AARP Member Benefit · Avis Car Rental · AWD Code · Up to 35% Off
The code is simple. The savings are real. But there are a handful of things most people don’t realize until they’re standing at the rental counter — and some of them cost money. This page covers all of it.
AARP Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Code
A359824
Enter this in the AWD field at avis.com — or give it by phone when you call 1-800-331-1800
Always add your 10-digit AARP member number alongside the code to confirm eligibility
Always add your 10-digit AARP member number alongside the code to confirm eligibility
⚠️ AWD codes can change. Verify the current code at aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis before booking. The code above (A359824) is confirmed on AARP.org and avis.com. Discount applies to base time and mileage charges only — taxes and fees are always extra.
💡 What “AWD” means — and why it matters
AWD stands for Avis Worldwide Discount — it’s the internal code system Avis uses to apply partnership rates automatically. When you enter AWD code A359824 at the start of your reservation, Avis’s system recognizes you as an AARP member and loads your member pricing before you even pick a car. Without the code, you see standard retail rates. With it, your base rate drops and three additional perks unlock — a free vehicle upgrade, a waived additional driver fee, and unlimited mileage on most rentals. The AWD goes in a specific field near the very beginning of the booking process, not at checkout — entering it too late means it won’t apply.
⚠️ Old code circulating online — don’t use it
If you’ve seen A113400 referenced in online forums, blog posts, or social media, that’s an outdated AARP AWD number from a previous discount period. It may appear to be accepted at checkout but can fail to apply correctly. The current confirmed code is A359824 — verified directly on AARP’s official benefits page. Always start your booking from the AARP member benefits page or check aarp.org before trusting any code you find elsewhere.
📋 Most asked questions — tap each one for the real answer
What AARP members actually need to know before they call Avis or pull up the website — including several things that only come up at the counter when it’s too late.
1Exactly how much does the AARP discount save me at Avis?▼
Pay Now at booking: up to 35% off the base rate · Pay Later at pickup: up to 30% off · On a $350 week-long base rate rental, that’s up to $122 in savings if you pay upfront · On a $200 three-day rental, up to $70 off · The discount applies only to time and mileage charges — airport fees, taxes, and optional extras are not discounted
The distinction between Pay Now and Pay Later is worth a moment of thought before you book. Paying at booking locks in the 35% rate, which is Avis’s best member pricing — but your reservation is typically non-refundable or carries a cancellation penalty. Paying at the counter preserves flexibility (you can cancel or modify more easily) but the discount shrinks to 30%. For a firm vacation plan where the dates are set, Pay Now captures an extra 5% that adds up quickly on a multi-day rental. For a trip where your plans might shift, Pay Later still delivers meaningful savings with more room to adjust.
2Do I need to show my AARP card at the counter even if I used the code online?▼
Yes — have your AARP card or digital card ready at pickup · Avis counter agents are authorized to verify AARP membership before releasing the vehicle · Your AARP member number should match what was entered at booking · The digital AARP card in the AARP Now app counts as valid verification — no physical card required
This catches people off guard when they’ve booked online, entered the code, and assumed the verification step was done. It’s not — the code tells Avis’s system to apply the rate, but the rental agreement isn’t finalized until you present yourself at the counter with proof that you’re an active AARP member. If your AARP membership has lapsed, the agent may not honor the discount or may charge you the difference at the standard rate. Log into aarp.org before your trip to confirm your membership is current. The digital card in the AARP Now app (available for iPhone and Android) works just as well as the physical card — in fact, it’s easier to pull up than digging through a wallet.
3Can I stack the AARP AWD code with a coupon code for even more savings?▼
Partially — Avis allows one AWD number and one separate coupon code on the same reservation, but the AWD code and a second AWD number cannot be combined · Enter the AARP AWD code first, then add a dollar-off coupon code in the separate coupon field · If codes conflict, Avis typically shows an error at checkout · Joining Avis Preferred (free enrollment) lets you earn reward points on top of the AARP discount — that stacking is explicitly allowed
The stacking rule is: AWD codes can’t be combined with other AWD codes, but they can be paired with certain promotional coupon codes that offer dollar-amount discounts (like “$15 off a $175 or more rental”). Enter the AARP AWD code first — before you search for available vehicles — and then look for a coupon code field at checkout. If a coupon is compatible, it applies on top of the already-discounted AARP rate. One reliable stack that always works: Avis Preferred enrollment. It’s free, it earns you reward points on every rental (minimum 100 points), and those points accumulate toward free rental days with no blackout dates. Earning points on an already-discounted rental is legitimate and not restricted.
