Car Rentals
Military & government car rental rates
Nearly every major rental company has a military or government rate — but it's rarely the default option shown online. Here's who offers what and how to apply it.
| Company | Rate | Who qualifies | How to access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Military/government pricing at participating locations (~5% off base rate for government/leisure travel) | Active duty, veterans, government employees | Request the rate at enterprise.com or in person | Additional-driver fees may be waived for spouses or with USAA/other memberships — confirm at booking |
| National | Government/military rate | Active duty, government employees | Government rate code at nationalcar.com | Same parent as Enterprise & Alamo; consistent pricing |
| Alamo | Government/military rate | Active duty, veterans, government employees | Government rate at alamo.com | Good for family rentals; larger vehicles at airports |
| Hertz | Government discount program | Active duty, military personnel | Government/military rate codes at hertz.com | Hertz owns Thrifty & Dollar — same general program |
| Thrifty | Government/military rate | Active duty, military personnel | Government rate at thrifty.com | Budget-friendly under the Hertz umbrella |
| Dollar | Government/military rate | Active duty, military personnel | Government rate at dollar.com | Economy option; good for solo or short trips |
| Avis | Up to 35% off "Pay Now" daily/weekly rates in the contiguous US (up to 20% at international locations) | Active duty, veterans, Guard, Reserves, eligible family — requires paid WeSalute+ membership | WeSalute+ AWD number at avis.com | Combinable with other public Avis offers, not with private corporate codes |
| Budget | Military/government rate (via WeSalute+) | Active duty, veterans, families | Present military ID; WeSalute+ code at budget.com | Good for PCS moves; pet-friendly at most locations |
Official sources (checked 09 AUG 2026): Enterprise · Avis (via WeSalute+)
Please verify before booking. This is an independent resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Benefit terms are set by each provider and can change without notice — always confirm current details directly before booking.
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