Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Sep 23, 2021, 1:36 am
#1516
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 27
"Preferred
DEN
Booked: Premium
Assigned: Dodge Charger R/T
On the invoice the car category supplied is shown as "X". Avis UK does still show vehicle groups, but X is not one of the groups they list; however, on the US website the Charger R/T is the "or similar" for Standard Elite Coupe, the same group as, for example, Mustang GT & Camaro SS. A useful upgrade from the normal Taurus or Impala!"
Apologies for the somewhat late reply; while the US had a travel ban in place for us furriners I didn't even want to think about US rental cars. Haven't prices shot up!
Sep 23, 2021, 10:07 pm
#1517
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
I was not thrilled with my upgrade to a base trim Prius here in SLC but holy .... am I glad. I have never seen gas so expensive here in my life. I have driven around 150 miles so far and I've probably used less than two gallons of gas. Tomorrow when I return the car I'm going to try to keep it in EV mode the whole way to the airport, though even if I don't, I'll still get around 50 mpg. I'm not a fan of the Prius but it absolutely serves its purpose.
-J.
-J.
Sep 24, 2021, 2:54 am
#1518
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
I was not thrilled with my upgrade to a base trim Prius here in SLC but holy .... am I glad. I have never seen gas so expensive here in my life. I have driven around 150 miles so far and I've probably used less than two gallons of gas. Tomorrow when I return the car I'm going to try to keep it in EV mode the whole way to the airport, though even if I don't, I'll still get around 50 mpg. I'm not a fan of the Prius but it absolutely serves its purpose.
-J.
-J.
Sep 24, 2021, 1:27 pm
#1519
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
Oct 3, 2021, 6:50 am
#1520
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
Programs: DL Diamond , Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 131
I have had several west coast trips recently ( SMF x2, FAT, SJC, SEA) and the number of new Honda's in the west coast fleet was surprising. I haven't ran into many throughout the rest of the country yet. A ton of Sport trim Civic's and Accords, as well as EX trim CRV's and base trim Accord Hybrids.
Oct 3, 2021, 11:32 am
#1522
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
Yep, I've seen them in a few east coast locations (both northeast and south of the Mason Dixon line). Quite a few had signs of prior ownership (Honda certified preowned stickers, dealer stickers/plate frames, front license plates, etc). Very odd to see, but a welcomed change. If nothing else, just driving something that I don't get to try every other week (looking at you Explorer, Tahoe, 300, etc).
Oct 4, 2021, 4:16 pm
#1523
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
Programs: DL Diamond , Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 131
The ones I encountered out west all appeared to have been purchased new. I had a 21 Accord Hybrid from SMF with 3k miles on it. Far better than being stuck with a Prius. I also had a CRV assigned to me at SJC with 800 miles on it, until somehow the agent also assigned it to a woman who insisted it be hers. I ended up with a bare bones Rav 4, would have much rather had the Honda.
Oct 8, 2021, 1:48 pm
#1525
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
Oct 10, 2021, 7:56 pm
#1526
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
TONS of new Yukon/Yukon XL/Tahoe/Suburbans in the fleet lately. Most are VERY well equipped and are my go-to anymore. LAX specifically had many of each ~2 months ago.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:00 am
#1527
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
David
Oct 16, 2021, 6:08 pm
#1529
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,721
Last time I was in MCO (last month) I saw a CX5 and a Ford Escape.
-J.
Oct 17, 2021, 1:04 am
#1530
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dorchester, Dorset UK
Programs: BA Gold, BMI, ANA, HH Blue, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,069
Not sure what you mean by a choice... Avis pre-assigns cars. You will get what you get, and may have the option to swap within the app or if you ask nicely at the booth. But this is not National where you pick a random vehicle.
Last time I was in MCO (last month) I saw a CX5 and a Ford Escape.
-J.
Last time I was in MCO (last month) I saw a CX5 and a Ford Escape.
-J.
On previous rentals Orlando and Miami airports, we’ve been allocated a vehicle but told as preferred customers we can choose any of the vehicles in the preferred line.