Hello all,
It's been quite some time since I've rented with Avis and I don't have status. I'm in ELP and W Texas in the next few weeks and have found some good rates there.

This might be a non-issue these days but I've heard horror stories from Hertz (hence avoiding my usual supplier) but does pre-paying a reservation make it more likely that I'll actually get a car in the event of that station being very short of stock on the day? In other words, if the place is a mess and they're running low on stock does pre-paying have any benefit?

Again, this might be a moot point at Avis and at that station but any views or recent experiences at ELP would be welcome. My plans completely fall apart if I can't get a car.

Thanks in advance,
Ferg