4What’s included with the AARP Avis discount beyond the percentage off?▼
Three bonus perks come with the AWD code automatically: (1) Free one-car-class upgrade on compact through full-size bookings, subject to availability · (2) One additional driver fee waived — normally $13–$18/day · (3) Unlimited mileage on most rentals · Plus a damage liability protection benefit: your responsibility is limited to the first $5,000 of vehicle damage without purchasing the Loss Damage Waiver
The additional driver waiver is the hidden gem most people overlook. At standard rates, adding a spouse or travel companion as a driver typically costs $13–$18 per day — on a seven-day trip, that’s up to $126 that disappears entirely with your AARP membership. List the additional driver at booking (not just at the counter) to make sure the waiver applies correctly. The free upgrade benefit is real but unpredictable — it depends entirely on what inventory is available when you pick up. At a busy airport on a Friday afternoon, upgrading to a larger vehicle may not be possible. At an off-airport location on a Tuesday, it usually is. The unlimited mileage benefit is significant for road trips — there’s no hidden per-mile charge after a threshold the way some rental agreements work.
5Are there blackout dates when the AARP Avis code doesn’t work?▼
Yes — holiday periods and some peak travel dates can be blacked out · Avis reserves the right to restrict the discount during high-demand periods · The code also doesn’t apply to Car Group X (exotic and specialty vehicles) · The offer does not apply to insurance replacement rentals · Weekend rates have their own terms: car must be returned by Monday at 11:59 p.m. or higher rates kick in
The blackout dates aren’t published in a calendar — Avis’s system simply won’t apply the AWD rate when you try to book restricted dates, and you’ll see standard pricing instead. If the AARP rate doesn’t appear when you’ve entered the code correctly, check whether the date you’re searching happens to fall on or near a major holiday. Memorial Day weekend, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are the most commonly restricted periods. A practical workaround: if your trip is flexible by even one or two days, shifting pickup or return slightly can sometimes bring the AARP rate back into play. Also worth confirming: the discount applies at participating U.S. and Canadian locations — not all international Avis locations honor the AARP rate.
6Does the AARP code work if I book through the AARP Travel Center on Expedia?▼
Booking through the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia gives up to 30% off — not the full 35% Pay Now rate · To access the maximum 35% Pay Now discount, you must book directly at avis.com with the AWD code, or call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1800 · The Expedia portal is more useful for comparing Avis against other brands on the same screen than for getting the best Avis rate
This is a meaningful distinction that costs people money. The AARP Travel Center is convenient for comparison shopping, but it doesn’t pass the full Pay Now rate through to your Avis booking. If Avis is your intended rental company and you want the maximum savings, skip the portal and go directly to Avis with the AWD code. The portal earns its keep when you’re genuinely comparing Avis against Enterprise, Hertz, or National on the same search — for those brands, the portal may deliver better or more consistent pricing than you’d find booking individually. For Avis specifically, direct booking with the AWD code is almost always the right call.
7I’m not 65 — can I still use the AARP Avis discount?▼
Yes — AARP membership is open to anyone age 50 and older, and there’s no minimum age for the car rental discount beyond AARP’s own membership requirement · There’s also no maximum age for renting at Avis within the United States — seniors in their 80s and 90s rent without surcharges or restrictions, as long as their driver’s license is valid · The AARP discount is a membership benefit, not an age-based senior rate
The “senior discount” framing of the AARP benefit sometimes leads people to assume it’s available only to retirees or those over 65. It isn’t. Anyone with an active AARP membership — which starts at age 50 — can use the AWD code at Avis. The membership itself starts at $15 for the first year with automatic renewal, and it includes a free second membership for a household member, meaning a spouse or partner can use their own card for their own Avis reservations. On the other end, there’s no upper age limit at Avis in the U.S. — a 78-year-old with a valid license pays the same base rate as anyone else, with no senior surcharge added.
