Essential Hertz Discount Codes

The Discussion

1. The corporate CDP codes for Hertz (IBM new, AT&T) have been invalidated years ago. They do not work.

2. hi there! i need help booking a one way. Valencia Airport to Lisbon AIrport. dec 24-jan2, 2024. The one way fee seems to be about 700 Euro. I can’t seem to get around that…any advice? help?
   I could try to offset that crazy fee with a cheap rental with codes but I am not finding anything cheaper than around 1300 Euro.

   1. Have you tried other car rental companies? Hertz might not be your best option in this case.

3. I can say that the AT&T Corporate CDP code is still currently the best option (CDP – 1851913). It no longer comes with the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) included, but it will give you the best price and any vehicle.

   For a large sized vehicle (Class F); AT&T = ~$30.75/day compared to IBM = ~$47.51/day.

   Also when booking online, the AT&T code does not make you used an employee email for the discount verification while the IBM code does. Safe Travels.!

4. hi there,
   There was a geat PC code 192021 that is not working anymore.
   Do you have another one that gives the same 1 day free for 7 days rental wih Hertz ?

   Thanks a lot !

5. Thank you for your inform detail about rental car CDP and program.

   It is very interesting and useful.

   I plan to trip in America and I will make Hertz rental car.

   So, I try to input CDP 795092 ( it is master card SMB that you are introduce in this page .)

   It makes best result for me.

   So, I try to search this CDP in Google.

   I can find this page :
   https://www.hertz.ie/rentacar/partner/index.jsp?targetPage=IT_Master_Card.jsp&selectedPartnerCode=

   It looks for “Italy Master card holders”.

   I am Korean and have Master card also.

   But When I pick a rental car in Hertz counter, does counter staff check I am Italian (with Passport)?

   And Should I have Master card issued from Italy?

   Thank you.

   1. It might have to be a risk you’re willing to take but we’d recommend having a back up booking elsewhere in case.

6. My CDP’s loaded on my. Hertz profile all have been red flagged as Not valid?
   I had Bearing Point loaded, but now gone?
   Maybe new 2023 codes are out?
   Any help?
   Thanks
   Guy

   1. Hi Guy, it’s possible that they’ve been more proactive in removing codes or changing them. They normally don’t have new ones per year so it’s just a matter of finding ones that work.

7. What is the General Electric hertz rate?

   Corporate Discount Program
   GENERAL ELECTRIC (Preferred)

   1. We’re not sure! For most other programs, they exist but we haven’t seen one for Hertz unfortunately. If you find out, let us know!

8. Thanks for your spot on tips! We reserved a minivan 2 months ago using the AT&T CDP for our family vacation starting this weekend. We just received a call from the Hertz pickup site confirming our reservation and to tell us that Hertz is cracking down on the use of discount codes so we need to bring proof of our employment with AT&T. We are Gold members so I’m guessing the skip the line benefit won’t really help us. Suggestions? Thanks for any advice!

9. What is the “car and driver” discount?—for people who have subscriptions to the magazine?
   Do you recommend having two reservations and cancelling one after picking up the car with the better discount?
   Is there a risk to using the AT&T discount—is it only for employees? The rate is really low on the week I’m trying to book.

   1. Hi Laurie, yes that’s for the Car & Driver magazine so there typically is no official way to validate the membership. Also, you’re exactly right, having different reservations is always a good way to make sure you have a back up but typically we’d recommend doing it across different companies.

10. Hello,

    1859849 is not working anymore. Any idea what the new one is?

    1. Another user reported this earlier this month. It looks like it might’ve changed or been disabled.

    2. I just noticed the same thing…

11. got email that 1859849 will not work anymore, any clue what the new one is ?

    1. Hey David! Was this an e-mail to you after you had made a booking? What did it say?

12. hertz ibm cdp doesnt work

    1. Thanks for the heads up! It looks like those have been pulled off.

13. Hello. What is the cancellation policy when making reservations with code 1859849?

    1. Cancellation should be the same as all rentals with Hertz so you’ll be able to cancel right up to the end since no credit card is required for booking.

14. Is there a CBP number for Uber drivers?

    1. I don’t believe there is unfortunately.

15. I have gold service confirmed. What are chances that I will be asked for more ID? I have a minivan reserved.Looking here, I shoudl come alone?

    1. We always recommend having a back up reservation. With your membership, you should be able to bypass the line which will help immensely.

    2. Did it work?

16. IBM code does not include miles

    1. Thanks for the update!

17. I just successfully book a car with an IBM CDP 1859849 in UAE. The Hertz website didn’t ask me to input any IBM domain email address for verification.

18. I just tried to book Hertz using IBM rate, it asked for my IBM email to validate.

    1. Thanks for the heads up! Yes a few other readers had mentioned that. It looks like they’ve added that field in permanently for IBM anyways. Feel free to try a few of the other codes!

19. I just tried to rent using IBM code and I was asked to show proof. They just said I can’t use it if I can’t prove I work there. Vancouver airport Hertz FYI.

    1. Thank you for the heads up. This looks like to be the case for the IBM code moving forward no matter which location you’re renting from.

20. I used the 40000 code for years but it has gone away however I mistakenly entered 50000 today and provided a 12% OVER the standard IBM 1859849 code. It states it is for Union Pacific corp.

