>\n<p>If you have elite status in one of the following airline loyalty programs, you can enroll in Avis President's Club:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>United MileagePlus Premier Platinum and Premier 1K<\/li>\n<li>Air Canada Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite<\/li>\n<li>Atmos Rewards Platinum and Titanium<\/li>\n<li>JetBlue Mosaic 2, 3, and 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will also enjoy President's Club status once you reach 100,000 American Airlines Loyalty Points.<\/p>\n<h4>Bonus benefits for elites<\/h4>\n<p>Just like with credit cards, you receive extra benefits when you rent a car as an elite member. Get up to 35% off base rates as an Alaska Airlines elite member using the\u00a0<strong>AWD discount code K197800 <\/strong>&#8212; or A080500 as listed on another page.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189442\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189442 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-Renatl-Avis-Featured-Unsplash-Charlie-Deets.png\" alt=\"White Tesla Model 3 parked in front of a grassy hill.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-Renatl-Avis-Featured-Unsplash-Charlie-Deets.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-Renatl-Avis-Featured-Unsplash-Charlie-Deets-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-Renatl-Avis-Featured-Unsplash-Charlie-Deets-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Car-Renatl-Avis-Featured-Unsplash-Charlie-Deets-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Charlie Deets\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Avis_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Avis elite status through a status match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/avis-status-match\/\">Avis offers a status match<\/a>, it isn't technically open to residents of the U.S. or Canada. However, there is a workaround: send proof of your elite status with Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Sixt, or National to <strong>profile.update@avisbudget.com<\/strong>. You should receive a confirmation shortly after submitting your information.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how your status will match:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-928\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-928 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Competitor<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Avis Preferred<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Preferred Plus<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">President's Club<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Europcar<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Privilege Club<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Privilege Executive<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Privilege Elite and VIP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Hertz<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gold Plus Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Five Star<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">President's Circle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Enterprise<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Silver<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Gold and Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Sixt<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Express Card<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>National<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Emerald Club<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Emerald Club Executive<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Emerald Club Executive Elite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/avis-first-concierge-service\/\">Avis Goes Premium With &#8216;Avis First' \u2014 Here Are the Benefits You Get On These Reservations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Enterprise_Plus\">Enterprise Plus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You'll find more than 9,000 Enterprise locations in almost 100 countries worldwide. Odds are, Enterprise is an option when you need to rent a car, wherever you are \u2014 there are more than 4,000 locations in the U.S. alone. Its loyalty program, <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/enterprise-plus-rewards\/\">Enterprise Plus<\/a>, is much more robust than Avis's.<\/p>\n<p>There are three elite tiers above the base Enterprise Plus level: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Unlike some of the other programs on this list, Enterprise tracks qualification for elite status solely based on the number of rentals or rental days, not a minimum spending requirement.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Enterprise_elite_status_benefits\">Enterprise elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To reach Enterprise Silver, you need to complete at least six qualifying rentals per year. You'll receive perks like 10% bonus points and one free car upgrade per program year. Enterprise Gold requires 12 rentals or 40 days, and you'll receive 15% bonus points and two free car upgrades per program year. Finally, top-tier Enterprise Platinum requires 24 rentals or 85 rental days, and you'll receive 20% bonus points and four free upgrades per program year.<\/p>\n<p>While other programs offer unlimited upgrades, it's interesting that Enterprise limits the number of upgrades elite members can receive per program year. Four upgrades for someone who rents a car more than 24 times a year is a pretty low percentage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253472\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/194\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-253472 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-scaled.png\" alt=\"Enterprise elite status tiers\" width=\"750\" height=\"194\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-750x194.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-900x232.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-1536x397.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.20.58-2048x529.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Enterprise<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Enterprise_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Enterprise elite status through a status match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, there aren't any credit cards that offer automatic Enterprise status as a benefit. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/enterprise-status-match\/\">Enterprise offers a status match<\/a> program with over 40 different travel loyalty programs, including hotel, airline, and car rental programs. So, you might be able to leverage your current elite status to earn status with Enterprise. That said, the exact matches aren't publicly available. You'll need to fill out a quick form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/statusmatch.enterpriseplus.com\/?