8What happens if the AARP rate doesn’t show up when I enter the code?▼
Three most common causes: (1) Code entered after selecting dates instead of before — always enter AWD first · (2) The code isn’t compatible with the rate type or car group at that location · (3) The dates are during a blackout period · If none of those apply, call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1800 and ask an agent to apply your AARP number manually — phone bookings can sometimes unlock rates that the online system doesn’t display correctly
The sequence matters more than most people expect. On avis.com, the AWD / Coupon / Discount Code field appears at the very start of the booking flow — before you enter pickup and return dates, before you select a location, before you choose a vehicle. Entering the code after you’ve already gone through those steps may not retroactively apply the discount. Start fresh: go directly to the AARP member benefits page at aarp.org and click the Avis link from there. When you arrive at Avis’s site through that route, the AWD is typically pre-loaded. If a phone call is more comfortable than navigating the website, the phone booking route at 1-800-331-1800 delivers identical rates — and having a person walk you through it eliminates the code-entry timing concern entirely.
💰 Real Savings — How the Math Actually Works
What the discount actually means in dollars, and the part of the bill it doesn’t touch — which surprises people more than any other aspect of the AARP Avis deal.
Pay Now — Best Rate
Up to 35%
Off base time and mileage charges. Lock this in when you book and your dates are firm. Non-refundable terms typically apply — read cancellation policy before paying upfront.
Pay Later — Flexible Rate
Up to 30%
Off base rate when you pay at the counter at pickup. Preserves flexibility to cancel or modify. Still significant savings, just 5% less than the Pay Now option.
Free Additional Driver
$13–$18/day
Standard fee waived for one additional driver. On a 7-day rental, this perk alone saves $91–$126 — often more than the percentage discount on a short rental.
Example: 7-Day Midsize Rental
~$122 saved
At a $350 base rate with Pay Now (35% off): $122.50 saved on time and mileage. Add the additional driver waiver on top and total savings can exceed $200.
⚠️ What the 35% does NOT apply to — read this before you expect a big total discount
The AARP discount is applied only to what Avis calls the base rate — the time and mileage charge that makes up the core of your rental cost. The following are calculated separately and are not reduced by the AWD code: airport concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fees, state and local taxes, customer facility charges, energy recovery fees, tire management fees, GPS rental, collision damage waiver, supplemental liability insurance, prepaid fuel, and any other optional add-ons. At a major airport, these non-discountable items commonly total $25–$45 per day. The discount is still valuable — it’s just more accurate to think of it as 35% off one part of your bill, not 35% off your total.
📋 Step-by-Step — How to Book with the AARP Avis Code
Two paths: online yourself, or by phone with an Avis agent. Both deliver identical rates. Pick whichever feels more comfortable.
🖥️ Path 1: Online at avis.com — Recommended for most members
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Start at AARP’s member benefits page — not Avis directly
Go to aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis and click the Avis booking link from there. This route pre-loads the AWD code automatically and ensures you’re seeing the current AARP member rate. If you go directly to avis.com and manually enter the code, that works too — but starting from the AARP page eliminates the risk of code entry errors.
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Enter the AWD code in the discount field before anything else
On avis.com, look for the “AWD / Coupon / Discount Code” field near the top of the booking start page. Enter A359824 here first — before entering your pickup location, dates, or vehicle preference. Timing matters: the code must be in before the system loads available rates, or it may not apply correctly to your search results.
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Enter your AARP member number when prompted
The booking system will ask for your AARP membership number alongside the AWD code. This is your 10-digit number found on your AARP membership card or in your account at aarp.org. The AWD code identifies the program; your member number confirms your eligibility. Both are required.
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Choose Pay Now for maximum savings — confirm the discount is showing
After entering your location and dates, the rate results will show AARP member pricing. Select Pay Now for the 35% discount (Pay Later shows 30%). Before completing checkout, look at the price summary and confirm a line item showing your AWD discount. If no discount line appears, go back and verify the code was entered correctly at step 2.
