Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Jan 3, 2022, 8:44 am
#1547
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Can't comment for off-airport, but Avis/Budget there have TONS of GM SUVs (like most large stations these days). There were a few Expeditions, but many more Tahoes/Yukons (the new ones), so I'd bet you'll most likely get a GM. If you like the Ford versions better, feel free to ask to swap.
Jan 10, 2022, 9:08 am
#1549
Join Date: Jan 2022
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Compact Car in MIA
I have an upcoming reservation for a compact car with pick-up at MIA in the last week of February. Does anyone know what the current fleet selection is for a compact car, and whats the likelihood to receive a complimentary upgrade without Preferred Plus status? TIA.
Jan 10, 2022, 1:41 pm
#1550
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Also, don't expect any upgrades from Avis Alaska. As a CHM, I've only ever received 1 true upgrade (full-size to an Atlas last summer). Prior times, I got basic vehicles in the class I booked, even though many upgrades were on the lot and available. I asked the CHM desk for clarification on the "best available vehicle" and basically was told "They're a franchisee and we don't have any control on them following policies."
Last edited by IAHtraveler; Jan 10, 2022 at 1:47 pm
Jan 13, 2022, 1:26 pm
#1551
Join Date: May 2021
Location: ZRH
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Quick question.
I`ve a upcoming Avis reservation out of SFO, Group XB - Standard Sport Mustang Coupe. Anyone seen this on the lot these days?
What can I expect (as First Timer with no status) when there is no Group XB available? Be a little scary ending up in a Altima/ Malibu or so…
I`ve a upcoming Avis reservation out of SFO, Group XB - Standard Sport Mustang Coupe. Anyone seen this on the lot these days?
What can I expect (as First Timer with no status) when there is no Group XB available? Be a little scary ending up in a Altima/ Malibu or so…
Jan 14, 2022, 3:36 am
#1552
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
Quick question.
I`ve a upcoming Avis reservation out of SFO, Group XB - Standard Sport Mustang Coupe. Anyone seen this on the lot these days?
What can I expect (as First Timer with no status) when there is no Group XB available? Be a little scary ending up in a Altima/ Malibu or so…
I`ve a upcoming Avis reservation out of SFO, Group XB - Standard Sport Mustang Coupe. Anyone seen this on the lot these days?
What can I expect (as First Timer with no status) when there is no Group XB available? Be a little scary ending up in a Altima/ Malibu or so…
Jan 14, 2022, 8:54 pm
#1554
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
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Jan 17, 2022, 4:32 am
#1555
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Finland
Posts: 38
Hi,
I am planning to rent a car from Budget at IAD to drive to State College. That would be the first time I rent a car outside the E.U.
I was expecting prices to be cheaper in USA but they seem quite expensive and since I am not traveling for business I am considering choosing the Economy category. What cars do they usually have there? It says Ford Fiesta or similar. Well, if it is indeed a Fiesta that is not so terrible but as far as I know the Ford Fiesta was phased out from the US market, wasn't it?
Then I could pay a little bit extra to get a Compact or an Intermediate. Is it usually a Corolla there?
I am planning to rent a car from Budget at IAD to drive to State College. That would be the first time I rent a car outside the E.U.
I was expecting prices to be cheaper in USA but they seem quite expensive and since I am not traveling for business I am considering choosing the Economy category. What cars do they usually have there? It says Ford Fiesta or similar. Well, if it is indeed a Fiesta that is not so terrible but as far as I know the Ford Fiesta was phased out from the US market, wasn't it?
Then I could pay a little bit extra to get a Compact or an Intermediate. Is it usually a Corolla there?
Last edited by angf1; Jan 17, 2022 at 4:40 am
Jan 31, 2022, 12:57 pm
#1557
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
Programs: DL Diamond , Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 131
Most are Ecoboost. There are some V8's floating around. Could also end up in a Camaro, most of which I have seen are the turbo 4cyl.
Feb 7, 2022, 10:05 am
#1560
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Posts: 223
Any recent experiences at YVR? I'm considering booking their special winter tire category, for which they give a Hyundai Elantra as an example. Anyone have any experience with what we'd actually get for that? I'd normally book an SUV, but figure the snow tires are more important as we'll be driving to Whistler - a sedan will be fine as long as the rear seat will fold down so that I can get our ski bags in.