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Hertz and AAA Celebrate 40 Years of Partnership
Hertz, one of the world’s most iconic and recognized car rental brands, and AAA, North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, are celebrating a major milestone this year — the 40th anniversary of their partnership.
“As AAA’s longest-tenured partner, Hertz shares the association’s commitment to providing our members with exceptional value and service,” said AAA President and CEO Marshall L. Doney. “We’re proud to celebrate 40 years of collaboration with Hertz, and look forward to further growing our partnership in the years to come.”
The relationship began in 1978 when AAA began providing members enhanced value when renting with Hertz at the airport. Fifteen years later, Hertz became AAA’s exclusive rental car partner, and in 1998 the program expanded to include off-airport rental locations.
Since then, the partnership has grown to extend across multiple AAA products and service areas.
In 2001, AAA Diamond Ratings were added as an enhancement to Hertz NeverLost navigation systems. In 2013, Hertz’s Dollar and Thrifty car rental brands were added to the AAA portfolio, offering members more choices in car rentals.
Today, the partnership provides AAA members a
suite of benefits and savings when renting from Hertz. Discounts and benefits for members are available on daily, weekly, weekend and monthly rates when including a designated AAA discount code in the reservation and presenting a AAA membership card at the time of rental. Benefits include:
• Savings up to 20-percent off the base rate rental. • No charge for additional drivers who also are
AAA members.
• Free use of one child, infant or booster seat.
• Young renter fee waived for members ages 20-24.
Additionally, AAA members who join Hertz Gold
Plus Rewards®, Hertz’s award-winning loyalty
program, can enjoy a faster and more rewarding
car rental experience with benefits that include skipping the counter, exclusive access to member-only discounts, complimentary upgrades to premium vehicles, and the opportunity to redeem points for
free rental days.
The partnership extends beyond exclusive benefits
and savings for AAA members as Hertz and AAA have partnered on distracted driving awareness campaigns to support a safe travel experience.
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