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[2023] Best Avis Rental Car Coupons and AWD Codes

Last Updated July 16, 2020 William Tang

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You're here because you're looking to save money for an upcoming rental car booking. Well you're in luck because we're about to break down a complete listing of official Avis rental car coupons and AWD codes.

Welcome to the world of car rental coupon codes!

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Table of Contents

Here's what we're covering:

  • What is an Avis AWD code?
  • What you need to know about Avis before you book
    • Prices
    • Get access to all car rental coupon codes
    • Locations
    • Avis Preferred
    • Parent company
  • Compilation of Avis Rental Car Coupons
    • Official Avis promotions and discounts
  • How to apply Avis AWD code
  • Other tips on saving money with Avis
  • Are there any codes for underage drivers (under 25)
  • Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Avis AWD code?

what is avis awd code car rental with queue barrier tape
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Best official Avis code

Use code A519319 to get up to 30% off pay now rates and up to 25% off pay later rates.

Best of all, since it's official, you also don't need to worry about getting your ID checked!

AWD stands for Avis Worldwide Discount. This is their version of a coupon code or discount code that can be applied to car rental bookings.

There are two types of Avis AWD codes – one is for the general public and these are official promotions and the other are corporate codes that are meant to be for employees of companies to use both for business or leisure.

AWD codes are not to be confused with Avis coupon codes. Avis sometimes will issue separate codes that allow you to stack discounts on top of the AWD. These are typically minor promotions such as car class upgrades.

That said, when people think about Avis rental car coupons, they're really thinking about AWD codes because these are what give maximum discounts.

If you'd prefer not to use car rental codes, I recommend that you take a look at Discover Cars or RentalCars.com.  They're the Kayak/Skyscanner of car rentals to help you find the cheapest rates.

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What you need to know about Avis before you book

Here are a few things you should know about Avis before you book your car rental.

Prices

Similar to National and Enterprise, the business model is to set inflated prices for people that book directly without a promotion or code. This is different from the discount chains such as Budget.

Also like many of the other car rental companies, there's now a big push to “Pay Now” for a reduced price. As attractive as this sounds, “it's a trap!” It's always a good idea to keep your options open by not locking yourself into a booking or even car rental company. Plans change, sometimes even last minute, and you don't want to be stuck with a booking. In most cases, all you'll be saving is $10 or less.

Always “Pay Later” unless you're 100% sure.

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Locations

If you've read my background, you'll know that I used to be a consultant and I travelled North America quite a bit. Avis was one of my go-to car rental companies because they have locations everywhere.

Not only do they have great coverage throughout North America (both airports and in the city) but they are well established globally including Europe, Asia, the Pacific, South America, Africa and just about everywhere else I haven't mentioned yet.

This is a consideration for Avis when you're looking at doing one-way rentals or planning an international trip such as an 8 day itinerary in Iceland, a DIY safari in Kruger National Park, or an epic trip to New Zealand.

Avis Preferred

avis preferred board for discounted and express car rental

Lastly, it's worth mentioning the Avis Preferred program. This is their loyalty program.

By using the Wizard number they issue you on bookings, you can earn 1 point per $1 spent. This goes up to 1.25 points when you get to their Preferred Plus level (after 12 bookings or $5,000 spent). You can then redeem 700 points for a free rental day.

The points program is irrelevant though for most people unless you're a business traveller. Why it actually matters is because you can skip-the-counter at the Preferred Plus level. When using corporate codes, it's always best to have the least amount of interaction with service representatives.

Parent company

The parent company to Avis is the Avis Budget Group. The name kind of gives it away but yes Avis and Budget are one company which is why you'll always see them together at the airport.

What isn't so obvious is that the parent company also owns Zipcar, Apex Car Rentals (I found out about them in New Zealand), and Payless Car Rentals.

Compilation of Avis Rental Car Coupons

avis car rental coupon codes and awd discounts

Now this is why you came here.  This is a complete listing of current and tested Avis rental car coupons.  I've broken them down between the official discounts offered and Avis AWD codes.

How to use the below tables

To use the codes, simply click on the orange button on the right side of the table.  This copies the Avis AWD code to your computer so you can paste it in the rental car search form.

Official Avis promotions and discounts

For those that want to go the safe route, these are the current deals offered by Avis.  They change roughly every quarter or half year.

You'll find out right away that AWD is A519319 which gives up to 30% off pay-now rates and 25% off base rates.