_gl=1*14hgbr9*_ga*NDY0MjE3NDUuMTcxNzY4Mzk0Mw..*_ga_BEMPZFZ04Z*MTcxNzY4Mzk0My4xLjAuMTcxNzY4Mzk0My42MC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">status match website<\/a> with your Enterprise member information and proof of status with another program.<\/p>\n<p>If you hold elite status with several different hotel, airline, and car rental loyalty programs, we recommend submitting proof of your highest tier of status. For instance, if you have mid-tier Marriott Bonvoy status but top-tier AAdvantage status, it's worth submitting the higher tier.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards\">Hertz Gold Plus Rewards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you've never rented a car before, you've likely heard of Hertz. With over 11,000 locations, it's one of the biggest car rental companies in the world, which also makes it one of the most rewarding programs for earning elite status. <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/hertz-gold-plus-rewards\/\">Hertz Gold Plus Rewards<\/a> offers two tiers above its free-to-join tier: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/hertz-five-star-status\/\">Hertz Five Star<\/a>\u00a0and President's Circle. While Five Star has a handful of benefits, you'll want to enroll in President's Circle to receive the most perks. Luckily, it's very easy to do so.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hertz_elite_status_benefits\">Hertz elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/car-rental\/hertz-lowers-five-star-status-requirements\/\">Hertz made it easier to earn Five Star status<\/a> in early 2026. Now, you only need 3 rentals or $1,000 in annual spending to reach Five Star (down from the previous 10 rentals or $2,000 in spending). However, you still need 15 rentals or $3,000 in spending to reach President's Circle.<\/p>\n<p>Five Star status offers 25% bonus points on rentals, a wider selection of premium vehicles, and free upgrades, as available. President\u2019s Circle offers 50% bonus points, access to the President\u2019s Circle selection where available, a dedicated call center line, and guaranteed one-car-class upgrades up to full-size at participating locations<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254273\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/420\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-254273 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38.png\" alt=\"Hertz elite benefits\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38.png 2402w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38-750x420.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38-900x504.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38-1536x859.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-16.02.38-2048x1146.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Hertz<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Hertz elite status through credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>President's Circle is very valuable, especially if you're looking to upgrade your next rental. Luckily, you have several different ways to enjoy Hertz elite status.<\/p>\n<p>You can enroll for complimentary Hertz Five Star status with these cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select Visa Infinite cardholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternatively, claim complimentary President's Circle status with these cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/DeltaReserveforBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheBusinessPlatinumCardfromAmericanExpressOPEN\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><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\/dfed8cb4-d376-4c8b-aed4-1997afa3d66a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<\/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>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on 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\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Additional cardholder benefits<\/h4>\n<p>Use the Amex Corporate Discount Code (CDP) <b>211762<\/b> to save up to 20% off published rates on your rental, receive a four-hour grace period on returns within the U.S., and get a one-car-class upgrade (when available). Visa Infinite cardholders can get 15% off the pay-later base rate and a two-hour grace period on returns.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Hertz elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enroll for complimentary Hertz Five star status if you hold elite status in these programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delta SkyMiles Silver and Gold Medallion members<\/li>\n<li>IHG One Rewards Gold and Platinum members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star status and up to 20% off all daily, weekend, weekly, and monthly rates with the FoundersCard.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a higher tier of status, you can claim complimentary President's Circle status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Diamond Medallion members<\/li>\n<li>IHG One Rewards Diamond members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/marriott-bonvoy\/hertz-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy elites can also earn Hertz elite status<\/a>. However, when Hertz changed the qualifications for earning Five Star status, it also made the Marriott status match a bit more challenging. Hertz no longer publicly shares which Marriott elites can match into Hertz. Previously, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-platinum-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Platinum Elite status<\/a> members got a fast track to Hertz Five Star,\u00a0Titanium Elite status got Hertz Five Star, and Ambassador Elites got Hertz President's Circle. It could be similar today, but you'll have to submit your request to <strong>Digitalmarketing@hertz.com<\/strong> to find out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211074\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211074 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards_LGA_Upgrades.png\" alt=\"Upgraded vehicles on the lot at a Hertz location.\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards_LGA_Upgrades.