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Thrifty Rental Car’s loyalty program, Blue Chip, stands out as head of the class in with its peers in the rental car loyalty program thanks to its ease of use.

When you sign up for Blue Chip, you’ll fill out a questionnaire regarding your preferences, which will then be stored and used for every subsequent rental, which saves you lots of time. At most airports, there is a special line dedicated to Blue Chip members. Instead of waiting in line for an hour, as a Blue Chip member you simply present your driver’s license and credit card, sign the contract and off you go. They promise that it’s even faster when you return the car.

You can put your rewards toward free rental cars or airline miles at the airline of your choice. If you choose free rentals you’ll get a free one-day rental for every 16 Blue Chip Reward credits you earn. You can redeem the certificate for any class of car between a compact and a full size. Blue Chip members also receive 50 percent off for every upgrade.

You can also earn points for airport parking. Thrifty offers parking facilities in 24 major markets throughout the US, some of which offer auto detailing and valet parking. When you park on three occasions in a Thrifty lot within 12 months, you receive 5 Blue Chip Reward credits. It only takes 16 for a free rental day.

Now through November 15, you’ll receive double Blue Chip Rewards for any rental completed at a Canadian location. To enroll in the Blue Chip program, visit https://www.thrifty.com/BlueChip/Enrollment.aspx?BlueChipRewards=true. In order to earn free rental days, make sure that you select Blue Chip Rewards on your profile to receive the credits.

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If Budget Rental Car is your auto rental company of choice, then you should strongly consider joining RapidRez, its loyalty program to earn rewards.

Budget was founded almost 50 years ago, and its target consumer was and still is the “budget-minded” traveler. One of the primary rewards of joining the program is the substantial timesaving. As a part of the application process, you can establish preferences, which are retained and used toward future rentals. This includes:

• Vehicle class preference that allows you to reserve a car online with one-click booking.
• Protections preferences, such as whether you choose insurance coverage through the rental.
• Instant profile updates to your personal information.
• Special offers and discounts emailed to members on a weekly basis.

Another program that Budget offers is Fastbreak. With a Fastbreak membership, not only are your rental preferences stored but your signature is stored too, which really saves time. Eight hundred rental locations throughout the world offer the FastBreak pick-up service. At participating locations, you stop at the FastBreak counter to flash your license, grab the keys and go. At many major airport locations, Budget offers FastBreak Choice, in which you bypass the counter completely.

Budget also has a Business Program available for companies located within the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Budget offers a $2  rebate for each day’s paid completed rental for US-based companies. All car classes are subject to discount rates and mileage is unlimited. While the minimum driving age is 21, a small surcharge may be accessed against drivers under the age of 25. Membership in FastBreak is included.

To sign up, visit www.budget.com.

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Alamo offers two rental programs for business travelers: The Business Benefits Program is for small- to medium-sized businesses, while the Corporate Program caters to larger volume customers.

Upon signing up for membership, you’ll receive personalized special offers appear on your member’s homepage. On your personal webpage you can also review reservations, make changes or cancel reservations with a few clicks.

Most airport serving locations offer a Quicksilver counter where members can pick up/return the rental by flashing their driver’s license and ID card. All of your information is stored in their system so Alamo takes care of the details. No more standing in line for an hour after your flight arrives to pick up the rental car. Another benefit to being a member is that you earn frequent flier miles when you rent from Alamo and fly on one of their partner airlines. Additionally, many leading hotel chains offer discounted rates when you rent from Alamo and stay at one of their hotels. Rentals aren’t subject to any mileage restrictions either. Depending on your needs, the fuel and insurance coverage options are more flexible than they are with standard rental agreements.

The Business Benefits Program includes the following:

• No volume commitment
• Guaranteed low rates year-round
• Free Quicksilver® enrollment
• Express Return service
• Business Value Partner benefits
• Priority service at the Silver Service counter
• Airborne Express discount program
• Special discounts for leisure travel
• Unlimited mileage on round-trip rentals
• Flexible fuel and coverage options, tailored to meet your needs
• Dedicated Corporate Reservation Desk
• Executive Traveler Assistance toll-free line
• 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance

The Corporate Program offers the following additional benefits:

• Guaranteed, low rates available throughout the year with volume discounts
• Reduced surcharge for underage drivers
• Reduced city surcharges
• Flexible billing options
• Accurate monthly management reports, upon request

For more information or to sign up for Alamo’s Quicksilver or Corporate Program, please visit www.alamo.com.

