Yeah, I figured they would take all the checked bags, shuttle etc into account.

Any of you have any experiences on using the Mobile Gold Alerts? I have them enabled but was wondering when do you usually get them? Does Hertz send it out an hour before pick up time?
And how would you check them on the plane since there probably won't be cell service on the plane right? So I guess the only way is to check by email using plane's wifi?

This is my first time renting as gold at an airport. I've rented at HLE many times but never had the chance to use Gold services.