I am creating this thread only because I posted this information in other threads and found out that not many people realize you can use costco codes ( which tend to net out lower rates quite a few times) without an active costco memership.
I am not saying this always gives a lower rate , just more often than not , so worth trying before you book elsewhere.
YMMV because some people have reported being asked for a costco card at the rental location. So I would keep a backup fully refundable rental just in case. FWIW , I have not been asked for my costco card over about 2 years at airport and local locations with Enterprise , Avis and Budget. Have not rented with alamo through costco yet.
Here is how I do this
- Goto https://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars. Codes for Enterprise , Avis , BUdget and Alamo are available on that page
- Click on " Low Price Finder" to find the best option for your location and dates .
- Once you know which Car Rental Agency you are going with , goto their website and use the codes from Step 1 above on the Car Rental Website. You maybe asked for costco information but that field is optional. You can even put an inactive / invalid costco membership number. I have never been asked for a Costco ID at the rental location.
- Do not try to book through costco website as that would need you to put costco membership information.
For Reference , Below are the current codes from
https://www.costcotravel.com/Rental-Cars
Enterprise
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Customer #: CSTCUPG
Alamo
Upgrade and Costco Member Savings
Valid for Travel Through 06/30/2017
Book by: 06/30/2017
Minimum rental: 1 Day
Contract ID: 7014627
Coupon Code: AU2291VYT
Avis
$30 Off & Save Up To 25%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
AWD Code: A108326
Coupon Code: MUGA049
Budget
$25 Off & Save Up To 30%
Valid for Travel Through 12/31/2016
Book by: 12/31/2016
Minimum rental: 5 Days
BCD Code: W852802
Coupon Code: MUGZ090
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fake membership number doesn't work
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Nice deal.. Thanks OP.
Just an FYI
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The Alamo codes work, but they are currently only valid until 6/30/17, so past that date, you will only get Alamo rates. I would imaging new ones will come out soon.
Contract ID: 7014627
Coupon Code: AU2291VYT