Car Rental Discounts & Programs

The University of Miami Avis/Budget contracted rates are extended for leisure travel to employees ONLY. Reservations can be made directly on the University of Miami Travel Portal or through a Travel Incorporated agent by selecting "Leisure" during booking.

Avis/Budget rates are not eligible for student leisure travel. 

Florida Contracted Rates:

Avis/Budget Florida contracted rates are only available to students if the student is traveling on behalf of the University. Student will need to provide a letter of introduction on UM letterhead, stating they are traveling on behalf of the school, have the student’s name, the reservation #, and days approved for travel.

To Book:
Employee or student must make the booking on The University of Miami Travel Portal.

Avis (Not Florida Contracted Rates):

The University of Miami has contracted a discount of up to 25% off through SparkFly for students when booking directly through Avis. Drivers may be asked for proof of relations to the University during booking or pick up. 

To Book:
Visit https://bit.ly/2CHoecp or call 1-800-633-3469 and use code AWD #S829800

Florida Contracted Rates:

Avis/Budget Florida contracted rates are only available to UM visitors if booked for and paid for by the University of Miami. Driver will need to provide a letter of introduction on UM letterhead, stating they are traveling on behalf of the school, have the driver’s name, the reservation #, and days approved for travel.

To Book:
Employee or student must make the booking on The University of Miami Travel Portal.

Avis (Not Florida Contracted Rates):

The University of Miami has contracted a discount of up to 25% off through SparkFly for UM visitors when booking directly through Avis. Drivers may be asked for proof of relations to the University during booking or pick up. 

To Book:
Visit https://bit.ly/2CHoecp or call 1-800-633-3469 and use code AWD #S829800

Truck Rentals: Truck rentals cannot be booked through the University of Miami Travel Portal. Please contact Avis/Budget directly at 800-338-8211 for rates and bookings and reference Rate Codes:

Avis:
Business:A113400
Leisure: S954700

Budget:
Business: T417600
Leisure: T118900

Truck rentals do not include unlimited mileage, roadside assistance or liability coverage and loss damage waiver.

Terms and Conditions:

• Minimum age requirements:
  • Business Use: The minimum age requirement for business use rentals is 18 for all car classes except passenger vans. Passenger vans accommodating 12 to 15 passengers have a minimum age requirement of 21. Avis/Budget will not assess underage fees to any business use rental.
  • Leisure Use: The minimum age requirement for leisure use rentals is 18 for all car classes except passenger vans. Passenger vans accommodating 12 to 15 passengers have a minimum age requirement of 25. Avis/Budget will assess underage fees to any leisure use rental if the renter is between the ages of 18 and 24.

The University of Miami Enterprise contracted rates are extended for leisure travel to employees and students, leisure rates are 5% off with Enterprise and 10% off with National. Rates do not include liability coverage and loss damage waiver as they do in Business. Reservations can be made directly on the University of Miami Travel Portal or through a Travel Incorporated agent by selecting "Leisure" during booking.

Buisness:

Enterprise/National business contracted rates are only available to UM visitors and affiliates if booked for and paid for by the University of Miami. Driver will need to provide a letter of introduction on UM letterhead, stating they are traveling on behalf of the school, have the driver’s name, the reservation #, and days approved for travel.

To Book:
Employee or student must make the booking on The University of Miami Travel Portal.

Leisure: 

The University of Miami has contracted a discount of 5% off with Enterprise and a 10% off with National. Benefits include waived additional driver fees.

To Book for UM visitors/affiliates:
Visit https://elink.enterprise.com/en/20/12/um-visitors-affiliates.html

Truck Rentals: Program incorporates nationwide truck rates for our extensive fleet of cargo vans and commercial trucks. Rates are inclusive of Liability insurance with Split limits of 100/300/50. As well as Damage waiver insurance with a $1000 deductible.

Truck rentals discounts are only availabel for business. To rent trucks, please click here.

Rental code: NA41126

The University of Miami Hertz contracted rates are extended for leisure travel to employees and students. Reservations can be made directly on the University of Miami Travel Portal or through a Travel Incorporated agent by selecting "Leisure" during booking.

The University of Miami Hertz contracted rates are applicable for UM visitors. Drivers may be asked for proof of relations to the University during booking or pick up.

Any employee involved in an accident, while driving a vehicle rented for University business, must immediately report the accident to the rental agency as well as UM Risk Management at (305) 284-3163. The accident must be reported regardless of who is at fault.

The University requires all car rentals for the purpose of business travel, be insured. Some University contracted car rental rates may be inclusive of insurance when renting in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is the traveler’s sole responsibility to confirm if rates include the required insurance, if not, travelers must purchase CDW/LDW (collision damage waiver/loss damage waiver) and basic liability insurance. Rental Insurance cannot be purchase through the University Travel Portal or Travel Agent, the traveler must purchase it at the time of pick-up or by contacting the car rental company.

The Traveler is responsible for purchasing insurance for vehicles rented for personal or leisure use. When renting for personal/leisure use the renter assumes responsibility for all loss or damage done to the rental vehicle, up to and included the full value of the rental vehicle, regardless of fault.