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Add your additional driver at booking — not at the counter
The waived additional driver fee applies only to the driver listed during the reservation, not someone added spontaneously at pickup. If a spouse or partner will share driving duties, add their name during the booking process. The fee waiver should appear in the booking summary before you complete the reservation.
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At pickup: present your AARP card and your booking confirmation
The counter agent verifies your AARP membership before releasing the vehicle. Your AARP physical card, or the digital card in the AARP Now app, both work. Have your booking confirmation ready — it shows the discounted rate you’re expecting, and you can compare it to the final agreement the agent hands you before signing.
📞 Path 2: By Phone — Best if you prefer talking to a person
Call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1800 and tell the agent you’re an AARP member. Give them your AARP member number and AWD code A359824. The agent applies the discount manually and walks you through the rest of the reservation. Phone bookings reach identical pricing to the online route and eliminate the possibility of entering the code at the wrong step. If you’d prefer to speak with an AARP representative first, call the AARP Travel Center line at 1-800-675-4318.
📞 Avis Reservations: 1-800-331-1800
📞 AARP Travel: 1-800-675-4318
🎟️ AWD Code: A359824
💡 Free perk worth adding — Avis Preferred enrollment
Avis Preferred is Avis’s free loyalty program that earns you points on every rental — including AARP-discounted ones. Earning loyalty points on top of a member discount is explicitly permitted. You accumulate a minimum of 100 points per rental, with reward days starting at 700 points. There are no blackout dates on redemptions. New members also earn 100 bonus points on their first completed rental within three months of joining. Enroll free at avis.com before your next booking — it takes about two minutes and your discount rate is unchanged.
🙋 Your Situation — Specific Answers for Real Rental Scenarios
I booked online with the code and paid — now I see a higher charge on my bill
BILLING QUESTION
The first thing to check: pull up your original booking confirmation and compare it line by line to the final rental agreement you signed at pickup. The AARP discount appears as a reduction on the time and mileage line only. Everything below that — taxes, airport fees, optional coverages — is charged at standard rates and does not change with the discount. If the base rate line itself shows no discount: that’s worth pursuing. Call Avis customer service at 1-800-352-7900 with your rental agreement number and AARP member number. Have your original confirmation showing the AARP rate available. Counter staff typically can’t reverse charges, but Avis customer relations can review and adjust billing errors. Keep the signed rental agreement — that document is your record of what you agreed to at pickup.
📞 Avis Customer Service: 1-800-352-7900
📋 Keep signed rental agreement as your record
I want to add my spouse as a driver — how do I make sure the fee is waived?
ADDITIONAL DRIVER
List your spouse by name during the online booking before you complete the reservation. There’s a section in the booking flow asking about additional drivers — enter their name there. The system should show the additional driver fee as $0 when the AARP AWD code is active on your reservation. At the counter, the agent will add their name to the rental agreement. Important: the waiver covers one additional driver. If a third person will also drive, they’re charged at the standard additional driver rate. The waived person must be listed at booking — adding someone at the counter without prior listing may not trigger the automatic waiver. If you forget to add them during booking, call Avis before your pickup day and have the reservation modified to include the additional driver while referencing your AARP member number.
✅ Add additional driver during booking — not at the counter
👥 One free additional driver only — second costs standard rate
I need a car for just one or two days — is the AARP discount still worth using?
SHORT RENTAL
Yes — the discount percentage is the same regardless of rental length, so it applies to one-day and two-day rentals as well as week-long trips. The savings are smaller in absolute dollars on a short rental (35% of a $60 base rate saves $21), but the additional driver fee waiver becomes proportionally more valuable. On a one-day rental where an additional driver would normally cost $15, you’re saving 25% of the entire discounted base rate just from the fee waiver alone. The AARP code is worth entering for any Avis reservation regardless of length. One thing to check on very short rentals: the “daily rate” at airports is sometimes higher than a weekend rate that spans Thursday through Monday. If your timing is flexible, comparing daily versus weekend rate structure within the AARP discount can occasionally surface a better total price on different pickup days.
