Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Feb 7, 2022, 5:09 pm
#1561
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 2
Luxury at SFO booked next month? Any ideas??
Hey all,
I’ve booked a Luxury grade car from Avis at SFO next month, any ideas on what would be available and any tips on what to look for? Not that clued up on non European motors.
Also, is it worth me going Avis preferred?
TIA
I’ve booked a Luxury grade car from Avis at SFO next month, any ideas on what would be available and any tips on what to look for? Not that clued up on non European motors.
Also, is it worth me going Avis preferred?
TIA
Feb 14, 2022, 7:17 am
#1562
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
Programs: DL Diamond , Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 131
Most common is the Chrysler 300, which while nice looking outside is pretty crappy inside. Outside chance of a Genesis sedan as I have seen a few of them floating around the west coast lots.
Feb 14, 2022, 7:50 am
#1563
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 2
It seems like there are a few Lincoln models, what are these like and would you go for one over the Chrysler 300?
Feb 14, 2022, 8:18 am
#1564
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: 16,702
-J.
Feb 15, 2022, 4:05 am
#1565
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,705
With what I said above, I don't mean that the 300 is the best choice. I'd take a well-equipped Lincoln over a 300 for sure. But Lincolns are relatively rare on rental lots and the Continental was discontinued two years ago. My advice to OP is don't fall for the badge - even a Chrysler Pacifica minivan has a nicer interior than some of the barebones base trim German brands that somehow qualify as "luxury" cars.
Feb 15, 2022, 4:24 pm
#1566
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.
Feb 16, 2022, 2:19 pm
#1567
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 4
I'm booking a trip to Portland, OR in the spring. I've never rented from Avis before and am looking at getting a convertible. I see they have the Chrysler 200 and VW Bettle listed as well as the typical Mustang/Camaro. How common are the Chrysler and VW compared to the other two? I realize the Mustang/Camaro would likely be a turbo-4, which doesn't bother me, but I'd much prefer one of those to the VW or Chrysler.
Feb 17, 2022, 3:28 am
#1568
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
I'm booking a trip to Portland, OR in the spring. I've never rented from Avis before and am looking at getting a convertible. I see they have the Chrysler 200 and VW Bettle listed as well as the typical Mustang/Camaro. How common are the Chrysler and VW compared to the other two? I realize the Mustang/Camaro would likely be a turbo-4, which doesn't bother me, but I'd much prefer one of those to the VW or Chrysler.
Feb 25, 2022, 11:46 am
#1570
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K (MM), DL, AA, AS, HHonors, SPG, Kimpton, Hyatt, IC PC, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), Hertz PC
Posts: 7,231
I have an upcoming "Intermediate" rental coming up in Key West. I am a president's club member, which in theory comes with a 2-class upgrade if such an upgrade is available. Any thoughts on what vehicle types that could result in? Would the 2-class upgrade be to a "full-size", or something more on the luxury side?
Feb 25, 2022, 11:50 pm
#1571
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 21
Was booking a car for Vegas next month and found that budget now offers Tesla model 3 and Y. The model 3 is classified as full-size electric plus and the model y is premium electric. I had no idea Avis had Tesla's. It doesn't show up on their site but yet it's there on Budget. Is this an error or did I just get lucky? Mind you each one had the worrisome "or similar" text attached to it. I'd be curious to see what they offer as a "similar" alternative
Last edited by peepzlolo; Feb 26, 2022 at 12:06 am
Feb 26, 2022, 12:59 am
#1572
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
Was booking a car for Vegas next month and found that budget now offers Tesla model 3 and Y. The model 3 is classified as full-size electric plus and the model y is premium electric. I had no idea Avis had Tesla's. It doesn't show up on their site but yet it's there on Budget. Is this an error or did I just get lucky? Mind you each one had the worrisome "or similar" text attached to it. I'd be curious to see what they offer as a "similar" alternative
David
Feb 27, 2022, 4:38 am
#1573
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Is there a listing of which cars have Android auto? It's hard to go by make and model since they often strip the model down to the most basic configuration. Asking at the desk is pointless as they always have no clue. I figure the frequent renters might know. I usually avoid Toyota, though I haven't rented this year yet
Feb 27, 2022, 10:50 am
#1574
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 21
Is there a listing of which cars have Android auto? It's hard to go by make and model since they often strip the model down to the most basic configuration. Asking at the desk is pointless as they always have no clue. I figure the frequent renters might know. I usually avoid Toyota, though I haven't rented this year yet
Feb 27, 2022, 3:50 pm
#1575
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
Majority of newer model cars (2020+) have android auto even at their base level. I check this site before my arrival https://www.android.com/auto/compati...ility-vehicles . I know what cars they usually have for a class I reserved and check which of those have android auto. A while back I almost took a 2020 QX60 but didn't after I found on the above posted link that Android auto wasn't available. Hope this helps