Mar 29, 2017, 6:02 am
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
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Overview of Service and List of Existing and Future Airport Locations: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Am I Eligible? Is My Vehicle Eligible?
Q. Who can use Ultimate Choice?
Any member of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is eligible to use Ultimate Choice. The areas you can select from depend on your status in the program (President's Circle, Five Star, or Gold).
Q. What is the minimum booking class to be eligible to freely select cars from Ultimate Choice?
A. You can book anything other than an Economy (A), Compact (B), or Manager's Special (EXAR) vehicle, and be eligible for Ultimate Choice.
Q. What if I book a lower class such as Economy or Compact or Manager's Special?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class (or higher, as a complimentary upgrade) in a marked space.
Q. What happens if I book a Economy or Compact but pick a higher-class car from Ultimate Choice?
A. You will likely be asked to pay the midsize rental rate by the gate agent.
Q. What if I book a Fullsize car but find a lower class car in Ultimate Choice that I like better?
A. You may chose to take it, but you will pay the originally-booked Fullsize rate.
Q. What if I book a Adrenaline/Electric/Hybrid/Luxury/Prestige car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for one-way rentals?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for award rentals?
A. Yes, provided the reservation is for a mid-size car or higher.
Overview of Service and List of Existing and Future Airport Locations: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Am I Eligible? Is My Vehicle Eligible?
Q. Who can use Ultimate Choice?
Any member of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is eligible to use Ultimate Choice. The areas you can select from depend on your status in the program (President's Circle, Five Star, or Gold).
Q. What is the minimum booking class to be eligible to freely select cars from Ultimate Choice?
A. You can book anything other than an Economy (A), Compact (B), or Manager's Special (EXAR) vehicle, and be eligible for Ultimate Choice.
Q. What if I book a lower class such as Economy or Compact or Manager's Special?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class (or higher, as a complimentary upgrade) in a marked space.
Q. What happens if I book a Economy or Compact but pick a higher-class car from Ultimate Choice?
A. You will likely be asked to pay the midsize rental rate by the gate agent.
Q. What if I book a Fullsize car but find a lower class car in Ultimate Choice that I like better?
A. You may chose to take it, but you will pay the originally-booked Fullsize rate.
Q. What if I book a Adrenaline/Electric/Hybrid/Luxury/Prestige car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for one-way rentals?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for award rentals?
A. Yes, provided the reservation is for a mid-size car or higher.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Aug 3, 2017, 1:04 pm
#316
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: ATL
Programs: HH D, MB G, IHG P, Nat'l EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 496
Has this deal (drive-in) been announced? I've been looking for something like this, but have been unable to find it (list of participating locations, dates, etc.).
Also, maybe this is old news, but I just noticed that there were a lot more locations announced for UC! ^
Also, maybe this is old news, but I just noticed that there were a lot more locations announced for UC! ^
Aug 3, 2017, 1:10 pm
#317
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,665
Aug 4, 2017, 11:55 am
#318
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Is there a thread for UC in LAS? Did a search and did not find anything. Same with BOS.
Seems like upgrades are consistently better at larger locations. Wondering if I should switch up from National or Avis.
Seems like upgrades are consistently better at larger locations. Wondering if I should switch up from National or Avis.
Aug 4, 2017, 12:41 pm
#319
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,038
FT search is kinda busted right now...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
Aug 4, 2017, 1:07 pm
#320
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
FT search is kinda busted right now...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...ct-thread.html
Any chance that this forum might consolidate these location threads and put them with links into a wiki like on the National forum?
Aug 6, 2017, 6:59 am
#322
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,665
UC works the same for one-way rentals as it does for round-trip rentals. Your selection isn't limited in any way because it's a one-way rental. I don't believe there is any restriction on paying the $25/day upgrade fee for a one-way either.
Aug 6, 2017, 2:57 pm
#323
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 46
Ultimate Choice - have I understood this correctly?
Please help me guys; not a regular renter, and not sure what to expect.
I have 16 day full-size rental booked and paid for out of DFW, picking up late August.
I have Hertz Club Gold, and my booking states 'Service Type: Gold Canopy'.
So, when I turn up, what happens? Do I go into reception, do the paperwork, and then go out and choose a vehicle? DFW has 'Ultimate Choice' - what sort of vehicles would I expect to be able to choose from?
Really appreciate your help on this one!
Thanks in anticipation.
Please help me guys; not a regular renter, and not sure what to expect.
I have 16 day full-size rental booked and paid for out of DFW, picking up late August.
I have Hertz Club Gold, and my booking states 'Service Type: Gold Canopy'.
So, when I turn up, what happens? Do I go into reception, do the paperwork, and then go out and choose a vehicle? DFW has 'Ultimate Choice' - what sort of vehicles would I expect to be able to choose from?
Really appreciate your help on this one!
Thanks in anticipation.
Aug 6, 2017, 3:01 pm
#324
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,665
Ultimate Choice - have I understood this correctly?
Please help me guys; not a regular renter, and not sure what to expect.
I have 16 day full-size rental booked and paid for out of DFW, picking up late August.
I have Hertz Club Gold, and my booking states 'Service Type: Gold Canopy'.
