Major loyalty programs announce car rental bonus offers

Several major loyalty programs have announced car rental bonus offers for October 2026. These promotions allow travelers to earn additional miles or points through various rental agencies.

Key offers include:

• Air Canada Aeroplan: Earn 1 bonus point per $1 spent with Hertz, Thrifty, or Dollar Worldwide for rentals booked by October 23, 2026.

• American AAdvantage: Earn up to 1,000 bonus miles on Avis or Budget rentals of three or more days in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

• Hilton Honors: Earn up to 4,500 bonus points when renting with Alamo, Enterprise, or National at participating global locations.

• Southwest Rapid Rewards: Earn up to 5x points at participating Avis airport locations in the U.S. and Canada, with potential savings of up to 35%.

• United MileagePlus: Earn up to 1,500 bonus miles on Avis rentals of three or more days in select regions including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and EMEA.