All National Content

• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  August 24, 2012 12:41 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• National Car Rental Is New Southwest Rapid Rewards Partner
  August 27, 2012 9:18 am
  To promote National's inclusion in Southwest's Rapid Rewards program, members can earn 1,800 points and save up to 25 percent on rentals of three days or more through November 15. read more
• Win a Trip to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament in Chicago
  April 24, 2012 4:56 pm
  Enter National Car Rental's Ryder Cup sweepstakes by June 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: $5,000 to underwrite travel to the Ryder Cup golf tournament in Chicago. read more
• Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer Deals
  March 23, 2012 1:38 pm
  If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car-rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly. read more
• Earn More Club Carlson Points for Car Rentals
  March 23, 2012 1:27 pm
  Last month, Club Carlson added three new car rental companies to the program's partner roster: National, Alamo, and Enterprise. This means more points for car rentals. read more
• National: Free Car-Class Upgrade
  May 24, 2011 4:16 pm
  Through May 31, National Car Rental is offering a free car-class upgrade on compact through standard rentals. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Best Car Rental Loyalty Program
  May 19, 2011 12:00 am
  Our winner serves frequent renters who want a full suite of benefits and rewards from their car rental loyalty program. read more
• One-Way Rental Car Deals
  February 18, 2011 12:00 am
  Four of the biggest names in car rentals are offering special one-way rates. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2010: Best Rental Car Loyalty Program
  May 23, 2010 12:00 am
  Frequent rental car customers, take note: You'd be wise to consider the many perks from this winning provider. read more
• Hertz Buys Dollar/Thrifty, Will Car Rates Soar?
  April 26, 2010 1:33 pm
  Hertz announced it has bought Dollar Rent-A-Car/Thrifty Car Rental, and will operate all three in a large global network. But where does this leave consumers? read more
• AARP Updates Travel Discounts for 2010
  January 8, 2010 12:00 am
  Many hotel and car rental companies offer up to 25 percent off rates for AARP members, but is this the biggest discount you can get? Ed Perkins explains how to find the best deal. read more
• Winter 2010 Savings for Snowbirds
  November 17, 2009 2:56 pm
  One-way car rental specials and big discounts on vacation rentals and campground sites in warm southern states make escaping the cold easy and affordable. read more
• Car Rental Booking Test Yields Surprising Results
  October 14, 2009 4:19 pm
  Our series comparing online travel agencies with direct travel suppliers continues this month with a focus on rental cars. The results may be a real eye opener: Where you book is less important than previously thought. read more
• Why Do Car Rental Companies Charge for Spouses?
  September 21, 2009 9:11 am
  It's a Today in Travel twofer: Exploring why (some) car rental companies charge for spouses and helping a traveler figure out when to book award tickets to Australia. read more
• Bonuses Make Summer Car Rentals a Mileage Bonanza
  July 8, 2009 12:34 pm
  While the normal earning rates for car rentals are discouragingly meager, this summer's special mileage bonuses are plentiful and generous. read more
• Heading South? You Can Get a Great Rental Car Deal
  December 17, 2008 11:08 am
  'Tis the season for car rental promotions, especially if you're heading to warmer climates. One-way trips to Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas typically yield the most deals. read more
• Top Five Frequent Flyer Deals for December 2008
  December 15, 2008 2:53 pm
  We pick the five best ways for travelers to boost their frequent flyer accounts. This month, we have offers from Continental, Delta, Hilton, National, United, and US Airways. read more
• Rental car miles shift into overdrive
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  This summer, travelers can take advantage of a frequent flyer mileage windfall to drive their way to a free flight. read more
• Should you earn frequent flyer miles for car rentals?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Frequent flyers pay a surcharge to earn miles for car rentals. With the diminishing value of miles, is it worth paying to earn them? Here's how the math works out. read more
• A World of Benefits Beyond Airline Programs
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The loyalty programs operated by hotel chains and rental car companies should be included in the tool kit of anyone who travels. The more you travel, the more you can gain. read more
• How to get the best rental car price every time
  July 6, 2009 9:25 am
  Rental car companies will stop at nothing to fleece you out of a few extra bucks. Use these tips to always come out on top in your single-day, weekend, and airport rentals. read more
• Know about car rental age limits before you book
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Overall, maximum age limits are not a problem in the U.S., but it's a different story in some foreign countries, including several European countries popular with senior travelers. read more
• Fall Is High Season for Airline Awards and Hotel Points
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Travel bonuses have become fixtures of the autumn landscape and a potential bonanza for consumers looking to get more for their travel dollars. read more
• Renting a car under age 25 is possible, but pricey
  August 11, 2009 9:14 am
  Youth can be a paradox: If you're age 18 or older you're considered mature enough to be able to vote, pay taxes, and even go to war. But, until recently, if you were under 25, many rental car companies wouldn't trust you to drive their vehicles. read more