Cars at JAX (also: how to reserve a specific car)
Jan 18, 2015, 6:31 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Arlington, Va.
Posts: 321
Pick up on 17-Jan (Saturday) in the morning. As others have said, very small setup with a few EA, a few ES (all SUVs) and then some upsell cars.
EA had a small sedan and a Santa Fe and that was it, so the lot manager (by Enterprise) told me to take from executive which had a Pathfinder, Rav4 and Santa Fe. All 2015 models.
Took the Pathfinder which had a grand total of 300 miles on it, working XM, nice ride so far.
They also had some Mustang convertibles which I was told $25/day then lowered to $15/day but I stuck with the SUV.
EA had a small sedan and a Santa Fe and that was it, so the lot manager (by Enterprise) told me to take from executive which had a Pathfinder, Rav4 and Santa Fe. All 2015 models.
Took the Pathfinder which had a grand total of 300 miles on it, working XM, nice ride so far.
They also had some Mustang convertibles which I was told $25/day then lowered to $15/day but I stuck with the SUV.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:13 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Avis PC
Posts: 47
I picked up on Thursday, June 18th @ 10:30AM and the ES section had slim picking.
2x Journey
1x Equinox (which I took with <1K on it and working XM)
2x 300's
1x Charger
When I was driving away they were bringing up a minivan to park.
2x Journey
1x Equinox (which I took with <1K on it and working XM)
2x 300's
1x Charger
When I was driving away they were bringing up a minivan to park.
Sep 6, 2016, 8:34 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
Had over (it seemed like) 30 cars to choose from. It was the Tuesday before memorial Day. We took a Suburban LT for no additional charge.
2-3 mini-vans availiable. 5+ SUVs to include a 4runner and the suburban. Of note too, they had some Impalas but they were the base model. They had a 300 in an area outside of the picking area. I was about to ask about it but then I saw the Suburban.
2-3 mini-vans availiable. 5+ SUVs to include a 4runner and the suburban. Of note too, they had some Impalas but they were the base model. They had a 300 in an area outside of the picking area. I was about to ask about it but then I saw the Suburban.
Last edited by trekwars2000; Sep 6, 2016 at 8:39 am
Apr 11, 2017, 8:26 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CLT
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, National EE, HH Diamond
Posts: 60
I was there on Friday 4/7. ES was pretty limited. There were a few full size trucks available (Ford, Dodge and Nissan). I went with the Titan since I hadn't rented one before.
Oct 11, 2017, 9:58 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18
Picked up on 10/10 and the lot was rather empty/busy at 12:00pm. Ended up with a Jaguar XF at no upgrade charge. There were also Mustang Convertible, Camaro Convertible, and several Dodge/Ford Pick Up trucks available. For limited selection, not a bad location.
Oct 23, 2018, 1:19 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JAX
Programs: National EE, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 17
I have been renting with the National in JAX since April. Results lately have been hit or miss, but I think my timing has been off recently. Mostly midsize SUVs (Rogue, Santa Fe, Outlander) in the Aisle, the occasional Pickup truck. My current rental in a Nissan Rogue SV. In the last few months I have had a Volvo V60, Nissan Maxima Platinum, Nissan Altima SV, Jeep Compass, Dodge Grand Caravan, 3x Ford Edge Titanium (my favorite ride), Ford Explorer Titanium.
Feb 11, 2019, 6:07 pm
#26
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JAX
Programs: National EE, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 17
Last pick-up on 2/2, Aisle had standard sedans and a Jeep Wrangler. Exec had a minivan, a few pickup trucks, Tahoe with 20k miles, a couple of base 5 passenger SUVs, and a Toyota Highlander XLE with 4k miles
I haven’t seen my usual loaded Ford lineup. Maybe they have not yet received 2019 fleet?
I haven’t seen my usual loaded Ford lineup. Maybe they have not yet received 2019 fleet?
Mar 20, 2019, 2:49 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 25
Picked up Friday morning at 10am, and it was the worst Exec selection I've had at any National location. The area is very small, but there were only 4 cars there, plus a Highlander that didn't have a key. A few pickups (Tacomas), a Maxima, and an F150. Asked the manager, and there was supposedly nothing left - he said all cars had been reserved because of the PGA/Players tournament going on in Ponte Vedra last weekend.
I took the F150 since it had the most space for my group and our bags, but wasn't happy with it. 20k miles, dirty (half-smoked cigar in the door pocket), and in rough shape. I get that they're busy for the tournament weekend, but for Exec Selection this was poor. Won't make this mistake at JAX again.
I took the F150 since it had the most space for my group and our bags, but wasn't happy with it. 20k miles, dirty (half-smoked cigar in the door pocket), and in rough shape. I get that they're busy for the tournament weekend, but for Exec Selection this was poor. Won't make this mistake at JAX again.
Mar 21, 2019, 9:28 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: GNV,TPA, & HOU
Programs: Hertz Presidents Circle, National EE, Lots of Stupid CCs&The I Am Crazy Enough To Actually Pay For F
Posts: 357
Picked up Friday morning at 10am, and it was the worst Exec selection I've had at any National location. The area is very small, but there were only 4 cars there, plus a Highlander that didn't have a key. A few pickups (Tacomas), a Maxima, and an F150. Asked the manager, and there was supposedly nothing left - he said all cars had been reserved because of the PGA/Players tournament going on in Ponte Vedra last weekend.
I took the F150 since it had the most space for my group and our bags, but wasn't happy with it. 20k miles, dirty (half-smoked cigar in the door pocket), and in rough shape. I get that they're busy for the tournament weekend, but for Exec Selection this was poor. Won't make this mistake at JAX again.
I took the F150 since it had the most space for my group and our bags, but wasn't happy with it. 20k miles, dirty (half-smoked cigar in the door pocket), and in rough shape. I get that they're busy for the tournament weekend, but for Exec Selection this was poor. Won't make this mistake at JAX again.
Mar 22, 2019, 8:26 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JAX
Programs: National EE, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 17
You picked the worst weekend possible. The Players + Spring Break in FL = booked rental fleets. Jax isn’t known for the luxury vehicles. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a BMW, Audi, Jag or anything else in the aisle. Closest I’ve ever seen is a Volvo v60. I have had success getting low mileage, higher optioned vehicles if I look closely. I recently swapped to Hertz and they have a few Infiniti and Land Rovers in the fleet but I imagine those are specifically reserved. JAX isn’t an Ultimate Choice location so vehicles are preassigned. Avis fleet is god awful.