2016-2017: The "What car/upgrade will I get at Avis?" thread
Nov 1, 2016, 9:39 pm
#91
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Starwood Platinum, Avis PP
Posts: 2
Avis Preferred Plus
Specialty (Camaro SS)
RSW 11/12-23
Any chance they have Mustang GT's (not standard V6) as alternative at RSW?
Full Size (Fusion)
IAH 11/23-26
Any chance of a PP upgrade with the Full Size (Fusion) booking?
Specialty (Camaro SS)
RSW 11/12-23
Any chance they have Mustang GT's (not standard V6) as alternative at RSW?
Full Size (Fusion)
IAH 11/23-26
Any chance of a PP upgrade with the Full Size (Fusion) booking?
Nov 2, 2016, 7:51 am
#92
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 3
Your Avis status: Preferred
Car type/class reserved: Standard SUV (Ford Edge or similar)
Location: LAX
General timing: 17 days, starting Dec. 23
I will try to get a 4WD/AWD, anyone with recent experience at this location?
Thanks for any reply.
Ciao
Car type/class reserved: Standard SUV (Ford Edge or similar)
Location: LAX
General timing: 17 days, starting Dec. 23
I will try to get a 4WD/AWD, anyone with recent experience at this location?
Thanks for any reply.
Ciao
Nov 26, 2016, 9:55 pm
#93
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 19
Your Avis Status: Preferred
Car Type/Class reserved: Premium (Ford Taurus)
Location: SNA
Dates: Sunday 18th December 2016 until 09/01/2017
Have booked and paid for Premium. It is indicated that should get a Ford Taurus. Is this the most likely scenario or are there other Premium class cars available from this location? If so what are they normally?
Secondly, what kind of upgrades are usually available from this location (used Avis LGB in 2014 and got offered upgrade to BMW 328 for only $15 per day so I snapped that up quick smart)
Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanks all
Car Type/Class reserved: Premium (Ford Taurus)
Location: SNA
Dates: Sunday 18th December 2016 until 09/01/2017
Have booked and paid for Premium. It is indicated that should get a Ford Taurus. Is this the most likely scenario or are there other Premium class cars available from this location? If so what are they normally?
Secondly, what kind of upgrades are usually available from this location (used Avis LGB in 2014 and got offered upgrade to BMW 328 for only $15 per day so I snapped that up quick smart)
Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanks all
Nov 29, 2016, 1:21 am
#94
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
Your Avis Status: Preferred
Car Type/Class reserved: Premium (Ford Taurus)
Location: SNA
Dates: Sunday 18th December 2016 until 09/01/2017
Have booked and paid for Premium. It is indicated that should get a Ford Taurus. Is this the most likely scenario or are there other Premium class cars available from this location? If so what are they normally?
Secondly, what kind of upgrades are usually available from this location (used Avis LGB in 2014 and got offered upgrade to BMW 328 for only $15 per day so I snapped that up quick smart)
Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanks all
Car Type/Class reserved: Premium (Ford Taurus)
Location: SNA
Dates: Sunday 18th December 2016 until 09/01/2017
Have booked and paid for Premium. It is indicated that should get a Ford Taurus. Is this the most likely scenario or are there other Premium class cars available from this location? If so what are they normally?
Secondly, what kind of upgrades are usually available from this location (used Avis LGB in 2014 and got offered upgrade to BMW 328 for only $15 per day so I snapped that up quick smart)
Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanks all
Nov 30, 2016, 7:51 pm
#95
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 19
I'd say it's a coin flip between Taurus and Chrysler 300. Maybe a maxima but haven't seen those as much recently. Can't speak to upgrades def BMW's around but can't speak to prices. Generally (not location specific) Avis seems to have taken a large order of MB C300's in the last two weeks.
Thanks for the info ucfjoe. The advice is appreciated
Not that Ive got anything against either the Ford or Maxima, but fingers crossed we get allocated a 300C. And hopefully they have some festive season upgrades on offer.
Nov 30, 2016, 7:57 pm
#96
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Starwood Platinum, Avis PP
Posts: 2
Was offered a Chrysler 200 at IAH, but exchanged it for a low mileage Mazda 6 with leather.
Dec 18, 2016, 10:00 am
#97
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Plat, UA Plat 1MM, AS MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,938
Status: Presidents Club
Reserved: Premium Class
Where: OGG, February 2-6.
Hoping that I can use this reservation to get into a nice SUV or at least a luxury.. predictions welcome!
Reserved: Premium Class
Where: OGG, February 2-6.
Hoping that I can use this reservation to get into a nice SUV or at least a luxury.. predictions welcome!
Dec 26, 2016, 9:01 am
#98
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,163
As a President's Club, I believe I get a double upgrade. I've always booked a FULL size as that's the highest class before the price difference to the next class gets dramatic. Started noticing in the past few days that the STANDARD now supersedes the FULL size in price. Never seen that before. Example: FLL Airport 5/22 - FULL = $35 - STANDARD = $36. I have a corporate discount that I believe is built into these rates.
