Enterprise Rent-A-Car military and veteran discount
Enterprise gives active duty, veterans and military retirees 5 percent off the base rate on leisure rentals at its locations. The discount applies to the base rental rate, not the full total, and staff may ask for military ID at pickup.
- Veterans
- Yes
- Discount
- 5 percent off the base rate for government leisure travel
- Where
- Online, In store
- How to verify
- Enterprise rental staff
Who qualifies
Active duty and veterans are named, which covers military retirees. Enterprise does not mention the Guard, Reserve or family members.
- VeteransYes
- Active dutyYes
- RetireesYesVeterans are named, which covers military retirees.
Not stated by Enterprise Rent-A-Car: National Guard and Reserve, veterans rated 100 percent disabled, spouse of active duty, spouse of a veteran, surviving spouse, Gold Star family, dependents and caregivers.
Proof and verification
Enterprise Rent-A-Car checks military status through Enterprise rental staff.
- Accepted proof
- Valid driving license held for at least a year, photo ID and payment card; military or government ID may be requested.
- How long it takes
- No review-time promise published.
- At the register
- Identification may be checked at pickup.
- Without a smartphone
- Pickup uses physical documents; no separate discount-booking procedure is stated.
- Recently separated
- Accepted veteran-specific proof is not listed; confirm before pickup.
- Privacy
- Debit-card use also requires identity and address verification.
- Verifying again
- No recurring verification schedule published.
Where it works
- Online5 percent off base rate (leisure)AvailableUse the leisure category for personal travel.
- In store5 percent off base rateAvailableMilitary or government identification may be requested.
What is excluded and the limits
- The 5 percent applies to the base rental rate, not a stated all-in total.
- Code rules
- A spending cap and combination rules are not published here.
The cheapest way to buy Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a veteran
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Compare the complete rental quote. On a hypothetical $100 base rate, this saves $5 before any separate charges.
Combination with other promotions is not confirmed.
Exchange availability has not been checked.
No military holiday rate confirmed.
How Enterprise Rent-A-Car compares
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | 5 percent off the base rate for government leisure travel | No cap confirmed | Yes | Enterprise rental staff | Not stated by Enterprise Rent-A-Car | Online, In store |
| Avis | Up to 35 percent off the time and mileage charges of Pay Now rates. Avis' WeSalute+ partner page and coupon table still list up to 25 percent off base rates | No cap confirmed | Yes | WeSalute+ enrollment, which gives you an Avis discount number | Yes | Online |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Up to 40 percent off the room rate; the discount varies by date | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me, from the ID.me button on each lodge's Howling Heroes page | Not stated by Great Wolf Lodge | Online |
| American Airlines | No set fare discount stated. Active duty get up to 3 free checked bags on personal trips and up to 5 on orders | No cap confirmed | Limited: American points veterans to vacation savings through a WeSalute+ subscription | Military ID at check-in for active duty; WeSalute+ for veteran vacation savings | Limited | Phone |
| Disney Cruise Line | 30 or 35 percent off the voyage fare on listed sailings, plus a $250 onboard credit on select 2026 Disney Wish and Disney Dream sailings | One military-rate stateroom per eligible member or spouse on each sailing, and the member or spouse must sail in it. | Limited: Only retired members are named | Disney Cruise Line staff at check-in | Limited | Online, Phone |
If the discount does not work
Personal trip has government-business rates
Select the leisure travel category.
Leisure booking age fails
The minimum leisure age is 21.
Pickup documents questioned
Confirm accepted veteran proof with the location before traveling.
Changes to this discount
- First checked September 27, 2026
Questions about the Enterprise Rent-A-Car military discount
Must I join an association?
No military association membership is required.
Is the rate limited to US locations?
The page says locations worldwide accept the program.
Are USAA benefits identical?
Enterprise describes additional USAA benefits separately; compare that quote if eligible.