Amex Offers for rental cars: Earn cash back or bonus points
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
If you're booking a rental car in the few next months and have an American Express card check your account for these deals. The Amex Offers that are available to you will vary between accounts and even between specific cards under the same account. Also, you are only eligible to use an Amex Offer once, so if you add it to one card, then you won't be able to add it to any others.
When you're considering whether or not these offers make sense for you, keep in mind that no Amex card offers complimentary primary rental car coverage. Although, some do come with secondary rental car insurance and you can pay extra for the American Express Premium Rental Car Protection.
Silvercar
Through February 22, you can get $100 back on Silvercar rentals. To qualify, you must make one or more rentals through the Silvercar website or mobile app totaling $450 or more.
TPG's Summer Hull is a big fan of Silvercar because rentals come with high-quality car seats and free Wi-Fi. Plus, you're always getting an Audi. However, Silvercar will rarely be the cheapest rental option.
Dollar/Thrifty
You can earn 1x bonus Membership Rewards points on rentals with Dollar and Thrifty that are paid for and completed by June 30, 2020. TPG values Amex points at two cents each, so you're getting an extra 2% back with this offer. This deal is only valid at corporate-owned Dollar and Thrifty locations in the U.S. You can see a full list of eligible locations here and you must pickup and return the rental to the same location.
I have this offer available on The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express and The Platinum Card® from American Express, but once I add it to one card it won't be available on the other. Because the Amex Blue Business Plus earns 2x Amex points on the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year (then 1x) I'll add it to that card so I can earn 3x points total.
Turo
Turo is a car sharing service that operates a business model similar to Airbnb and allows you to rent a local's car. It's available in the U.S., Canada, Germany and the U.K.
For cars returned by March 13, 2020, you can earn a $45 statement credit if you book and complete rentals totaling $150 or more. Only rentals booked through the U.S. Turo site or mobile app will qualify.
Groundlink
If you're not interested in waiting for a taxi at the airport and you've given up on Uber and Lyft, then GroundLink might be just what you're looking for. With GroundLink you pre-book your ride and if it's more than five minutes later your next ride is free (up to $75). And in some cities, you can use GroundLink's RIDE NOW feature to book a ride that will be available within 10 minutes. GroundLink won't be the cheapest service, but it will offer a higher level of service.
Through April 3, 2020, you can earn up to $50 back for eligible GroundLink purchases. For each $125 you spend at GroundLink's website you'll get $25 back and you can earn up to two $25 credits. Limo AnyWhere and Drive AnyWhere services are excluded from this offer.
Bottom line
Taking advantage of Amex Offers is a great way to save on more than just rental car purchases. We consistently see deals for hotels, restaurants and all sorts of retail merchants.
The offers you're eligible for will vary by card. So when you're looking for Amex Offers to add to your cards be sure to check which deals are available on each card individually.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 5X | New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Pros
- Valuable dining and food-related credits
- Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
- Multiple travel and purchase protections
- No foreign transaction fees
- Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
- Updated! $120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
- New! As an American Express® Gold Card Member, you can enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status. Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
- Take advantage of a $100 credit towards eligible charges* at over 1,300 upscale hotels worldwide when you book The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App **. *Eligible charges vary by property. **The Hotel Collection requires a two-night minimum stay.
- Book your travel through the Amex Travel App with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
- Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.