    1. Thanks William! Do you mean to say that 50000 gave you an even better discount or was it worse?

    2. Bad news: Using the new IBM code now prompts you to enter and IBM email address

       Good News: This Union Pacific CDP worked for me and it’s cheaper than IBM! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

       1. Thanks for the update on your recent experience Sally!

          1. I just used the 50000 code as well and it was a better rate than IBMs. Do either of you have problems with your rentals?

             1. Hi Annie, do you mean 40000 or 50000?

             2. Can you confirm you were able to use this code 50000 successfully?

             3. I haven’t used this code recently so will have to ask the other readers to chime in!

21. I worked for IBM starting back in 1996 and I traveled on official company business often. They set me up with my Hertz Gold account, so I had no hand in creating it, or associating the IBM discount code. When I left the company in 2000 I realized they never removed the IBM code from my Hertz Gold account, and I have continued to rent from them with the IBM discount applied. In all those years I never had to produce a business card, or any other form of documentation showing that I worked there.

    1. Thanks for sharing your experiences Nicole!

       1. I have a few tips that people may want to review.

          (1) IBM employees always have a Hertz Gold account – its free to setup, but you have to use a corporate or perhaps a school email address.

          (2) Don’t be worried if it isn’t an IBM domain email address – if anyone were to ask you — you are traveling for IBM as a consultant.

          (3) Don’t look like a tourist.

          (4) Show up to pick up the car alone. Pick up your passengers after you pick up the car and exit the Hertz parking garage. (Same is true when you return – drop your passengers off first)

          (5) Don’t return the car looking like a total mess — if you have 3 kids, make sure to make time to clean it out so it doesns’t look like you just carted around 3 kids.

          (6) Waive the additional insurance coverage – I am 99% certain that this is what we used to do.

          (7) Drive carefully – Don’t drink and drive – Always consider using an Uber if you are going out on the town

          (8) If you need another adult to drive the car — you can add a 2nd driver. They can come to the counter, or you can call ahead and ask if you can add them. Usually they want to see your driver license, so they will likely make you bring your 2nd person to the counter.

          (9) Use a credit card if you have one – all IBM employees used to travel with corporate American Express (*BUT*) don’t get all worried about that. You can use any card you want, as long as your name is on it – if anyone were to ask you why you aren’t using your corporate card, you just tell them that you collect points or miles or dividends with the card you are using. (Frequent business travelers will do this a lot, so don’t fret)

          (10) If you are picking up a car, like a Mini Van, that is also ok. If anyone were to ever ask you – why little old you need so much room – you just say, I am meeting up with colleagues and clients at the hotel and we are going to carpool as much as possible.

          (11) If you are picking the car up on the weekend – and if the agent asks – you say something like, yeah I have to setup for a meeting and we have a reception that starts Sunday evening. I thought I would come in a day or two early and enjoy the hotel amenities.

          (12) If you are picking up a car near home — You can say that you have business in “someplace that is like 5-6-7 hours away” and you prefer to just drive versus flying. Or even if its further away – I work with a few people who hate to fly and literally drive 1/2 across country to avoid flying.

          (13) Lastly, just be friendly and just chit chat with the agent in a normal manner. Don’t offer more information than necessary. If they don’t ask you why you are renting a 7 person van, then you just let it be.

          Be safe!! Enjoy the Road.

          1. Amazon tips. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you so much!

22. hello I’m planning a trip for the weekend and need a car and I’m afraid to use the IBM code after reading all the info I’m a AAA Member and a hertz gold plus still super expensive in AZ please help thank you.

    1. Hi Shelly, from what I’ve heard the rates have really gone up with the shortages we’re seeing everywhere. I’m guessing you tried CDP: 240. Beyond that, I’d probably look at other car rental companies and do a comparison. Another way to do a quick search is to use something like Discover Cars or RentalCars.com to get a quick look at all companies at once.

23. 1851913. I work for AT&T and that’s our code. even better rates and they cover damage waiver

    1. Amazing, thank you for sharing this! I’ll add it to the list :)

24. Hi, former Hertz employee here. Hertz is partnered with AAA and each state has their own AAA code. AAA members get a discounted rate, free additional drivers, free XM radio, free car seats, and the underage fee is waived for renters between 20 and 25.
    Hertz does have a CDP for AARP (can’t remember it, should be 15% off rate) but all you have to do is tell the rental agent to add the code. Note: they will most likely ask for proof you are an AARP member if you ask them to add the code.
    Signing up for Gold Rewards is great but you have to go to the counter the first time after you sign up to have your information verified. Do this at a local branch instead of the airport because they won’t question your CDPs.
    If you have a CDP booking for business will sometimes include different coverage verses booking for leisure.

    1. Thanks for dropping super useful information here. I fixed up the article with that info!

    2. Thanks for the helpful info! What would you tell the local branch when requesting to verify your info for the Gold Rewards account?

    3. Oh I found the opposite to be true! I had been using the 4000 code through airports for a number of trips – no problem. Then I needed to pick up from a local branch without gold options and – well, let’s just say I had to get very creative and am glad I had a week to get creative in before returning the car. Local branch is the only not time I’ve ever been asked for corporate ID

25. It looks like 40000 might be dead? Says “non affiliated discount” as the text when you enter, and it didn’t give a discount.

    1. Oh no! That’s too bad. You’re right, you can enter it in but I’m not quite sure if it’s giving as deep as a discount as before or any at all. If I find out anything new I’ll definitely update the post.

    2. Updated ;)