2018: "What Car/Upgrade Will I get at Avis" Master Thread
Sep 4, 2019, 10:38 pm
#226
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I hate that Avis calls it President's Club. Why they chose nearly identical verbiage to Hertz is beyond me. 
PC is supposed to get a double upgrade when available (I think I read somewhere this is at airports only, but my last rental was at a downtown franchise and I got a full-size on a midsize res). Can you share where you are or are not seeing the thing about 14 days? PC is supposedly invitation-only, and the available info on it is so sparse. I am PC and I know next to nothing about it!
-J.
PC is supposed to get a double upgrade when available (I think I read somewhere this is at airports only, but my last rental was at a downtown franchise and I got a full-size on a midsize res). Can you share where you are or are not seeing the thing about 14 days? PC is supposedly invitation-only, and the available info on it is so sparse. I am PC and I know next to nothing about it!
-J.
Sep 5, 2019, 6:51 am
#227
Join Date: May 2017
Location: GOT
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I hate that Avis calls it President's Club. Why they chose nearly identical verbiage to Hertz is beyond me.
PC is supposed to get a double upgrade when available (I think I read somewhere this is at airports only, but my last rental was at a downtown franchise and I got a full-size on a midsize res). Can you share where you are or are not seeing the thing about 14 days? PC is supposedly invitation-only, and the available info on it is so sparse. I am PC and I know next to nothing about it!
-J.
PC is supposed to get a double upgrade when available (I think I read somewhere this is at airports only, but my last rental was at a downtown franchise and I got a full-size on a midsize res). Can you share where you are or are not seeing the thing about 14 days? PC is supposedly invitation-only, and the available info on it is so sparse. I am PC and I know next to nothing about it!
-J.
So selecting a car from the Select & Go would be more feasible than hoping for an upgrade in my case, or split the rental in to two rentals...
EK
The nitty gritty
• garanterad biluppgradering med ett steg* = guaranteed one class upgrade
• dubbla uppgraderingar på helger** = guaranteed two class upgrade on weekends
Sorry Swedish only
I've blacked out the e-mail adress since this is not the public published AVIS customer service e-mail.
Sep 5, 2019, 9:22 am
#228
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I got something similar (in English) years ago and that was equally vague. That said, not everyone in my company got PC I think -- I was under the impression that I had status matched from Hertz.
-J.
-J.
Sep 8, 2019, 4:43 pm
#229
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Sep 8, 2019, 5:47 pm
#230
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Sep 9, 2019, 5:24 am
#231
Join Date: Sep 2019
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- Preferred (Amex Platinum*)
- Class F: Intermediate SUV + safety seat add on
- MIA
- 10/01-24/01
*As a Platinum Cardmember, Avis invite you to join the Avis Preferred programme. What’s more, the Avis Preferred experience will be made even more special for Platinum members with:
-Priority service
-Increased savings on car rentals worldwide – Up to 15% off published rates
-One car class upgrade subject to availability
Sep 9, 2019, 7:21 am
#232
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-J.
Sep 15, 2019, 3:47 am
#233
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: SAS Gold, Hilton Diamond, OWS
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Currently debating whether to go with Avis (for the first time) and hope for / purchase an upgrade or go with Hertz on the following:
The price of the Ford Fusion/group E is around 265 USD. However, we would really like to get something cool and therefore considered booking an American Muscle with Hertz (Camaro SS/Mustang GT) but it costs 1340 USD.
I suspect I'm eligible for a free upgrade as Preferred Plus, but how much should I expect to pay per day for an upgrade into something like a Camaro SS/Mustang GT or maybe something like a BMW 7-series/Cadillac CT6? A group H costs around 800 USD for reference, but I reckon I need to get into a select series?
- Preferred Plus (SK Silver)
- Class E: Full Size (Ford Fusion or similar)
- LAX
- 26/12-6/01
The price of the Ford Fusion/group E is around 265 USD. However, we would really like to get something cool and therefore considered booking an American Muscle with Hertz (Camaro SS/Mustang GT) but it costs 1340 USD.
I suspect I'm eligible for a free upgrade as Preferred Plus, but how much should I expect to pay per day for an upgrade into something like a Camaro SS/Mustang GT or maybe something like a BMW 7-series/Cadillac CT6? A group H costs around 800 USD for reference, but I reckon I need to get into a select series?
