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Aeroplan and Hertz have just announced an exciting new partnership that gives Aeroplan members more ways to earn points, enjoy benefits, and accelerate their elite status journey.
With this new partnership, you can earn Aeroplan points on eligible car rentals with Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, helping you access free travel faster.
Read on to learn how you can take advantage of the alliance between these two travel industry leaders to make your future trips smoother and more rewarding.
The new partnership between Aeroplan and Hertz lets you earn more Aeroplan points, enjoy increased benefits, and gain Aeroplan elite status faster.
You can easily enjoy the new earning opportunity by making sure you’re signed up for both an Aeroplan account and a Hertz Gold+ account, and then either:
OR
Additionally, if you forget to add your Aeroplan membership number, you can request retroactive Aeroplan points via the Hertz website for up to 6 months after the rental date.
Once you’re enrolled in both programs and have added your Aeroplan number, you can enjoy the following benefits:
All Aeroplan members are eligible to earn points when they book with Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. However, the number of Aeroplan points that you earn depends on your Aeroplan elite status and which of the three rental companies you book with.
For car rental bookings made after May 6, 2026, with Hertz, you can earn Aeroplan points at the following rates:
For car rental bookings made after May 6, 2026, with Dollar or Thrifty, you can earn 2 Aeroplan points per $1 spent.
For all eligible bookings made after May 6, 2026, with Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, Aeroplan members will also get 1 Status Qualifying Credit (SQC) for every 5 Aeroplan points earned through the partnership.
As a reminder, you need the following number of SQC to earn Aeroplan elite status:
Another benefit of the partnership is that eligible Aeroplan elite members and Aeroplan credit card holders can enjoy Five Star or President’s Circle status in Hertz’s reward program.
You get complimentary Hertz President’s Circle status with Aeroplan 75K or Super Elite status, or with the following premium credit cards:
Aeroplan 25K, 35K, and 50K can enjoy free Five Star Hertz status, as can those who have one of the following Aeroplan credit cards:
The partnership between Aeroplan and Hertz is a great opportunity for Aeroplan members, road-trip aficionados, and pretty much all travellers in general.
With Air Canada being the biggest airline in Canada, Aeroplan is, unsurprisingly, one of the most popular and valuable travel loyalty programs available. The Aeroplan points you earn through this partnership can help you earn a free flight and loads of other travel savings.
The partnership also provides a boost to Aeroplan members looking to gain or elevate their elite status thanks to the SQC benefit, and it potentially makes your car rental experience smoother with Hertz’s Five Star or President’s Circle® status.
Plus, if you have (or are considering) an eligible co-branded Aeroplan credit card, you can take advantage of related perks like savings on car rental insurance, airport lounge access, and more.
Aeroplan and Hertz have teamed up to give Aeroplan members another convenient way to earn points on a key travel expense.
Just by adding your Aeroplan number to your eligible Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty bookings, you can earn Aeroplan points faster, enjoy increased benefits, and speed your way to Aeroplan elite status.
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