Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Dec 11, 2022, 1:52 am
#1681
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
Sorry to be that guy, but if it's not AWD, it'll be FWD. RWD is rare except for the new Ford Explorer.
Dec 11, 2022, 6:52 pm
#1682
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: 16,716
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Dec 24, 2022, 6:29 am
#1683
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
RDU Dec 23 7pm. booked mid size as President's Club. was assigned Kia K5. checking the app and saw I could do free exchange to 2022 Pacifica with 20k miles, 2021 Explorer with 50k miles, 2022 Expedition with 50k miles.
Dec 26, 2022, 12:56 pm
#1684
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
Posts: 2,972
Location: MIA
Reserved: Standard SUV
Received: Toyota 4Runner
However that wouldn't even drive. It was as if the brakes were on.
So they gave me an old Chevrolet Equinox - pretty basic car. Can't even find it in the list here - so not sure if it is a downgrade.
I am President's Club, but the online version says I am the level below. The app correctly says President's Club.
Reserved: Standard SUV
Received: Toyota 4Runner
However that wouldn't even drive. It was as if the brakes were on.
So they gave me an old Chevrolet Equinox - pretty basic car. Can't even find it in the list here - so not sure if it is a downgrade.
I am President's Club, but the online version says I am the level below. The app correctly says President's Club.
Dec 27, 2022, 1:30 pm
#1685
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
Nah, "Standard SUV" is just your basic 5-seat SUV. So the Equinox falls into that classification. The sticky at the top of the page is editable, so feel free to throw vehicles into the proper spot in the list if they're not already there.
Dec 27, 2022, 1:47 pm
#1686
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
Posts: 2,972
Jan 23, 2023, 8:26 am
#1688
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: Does it matter any more?
Posts: 2,153
Full size sedan rental at DTW (one way)
I have a full size sedan pick up at DTW on a one way returning at ORD. What can I expect?
I’m looking for something my wife and I can drive comfortably there 650 miles we plan on covering in and around Detroit and on our drive to Chicago.
Should I be booking a different category? (Something that is not a guzzler. Will be four adults + 4 carry on)
I’m looking for something my wife and I can drive comfortably there 650 miles we plan on covering in and around Detroit and on our drive to Chicago.
Should I be booking a different category? (Something that is not a guzzler. Will be four adults + 4 carry on)
Last edited by legionnaire; Jan 23, 2023 at 9:39 am
Jan 23, 2023, 7:13 pm
#1689
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: BWI
Posts: 31
I'm confused with the choices in PHX. Their Standard SUV is Toyota 4 Runner, and the Intermediate is Mazda CX-5. But 4-Runner is a larger and more expensive vehicle compared to the Mazda. It doesn't make any sense. What can I really expect if I book Standard?
Jan 23, 2023, 7:35 pm
#1690
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
W generally should be bigger, but it's hard to say what one defines as "better".
Full sedan would likely be a Camry or Altima, or possibly a Sonata or Accord. Accord is by far the best of those. However, for 4 adults with luggage and 10+ hours in the car, it might be very tight (probably some luggage on the back seat between the folks back there. If you can swing it, a minivan would be a huge upgrade as they have tons of space for people and bags, and are generally very comfortable.
Full sedan would likely be a Camry or Altima, or possibly a Sonata or Accord. Accord is by far the best of those. However, for 4 adults with luggage and 10+ hours in the car, it might be very tight (probably some luggage on the back seat between the folks back there. If you can swing it, a minivan would be a huge upgrade as they have tons of space for people and bags, and are generally very comfortable.
Jan 23, 2023, 8:12 pm
#1691
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: BWI
Posts: 31
Talked to an Avis agent who read me the list of the cars for each category. The Standard was rather diverse with Dodge Journey and Jeep Grand Cherokee, but generally, all SUVs were better than those in Intermediate- despite cheaper rental rates.
Jan 25, 2023, 12:25 pm
#1693
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
On Avis/Budget lots, I've only seen a single Kia Niro and then a bunch of Model 3s. At Hertz and National, I've seen a handful of Polestars, but not at Avis (yet?).
Feb 15, 2023, 3:56 am
#1694
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 5
Newbie renting from Avis/in the US
I have Presidents circle (matched from europcar)
Renting from JFK
I need a car that can seat two adults and three kids (all in carseats <3) + luggage (3/4 suitcases+hand luggage+a buggy(duoble stroller)
What class should I reserve? Will a reservation for a full size car (Camry) be sufficient to get upgraded to a minivan or do i need to reserve a higher class
Thanks
I have Presidents circle (matched from europcar)
Renting from JFK
I need a car that can seat two adults and three kids (all in carseats <3) + luggage (3/4 suitcases+hand luggage+a buggy(duoble stroller)
What class should I reserve? Will a reservation for a full size car (Camry) be sufficient to get upgraded to a minivan or do i need to reserve a higher class
Thanks
Feb 15, 2023, 4:19 pm
#1695
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 88
I now see that standard SUV for Avis is a Toyota 4Runner or similar. Has anyone actually seen a 4Runner at any locations, in particular Hawaiian airport locations? And if you have are they 4WD or 2WD?
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