My question is this. Which of these classes - FULL or STANDARD - is considered higher? The price difference of $1 is immaterial but it is essential to me to choose the higher of the two classes thereby yielding a nicer double upgrade when I drive off the lot.
My question is this. Which of these classes - FULL or STANDARD - is considered higher? The price difference of $1 is immaterial but it is essential to me to choose the higher of the two classes thereby yielding a nicer double upgrade when I drive off the lot.
Dec 26, 2016, 9:35 am
#99
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: Delta-Diamond Medallion, United-Premier 1K, Hilton-Gold, SPG-Gold, National-Executive, Hertz-Preside
Posts: 365
As a President's Club, I believe I get a double upgrade. I've always booked a FULL size as that's the highest class before the price difference to the next class gets dramatic. Started noticing in the past few days that the STANDARD now supersedes the FULL size in price. Never seen that before. Example: FLL Airport 5/22 - FULL = $35 - STANDARD = $36. I have a corporate discount that I believe is built into these rates.
My question is this. Which of these classes - FULL or STANDARD - is considered higher? The price difference of $1 is immaterial but it is essential to me to choose the higher of the two classes thereby yielding a nicer double upgrade when I drive off the lot.
My question is this. Which of these classes - FULL or STANDARD - is considered higher? The price difference of $1 is immaterial but it is essential to me to choose the higher of the two classes thereby yielding a nicer double upgrade when I drive off the lot.
Jan 4, 2017, 7:13 pm
#100
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
What car will I get? First time using Avis.
i rented a Chevy camaro ss or similar. What is the possible options I will get?
Jan 17, 2017, 10:56 am
#101
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 11
Avis status : Preferred Plus
Car type/class reserved : Convertible
Location : LAS (return same location)
General timing : Tuesday late evening, for 24h (tonight)
This is already my 4th Avis rental this month. Hoping for a nice upgrade (performance-oriented car) to go explore the nice desert/canyon/mountain roads in Nevada/Arizona.
I could've also put in a reservation for a Full size with an upgrade coupon, at the same rate, but I didn't think it would help.
TIA :-)
Car type/class reserved : Convertible
Location : LAS (return same location)
General timing : Tuesday late evening, for 24h (tonight)
This is already my 4th Avis rental this month. Hoping for a nice upgrade (performance-oriented car) to go explore the nice desert/canyon/mountain roads in Nevada/Arizona.
I could've also put in a reservation for a Full size with an upgrade coupon, at the same rate, but I didn't think it would help.
TIA :-)
Jan 25, 2017, 11:21 pm
#102
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: DL Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 204
Giving Avis a shot since there's a discount included with Sapphire Reserve (unfortunately Visa Infinite doesn't provide a special Avis level, just regular Preferred).
Avis Status: Preferred
Car type/Class Reserved: Full Size (Ford Fusion or Similar)
Location: IAD
General timing: Sunday evening (6 PM)
A Luxury vehicle is available for about $12 per day more ($60 total), listed as Lincoln MKZ.
Avis Status: Preferred
Car type/Class Reserved: Full Size (Ford Fusion or Similar)
Location: IAD
General timing: Sunday evening (6 PM)
A Luxury vehicle is available for about $12 per day more ($60 total), listed as Lincoln MKZ.
Jan 31, 2017, 7:02 am
#103
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 11
Avis status : Avis Preferred
Car type/class reserved : Avis Signature Series
Volvo XC60 or Similar
Location : TPA
General timing : February 23 early afternoon
What could this be at TPA?
Car type/class reserved : Avis Signature Series
Volvo XC60 or Similar
Location : TPA
General timing : February 23 early afternoon
What could this be at TPA?
Last edited by Puddy67; Jan 31, 2017 at 7:18 am
Feb 2, 2017, 5:50 am
#104
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sunshine State
Programs: Avis Trump. Costco Exec. SPG PLAT PREM-90. WN A+/CP. AA SLV. Nat EE..
Posts: 456
This time of year in main FL airports is usually pretty good. I've seen Xc60, xc90, x5, ML, escalade (but may be different class) at TPA in the last 45 days. My pick if you can make it is the XC90 as every one I've seen at Avis is a close to fully loaded T6 AWD.
Feb 26, 2017, 1:21 pm
#105
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Hertz Five Star, Avis Preferred
Posts: 3
Your Avis status: Preferred
Car type/class reserved: Standard Elite SUV (via Avis.com using Costco codes - I'm a member)
Location: BNA
General timing: Mar 16 (Thurs evening) - Mar 24
Any chance I'll snag a Tahoe?
Car type/class reserved: Standard Elite SUV (via Avis.com using Costco codes - I'm a member)
Location: BNA
General timing: Mar 16 (Thurs evening) - Mar 24
Any chance I'll snag a Tahoe?