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards_LGA_Upgrades-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards_LGA_Upgrades-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hertz_Gold_Plus_Rewards_LGA_Upgrades-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Image by Max Prosperi \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Hertz_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Hertz elite status through a status match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you hold elite status in a competitor program, you can match into Hertz Five Star:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avis Preferred Plus<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Silver and Gold<\/li>\n<li>National Executive<\/li>\n<li>Sixt Gold and Platinum<\/li>\n<li>Europcar Privilege Executive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you hold top-tier status with another program, you can match into Hertz President's Circle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avis President's Club<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Platinum<\/li>\n<li>National Executive Elite<\/li>\n<li>Sixt Diamond<\/li>\n<li>Europcar Privilege Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/earning-points-miles-hertz-rentals\/\">Should You Earn Points or Miles on Hertz Car Rentals?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"National_Emerald_Club\">National Emerald Club<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>National Car Rental operates 1,500 locations and is actually owned by Enterprise Holdings. However, it offers its own distinct loyalty program:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/national-emerald-club\/\">National Emerald Club<\/a>. National is known for offering fantastic service, especially at airports, making it a favorite among business travelers. Its high-quality fleet, great customer service, and Emerald Aisle make it stand out from all the other car rental companies, even if prices tend to be a bit higher.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"National_elite_status_benefits\">National elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You'll earn Executive status after you complete 12 paid rentals or 40 paid rental days in a calendar year. You'll receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose any car (full-size and above) in the Executive Area and pay only the reserved Midsize rate (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re guaranteed a free upgrade when you reserve a full-size through luxury vehicle (in the U.S. and Canada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You'll earn Executive Elite status after you complete 25 paid rentals or 85 paid rental days in a calendar year. You'll receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Redeem Free Days on any available car class with no blackout dates.<\/li>\n<li>A guaranteed car (up to full-size) with 24-hour notice (in the U.S. and Canada).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>National's elite status also offers something no other program on this list does: the number of credits required for a free rental day decreases with each tier of status. You'll earn 1 credit per qualifying rental. Here's how many credits you need for a free rental day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emerald Club: 7 credits<\/li>\n<li>Executive: 6 credits<\/li>\n<li>Executive Elite: 5 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your goal is as many free rental days as possible, it's definitely worth climbing the ranks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_157533\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157533 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-with-rental-car.jpeg\" alt=\"a smiling man gets into a rental car\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-with-rental-car.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-with-rental-car-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-with-rental-car-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/man-with-rental-car-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: National Car Rental<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_National_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn National elite status through credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can enroll for complimentary <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status<\/span> with these credit cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-surpass\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/amex-hilton-business\/\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-platinum\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028096\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-business-platinum\/\">The Business Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from American Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select Visa Infinite Cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visa Infinite cardholders can also save up to 25% on qualifying National rentals of any size car at participating locations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there aren't any cards that allow you to enroll in National Executive Elite status.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CardArt-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspireCard-1.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card' data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressAspire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$550<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-aspire-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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><li>14X 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>\r\n \t<li>7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points on flights booked directly with airlines or <a href=\"http:\/\/amextravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amextravel.com<\/a>, car rentals booked directly through select rental companies, and at U.S. restaurants<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for all other eligible purchases on your Card<\/li><\/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\/0fb236dd-aecb-49ed-9f28-94aaf0efd9a2.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-HiltonHonorsAmericanExpressSurpassCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-surpass-credit-card\/26129-10-0#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/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><li>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<li>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<li>4X bonus points on U.S online retail purchases<\/li>\r\n         <li>3X bonus points for all other eligible purchases on your card<\/li><\/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\/a5e33401-8d6f-4ae8-b471-5da085075406.jpg\" width=150 alt=\"The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\">Welcome Offer: Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors Business Card within the first six months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card' data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/HiltonHonorsBusinessCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$195<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028102\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/hilton-honors-american-express-business-credit-card\/42732-9-0?rwdFlag=rwd\/?rwdFlag=rwd#FeeTable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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>12X