Sorry for cross-posting this from the American Express Rewards forum. It hasn't got any responses there, so maybe I should have posted it here first.
I am trying to figure out the best way (economically) to hire a car in Europe with AMEX Platinum Charge card and the Marco Polo Diamond memberships.
BTW, I have complimentary Hertz. No 1. Gold with AMEX Platinum, bit sure if it helps.
I need to hire two car seats as I will be travelling with kids.
At the moment, Hertz gives me the following rate. I am using Marco Polo rate and have therefore only got the rate for the most basic car as I should be given a two car upgrade.
I am renting in Spain for 9 days in Sept.
Rate Details
Extras
My questions are:
1. Can I refuse the CDW and Theft protection and pay with my AMEX Platinum at the counter? AMEX Platinum covers me for these.
2. I am getting bummed with the car seat hire. I will need to rent a car again in 10 days after this, and will need to pay that again. Is there a way to get past this? Is there any program or promotion that helps to give free baby car seat hire?
3. Any way to reduce this even further?
Thanks!
I am trying to figure out the best way (economically) to hire a car in Europe with AMEX Platinum Charge card and the Marco Polo Diamond memberships.
BTW, I have complimentary Hertz. No 1. Gold with AMEX Platinum, bit sure if it helps.
I need to hire two car seats as I will be travelling with kids.
At the moment, Hertz gives me the following rate. I am using Marco Polo rate and have therefore only got the rate for the most basic car as I should be given a two car upgrade.
I am renting in Spain for 9 days in Sept.
1 week at 38.30 EUR | 38.30 EUR |
2 extra days at 5.47 EUR | 10.94 EUR |
Rate Details
VEH LIC COST RECVRY | Included | |
Drop fee (Paid At Counter) | 45.00 EUR | |
Estimated mileage | 0.00 EUR | |
Collision damage waiver | 81.09 EUR | |
Theft protection | 13.50 EUR | |
Taxes | 33.99 EUR |
Vehicle Subtotal | 222.82 EUR |
Extras
Booster Seat (x1) | 70.80 EUR |
Child Seat (x1) | 70.80 EUR |
Extras Subtotal | 141.60 EUR |
Total Approximate Charge | 364.42 EUR |
My questions are:
1. Can I refuse the CDW and Theft protection and pay with my AMEX Platinum at the counter? AMEX Platinum covers me for these.
2. I am getting bummed with the car seat hire. I will need to rent a car again in 10 days after this, and will need to pay that again. Is there a way to get past this? Is there any program or promotion that helps to give free baby car seat hire?
3. Any way to reduce this even further?
Thanks!