Cars at IAH (houston)
Dec 9, 2012, 9:19 am
#46
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oregon
Programs: AA EXP, AS 75K, UA 1MM Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat, National EE, Hertz PC
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Normally there is.
Another reference for ES: Was there last Monday. ES had about 15 minivans, 5 Impalas, and a Ford Escape SEL
Another reference for ES: Was there last Monday. ES had about 15 minivans, 5 Impalas, and a Ford Escape SEL
Feb 5, 2013, 8:38 pm
#47
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
About half the time I come in on a monday night, I have to get in line to wait for anything other than a minivan. I am getting pretty tired, especially as an EE, to have to wait in line for 10 minutes for whatever rolls up next.
Makes me wonder if I should go back to Hertz or Avis where I know a car will be sitting in a designated spot for me. Its not much advantage at National to get to pick your car when you don't get to pick at all nor get upgrades comensurate to your level.
Anyone else have trouble at major airport stations getting a normal car at certain times?
Makes me wonder if I should go back to Hertz or Avis where I know a car will be sitting in a designated spot for me. Its not much advantage at National to get to pick your car when you don't get to pick at all nor get upgrades comensurate to your level.
Anyone else have trouble at major airport stations getting a normal car at certain times?
Feb 5, 2013, 10:59 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oregon
Programs: AA EXP, AS 75K, UA 1MM Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 4,001
The last time I went to IAH, National was sold out. Used Avis, am a President's Club member, and still didn't have a car waiting. Was lucky and a car pulled up while she was looking at the screen. During peak times, it can be tricky anywhere - and IAH seems to be a particularly busy place.
Mar 30, 2013, 8:24 am
#49
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 68
Rented 9:00 PM 3/29:
Had an Alamo Full-Size Reservation. The attendant said take any sedan from the Emerald Aisle.
Impala LTs and LTZs in any color one could imagine, Mazda6, '13 Malibu LT, Camry SE, '13 Altimas. I took a bright red Impala LTZ with 460 miles.Few assorted SUVs such as a Captiva and maybe a Tucson but didn't pay much attention.
Had an Alamo Full-Size Reservation. The attendant said take any sedan from the Emerald Aisle.
Impala LTs and LTZs in any color one could imagine, Mazda6, '13 Malibu LT, Camry SE, '13 Altimas. I took a bright red Impala LTZ with 460 miles.Few assorted SUVs such as a Captiva and maybe a Tucson but didn't pay much attention.
May 31, 2013, 8:46 pm
#50
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Arlington, Va.
Posts: 321
Reading this board made me neurvos about IAH, but picked up Friday about 4pm with no problems.
EA had a wide selection of:
Multiple small SUVs/Crossovers (handful of Patriots, Chevy, Santa Fe)
Two huge pickups (so big they had truck plates)
A few midsize cars
I wound up taking a Nissan Rogue which is TX-plated, a 2013 and had just under 2,700 miles on it. Two nitpicking things, the car was filthy on the outside and the gas was not full, but not a big deal.
EA had a wide selection of:
Multiple small SUVs/Crossovers (handful of Patriots, Chevy, Santa Fe)
Two huge pickups (so big they had truck plates)
A few midsize cars
I wound up taking a Nissan Rogue which is TX-plated, a 2013 and had just under 2,700 miles on it. Two nitpicking things, the car was filthy on the outside and the gas was not full, but not a big deal.
Jun 1, 2013, 10:25 am
#51
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
I came into IAH, my regular place, on Memorial Day looking forward to a big selection hoping to pick out a nice car.
They had a huge stock and I was amazed I could not find anything above the normal stock in the Executive Aisle with no premiums dropped in. It used to be, at least at other locations, that they would sprinkle in a premium car from time to time, but I never see at IAH. In fact, I don't know if they even have that class! I do see some Lincoln MKZs around, kept over in the luxury pen and I see them in the returns, but some on.... getting sick of my special treat being an LTZ trim!
They had a huge stock and I was amazed I could not find anything above the normal stock in the Executive Aisle with no premiums dropped in. It used to be, at least at other locations, that they would sprinkle in a premium car from time to time, but I never see at IAH. In fact, I don't know if they even have that class! I do see some Lincoln MKZs around, kept over in the luxury pen and I see them in the returns, but some on.... getting sick of my special treat being an LTZ trim!
Jun 3, 2013, 6:22 am
#52
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Arlington, Va.
Posts: 321
As I mentioned earlier, when I took out my Rogue it has 6/8 a tank of gas, but I returned it full because trying to guess 6/8 when you have no idea how big the fuel tank is, yea, not easy.
However, the scanner on the return aisle asked if I wanted a refund for giving them extra gas, of course, I send yes and he sent me to the counter. They promptly took a nice sum off the bill for giving them extra fuel. Had no idea they would do that but super classy move.
However, the scanner on the return aisle asked if I wanted a refund for giving them extra gas, of course, I send yes and he sent me to the counter. They promptly took a nice sum off the bill for giving them extra fuel. Had no idea they would do that but super classy move.
Aug 5, 2013, 3:06 pm
#53
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,784
Both the EA and ES were well stocked today with a selection of pick-ups, small SUVs, random sedans, and some higher end vehicles, as well. I actually had to stop for a second and debate between an S60 and a Genesis. The Genesis won out.
Nov 15, 2013, 8:02 pm
#54
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Never contributed to the National Car forum even though I rent from them just about every week (I've mainly been on the AA / UA forum only up until now), but discovered this today and wanted to add some of my knowledge.
