2018: "What Car/Upgrade Will I get at Avis" Master Thread
#196
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YYZ-YYC
Programs: AC50K, OZ*G
Posts: 280
Preferred
Denver Airport
Rented: Full Size Sedan
Friday to Sunday
AWD: Aeroplan Basic... Lol for a total cost of $47 USD
Received: Full Size 'Premium' SUV - GMC Yukon XL Denali.
Pretty big jump - first time renting at this station, but I'm wondering if my Monthly Rentals at YYC has done anything?
Denver Airport
Rented: Full Size Sedan
Friday to Sunday
AWD: Aeroplan Basic... Lol for a total cost of $47 USD
Received: Full Size 'Premium' SUV - GMC Yukon XL Denali.
Pretty big jump - first time renting at this station, but I'm wondering if my Monthly Rentals at YYC has done anything?
Preferred
YYC
Full size sedan
Sunday-Friday
Received GMC Yukon XL SLT
Avis app had me assigned to a VW Tiguan, had the option to to change car and it had the Yukon for a free exchange so I took it.
#198
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
Booked a standard sedan in San diego, not at the airport. I got preferred plus status. Will I get upgraded to an SUV or whatever better or bigger car they have? If no upgrade offered, can I ask?
Last edited by Blueskyheaven; May 22, 2019 at 3:05 pm
#199
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
The XC60 is in luxury. They had 2 or 3 last time I was there in January. However, because you are going one-way, they may be reluctant to give it away.
#200
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,676
These are asinine questions. The answers are "who knows" and "why not".
#202
Join Date: May 2016
Location: The Land of the Rising Yen
Posts: 28
Hello all; Doing the National Park circle tour in Utah in September.
Pick Up at SLC airport
Dates are 8/30 to 9/14
Preferred Status Only
Booked a full size
Any chance of getting an SUV as opposed to a sedan?
Pick Up at SLC airport
Dates are 8/30 to 9/14
Preferred Status Only
Booked a full size
Any chance of getting an SUV as opposed to a sedan?
#203
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
#207
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,025
As for EWR, it's really a mixed bag. I've been there at times and the best thing on the lot might be a decked out F150 or Explorer. Other times, they have a dozen GL450s, GLCs, XC90s, Land Rovers/Jaguar SUVs, and a slew of nice cars. But they've always been more than accommodating in giving nearly anything I ask for. Swapping isn't always the fastest as they can have a line and need to request approval from a manager, but if you see something you want, wait and request it.
#208
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,025
On a side note, I've never seen an S class in the Avis fleet. And the ~10 7 Series that I've seen have been >18 months ago.
#209
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
#210
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 9
SFO
Thurs - Sat (Nov 21st to Dec 7th)
Preferred Plus
Booked Class: L - Premium SUV
I know I’m a little early - what are the chances to get a nice trim level SUV (Expedition Limited, Yukon XL SLT/Denali, any Navigator) vs a “base” Suburban LT?
Best regards
Thurs - Sat (Nov 21st to Dec 7th)
Preferred Plus
Booked Class: L - Premium SUV
I know I’m a little early - what are the chances to get a nice trim level SUV (Expedition Limited, Yukon XL SLT/Denali, any Navigator) vs a “base” Suburban LT?
Best regards