How to get complimentary Avis President's Club status with a credit card

Nothing kills the excitement of arriving at your destination quite like getting off a plane only to find another line waiting for you at the rental car counter.Rental car elite status can make that experience considerably less painful. Avis President's Club, the highest published tier in the Avis Preferred program, comes with perks designed to make your rental faster and easier — and you may already have access through a credit card.Most recently, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees) added complimentary Avis President's Club status for primary cardmembers (enrollment available through Aug. 31, 2028).Here's how to activate your complimentary Avis President's Club status, which credit cards offer the benefit and what you'll get once you're enrolled.What is Avis President's Club status?Avis President's Club is the highest published elite tier in the Avis Preferred loyalty program.Avis Preferred itself is free to join and already comes with useful benefits, like expedited service that lets members skip the rental counter and go straight to their car (at most locations).THOMAS BARWICK/GETTY IMAGESPresident's Club builds on those benefits with a...