Hilton Honors points on eligible purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio<\/li>\r\n<li>5X Hilton Honors points on the first $100,000 spent per calendar year on other eligible purchases; 3X thereafter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/amex-platinum-national-car-rental\/\">How to Get National Executive Status for Free With Select Amex Cards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_National_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn National elite status through a status match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like with Enterprise, you can match your status from one of more than 40 car rental, airline, and hotel loyalty programs. However, National doesn't tell you which tiers qualify. National stipulates that matched status will remain valid through February 28 of the second calendar year following your status match approval. If you want to keep your status, you'll need to meet the standard qualifications. This differs from several other programs on this list that allow you to keep your rental car elite status as long as you maintain the status you used for your match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/do-national-car-rental-credits-free-days-expire\/\">Earning and Redeeming National Car Rental Credits \u2014 And Emerald Club's Tricky Expiration Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Sixt\">Sixt<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sixt Rent A Car is headquartered in Germany. Although there are only around 2,000 locations worldwide, Sixt is rapidly expanding its presence in the U.S. There are currently around 100 U.S. branches in 26 states, serving many of the biggest airports. In 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/sixt-one-rewards-program\/\">Sixt launched a new Sixt One loyalty program<\/a> in the U.S., with a broader European rollout following in March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>There are now three tiers of elite status above the base level.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sixt_elite_status_benefits\">Sixt elite status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you join Sixt One, you are automatically a Silver elite member. You'll have the opportunity to earn rental points, skip the counter, and receive member-only offers.<\/p>\n<p>To earn Gold, you'll need to earn 2,000 status points. Remember, Sixt is headquartered in Europe, so you'll earn 1 status point per 1\u20ac spent, not $1. To reach Gold, you need 2,000 status points, and you'll receive 10% bonus on rentals and a discount of up to 10%. Keep in mind that the bonus points are only on rental points, not status points.<\/p>\n<p>You'll earn Platinum elite status at 4,000 status points, and you'll earn 20% bonus rental points, up to 15% off rentals, and you'll be eligible for free upgrades. Finally, Diamond elites earn 30% more rental points, up to 20% discounts, free upgrades, and access to the Diamond Lounge. However, you'll need 6,000 status points, which is a big investment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253474\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/303\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-253474 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-scaled.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Sixt elite status tiers\" width=\"750\" height=\"303\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-750x303.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-900x364.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-1536x621.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-19.01.09-2048x827.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Sixt elite status tiers<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_credit_cards\">Earn Sixt elite status through credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The only cards that directly grant access to Sixt elite status are Visa Infinite cards. Cardholders enjoy complimentary Sixt Platinum status, up to 15% off car rentals, 10% off Sixt ride chauffeur services, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Although there aren't many cards that offer direct access to Sixt elite status, you can earn Sixt status by holding elite status with several different hotel or airline loyalty programs (more on that below).<\/p>\n<p>The following cards can help you get Sixt elite status via automatic elite status with one of these programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"233\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressEliteCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Get Sixt Gold through Avianca LifeMiles Silver status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>:<\/strong> Get Sixt Platinum through Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status or Leaders Club Sterling status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Get Sixt Diamond through Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CardArt-AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressEliteCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Elite Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">avianca lifemiles American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Elite Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Get up to 100,000 Welcome bonus miles* \u2014 60,000 miles after spending $4,500 in the first 90 days plus an additional 40,000 miles after spending $25,000 in the first 365 days.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='avianca lifemiles American Express\u00ae Elite Card' data-ccid=\"233\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/AviancaLifemilesAmericanExpressEliteCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$249<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"233\" href=\"https:\/\/legal.cardless.com\/schumer\/premium-249-avianca\/rates_and_fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n  <li>Earn 3x miles on avianca or lifemiles purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>Earn 2x miles on restaurant and other travel purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>Earn 1x on all other eligible 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\/e6901d88-1a35-4373-b3e1-9a2a445490a0.