2024 Upgrades
Jan 3, 2024, 5:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 86
Status: PC
Location: IAH
Booked: economy
Offered: only offered EVs while taxiing.
Received: By the time I got to gate, app said I was assigned a 2020 Mercedes C300
better than expected, but still can’t beat National’s aisle in my eyes
Location: IAH
Booked: economy
Offered: only offered EVs while taxiing.
Received: By the time I got to gate, app said I was assigned a 2020 Mercedes C300
better than expected, but still can’t beat National’s aisle in my eyes
Last edited by yydv; Jan 3, 2024 at 5:45 pm
Jan 5, 2024, 8:08 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Jan 5, 2024, 11:26 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1
Long term rental upgrades
Curious to know others experience with upgrades for long term rentals. I’m President’s Club for 5+
years and I’ve reserved an Intermediate SUV for 10 weeks. What car class would be a 2 class upgrade? Does having a long term rental make it less likely to receive an upgrade. Returning to same airport location. Thanks for any feedback!
years and I’ve reserved an Intermediate SUV for 10 weeks. What car class would be a 2 class upgrade? Does having a long term rental make it less likely to receive an upgrade. Returning to same airport location. Thanks for any feedback!
Jan 6, 2024, 4:03 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
Curious to know others experience with upgrades for long term rentals. I’m President’s Club for 5+
years and I’ve reserved an Intermediate SUV for 10 weeks. What car class would be a 2 class upgrade? Does having a long term rental make it less likely to receive an upgrade. Returning to same airport location. Thanks for any feedback!
years and I’ve reserved an Intermediate SUV for 10 weeks. What car class would be a 2 class upgrade? Does having a long term rental make it less likely to receive an upgrade. Returning to same airport location. Thanks for any feedback!
Jan 7, 2024, 3:04 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
+1 on mollymadeline's question about intermediate SUVs.
I accidentally posted this in the 2023 thread a couple days ago and any insight would be appreciated: I'm new to Avis PC, just status matched from Hertz. I reserved an Intermediate SUV (RAV4 or similar) at SLC next week. With the larger SUVs reportedly excluded from PC upgrades, anybody know what I'm likely to be offered? Obviously looking for 4WD/AWD in SLC in January. Thanks in advance.
I accidentally posted this in the 2023 thread a couple days ago and any insight would be appreciated: I'm new to Avis PC, just status matched from Hertz. I reserved an Intermediate SUV (RAV4 or similar) at SLC next week. With the larger SUVs reportedly excluded from PC upgrades, anybody know what I'm likely to be offered? Obviously looking for 4WD/AWD in SLC in January. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by whiskeyplease; Jan 7, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Jan 8, 2024, 12:16 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Avis President's Circle
Posts: 408
When I've booked Intermediate SUVs, I have rarely upgraded into a full-sized SUV. I got a Yukon in HNL, a giant Suburban in PHX (the extended edition...thing was a brute), and 2 4Runners in SFO. Usually, I end up with same Hyundai Santa Fe variant.
Jan 9, 2024, 11:29 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Valencia, ES
Programs: C1 Venture X, National EE, Avis PC
Posts: 12
Is a nicer sedan an option that you've been given? I booked the Class F Toyota RAV 4, but would really prefer a nice sedan.
Jan 10, 2024, 10:15 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Avis President's Circle
Posts: 408
I imagine they figure you're booking an SUV for space and/or clearance and therefore want to stay in one.
If you want a better sedan, I recommend starting with a Full-Size or Premium car booking.
Jan 13, 2024, 6:14 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2023
Posts: 5
Status: PC
Location: NAS
Booked: Intermediate
Offered: assigned Hyundai Creta in the app, no other choices
Received: Hyundai Creta
I always get a kick out of getting cars that aren't available in the US. The Creta is probably the definition of an economy shitbox
Location: NAS
Booked: Intermediate
Offered: assigned Hyundai Creta in the app, no other choices
Received: Hyundai Creta
I always get a kick out of getting cars that aren't available in the US. The Creta is probably the definition of an economy shitbox
Jan 13, 2024, 1:21 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 335
Status: PC
Location: MCO
Booked: Premium
Offered: Standard SUVs, and Cadillac Sedan
Received: Cadillac CT4 AWD
Hertz tricked me again with system failure and 30+ people were waiting outside of gold office or blocking the gate since Hertz couldn't release any vehicle.
I booked a last minute rsvn with Avis and received a great service with preferred desk agent. Initially offered SUVs but I had to keep valuables in a trunk. The agent found me a Cadillac sedan with only 700 miles and I'm on my way.
Upon returning, the gas tank fuel sensor didn't work properly and I was automatically charged for a full tank of gas. The return agent didn't ask for the gas receipt and went to the office to correct the charges. Overall very satisfied experience at Avis MCO.
Location: MCO
Booked: Premium
Offered: Standard SUVs, and Cadillac Sedan
Received: Cadillac CT4 AWD
Hertz tricked me again with system failure and 30+ people were waiting outside of gold office or blocking the gate since Hertz couldn't release any vehicle.
I booked a last minute rsvn with Avis and received a great service with preferred desk agent. Initially offered SUVs but I had to keep valuables in a trunk. The agent found me a Cadillac sedan with only 700 miles and I'm on my way.
Upon returning, the gas tank fuel sensor didn't work properly and I was automatically charged for a full tank of gas. The return agent didn't ask for the gas receipt and went to the office to correct the charges. Overall very satisfied experience at Avis MCO.
Jan 16, 2024, 7:50 pm
#13
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
I've probably had ~30 or so Stellantis plug-in hybrids in the last year or so (Pacifica, Grand Cherokee and Wranglers). They NEVER have any charge. However, I always ensure they have a 110v cable as the office I visit most has 110v outlets in the garage (many hotels also have a 110v outlet outside that you can access if you look hard enough). I can spend <$5 gas for the week by charging at the office and hotel.
Jan 20, 2024, 10:59 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 47
Status: PC
Location: PHX
Booked: Full-Size
Offered: Hyundai Sonata
Received: Ford Edge AWD SUV, switched while waiting for my baggage.
Pretty happy with the car I got this time. Used almost exactly one full tank of gas driving PHX -> TUS and back and I didn't have to pump gas twice.
Location: PHX
Booked: Full-Size
Offered: Hyundai Sonata
Received: Ford Edge AWD SUV, switched while waiting for my baggage.
Pretty happy with the car I got this time. Used almost exactly one full tank of gas driving PHX -> TUS and back and I didn't have to pump gas twice.
Jan 21, 2024, 3:31 pm
#15
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,041
Status: PC
Location: 11th Street (Manhattan, NYC)
Booked: Intermediate
Offered: N/A
Received: 2023 Dodge Charger R/T with TX plates and 20,000 miles on the odometer. Fun to drive but with sub-zero temperatures and possibly icy roads, I had to show restraint.
Location: 11th Street (Manhattan, NYC)
Booked: Intermediate
Offered: N/A
Received: 2023 Dodge Charger R/T with TX plates and 20,000 miles on the odometer. Fun to drive but with sub-zero temperatures and possibly icy roads, I had to show restraint.
