There are plenty of military discounts to consider when renting a car as a U.S. servicemember. You can find discounted rates up to 25% and even waives on minimum age for renting a car. To get the maximum discount for renting a car we recommend having USAA as your insurance to add benefits like extra liability coverage and minimum age waiving.

Whether you are traveling in Tampa or Boston, there are plenty of options when looking for that veteran car rental discount.

Who has the best veteran discount car rental program?

Most importantly, when looking for veteran discounts through car rental programs, the biggest discount you can get is through a USAA membership or a Veterans Advantage membership.

Before we dive into the details here are our top picks for the best veteran discount car rental program:

1. Avis & Budget: 25% off discount with paid membership. With USAA you get a free upgrade and 30% off base rates.
2. Enterprise: Highest ranking in satisfaction by J.D. Power, most locations worldwide, 21 to reserve/18 to rent, No additional fees, unlimited miles, primary liability, and loss damage limits included with USAA.
3. Alamo: 5% off military discount and fees waived for active duty travel. (Partners with Veterans Advantage)
4. Hertz: Free Upgrade and a 5-10% military discount. This discount applies to Thrifty Car Rental & Dollar Rent A Car as well. Recieve special offers through USAA.
5. National: 5-10% military discount. Military is also able to claim a 20% discount when traveling on official orders (partners with Veterans Advantage).
6. Sixt: 5% off automatically, 10% off with Veterans Advantage membership.
7. Dollar Rent A Car: Get 5% off automatically and even more discounted for having a Veterans Advantage membership.
8. Fox Rent A Car: 5% off personal travel.
9. Europcar: Offers discounted rates for service members. (Partners with Veterans Advantage)
10. Payless: No discount.

1. AVIS & Budget Rent A Car

Avis and Budget have the best military discount of the bunch. They take up to 25% off the entire rental rate. When you pair with USAA you get even more of a discount! Avis and Budget might have different rental rates but the discount remains the same. To get the most bang for your buck we highly recommend Avis and Budget.

Unlike some of the car rental companies on this list. Avis may not take off all of the fees. The Avis military discount may not include the under 25 age restriction fee. Avis will have more expensive rental cars than Budget but will have less expensive rates than Hertz & Enterprise.

You can check out the Avis military discount code or the Budget military discount code here.

2. Enterprise Rent A Car

If you want the highest rated car rental company, go with Enterprise. They are one of the only rental companies that offers a military discount without a membership to USAA or Veterans Advantage. Get 5% off the base rate for any personal travel plus an extra discount from either USAA or Veterans Advantage.

Enterprise also owns National and Alamo so your rates with these companies will be similar. Enterprise also extends the discount to service member's families.

Waive the under 25 age requirement at any of the 9,500 locations worldwide. You'll need to be 21 to reserve a car but only 18 to rent.

3. Alamo

Although your discount will depend on the location, vehicle type, and dates of rental, Alamo offers a great 5% off military discount. Find more on discounted rental rates to any servicemember and their immediate family.

4. Hertz

The Hertz military discount offers unique rewards like free upgrades and up to 10% military discount. Take off even more when you partner with USAA or Veterans Advantage. You'll also receive a free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership just for booking with Hertz.

5. National

The National Car Rental military discount is about 5-10% for regular leisure travel and even up to 20% for traveling on official orders. Find more information about the National Car Rental military discount here.

Although named National Car Rental, this car rental company spans beyond the US. with over 1500 locations worldwide. Being a part of Veterans Advantage, you can save up to 25%!

6. Sixt

The SIXT military discount offers a 5% discount for any active-duty military members when you book a rental car. You get this 5% even before partnering with Veterans Advantage (get a 10% discount on your car rental through Veterans Advantage. SIXT doesn't have very many US locations and they will charge for driving outside of the appropriate territories.

7. Dollar Rent A Car

Dollar Rent A Car is focused on price and offers a military discount of 5% off your car rental. There are over 1,500 locations across the US and Canada. Save even more when you are a member of Veterans Advantage.

8. Fox Rent A Car

FOX Rent A Car Is a smaller car rental company but they offer a discount of 5% for all active duty and reserve Military personnel. If you are a Gold Star Families and Cadets you get a discount of up to 10% OFF.

Vehicles For Veterans is proud to support the mission of K9s For Warriors. In October 2022, Vehicles For Veterans presented a $696,318.66 donation to K9s For Warriors. This was made possible by the generous car donation across the country by people like you! All you need to benefit veterans charities like K9s For Warriors is an unwanted vehicle. We come to you with free towing, and you get a great tax deduction! Most importantly, your donation benefits amazing veterans charities.

