Hertz launches status match for Marriott Bonvoy users: here's how it works
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A loyalty program launches an SM to attract new customers promising him treatment equal to what he receives in the competing company.
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Today we are talking about Hertz and theoffer dedicated exclusively to elite level holders in the Bonvoy program. First, however, a necessary premise: if you plan to go to the U.S. and rent a car with Hertz be careful not to get arrested for car theft.
How the Hertz status match works
If you have Marriott Bonvoy status, you can apply to participate in the SM promotion, depending on the level of your card you will get the following level in Hertz:
- Ambassador members are entitled to Hertz President's Circle status.
- Titanium members are eligible for Hertz Five Star status
- Platinum members are eligible for fast track to Hertz Five Star status; all it takes to get it is 7 rentals within 12 months, instead of 10 rentals
Simply register with first and last name, and Marriott Bonvoy and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards numbers. Currently on the page dedicated to the promotion there is no expiration date.
Once the statuses are linked, the level in Hertz will be maintained as long as the Bonvoy status is maintained, in a nutshell one can consider the status as an additional benefit for elite Marriott customers.
The benefits for Hertz statuses
The highest level is the President's Cirlce: it offers many benefits. The most interesting is Hertz Valet, through which you can take advantage of a terminal drop-off service at participating locations up to four times a year.
The other benefits are:
- Guaranteed car upgrades, minimum one class, at participating venues
- Freedom to choose any vehicle in the President's Circle section
- Ultimate Choice on site at no additional cost
- No additional cost
- Bonus of 50% on Gold Plus Rewards points on all qualified rentals
- Rapid vehicle pickup at more than 1,000 locations worldwide
- No stop at the counter at more than 50 airports
- eReturn, so you don't have to wait when you return your car
- A dedicated President's Circle call center line
In conclusion
Taking advantage of this status match campaign between Hertz and Marriott is a great benefit for all frequent travelers. Since Hertz status is linked to the Bonvoy level there will be no need to renew it by hiring, and so even that one time you have reserved a basic car you will (almost certainly) leave the parking lot with a nicer car.