Sep 15, 2019, 11:07 am
#234
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Currently debating whether to go with Avis (for the first time) and hope for / purchase an upgrade or go with Hertz on the following:
The price of the Ford Fusion/group E is around 265 USD. However, we would really like to get something cool and therefore considered booking an American Muscle with Hertz (Camaro SS/Mustang GT) but it costs 1340 USD.
I suspect I'm eligible for a free upgrade as Preferred Plus, but how much should I expect to pay per day for an upgrade into something like a Camaro SS/Mustang GT or maybe something like a BMW 7-series/Cadillac CT6? A group H costs around 800 USD for reference, but I reckon I need to get into a select series?
- Preferred Plus (SK Silver)
- Class E: Full Size (Ford Fusion or similar)
- LAX
- 26/12-6/01
The price of the Ford Fusion/group E is around 265 USD. However, we would really like to get something cool and therefore considered booking an American Muscle with Hertz (Camaro SS/Mustang GT) but it costs 1340 USD.
I suspect I'm eligible for a free upgrade as Preferred Plus, but how much should I expect to pay per day for an upgrade into something like a Camaro SS/Mustang GT or maybe something like a BMW 7-series/Cadillac CT6? A group H costs around 800 USD for reference, but I reckon I need to get into a select series?
Sep 16, 2019, 2:56 am
#235
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: SAS Gold, Hilton Diamond, OWS
Posts: 249
Haven't seen a 7 Series in probably 2 years at Avis. And I've never seen a CT6. LAX is hit or miss with cars. Sometimes they have the XJ, lots of Land Rovers, Volvo's, etc. Other times, even with a relatively full lot, the best you'll see is a Grand Cherokee. But to get a select series car, expect >$100/day as your upgrade fee from a full size. Unless you're Chairman or Pres Club, don't expect them to come on the cheap.
As an Avis Preferred Plus member, would the upgrade from a Full Size (class E) get me into a Premium (class G) and what are the chances of this at LAX?
We could probably do with a premium or luxury (preferably a Challenger/Impala/300 or XTS/MKZ) if that saves a substantial amount of money.
And if no free upgrade is given, how much is it usually to upgrade from E to G or H? It's my first time renting with Avis in the US, so I have no clue.
Sep 16, 2019, 5:43 am
#236
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Thanks for your reply.
As an Avis Preferred Plus member, would the upgrade from a Full Size (class E) get me into a Premium (class G) and what are the chances of this at LAX?
We could probably do with a premium or luxury (preferably a Challenger/Impala/300 or XTS/MKZ) if that saves a substantial amount of money.
And if no free upgrade is given, how much is it usually to upgrade from E to G or H? It's my first time renting with Avis in the US, so I have no clue.
As an Avis Preferred Plus member, would the upgrade from a Full Size (class E) get me into a Premium (class G) and what are the chances of this at LAX?
We could probably do with a premium or luxury (preferably a Challenger/Impala/300 or XTS/MKZ) if that saves a substantial amount of money.
And if no free upgrade is given, how much is it usually to upgrade from E to G or H? It's my first time renting with Avis in the US, so I have no clue.
Sep 19, 2019, 8:28 am
#238
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 37
Hey first time posting as I have only recently started renting cars more due to work and travel needs. With that said, I apologize if this has been asked before or and I didn't see it. Basically, wondering if it is possible to be upgraded from a Full-Size to an SUV with AVIS? Booked a Full-Size for an upcoming day trip to the Hudson Valley, apple picking season yall, and while the fullsize is fine and the price was great I wouldn't mind an SUV for the back/dirt roads. Details:
- Avis Preferred
- Class E - Full Size
- LGA
Oct 5, 2019, 9:11 pm
#240
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: RDU
Programs: Marriot Ambassador ; Delta Diamond ; Avis President's Club ; National Exec Elite
Posts: 106
Status: Presidents Club
Class Reserved: Intermediate sedan (pay ahead - Amazon Prime linked)
Location: RDU airport
Dates: 10/11 noon to 10/15 early morning
I’ll be with family so hoping for a SUV.
Class Reserved: Intermediate sedan (pay ahead - Amazon Prime linked)
Location: RDU airport
Dates: 10/11 noon to 10/15 early morning
I’ll be with family so hoping for a SUV.