About K9s For Warriors

K9s For Warriors has a mission to end veteran suicide. To accomplish this, they provide trained service dogs to veterans who suffer from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma. Most of the dogs in the K9s For Warriors program come from high-kill shelters. Together with their new veteran friend, the dog and the warrior can form a life-long bond while they both heal.

92 percent of the veterans served by K9s For Warriors report a reduction in their medication. 82 percent report that their suicide ideation is reduced. This service saves dogs too. In fact, K9s For Warriors has rescued over 1,500 dogs to date. This amazing mission saves two lives: the rescue dog and the veteran.

K9s For Warriors mission statement

The K9s For Warriors mission statement says, "Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma."

How Vehicles For Veterans Supports K9s For Warriors

Vehicles For Veterans benefits veterans charities all across the U.S., including the amazing work of K9s For Warriors. How does Vehicles For Veterans support K9s For Warriors? We accept vehicle donations, and the proceeds benefit veterans charities. All you need to help veterans is an unwanted car. Vehicles For Veterans comes to you with FREE towing. After your donation is complete, we send you a great tax-deductible receipt in the mail. Your vehicle will be auctioned or recycled, and the proceeds go toward benefiting veterans charities like K9s For Warriors.

How To Donate Your Car To Benefit Veterans

Vehicles For Veterans makes donating your car fast and easy! We have boiled the process down to three easy steps, so you can benefit veterans and get your tax deduction efficiently! Here are the three convenient steps for donating your vehicle:

1. First, call us at 1-855-811-4838 or fill out an online donation form. Our team is very helpful, and we are here to guide you through the process as much as needed.
2. Within 24 hours of the next business day, we will contact you to schedule your FREE vehicle donation pick up. We come to you to pick up your car for free.
3. Once your donation is complete, we mail your tax-deductible receipt. Use it on your 1098-c form during tax time to claim your deduction. It really pays to donate!

Benefiting veterans charities like K9s For Warriors is a great cause. You can make a difference for veterans today by simply donating an unwanted car!

Did you know that Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) is one of the many veterans charities Vehicles For Veterans benefits? That means you can donate a car to help the amazing Veterans Airlift Command mission. The unwanted car isn’t worth much to you, but it can make a big difference for veterans and their families.

About Veterans Airlift Command

Veterans Airlift Command provides veterans and their families free air transportation for medical and other compassionate reasons. They focus primarily on post 9/11 wounded veterans. They accomplish the air travel through an amazing network of volunteer pilots and aircraft owners.  

In total donations to date (6/23/2022), Vehicles For Veterans has surpassed $2.5 million supporting Veterans Airlift Command! That is all from people like you generously donating their cars. To the veterans and families of VAC, your vehicle donation means an opportunity to be together as a family. These veterans are often separated from family and experiencing long-term medical attention for devastating injuries.

Your car donation’s impact is far greater than financial help. It helps brings separated families together during a crucial time.

How Vehicles For Veterans Benefits Veterans Airlift Command

Vehicles For Veterans accepts car donations. We take the proceeds from the donations and benefit veterans charities. One of those veterans charities is Veterans Airlift Command. We have donated over $2.5 million to Veterans Airlift Command as of June 23, 2022. We’re excited to see that number grow.

All of that help for VAC comes from generous car donations! People with an unwanted vehicle can donate it to Vehicles For Veterans. We DO NOT give vehicles to veterans. We take the proceeds from the auction or recycling. We get the most possible value from the vehicle and give the proceeds to veterans charities. We are a nonprofit vehicle donation organization.

Vehicles For Veterans Makes Car Donation Easy

Vehicles For Veterans provides amazing incentive to donate your vehicle. These include:

• Helping veterans! Your car donation benefits veterans charities including Veterans Airlift Command and many more!
• Free pick up and towing! We come to you with free towing. We accept most vehicles, running or not.
• Tax deductible receipt! Your donation comes with a tax-deductible receipt in the mail. Use that on your 1098-c form to claim your deduction!
• Amazing donation team! Our experience representatives guide you through our convenient donation process.

You can donate your car to Vehicles For Veterans today by calling 1-855-811-4838 or fill out our online donation form.

Donate today to help veterans!

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As we are in the heat of summer, going out to your vehicle after a long day at work can be the worst. As you open your door, a blast of hot air is probably the last thing you want after a long day at work. Now it’s time to turn on your car and the steering wheel is so hot that you don’t want to touch it in fear of getting burnt. Here are some great ways to keep your car cool and beat the summer heat! 

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On July 21, 1930, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was officially established. The United States has been assisting veterans since 1636 in the Plymouth Colony when the Pilgrims made a law that supported disabled soldiers. Since then, the VA was created, and the U.S. has continued to serve veterans. Learning more about the VA can be helpful for veterans seeking assistance and for civilians looking to help veterans.  

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