Avis - Presidents upgrade when reserving a Prius

I am looking at a 3 day rental from EWR and the cheapest model coming up is a Prius (even below a compact). I don't necessarily want a Prius, what could I expect reserving this car and upgrades with be a PC member?

Interesting question... I rent from Avis @ EWR almost every week. I typically book a full size car and they give me pretty decent upgrades (as a PC myself). Last week they gave me a G37, the week before that a BMW X5. Once a few weeks ago i asked for a camaro convertible, and they would only give it to me for $22 / day more, which I politely declined.

I'm not sure how they will upgrade you if you book a "cool" car (or whatever they consider the prius). It also might depend on the daily rate you are paying for the Prius.

Good luck with the upgrade - let me know what they give you.

Chad

I am looking at a 3 day rental from EWR and the cheapest model coming up is a Prius (even below a compact). I don't necessarily want a Prius, what could I expect reserving this car and upgrades with be a PC member?

If you have never driven a Prius you should try one. I am probably the opposite of the average Prius driver in lots of ways. The first time I drove one I found the car very weird but it grew on me as an appliance. I am not sure what the rental ones have but I have logged probably 2000 miles in ones with GPS etc and the car grew on me. Is it a car I would have as my only car? def not! but to drive sometimes its quite neat.

If you have never driven a Prius you should try one. I am probably the opposite of the average Prius driver in lots of ways. The first time I drove one I found the car very weird but it grew on me as an appliance. I am not sure what the rental ones have but I have logged probably 2000 miles in ones with GPS etc and the car grew on me. Is it a car I would have as my only car? def not! but to drive sometimes its quite neat.

I have nothing specifically against the Prius but, this rental is for a 9 hour drive from NJ to OH, and that is an awful long way to "test out" if I like the Prius. ;) Just looking for something a little more roomier this time around.

I have nothing specifically against the Prius but, this rental is for a 9 hour drive from NJ to OH, and that is an awful long way to "test out" if I like the Prius. ;) Just looking for something a little more roomier this time around.

Just think of all the gas you are going to save. :cool:

P.S. The Prius is surprisingly roomy.

Just think of all the gas you are going to save. :cool:

P.S. The Prius is surprisingly roomy.

+1, I had a Prius a couple weeks ago in LA. I'm 5'11" and had plenty of room. A 6'3" co-worker was comfortable in the passenger seat. I also fell in love with the 50mpg's, and am now looking to add a Prius to my driveway.

I am looking at a 3 day rental from EWR and the cheapest model coming up is a Prius (even below a compact). I don't necessarily want a Prius, what could I expect reserving this car and upgrades with be a PC member?

Latest model Tesla or a Fisker :D

Interesting question... I rent from Avis @ EWR almost every week. I typically book a full size car and they give me pretty decent upgrades (as a PC myself). Last week they gave me a G37, the week before that a BMW X5. Once a few weeks ago i asked for a camaro convertible, and they would only give it to me for $22 / day more, which I politely declined.

I'm not sure how they will upgrade you if you book a "cool" car (or whatever they consider the prius). It also might depend on the daily rate you are paying for the Prius.

Good luck with the upgrade - let me know what they give you.

Chad

Wow Chad, you are lucky! Did you have to ask them for those cars or was it already assigned to you when you arrive? EWR treated me like crap recently. The best upgrade I got with a full size booked was a Ford Explorer. One time I had a car from PHL with midsize reservation and it was a Volvo S60, but the car broke down and I stopped by EWR for exchange, they downgraded me there to a VW Passat, WT F?! The manager was an a$$hole too.