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express Platinum Card\u00ae\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $12,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express Platinum Card\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$895<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/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>Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn  5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and The Hotel Collection bookings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months and an extra 50,000 bonus points after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms Apply)<\/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>6X points on purchases at Marriott Properties<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on  flights booked directly with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_partner_loyalty_programs\">Earn Sixt elite status through partner loyalty programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are too many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">partner programs<\/a> that offer status matching to list them all, but here are some of the most popular. We're mainly listing U.S. programs or programs that you can easily earn elite status in through a co-branded credit card.<\/p>\n<p>Sixt Silver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avianca LifeMiles Red<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sixt Gold:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy Silver<\/li>\n<li>Leaders Club Club status<\/li>\n<li>Avianca LifeMiles Silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sixt Platinum:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy Gold<\/li>\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy Platinum<\/li>\n<li>Leaders Club Sterling<\/li>\n<li>Avianca LifeMiles Gold and Diamond<\/li>\n<li>Founder's Card members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sixt Diamond:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy Titanium*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Members can email <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:sixtone@sixt.com\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sixtone@sixt.com<\/strong><\/a> to match their status. The formal status match request only allows you to match up to Sixt Platinum.<\/p>\n<p>When you complete the match form online, it should be instantaneous. I leveraged my Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for Sixt Platinum status, and the process took about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254276\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/231\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-254276 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20.png\" alt=\"Sixt Platinum status match confirmation\" width=\"750\" height=\"231\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20.png 1954w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20-750x231.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20-900x277.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-18.37.20-1536x473.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Sixt<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Sixt_elite_status_through_a_status_match\">Earn Sixt elite status through a status match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/sixt-status-match\/\">Sixt status match<\/a> offer is also pretty extensive. If you hold status with any of the following car rental programs, you can enroll in Sixt One Gold:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1079\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1079 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">SIXT Partner<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Partner Status<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">SIXT Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Avis <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Avis Preferred<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Avis <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Avis Preferred Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Avis <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Avis President's Club<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Emerald<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Emerald Club<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Emerald<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Emerald Club Executive<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Emerald<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Emerald Club Executive Elite<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Enterprise Gold<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Not reported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Enterprise Platinum<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Enterprise Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Enterprise Silver<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Not reported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Europcar<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Europcar Privilege Club<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Europcar<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Europcar Privilege Elite<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Europcar<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Europcar Privilege VIP<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Europcar<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Europcar Privilege Executive<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hertz<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hertz Five Star<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hertz<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hertz Gold <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Gold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hertz<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hertz President's Circle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Platinum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thrifty<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thrifty Blue Chip<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Not reported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rental-car-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earning elite status with car rental rewards programs can provide members with upgraded vehicles, preferential treatment, priority access at the reservations desk, discounts on rentals, and more. Although rental car elite status doesn\u2019t hold the same appeal as an upgrade to a suite at The Ritz-Carlton, it can certainly improve the car rental experience.<\/p>\n<p>And remember \u2014 once you hold elite status with one car rental company, leverage it into status with the other car rental companies that offer status matching. With just the <a data-ccid=\"4028089\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-ThePlatinumCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, you can get automatic Hertz President's Circle, National Executive, and Avis Preferred Plus status. It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold status, which can be used to achieve Sixt Platinum status. Finally, use any of those statuses to status match into Enterprise Plus, and you'll hold elite status with five different rental car companies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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