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Avis has several programs geared to frequent travelers that can save you both time and money when you need to rent a vehicle. The advantage of Avis compared to many other rental car companies is that it’s free to enroll in their special programs.

Avis offers top quality customer service at 4,400 locations worldwide. Avis’ fleet of GM cars are equipped with the latest features for your safety and comfort. Here is an overview of some of the programs that Avis has to offer.

Avis Preferred Service
This free program allows you to skip the lines, as well as the paperwork and go straight to your car. By enrolling in the program, Avis will also keep your rental preferences on file, so you don’t have to repeat them each time you make a reservation.

When you arrive at Avis, you don’t have to go inside the office, the courtesy bus will just drop you off at one of their newest cars and you can be on your way. The lowest mileage cars in the Avis fleet and the best parking spots are reserved for Preferred Service members.

Avis Preferred Service members with 12 or more qualifying rentals or 35 or more qualifying days in one calendar year will get automatically upgraded to Avis First - the company’s invitation-only program.

Avis First
This program has some of the best benefits in the car rental industry. Benefits include continued Preferred Service, plus the following perks:

• Free two-day weekend rentals with every third rental
• Free upgrades when available
• A dedicated 800 number and members-only website

Avis Corporate Awards Program
If you are the owner of a small or medium-sized business, Avis Corporate Awards Program is a terrific option for you. This free program offers special rates and discounts, the ability to earn free rentals and top-notch customer service for frequent business travelers.

Unlike other rental car companies, which charge an annual fee for their corporate program, Avis Corporate Awards is free to join. When you enroll, Avis will assign your company an Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number. With this number, your employees can easily reserve cars at the corporate discount. For your convenience, Avis will send you one monthly statement of all rental charges for your company through its Central Billing Program.

Other Programs
Avis provides discounts for government employees, and for hundreds of different associations and affiliates. Avis also has a lease program, if you need to rent a car for more than 30 days. To learn more about Avis Rent A Car, enroll in one of their special programs, or make a rental reservation, please visit AVIS.com.

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Enterprise Plus is the new and improved loyalty program from Enterprise Rental Car, which replaces the Express Lane Program. Membership to Enterprise Plus is completely free and are entitled to discounted rates on personal rentals that booked through the website www.enterprise.com/ta. Another substantial perk in Enterprise Plus is the timesaving. There is a phone # dedicated to members when they make reservations. Also, since your information is retained in your profile, the pick-up process is faster than if you weren’t. Additionally, at most North American airport locations, there are member special lines where you are given VIP treatment and avoid the long lines. As a member of Enterprise Plus, you can elect to receive the “Email Extras,” which is their newsletter that promotes special savings offers to members.

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If you’re an Express Lane member, you need to convert your account to the Enterprise Plus in order to take advantage of the special offers. To do this, visit the website www.enterprise.com and click on the box labeled “Attention Express Lane Members” and click on the “Convert Now” key. The next step is to update the form with your information and create a new password. Make sure that the “Email Extras” box is checked so that you continue to receive the emails featuring discounts. You’ll be given a temporary number until your card and permanent member number arrive in the mail 4-6 weeks later. If you formerly utilized the Travel Agent Plus, that feature has also changed. Enterprise Plus for Travel Agents has replaced this program and offers more benefits. You don’t have to worry about losing the client contact lists as this information automatically transfers to the Enterprise Plus for Travel Agents. You can retain client contact lists online and booking personal rentals is faster. You can use Enterprise to book rental car reservations in North America as well as Puerto Rico, the UK, Ireland, and Germany; however the international locations don’t offer the expedited services.

Enterprise also offers a Business Rental Program that is flexible to meet the demands of your business. One nice perk that sets Enterprise apart from the other rental car agencies is that they pick you up, which comes in handy if you need a one-way reservation. As a member of the Business Rental Program, you are entitled to special pricing on every rental regardless of the length of your reservation. There are more than 6500 locations in North America with a location in virtually every major airport in the US. To learn more about the Enterprise Plus program or the Business Rental Program, visit their website at www.enterprise.com

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