CodeOfferGood for?ExpiryGo To Discount
AWD: A519319Best official Avis code.
Save up to 30% off pay-now or 25% off base rates
Get up to 30% off which is the best on this list. Anyone wanting a no-stress coupon code with max discounts that provides solid discounts without requiring any ID.None
N/AUp to 30% off rates and 10% back in Amazon gift cardsIf you have an Amazon account and want to get credit back in Amazon gift cards
Can't be combined with other AWDs
None
AWD: J04630010% off car rentals in LaosUnique discount specifically for LaosNone
AWD: A359807AARP members save up to 30% off, free upgrade, and insurance coverageAARP membersNone
AWD: A519300Get 25% off base ratesGeneral 25% off discountNone
AWD: B723700Union Members save up to 25% offAny union membersNone
AWD: H749900Up to 25% off base rates with 5% donated to Make a Wish®Discount and donation to Make-A-WishNone
AWD: A349300Up to 25% off base rates with 5% donated to Susan G. Komen®Discount and donation to end breast cancerNone
AWD: A1772045% off for USAA members.USAA members. Membership number required.None
AWD: T765700US Veteran and military discount up to 25% offUS veteran and military personnelNone
AWD: K348200Save 10% on rentals in your city, town or neighborhoodLocal car rental and basic 10% off.None
AWD: F539600Save up to 30% off and 10% back in Amazon.com gift cards for rentals in MexicoIf you're renting in Mexico, this is the best discount. Minimum 5 day rental.None
AWD: K024700Southwest RapidRewards Members save up to 30%Solid savings for RapidRewards Members (free to sign up)None
AWD: H798518JetBlue customers get up to 30% offSolid savings for JetBlue Members (free to sign up)None
AWD: D499000Save up to 30%Variable savings that can be as high as 30%. Worth a try.None
AWD: MUWA146Save $10 on a rental of $100 or moreMax 10% savings None
AWD: MUWA147Save $15 on a rental of $125 or moreMax 12% savingsNone
AWD: MUWA024Save $25 on a rental of $175 or moreMax 14% savingsNone
AWD: MPDA001Save $20 on a 3+ day rental in AustraliaRare to find savings specifically for AustraliaNone
AWD: MUWA001Get $15 off base rate of $175 and upMax 8.5% savings. Guaranteed $15 discount.None
AWD: D49000030% off base ratesUS and Canada residents only
US, Canada, Puerto Rico rentals only
None

How to apply Avis AWD code

Entering the Avis AWD code is pretty easy and luckily it's not something they try to hide.

When you land on the booking form on the home page, all you have to do is click on “Discount Codes” to reveal the field where you can enter an AWD #.

how to enter avis awd code number on the homepage

Other tips on saving money with Avis

Here are a couple of basic tips on car rental savings with Avis.

  • Register for Avis Preferred – The real benefits kick in when you get to Preferred Plus level but in past bookings, I've gotten expedited pick-up service with just the regular base level. Every bit helps to speed up the process and also spend less time interacting with sales representatives.
  • If possible, rent outside the airport – For cities where it's possible, those airport fees add up.  They sneakily call it something ambiguous which is why you'll see Concession Recovery Fee (11.11% vs 10%) and Customer Facility Charge ($5/day).  In parenthesis are examples of the fees at SLC airport.  In this example you're looking at $138.61 vs $69.17 in extra fees for a one-week rental. 
  • Week rentals sometimes cheaper than 5 or 6 days – Discounts often kick in when you hit a full week so if you're close to that, try getting a quote for 7 days.
  • Use credit card for car rental insurance – Instead of purchasing LDW, leverage your credit card for insurance.  Make sure you read your policy beforehand to know what and how you're covered.
  • Refuelling service is never a good idea – Unless you think you're going to be in a crazy time crunch, always fill up the tank before you return the car.  Even if they offer you a temping fuel plan, it'll always be more expensive than you filling it up by yourself.

Are there any codes for underage drivers (under 25)

One thing that Avis is not really good are promotion and codes that eliminate the underage fee for drivers that are under 25. I was not able to find any but if you know any, do leave a comment below.

If you're under 25, Enterprise promo codes, has better offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best Avis code?

The best Avis AWD code (non-corporate) is A519319 which provides 30% off base rates.

Can you do one-way rentals with Avis?

One-way rentals are allowed with Avis. Prices increase when booking one-way and they come in the form of either 1) a rate increase or 2) the elimination of any included miles.

Can I earn miles with Avis rentals?

Avis is unique in that in does have a very thorough partnership with many airlines and their loyalty programs. However this means you need to use a specific AWD code which means you can't use another code. As a result, your discount won't be very large.

As an example, with Aeroplan, you can use AWD C682300 for 500 Aeroplan miles per booking at an airport or 250 Aeroplan miles off-airport.

In the fine print, you'll have to pay an additional Frequent Flyer Surcharge of $0.75 CAD per day, up to $5.25 CAD per booking.

Overall, I'd say it's not worth it.

Does Avis offer any AAA discounts?

No, Avis does not have any affiliations with AAA or CAA.

Is there an AARP code for Avis car rental?

Yes, use AWD code A359807 or A359811.

Does Avis have discounts for Costco members?

Yes, Costco Travel has discounts for Avis for USA and Canada Costco members.


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