Corporate Shoppers: Verified Avis & Hertz Codes

Exclusive Access for Corporate Shoppers

Employees utilizing the Corporate Shopping discount program have access to a highly protected tier of leisure travel discounts. These rates are negotiated specifically for registered corporate portal users, shielding them from the aggressive dynamic pricing seen by the general public during peak travel seasons.

Eligibility and Portal Validation

To legitimately utilize these rates, you must be an active employee of a participating company registered with the Corporate Shopping network. When booking on the Avis website, you must expand the 'Discount Codes' dropdown menu on the main reservation screen and input the AWD into the specific corporate field. For Hertz, the CDP goes into the 'Add a Discount Code' box. Initial bookings often require manual validation before they permanently attach to your profile.

Verified Corporate Shopping Codes

• Avis: Enter AWD D134100 for access to the official Corporate Shopping discount program, ideal for standard leisure bookings.
• Hertz: Use CDP 1742729 for up to 25% off vans and trucks—perfect for moving or transporting large gear.
• Thrifty: Input Corporate Code 3063952 (via RentalPerks.com (Corporate Shopping Company)) to secure 5% off plus unlimited mileage for longer road trips.

Counter Reality: The ID Check Process

Because these leisure codes offer substantial savings, counter agents are heavily incentivized to verify eligibility. At locations like Portland International Airport (PDX), agents are notoriously meticulous when processing Avis AWD D134100. You will almost certainly be asked to present a physical corporate badge or log into your company's Corporate Shopping portal on your smartphone. Failure to produce this documentation will result in the agent stripping the discount and recalculating your rental at the walk-up rate. Forget what you heard: April 2026's federal partial shutdown has created TSA line nightmares that cascade into rental counters—agents are overworked, aggressive about upselling collision damage waivers, and now armed with new AI-powered damage scanners that flag microscopic paint chips for $500+ charges at return.

Maximizing Your Corporate Perks

To streamline your experience, link your assigned corporate code directly to your frequent renter profile. Once a counter agent physically verifies your ID during your first rental, the code becomes embedded in your profile. This allows you to leverage your loyalty tier status to bypass the counter entirely on future trips, walking straight to your vehicle while avoiding subsequent badge checks.

Insider FAQs

Are there hidden insurance gotchas when using the Corporate Shopping Avis code?
Yes. Because D134100 is classified as a leisure code rather than a strict business travel contract, it explicitly does not include Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) or liability coverage. You must rely on your personal auto policy or a premium travel credit card to avoid expensive counter insurance.

What happens if a Pacific Northwest winter storm forces me to return the car to a different city?
If severe weather forces you to alter your route and drop the vehicle at a non-approved branch, you must call the rental branch immediately. Unilateral changes to your drop-off location will void your corporate rate structure and trigger a massive, unnegotiable drop-off charge, regardless of local fleet availability.