[Expired] Register Now To Earn Double Credits on Weekend Car Rentals at National [Ends December 16]

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National Car Rental Double Credits Offer Details
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The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.

If you have future travel that includes renting a car, this new promotion by National Car Rental might catch your attention.

When you rent a midsize car or higher during qualifying weekends, you can earn 2x Emerald Club credits.

Plus, if you have Executive Elite status with National, you can earn a Free Rental Day after just 5 credits, so this promotion can get you there faster than ever.

Here is everything you need to know.

National Car Rental Double Credits Offer Details

For a limited time, National Car Rental is offering double credits on qualifying weekend rentals of midsize or larger vehicles from participating locations in the U.S. between September 9, 2024, and December 16, 2024.

To qualify for this promotion, your vehicle must be picked up on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and returned on Sunday or Monday.

First, you must register for the weekend rental promotion.

Emerald Club Weekend Double Credits Promotion National — Image Credit: National

Other terms and conditions you should know before booking include:

Members must register during the promotional period
Member must be earning Emerald Club rewards and not partner rewards
Weekend rental must be a paid qualifying rental at a participating National Car Rental location in the U.S.
Weekend rental is defined as picked up on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and returned on Sunday or Monday
Qualifying rental must be picked up between September 19 and December 14, 2024
Qualifying rental must be returned no later than December 16, 2024
The vehicle must be Midsize class or larger
Double credit will be deposited into member’s account within 14 days of rental return

If you want to earn double credits, you’ll need to make your booking directly with National. Remember that prepaid rentals made through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are not eligible for this promotion. If you choose to book through an OTA and prepay the rate, you won’t get the double credit.

Hot Tip:

You’ll want to ensure you book your rental car using a card that earns bonus points on travel purchases and features car rental insurance coverage. In addition, you can enhance your rental car experience by having one of the many credit cards with a car rental program elite status.

Final Thoughts

This promotion may be worthwhile if you plan to rent a car in the coming months and are taking a few weekend trips.

Given that base-level National Emerald Club members receive 1 free rental day for every 7 rental credits, Executive in 6 rental credits, and Executive Elite in 5, a few weekend rentals should result in a free 1-day rental car the next time you need wheels.