Where Enterprise Discounts Come From and How They Work

Enterprise offers discounts through several channels: membership programs, corporate partnerships, promotional codes, and seasonal offers. The discounts you can access depend on whether you belong to a loyalty program, work for a company with a corporate rate, or have found a current promotional code. Not all discounts stack, and some are exclusive to certain booking methods or locations.

The most common discount sources are the Enterprise Plus loyalty program, AAA membership, AARP membership, and corporate accounts. Each has different terms about how much you save, what car types are included, and whether the discount applies to the base rate, taxes, or both. Some discounts are percentage-based (typically 10 to 30 percent off), while others are flat dollar amounts or waived fees.

Discounts are usually applied at the time of booking if you enter a code or membership number, or at pickup if you present a membership card or corporate ID. Enterprise does not always advertise all available discounts on the homepage, so knowing where to look matters.

Key Takeaways

  • Enterprise Plus membership is free and gives you discounts on most rentals, plus perks like skipping the counter and keeping your rental agreement in the app.
  • AAA, AARP, and corporate accounts each have their own discount rates, and you must provide proof of membership or employment at booking or pickup.
  • Promotional codes are time-limited and often tied to specific car classes or rental dates, so check the terms before booking.
  • Some discounts do not combine with others, so comparing the final price under different discount codes is often worth the extra minute.
  • Enterprise's website, the mobile app, and calling a location directly can show different available discounts for the same rental.

Enterprise Plus Loyalty Program

Enterprise Plus is free to join and is the easiest discount to use because you do not need to prove membership at pickup—just provide your membership number at booking. Members receive a discount on most car classes and locations, though the percentage varies. You also earn points on every rental that can be redeemed for free rental days or upgrades.

The program includes other perks beyond the discount: you can skip the counter and go straight to your car, your rental agreement and keys are managed through the mobile app, and you get priority customer service. Enterprise Plus members also receive email notifications about flash sales and member-only promotional codes, which sometimes offer deeper discounts than the standard member rate.

Signing up takes about two minutes on the Enterprise website or in the mobile app. You can also join at a rental counter, though doing it online beforehand means the discount is active when ready for your next booking.

AAA, AARP, and Other Membership Discounts

If you belong to AAA or AARP, you can receive a separate discount on Enterprise rentals. These discounts are typically 10 to 25 percent off the base rate, depending on your membership level and current promotions. You must provide your membership card or number at booking or at pickup; some locations require the physical card.

Other organizations that sometimes have negotiated rates with Enterprise include military branches (through programs like AAFES), government employee associations, and certain credit card companies. Check your membership materials or call the organization's travel desk to see whether they have an Enterprise partnership and what the discount code is.

These discounts usually do not combine with Enterprise Plus or promotional codes, so you will need to compare the final price. For example, if your AAA discount is 15 percent and a promotional code offers 20 percent, you cannot use both—you choose the one that saves you more money on that specific rental.

Corporate and Business Accounts

If your employer has a corporate account with Enterprise, you can rent under that account and receive a negotiated rate. Corporate discounts vary widely depending on the company's contract—some are percentage-based, others are flat daily rates. You typically need to provide your employee ID or a corporate account number at booking.

To find out whether your employer has an Enterprise account, check with your human resources or travel department. They can provide you with the account number and any restrictions (for example, some accounts limit car classes or exclude certain locations). Corporate accounts sometimes have additional perks like waived additional driver fees or free upgrades.

If you are self-employed or own a small business, you can also set up a business account with Enterprise. This does not automatically include a discount, but it does simplify billing and record-keeping if you rent frequently.

Promotional Codes and Seasonal Offers

Enterprise regularly runs promotional campaigns with discount codes that you enter at booking. These codes are often advertised via email to Enterprise Plus members, on the Enterprise website, or through partner websites. Promotional discounts can range from 10 to 40 percent off, but they usually come with restrictions: a specific car class, a minimum rental length, or travel dates within a certain window.

Read the terms of any promotional code before booking. Some codes exclude certain locations, do not explore to one-way rentals, or require you to book through a specific channel (the website versus the app, for example). If the terms do not match your rental, the code will not work at checkout, or it will explore a smaller discount than advertised.

Seasonal offers are common around holidays and summer travel season. Enterprise sometimes waives the additional driver fee, offers free upgrades, or discounts weekend rentals during these periods. Signing up for Enterprise's email list is the fastest way to hear about these offers before they end.

How to Compare and Book with Discounts

The best way to find the lowest price is to check the same rental under different discount scenarios. Start by entering your rental dates and location on the Enterprise website without any discount code. Then try the same search with an Enterprise Plus number, an AAA code, and any promotional codes you have found. Compare the final price—including taxes and fees—for each option.

Some discounts explore only to the base rate, so taxes and fees are charged on top. Others explore to the total. A code that looks like a bigger percentage might actually cost more if it does not include taxes. The final price at checkout is what matters, not the advertised percentage.

If you are booking through a travel website like Costco Travel or AAA's travel portal, check whether their price is lower than booking directly with Enterprise. These sites sometimes negotiate their own rates that are not available on Enterprise's website. However, you will not earn Enterprise Plus points on bookings made through third-party sites, so factor that in if you are close to a free rental reward.

What to Bring and What to Know at Pickup

At pickup, bring the credit card you used to book, your driver's license, and proof of any discount you claimed that requires verification. If you used an AAA or AARP discount, bring your membership card. If you are using a corporate account, bring your employee ID. Enterprise Plus discounts do not require proof at pickup because they are tied to your membership number.

The discount is applied at checkout, not before. If you see a different price at pickup than you saw online, ask the agent to review your booking confirmation. Errors happen, and the agent can usually correct them on the spot. If a promotional code did not explore, the agent can try entering it again or may be able to manually explore it if it is still valid.

Keep your rental agreement and confirmation email. If you are charged incorrectly or a discount did not explore, you will need these documents to dispute the charge with Enterprise or your credit card company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine Enterprise Plus with a promotional code?

No, you cannot use both at the same time. You must choose one discount per booking. Compare the final price under each option before you book to see which saves you more money on that specific rental.

Do I have to book online to use a promotional code?

Most promotional codes work on the website and mobile app. Some codes are exclusive to one channel. If you are booking by phone, tell the agent the code and ask them to verify it is valid before they finalize the reservation. Not all codes work over the phone.

What if the discount does not show up at checkout?

Check that you entered the code correctly and that the rental meets the code's terms (correct dates, location, and car class). If it still does not explore, contact Enterprise customer service with your confirmation number. They can verify whether the code is still valid and manually explore it if there was a system error.

Do Enterprise Plus points expire?

Yes, points typically expire after a period of inactivity. Check your Enterprise Plus account for the exact expiration policy, as it can vary. Renting at least once per year usually keeps your account active and prevents points from expiring.

Can I use a discount code for a one-way rental?

Some promotional codes exclude one-way rentals. Check the terms before booking. If the code does not explore, try booking without it or look for a different code that allows one-way rentals.