You Can Now Earn Aeroplan Points on Car Rentals

Aeroplan Members will be glad to learn that they can now earn points on car rentals at Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty under a new partnership. 

“Car rentals are a natural part of the travel journey, and we’re thrilled to give Aeroplan members more ways to earn and redeem points, while unlocking new benefits along the way,” said Scott O’Leary, Vice President of Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. “Partnering with Hertz is one of the ways we are delivering on the promise we made when we redesigned Aeroplan, providing choice, convenience, and value that extends their loyalty from the air to the road.” 

Not only is this a new way to collect points faster, Aeroplan Elite and select Aeroplan credit card holders will also qualify for complimentary Hertz Gold Plus Rewards status. That means perks such as the option to skip the counter, free car upgrades and a dedicated, premium service.

“We’re delighted to partner with Air Canada to deliver even more value to Aeroplan members when they rent from Hertz, Dollar or Thrifty,” said Laura Smith, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships at Hertz. “Together, we’re providing premium benefits that will make for a more seamless and rewarding travel experience all around.” 

Additionally, rentals booked through aircanada.com will be offered at discounted preferred pricing.

Through this new partnership, Aeroplan Members can access the following benefits:

• Aeroplan members earn 2 points per $1* spent on car rentals with Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.

• Aeroplan Elite 25K, 35K, and 50K members earn 3 points per $1 spent on Hertz car rentals; Elite 75K members earn 4pts per $1 spent on Hertz car rentals; Super Elite members earn 5pts per $1 on Hertz car rentals.

• Members receive 1 Status Qualifying Credit (SQC) for every 5 Aeroplan points earned on car rentals.

• Aeroplan Elite 25K, 35K, and 50K members, along with Aeroplan Core Credit Cardholders, receive complimentary Five Star status in the Hertz Gold+ program.

• Aeroplan Elite 75K and Super Elite members, along with Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders, receive complimentary President’s Circle status in the Hertz Gold+ program.

For more information, please visit www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/aeroplan/partners/hertz.html

Related: Air Canada Overhauls Aeroplan: Points, Elite Status to Be Based on Spend Starting in 2026

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