So, when I turn up, what happens? Do I go into reception, do the paperwork, and then go out and choose a vehicle? DFW has 'Ultimate Choice' - what sort of vehicles would I expect to be able to choose from?
Really appreciate your help on this one!
Thanks in anticipation.
Please help me guys; not a regular renter, and not sure what to expect.
I have 16 day full-size rental booked and paid for out of DFW, picking up late August.
I have Hertz Club Gold, and my booking states 'Service Type: Gold Canopy'.
So, when I turn up, what happens? Do I go into reception, do the paperwork, and then go out and choose a vehicle? DFW has 'Ultimate Choice' - what sort of vehicles would I expect to be able to choose from?
Really appreciate your help on this one!
Thanks in anticipation.
If you want to upgrade, you can check out the Ultimate Choice upgrade section and upgrade for $35/day extra (plus taxes and fees of course), or $25/day if you'd President's Circle.
I hope this helps!
Aug 6, 2017, 6:05 pm
#325
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: ARN; SFO
Programs: Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum, Eurobonus Diamond
Posts: 134
I am not sure if it has already been mentioned but when swapping a Jaguar I grabbed in the PC area at LAX for another car at SJC the manager/agents said I was not able to swap to another car currently in their PC area. Luckily they were super helpful and found me another nice car but it is worth mentioning that one cant always expect to grab from the PC area when swapping cars.
Aug 6, 2017, 9:08 pm
#326
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Apex, NC
Programs: AA EXP, Delta DM, Bonvoy Titanium, Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Club, National Exec something!
Posts: 103
Upgrade when booked with plus rewards
Hey there. Did a few searches and didn’t find this one.
Booked a full size at LGA using Hertz Rewards this upcoming weekend. Will cost me close to $0. Am a PC. Assuming I’d choose from UC.
But question is if I upgrade will my charge be the standard $25/day? So the total would be $75+++ for a 3 day rental?
Booked a full size at LGA using Hertz Rewards this upcoming weekend. Will cost me close to $0. Am a PC. Assuming I’d choose from UC.
But question is if I upgrade will my charge be the standard $25/day? So the total would be $75+++ for a 3 day rental?
Aug 7, 2017, 4:23 am
#327
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,665
Hey there. Did a few searches and didn’t find this one.
Booked a full size at LGA using Hertz Rewards this upcoming weekend. Will cost me close to $0. Am a PC. Assuming I’d choose from UC.
But question is if I upgrade will my charge be the standard $25/day? So the total would be $75+++ for a 3 day rental?
Booked a full size at LGA using Hertz Rewards this upcoming weekend. Will cost me close to $0. Am a PC. Assuming I’d choose from UC.
But question is if I upgrade will my charge be the standard $25/day? So the total would be $75+++ for a 3 day rental?
Aug 7, 2017, 5:19 am
#328
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 140
Looking at my rental rates, it looks like renting a Hybrid (Group E6) ICAH will be cheaper than Intermediate 2 or 4 dr. (Group C) ICAR.
I'm planning to get to LAX and just go pick a car out of Ultimate Choice, I have PC, so getting the cheapest possible rental that will qualify me is my goal. I thought it was Intermediete, but wondering if Hybrid Group E6 will also qualify me to go and pick one from UC? Or will it get me a pre-selected vehicle?
Is any group letter C or higher qualify for Ultimate Choice? Like Group F Full Size?
Also, what are CV codes? i found one, that gets me a $10 lower rate on the Intermediete, but also an option to pay a few $5 dollars for a Premium Group G than the hybrid.
I'm planning to get to LAX and just go pick a car out of Ultimate Choice, I have PC, so getting the cheapest possible rental that will qualify me is my goal. I thought it was Intermediete, but wondering if Hybrid Group E6 will also qualify me to go and pick one from UC? Or will it get me a pre-selected vehicle?
Is any group letter C or higher qualify for Ultimate Choice? Like Group F Full Size?
Also, what are CV codes? i found one, that gets me a $10 lower rate on the Intermediete, but also an option to pay a few $5 dollars for a Premium Group G than the hybrid.
Last edited by AJDem; Aug 7, 2017 at 5:31 am
Aug 7, 2017, 8:16 am
#329
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 46
You go right to the lot and look for the Ultimate Choice section that corresponds to your status level (Gold, 5*, Presidents Circle) and choose any car you want there. Drive to the exit gate, show license, answer a couple of questions. Drive off. Simple.
If you want to upgrade, you can check out the Ultimate Choice upgrade section and upgrade for $35/day extra (plus taxes and fees of course), or $25/day if you'd President's Circle.
I hope this helps!
If you want to upgrade, you can check out the Ultimate Choice upgrade section and upgrade for $35/day extra (plus taxes and fees of course), or $25/day if you'd President's Circle.
I hope this helps!
Can anyone tell me what I'm likely to find in Gold Ultimate Choice?
Aug 7, 2017, 8:20 am
#330
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,665
If you are base Gold (not 5* or PC), then you're likely to find Camrys, Altimas, Corollas, Cruzes, Sonatas, etc. Essentially midsize to fullsize Japanese and American sedans. If you find anything else there, consider it a win.