At IAH the past couple of weeks. Executive Aisle still has a strong selection of SUVs (a ton of Suburbans, a few Jeeps, a few Explorers, a few Chevy Equinox / Captivas, etc.), sedans, a couple of muscle cars, and a few premium cars (had an XC60 - Volvo SUV last week, were a number of Lincoln and Volvo sedans as well). Also had a couple of pickup trucks
At IAH the past couple of weeks. Executive Aisle still has a strong selection of SUVs (a ton of Suburbans, a few Jeeps, a few Explorers, a few Chevy Equinox / Captivas, etc.), sedans, a couple of muscle cars, and a few premium cars (had an XC60 - Volvo SUV last week, were a number of Lincoln and Volvo sedans as well). Also had a couple of pickup trucks
Dec 16, 2013, 7:28 am
#55
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC100K, Delta Plat, Nat EX EL, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, NEXUS
Posts: 179
I rent from here probably 15-20 times per year and it's really touch and go. Sometimes I'll have a good pick and others I need to wait for something to come in as the ES has 4 minivans or an impala.
I'll admit I'm kind of a Ford snob as I like the Sirius radio and their vehicles in general but for the most part they'll accommodate even if it means pulling a car from Alamo if I request it.
I'll admit I'm kind of a Ford snob as I like the Sirius radio and their vehicles in general but for the most part they'll accommodate even if it means pulling a car from Alamo if I request it.
Apr 9, 2014, 8:42 am
#56
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: Hertz Presidents, National EE, Hilton Gold, United MP
Posts: 12
Was at IAH this week.
I'm on ES and was in a rush but I recall the following:
2x F-150
2x Ram 1500
1x Ram 2500 (it's huge... but it's texas)
1x Grand Cherokee
1x little Cherokee
3x Charger of whatever type
1x Challenger v6
1x Mustang v6
1x each of Escape, Journey, Town&C, Caravan, Terrain
1x Infiniti Q50 (which I had to do a double take on that, the dude in front of me snagged)
Bunch of misc fullsize fillers like Altimas and impalas new and old.
Next to the Q50 was a Ford Flex Limited monocolor silver, with 1600 miles, nav and sirius. Took that. The Flex is still my go-to car if I have a possibility of taking clients out.
I'm on ES and was in a rush but I recall the following:
2x F-150
2x Ram 1500
1x Ram 2500 (it's huge... but it's texas)
1x Grand Cherokee
1x little Cherokee
3x Charger of whatever type
1x Challenger v6
1x Mustang v6
1x each of Escape, Journey, Town&C, Caravan, Terrain
1x Infiniti Q50 (which I had to do a double take on that, the dude in front of me snagged)
Bunch of misc fullsize fillers like Altimas and impalas new and old.
Next to the Q50 was a Ford Flex Limited monocolor silver, with 1600 miles, nav and sirius. Took that. The Flex is still my go-to car if I have a possibility of taking clients out.
Apr 9, 2014, 8:59 am
#57
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Was at IAH this week.
I'm on ES and was in a rush but I recall the following:
2x F-150
2x Ram 1500
1x Ram 2500 (it's huge... but it's texas)
1x Grand Cherokee
1x little Cherokee
3x Charger of whatever type
1x Challenger v6
1x Mustang v6
1x each of Escape, Journey, Town&C, Caravan, Terrain
1x Infiniti Q50 (which I had to do a double take on that, the dude in front of me snagged)
Bunch of misc fullsize fillers like Altimas and impalas new and old.
Next to the Q50 was a Ford Flex Limited monocolor silver, with 1600 miles, nav and sirius. Took that. The Flex is still my go-to car if I have a possibility of taking clients out.
I'm on ES and was in a rush but I recall the following:
2x F-150
2x Ram 1500
1x Ram 2500 (it's huge... but it's texas)
1x Grand Cherokee
1x little Cherokee
3x Charger of whatever type
1x Challenger v6
1x Mustang v6
1x each of Escape, Journey, Town&C, Caravan, Terrain
1x Infiniti Q50 (which I had to do a double take on that, the dude in front of me snagged)
Bunch of misc fullsize fillers like Altimas and impalas new and old.
Next to the Q50 was a Ford Flex Limited monocolor silver, with 1600 miles, nav and sirius. Took that. The Flex is still my go-to car if I have a possibility of taking clients out.
Apr 23, 2014, 9:24 am
#58
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: Avis CHM, Hertz Plat, National EE, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Le Club Plat, CX Gold
Posts: 367
Flying into IAH in early June, and I'm wondering what they have for a Luxury/Convertable reservation. Anyone got some recent experience?
May 1, 2014, 10:07 pm
#59
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Thursday 6PM
ES
Several Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Pickups
Several 2014 Malibu LTZ's
2X Hyundai Sonata
1X Ford Explorer Limited
1X Ford Mustang hard top
1X Dodge Challenger
Upgrade section
2X Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
1X Buick Enclave
1X 2015 Tahoe
Luxury
2X Infiniti Q50
1X ATS 2.0L
1X MKZ
ES
Several Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Pickups
Several 2014 Malibu LTZ's
2X Hyundai Sonata
1X Ford Explorer Limited
1X Ford Mustang hard top
1X Dodge Challenger
Upgrade section
2X Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
1X Buick Enclave
1X 2015 Tahoe
Luxury
2X Infiniti Q50
1X ATS 2.0L
1X MKZ
