Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Sep 24, 2019, 9:45 pm
#1411
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I see that there are several possibilities when renting a minivan from Avis. I booked a one-way from Knoxville to Texas next week. Would you say that most of the minivan fleet has transitioned over to Pacificas, or is there a good chance I’ll get something else? I want a Pacifica, as the other options seem pretty crappy for my 1,200 mile journey.
Grand Caravan: 40%
Pacifica: 35%
Sedona: 20%
Sienna: <5%
If it were me, I'd push for the Pacifica, as all that I've seen have leather and decent options. Next, I'd try for the GC. While dated, the options are great on the current Avis fleet. Lastly, I'd take a Sedona/Sienna as they mostly all have cloth and are extra-basic.
Sep 25, 2019, 5:16 pm
#1412
Join Date: Sep 2019
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Of all the vans I've seen the last few months, I'd say the breakdown is something like:
Grand Caravan: 40%
Pacifica: 35%
Sedona: 20%
Sienna: <5%
If it were me, I'd push for the Pacifica, as all that I've seen have leather and decent options. Next, I'd try for the GC. While dated, the options are great on the current Avis fleet. Lastly, I'd take a Sedona/Sienna as they mostly all have cloth and are extra-basic.
Grand Caravan: 40%
Pacifica: 35%
Sedona: 20%
Sienna: <5%
If it were me, I'd push for the Pacifica, as all that I've seen have leather and decent options. Next, I'd try for the GC. While dated, the options are great on the current Avis fleet. Lastly, I'd take a Sedona/Sienna as they mostly all have cloth and are extra-basic.
Sep 26, 2019, 7:05 am
#1413
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Lokeren, Belgium
Posts: 3
Hello everyone. A quick question.
I have 2 upcoming Avis rentals, group K Mustang convertible or similar, 1 at Tampa airport and 1 at Cape Canaveral. How big is the chance i will have a Mustang or Corvette? I really don't want to recieve a Beetle as it is my daily driver here in Belgium
And if i see in my Avis preferred app it is a Beetle, can i change it to a Mustang or Corvette?
I have 2 upcoming Avis rentals, group K Mustang convertible or similar, 1 at Tampa airport and 1 at Cape Canaveral. How big is the chance i will have a Mustang or Corvette? I really don't want to recieve a Beetle as it is my daily driver here in Belgium
And if i see in my Avis preferred app it is a Beetle, can i change it to a Mustang or Corvette?
Sep 26, 2019, 12:56 pm
#1416
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<2% if I had to put a number on it. I've only seen 1 beetle the last few months and 2 in the last 12-18 months. So you're probably safe to assume you'll not get one.
Sep 26, 2019, 10:40 pm
#1418
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Lokeren, Belgium
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Oct 12, 2019, 2:42 pm
#1419
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Does anyone know if Avis can guarantee a model with 4 wheel drive?
I have a Suburban (Group L) reserved for IAD, but need the 4wd aspect.
M
I have a Suburban (Group L) reserved for IAD, but need the 4wd aspect.
M
Oct 13, 2019, 9:56 pm
#1420
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Not going to happen. If you can find a specific "cool car" type that is only offered in AWD, that might be the only way to guarantee it. And I've seen lots of the big GM SUVs with only 2WD. I've noticed if they're plated I'm southern states, it's a guarantee of only 2WD.
Oct 14, 2019, 4:44 am
#1422
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Not going to happen. If you can find a specific "cool car" type that is only offered in AWD, that might be the only way to guarantee it. And I've seen lots of the big GM SUVs with only 2WD. I've noticed if they're plated I'm southern states, it's a guarantee of only 2WD.
The Suburban aspect isnt that important, but 4wd is. Do you know if Avis can guarantee ANY vehicle with that?
I'm heading 3 hours from IAD into the forest to a cabin, and have been told that 4 wheel drive will be vital due to the terrain.
M
Oct 14, 2019, 9:38 am
#1423
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https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
14. Prohibited Use of the Car. Certain uses of the car and other actions you or a driver may take, or fail to take, will violate the Rental Agreement. ... It is a violation of this Paragraph if any of the following occurs:
A. You use or permit the car to be used: ... 4) to be operated in a test, race or contest or on unpaved roads
A. You use or permit the car to be used: ... 4) to be operated in a test, race or contest or on unpaved roads
-J.
Oct 14, 2019, 10:41 am
#1424
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Please remember you cannot take a rental car off road. That would be a breach of contract. This is an industry standard for rentals in the USA.
https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
That said, I may or may not have gone on dirt or gravel roads plenty of times, but nothing that ever actually required 4WD.
-J.
https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
That said, I may or may not have gone on dirt or gravel roads plenty of times, but nothing that ever actually required 4WD.
-J.
M
Oct 17, 2019, 11:56 am
#1425
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I cannot find any of their Select Series vehicles that are only produced with 4WD, so I don't think that any rental will fully guarantee you something with 4WD. I'd suggest booking at a few locations, without prepaying, and when you get there, see if you can get one with 4WD. If not, go to the next lot and ask. Repeat as necessary.