Cars at LAX
#557
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AB Platinum (AB4EVA), IHG Diamond, Dominos Gold
Posts: 956
Full-Size, Luxury, Convertible or Full-Size SUV - what should I book at Alamo LAX for late November?
Any idea about the chances of getting a 2015 Tahoe or 2015 Mustang?
Both cars would be quite tempting to me.
Unfortunately, despite the price being virtually the same for Convertible and Full-Size SUV, they didn't allow me to switch without 'upgrading' in the past
Then again, a Fusion aka 2015 Mondeo (still not released in Europe ) could be worth a test-drive, as could be any Infiniti...
However, if they wanted to give me some Toyota as Full-Size or Chrysler as 'Luxury', I wouldn't be too happy...
Any idea about the chances of getting a 2015 Tahoe or 2015 Mustang?
Both cars would be quite tempting to me.
Unfortunately, despite the price being virtually the same for Convertible and Full-Size SUV, they didn't allow me to switch without 'upgrading' in the past
Then again, a Fusion aka 2015 Mondeo (still not released in Europe ) could be worth a test-drive, as could be any Infiniti...
However, if they wanted to give me some Toyota as Full-Size or Chrysler as 'Luxury', I wouldn't be too happy...
#558
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Make two reservations and cancel the one you don't use. 2015 Mustang is unlikely, as I doubt those will be going to fleet sales very quickly. Current-generation (2014) Mustang is a distinct possibility. 2015 Tahoe I would say is extremely likely (or its sibling the GMC Yukon).
No Toyotas or Chryslers fall within the "Luxury" class so no worries for you there.
No Toyotas or Chryslers fall within the "Luxury" class so no worries for you there.
#561
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 71
Heading to LAX 10/3 (Friday) - 10/6 (Monday) with the family of 5 (kids are 8, 6, and 2). I've got a minivan reserved right now (about $150), but I'm considering reserving a full size (about $56) and rolling the dice on whether a minivan is available in the Emerald Aisle. I am Executive thanks to the Amex Platinum. Thoughts on my chances of finding a minivan?
If we had to, we could survive in the fullsize, but it would be tight. The 8 year old doesn't technically require a booster seat (although we still use it for her at home and would have it along) and we'd probably only have 2 suitcases, so trunk space shouldn't be an issue.
Plans are basically to drive from LAX to our hotel right by Disneyland, park the car until Monday, drive to the beach Monday morning, and then drop off the vehicle before our flight Monday afternoon.
Worth the $100 gamble?
If we had to, we could survive in the fullsize, but it would be tight. The 8 year old doesn't technically require a booster seat (although we still use it for her at home and would have it along) and we'd probably only have 2 suitcases, so trunk space shouldn't be an issue.
Plans are basically to drive from LAX to our hotel right by Disneyland, park the car until Monday, drive to the beach Monday morning, and then drop off the vehicle before our flight Monday afternoon.
Worth the $100 gamble?
#562
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: DL Silver, AS MVP, UA Silver, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,883
Heading to LAX 10/3 (Friday) - 10/6 (Monday) with the family of 5 (kids are 8, 6, and 2). I've got a minivan reserved right now (about $150), but I'm considering reserving a full size (about $56) and rolling the dice on whether a minivan is available in the Emerald Aisle. I am Executive thanks to the Amex Platinum. Thoughts on my chances of finding a minivan?
If we had to, we could survive in the fullsize, but it would be tight. The 8 year old doesn't technically require a booster seat (although we still use it for her at home and would have it along) and we'd probably only have 2 suitcases, so trunk space shouldn't be an issue.
Plans are basically to drive from LAX to our hotel right by Disneyland, park the car until Monday, drive to the beach Monday morning, and then drop off the vehicle before our flight Monday afternoon.
Worth the $100 gamble?
If we had to, we could survive in the fullsize, but it would be tight. The 8 year old doesn't technically require a booster seat (although we still use it for her at home and would have it along) and we'd probably only have 2 suitcases, so trunk space shouldn't be an issue.
Plans are basically to drive from LAX to our hotel right by Disneyland, park the car until Monday, drive to the beach Monday morning, and then drop off the vehicle before our flight Monday afternoon.
Worth the $100 gamble?
#563
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,007
Cars at LAX
This past Monday, 9/8, around 11:30 am: mostly SUVs on the Emerald Aisle, including a couple of GMC Acadias and one Grand Cherokee. I usually prefer an SUV but went for a Buick Verano sedan this time as I was driving to southern Orange County and wanted something good on gas. The few sedans in the regular Aisle went quickly once everyone got off the bus - maybe the other renters had the same idea re: gas mileage.
My colleague who landed about half an hour later and is Exec Elite snagged a Chrysler 300 from the ES.
My colleague who landed about half an hour later and is Exec Elite snagged a Chrysler 300 from the ES.
#567
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SEA & RDM
Programs: UA - 1MM, DL Diamond, AS MVP75, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 8,017
Got there at almost midnight last Tuesday (9/9). ES was mostly trash but I managed to find a Limited Expedition that I drove all week. The Sirius free trial ended on my way back to the airport on Friday .
#569
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 16
First, thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread.
My situation: few days @ Disneyland, then need to rent a car for the rest of the trip.
For Executive, should I rent from the LAX location or the SNA location? Which has a larger selection of SUVs/Minivans (family trip, so need a lot of space)
Given my Disneyland location, SNA would be easier/quicker to get to. There's a National right next to Disneyland, but does not have Emerald/Executive aisles.
My situation: few days @ Disneyland, then need to rent a car for the rest of the trip.
For Executive, should I rent from the LAX location or the SNA location? Which has a larger selection of SUVs/Minivans (family trip, so need a lot of space)
Given my Disneyland location, SNA would be easier/quicker to get to. There's a National right next to Disneyland, but does not have Emerald/Executive aisles.
#570
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: DL Silver, AS MVP, UA Silver, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,883
I would rent from LAX over SNA any day of the week... Selection is vastly superior and they actually use their ER sections. SNA is a hole with small EA/ES and the rest being bulk storage. I also see minivans on EA/ES frequently at LAX and did not see any at SNA (though they did have a Pathfinder 7-passenger SUV).
That said, check the rate for a Minivan at Disneyland location... Without the airport fees/taxes it might not be much more than ICAR at SNA or LAX.
That said, check the rate for a Minivan at Disneyland location... Without the airport fees/taxes it might not be much more than ICAR at SNA or LAX.