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New to Avis Preferred? Avis Preferred: points, tiers and reward rentals
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Avis Preferred: tiers, points and reward days
Avis Preferred is the free loyalty programme of Avis Rent A Car, in which members earn Avis Preferred Points on qualifying dollars spent on rentals and redeem them for rental day rewards and accessories. [1] Reward days start at 700 points, and members move up through Avis Preferred Plus and Avis President's Club to earn points faster on the same spend. [1]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Avis Preferred is free to join, and a new member earns 100 bonus points by renting within the first three months of joining. [1]
- There are three levels — Avis Preferred, Avis Preferred Plus and Avis President's Club — earning 1, 1.25 and 1.5 points per qualifying US dollar spent on a rental. [1]
- Avis Preferred members earn a minimum of 100 points on every rental. [1]
- Reward days start at 700 points, are grouped into four levels by the rental's standard base rate, and are advertised with no blackout dates. [1]
- Members get expedited service and go straight to their car at most locations. [1]
How do you join Avis Preferred?
Enrolment is free and is completed through the Avis website, and the programme adds 100 bonus points to a new account for a rental made within the first three months of joining. [1] Membership sits in three levels, and each rental taken as an Avis Preferred member moves the account closer to the next one. [1] A member can save rental preferences and track rental activity and rewards at any time through the account. [1]
What are the Avis Preferred tiers and earning rates?
Earning is calculated per qualifying US dollar, and the rate rises with the level, so identical spend is worth more points to a member who has moved up. [1] Accessories earn at a separate, higher rate in each tier than the rental spend itself. [1] As of 18 October 2026, the published thresholds and rates are as follows. [1]
| Tier | Points per US$1 on a rental | Points per US$1 on an accessory | How the tier is earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis Preferred | 1 | 2 | Free enrolment [1] |
| Avis Preferred Plus | 1.25 | 2.5 | After 10 rentals or US$4,000 spent [1] |
| Avis President's Club | 1.5 | 3 | After 20 rentals or US$6,000 spent [1] |
Avis Preferred members earn a minimum of 100 points on every rental, so a very small rental still produces a points balance. [1] Avis Preferred Plus is reached after 10 rentals or US$4,000 spent, and Avis President's Club after 20 rentals or US$6,000 spent. [1]
How do you redeem points for reward days?
Points can be redeemed for rental day rewards and for accessories. [1] Reward days start at 700 points, and the points needed per day depend on the rental's standard base rate, its car class and its location, which the programme groups into four reward day levels. [1]
| Reward day level | Standard base rate per day (US$) | Points per day |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Up to $50 | 700 |
| Level 2 | $50.01 – $85 | 1,400 |
| Level 3 | $85.01 – $125 | 2,100 |
| Level 4 | $125.01 – $225 | 3,500 |
Accessories cost 250 points each per day. [1] Reward days are advertised as carrying no blackout dates. [1] The standard base rate used to set a reward day's level excludes any Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD), special rates or other offers, and all dollar values in the programme's tables are US dollars. [1]
What do you get beyond points?
Membership includes expedited service: at most locations, members can skip the line and go straight to their car. [1] Members also receive exclusive monthly email offers. [1] Upgrades are tied to the level, with a free one car class upgrade listed for Avis Preferred Plus and a free two car class upgrade for Avis President's Club when reserving a midsize car or above. [1] Upgrades are subject to availability and exclude large SUVs and the Signature Fleet. [1] The benefit set also includes a guaranteed car up to a full size with a reservation confirmed 24 hours in advance, and a dedicated support phone number. [1]
Exceptions and limits
- Points accrue on qualifying dollars spent on a rental rather than on the number of days or rentals booked, so the earning rate is applied to spend. [1]
- Points earned on accessories are calculated at a different rate from points earned on the rental itself. [1]
- Reward day levels are set on the standard base rate, which excludes any Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD), special rates or other offers, and the level also depends on car class and location. [1]
- The upgrade benefit applies when reserving a midsize car or above, is subject to availability, and excludes large SUVs and the Signature Fleet. [1]
- Expedited service and going straight to the car are offered at most locations, not at every location. [1]
- The vehicle guarantee depends on a reservation confirmed 24 hours in advance and covers cars up to a full size. [1]
- The published reward day bands run from a standard base rate of up to $50 per day to $125.01–$225 per day. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Is Avis Preferred free to join?
Yes. Enrolment is free, and a member who rents within the first three months of joining receives 100 bonus points. [1]
How many points do you need for a reward day?
Reward days start at 700 points for a rental with a standard base rate of up to $50 per day. [1] The highest published band, a standard base rate of $125.01–$225 per day, costs 3,500 points per day. [1]
How do you reach Avis Preferred Plus or Avis President's Club?
Avis Preferred Plus is earned after 10 rentals or US$4,000 spent. [1] Avis President's Club is earned after 20 rentals or US$6,000 spent. [1]
Can Avis Preferred members skip the line at the rental counter?
Members get expedited service and can go straight to their car at most locations, so the service is not offered everywhere. [1]
What does an accessory redemption cost?
Accessories are 250 points each per day. [1]
Sources
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. It covers Avis Preferred only; other car-rental loyalty programmes, including Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, are not covered here — see the car-rental loyalty programmes overview.
- Avis Preferred programme page, checked 18 October 2026
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