2016-2017: The "What car/upgrade will I get at Avis?" thread

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Feb 26, 2017, 6:04 pm

#106

kxc262

Join Date: Sep 2013

Location: SFO/DTW

Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC

Posts: 1,988

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason F Potvin

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 :-)

LAS is stingy with upgrades. Booked Full size as President and often just got Full size or an SUV.

Mar 3, 2017, 6:25 am

#107

NITR8

Join Date: Jan 2015

Posts: 2

Avis status : Preferred
Car type/class reserved : Premium
Location : MCO (return same location)
General timing : Friday at about 6pm

I am hoping for a charger or challenger what do you think the chances of getting one at MCO are.

Only myself and wife are traveling so I am hoping for something like a challenger size as don't need a big car. Do you think they would consider say an entry level V6 Camaro/Mustang equivalent of a premium group rental?

Mar 3, 2017, 7:01 am

#108

sossienl

Join Date: Mar 2017

Programs: Flying Blue, AVIS PC, Hertz Gold

Posts: 12

Avis status : Presidents Club
Car type/class reserved : Convertible (Mustang or similar)
Location : LAX (return at SFO)
General timing : 1st July around 1PM (13:00), 22 days

Curious to understand how they upgrade this booking.

Mar 8, 2017, 1:58 pm

#109

mmoser2

Join Date: Feb 2016

Location: Sarasota, FL

Programs: DL Diamond , Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold, Avis Preferred Plus

Posts: 131

Quote:

Originally Posted by NITR8

You might be able to talk your way into a Mustang. Personally i would go for a Charger RT. Ive scored those on premium res before. Way more fun than a base Camaro or Stang.

Mar 11, 2017, 1:40 pm

#110

thefuzzylogic

Join Date: Feb 2016

Location: London

Programs: BA Bronze, Amex Plat (UK)

Posts: 32

Preferred
Premium (Group G) reserved through British Airways as a flight/car package
One-way Toronto YYZ to Montreal YUL
Picking up 02 April (Sunday) around 16:30

Any ideas what I might get assigned, and what might be available for less than $20/day upcharge?

I've read through the other upgrade log thread but most of them are PP and higher status; I'm just bog-standard Preferred.

Mar 12, 2017, 5:58 am

#111

Waggy

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: London, UK

Programs: BA Gold, VS Gold

Posts: 398

One way rental Vancouver to Calgary

Status : President's Club
Car reserved: Group W - Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Location: pick up downtown Vancouver and return to Calgary airport
Timing: August - 15 day rental

Any idea what car I would be likely to get in Downtown Vancouver Group W. As presidents Club hoping for upgrade but since rental is more than 14 days long and not at airport location not sure? Am I better trying to pick-up at Airport than downtown to improve chances or phoning the location in advance to chat through the reservation and put in a request.?

Mar 12, 2017, 7:28 am

#112

IAHtraveler

Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars

Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefuzzylogic

Preferred
Premium (Group G) reserved through British Airways as a flight/car package
One-way Toronto YYZ to Montreal YUL
Picking up 02 April (Sunday) around 16:30

YYZ Premium is most likely to be a Taurus or 300. Might get a Grand Cherokee if you ask and are ok with that (they're usually loaded and as good as/better than any 300/Taurus). Depending who is at the counter and what is on the lot when you arrive, you might get an option to pay for a BMW or XTS, but no clue on what the cost might be.

Mar 13, 2017, 8:54 am

#113

bitterproffit

Join Date: Apr 2016

Location: BNA (Nashville)

Programs: HH Diamond

Posts: 6,229

Status: Preferred
Reserved: Mid Sized
Location: PHX
Flight was 2 hrs late. Sent to preferred counter. No more mid sized. Man asks me if I want a Jeep. Going to the desert so sure. It's a FWD Jeep Renegade. Not bad, but it's cartoonish. All in all more headroom than a Fusion. More fun. Wish it was 4wd.

Mar 13, 2017, 12:45 pm

#114

IAHtraveler

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Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitterproffit

...
Man asks me if I want a Jeep.
...
It's a FWD Jeep Renegade.

Hah, you should have asked if he meant an Opel/Fiat with a facelift. A Renegade is a poor excuse for a Jeep.

Mar 21, 2017, 12:05 pm

#115

Stealth22

Join Date: May 2013

Location: Canada

Programs: National Emerald, Avis Preferred Plus

Posts: 69

Status: Preferred Plus
Reserved: Full Size (via Costco, but linked to my Avis profile)
Location: IAH
Timing: Early April (One week rental; weekday pickup/return)

I presume I'd get something like a Fusion/Impala, or upgraded to say a Taurus if available? What could I reasonably expect/ask for?

Also, Costco allows for one free additional driver...what are the chances of asking nicely and getting a second?

Mar 28, 2017, 9:34 am

#116

HGHUA

Join Date: Mar 2007

Location: EWR-SEA-IAD

Programs: UA 1P MM, AS MVP G*, SPG Gold, Hyatt Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold

Posts: 977

Hey guys, general question.

If i pickup a car from one airport, drive 8 hours to chicago and get on a flight but intend to return and drive 8 hours back. I rented the car for the entire time. Cheaper than 2 one ways. But is it possible to park the car at the avis lot so i don't have to pay parking? Despite me not actually returning it? Thx.

Mar 28, 2017, 6:16 pm

#117

IAHtraveler

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Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth22

Chance of getting a 3rd driver free: nearly zero. But asking won't hurt.

You're much more likely to get an upgrade but it depends on rental time (Friday pickup is much more likely than Monday afternoon/Tuesday/Wednesday). A reasonable upgrade would be 1 class as a PP, so maybe a Taurus.

Mar 28, 2017, 6:21 pm

#118

IAHtraveler

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Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by HGHUA

You can ask, but I found the they'll go for it. Youre better off just going right to the short/long term lot and parking. As a CHM, I was able to do this once at ATL since I knew the manager and was only going to be gone about 4 hours (I had a Hertz car from a other location, but needed a pickup for an afternoon so I got the pickup from Avis and let the Hertz car in their lot). When I went to leave the Avis lot, the gate agent told me I couldn't leave with a non-Avis car. They got the PM manager who was very upset with me and the AM manager but eventually let me out.

Mar 30, 2017, 8:56 am

#119

shaunplym

Join Date: Mar 2017

Posts: 9

Avis status : Avis Preferred
Car type/class reserved : Minivan (Town & Country or similar)
Location : MCO
General timing : April 29, evening (found 19:00)

I have no idea what the age of Avis vehicles tend to be, but I saw that Chrysler no longer make the Town & Country. Have Avis replaced it with Chrysler's new Pacifica, or is it likely we will get a Dodge Grand Caravan.

Mar 30, 2017, 9:40 am

#120

IAHtraveler

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Join Date: Oct 2006

Posts: 8,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunplym

The older Dodge/Chrysler are very limited in stock now. Seems most minivan are the Kia (forget the model) with some Pacificas showing up more & more. However, the Pacificas and Kiss are poorly equipped, definitely not as good as the former T&Cs were.