✅ AWD discount applies to any rental length including single days
💡 Compare daily vs weekend rate on flexible dates
I’m planning a road trip and worried about mileage charges
ROAD TRIP / LONG DISTANCE
The AARP Avis deal includes unlimited mileage on most rentals at participating U.S. locations — which directly addresses this concern. Under standard rental agreements, some rates include a daily mileage cap (typically 150–200 miles per day) with a per-mile charge beyond that. The AARP unlimited mileage benefit removes that cap, meaning a cross-country trip from Chicago to Denver covering 1,000 miles doesn’t generate any overage charge. Verify the unlimited mileage applies to your specific rental class and location when you book — it covers most standard vehicle categories but excludes specialty vehicles in Car Group X. One practical tip for long road trips: book through a one-way rental if your start and end cities are different, but confirm the one-way fee with Avis first. The AARP discount applies to the base rate on one-way rentals, but one-way fees themselves aren’t discounted.
✅ Unlimited mileage included — no per-mile overage on most rentals
💡 Confirm one-way fees separately if driving to a different city
I don’t own a car anymore — do I need the collision coverage at the counter?
NO PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
This is the situation where the rental company’s optional coverages are genuinely necessary — not a sales tactic to decline. If you have no personal auto insurance policy, there’s no existing coverage that extends to a rental vehicle. The Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) — typically $20–$42 per day at Avis — waives Avis’s right to charge you for damage to the rental car. Without it, you’re personally responsible for the full cost of any damage to the vehicle, which can run into thousands of dollars. The AARP Avis benefit does partially limit this exposure: your damage liability is capped at the first $5,000 without purchasing LDW. That’s a meaningful backstop but not complete protection. Supplemental Liability Insurance ($10–$15/day) covers damage you cause to other people and their property — also worth considering if you have no active auto liability coverage. These aren’t upsells to reflexively decline when you have no other coverage in place.
⚠️ No personal auto insurance: LDW is genuinely necessary — not optional
🛡️ AARP benefit caps your liability at $5,000 without LDW purchase
📞 Everything You Need to Book
Code, phone numbers, member resources — all in one place. Save this page before your trip.
🎟️ AARP Avis Discount Code & Booking Contacts
🎟️ AWD Code: A359824
📞 Avis Reservations: 1-800-331-1800
📞 Avis Customer Service: 1-800-352-7900
📞 AARP Travel Center: 1-800-675-4318
🌐 Direct Booking: avis.com
🌐 AARP Member Benefits: aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis
📱 AARP Now App: iOS & Android (digital membership card)
💰 Discount Summary — Quick Reference
💰 Pay Now: up to 35% off base rate
💰 Pay Later: up to 30% off base rate
🎁 Free one-car-class upgrade (availability permitting)
👥 Additional driver: fee waived (one driver)
🛣️ Unlimited mileage on most rentals
🛡️ Damage liability capped at $5,000 without LDW
⭐ Avis Preferred points still earned on discounted rentals
✅ Before You Book — Quick Checklist
- Verify your AARP membership is active at aarp.org — the counter agent checks your current status, not just your card.
- Start from the AARP member benefits page at aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis — this auto-applies the current code and eliminates entry errors.
- Enter AWD code A359824 first on avis.com before entering dates or location — sequence matters.
- Choose Pay Now if your travel dates are firm — the extra 5% discount is the easiest savings available on this deal.
- Add your additional driver during booking — not at the counter — to ensure the fee waiver applies correctly.
- Call your auto insurance company before the trip to confirm whether your policy’s collision coverage extends to rental cars — if yes, you can confidently decline the LDW at the counter.
- Bring your AARP card or digital card in the AARP Now app — the counter agent will ask to see it before finalizing the rental.
This page provides general informational content only. The AARP Avis AWD code (A359824), discount percentages, and benefit terms are publicly confirmed on AARP.org and avis.com and are subject to change at any time without notice. Always verify the current active code and offer terms directly at aarp.org/membership/benefits/carrental/avis before booking. Discounts apply to base time and mileage charges only — taxes, airport fees, and optional add-ons are not discounted. Valid AARP membership required at time of rental. Holiday blackout periods and vehicle class restrictions may apply. This page is not affiliated with or sponsored by AARP or Avis. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Content is original and does not reproduce any third-party source material.