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Can you use Southwest travel funds for a car rental?

I have a bunch of Southwest travel funds saved, and I want to use them up before they expire. I already booked a flight, but can I use the remaining travel funds for a car rental?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m happy to hear you’re trying to use all your Southwest travel funds before they expire, but you cannot use Southwest travel funds for a car rental.
The reason you cannot use Southwest travel funds for a car rental is that only Southwest accepts the travel funds, and a separate company handles the car rental. So, it looks like you may be planning another trip soon!
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