Consolidated "Renting at SLC; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
#46
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: DTW
Programs: DL Platinum, Hertz PC, IHG Gold
Posts: 55
Landed around 7pm today (Saturday May 4th).
Premium Upgrade: Dodge Charger R/T, Chevy Camaro, Lincoln Navigator (last gen)
PC: A bunch if GMC Yukons, Cadillac XTS, Chrysler 300S, Dodge Durango, Chevy Impala, Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave
5 star: Ford Explorer, a few more Yukons, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chevy Malibu, Chevy Equinox and a few others.
Didn’t bother looking at Gold.
I picked the 300S.
Interestingly enough, this is the first time I’ve seen an all-American fleet in the rewards zones. Not a single Japanese, Korean or European car in the self selection areas, and even driving out through the rest of the garage, there were very few.
Premium Upgrade: Dodge Charger R/T, Chevy Camaro, Lincoln Navigator (last gen)
PC: A bunch if GMC Yukons, Cadillac XTS, Chrysler 300S, Dodge Durango, Chevy Impala, Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave
5 star: Ford Explorer, a few more Yukons, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chevy Malibu, Chevy Equinox and a few others.
Didn’t bother looking at Gold.
I picked the 300S.
Interestingly enough, this is the first time I’ve seen an all-American fleet in the rewards zones. Not a single Japanese, Korean or European car in the self selection areas, and even driving out through the rest of the garage, there were very few.
#47
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 1
I figure PC in this thread refers to President's Circle. Not sure what UC is. I probably won't rent often enough to qualify for either, so maybe doesn't matter. Anyway, I signed up for Hertz Gold a few weeks ago and am flying to SLC with a reservation to a pick up a Group F (FCAR), it says Chevrolet Malibu or similar. However, when I view my reservation on the Hertz website, it lists the Service Type as Standard Counter, Mobile Gold Alerts Not Available at This Location. However, from reading these posts, I get the idea that some of you are able to bypass the counter? Also, while for this drive, a Malibu will be fine, I plan future trips in which it would be very helpful to get an AWD small SUV or crossover. Anybody ever seen a Subaru Crosstek or similar for rent there? I see that I can reserve a Ranger Rover with AWD, but for other SUVs, it doesn't mention if they have AWD or not.
#48
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AAA, Hertz Gold Plus
Posts: 14
Just rented an intermediate SUV from SLC with Hertz. Got a nice price with the AAA discount. The dates are 7/13-7/23. I know it's a bit away, but any idea on what kind of mid-size suvs they have there?
I also got the note on my reservation that my service type is: Standard Counter despite being gold. This is my first reservation ever with Hertz, so I figured that had something to do with it. Is there anyway for me to bypass the counter?
I also got the note on my reservation that my service type is: Standard Counter despite being gold. This is my first reservation ever with Hertz, so I figured that had something to do with it. Is there anyway for me to bypass the counter?
#49
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: AUS
Posts: 281
Your first reservation always shows as "standard counter". Allegedly you have to go to the counter to have your license/CC validated but AFAIK no one has had a problem ignoring that and just grabbing a car from an eligible zone. In the case of reserved classes you might have to go to the gold booth to get assigned a car, I'm not sure.
#51
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
Programs: DL Plat, UA Plat 1MM, AS MVP, Hyatt Discoverist, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,938
If you NEED a SUV you should reserve one. As a Gold member, there is certainly a reasonable chance that you'll be able to select a SUV from the Gold aisle but no guarantee.
#52
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: PDX
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Posts: 3,938
I figure PC in this thread refers to President's Circle. Not sure what UC is. I probably won't rent often enough to qualify for either, so maybe doesn't matter. Anyway, I signed up for Hertz Gold a few weeks ago and am flying to SLC with a reservation to a pick up a Group F (FCAR), it says Chevrolet Malibu or similar. However, when I view my reservation on the Hertz website, it lists the Service Type as Standard Counter, Mobile Gold Alerts Not Available at This Location. However, from reading these posts, I get the idea that some of you are able to bypass the counter? Also, while for this drive, a Malibu will be fine, I plan future trips in which it would be very helpful to get an AWD small SUV or crossover. Anybody ever seen a Subaru Crosstek or similar for rent there? I see that I can reserve a Ranger Rover with AWD, but for other SUVs, it doesn't mention if they have AWD or not.
#53
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: HH, SPG
Posts: 28
Landed around 2pm on May 30.
Premium Upgrade: Evoque
PC: All kinds of SUVs including GMC Arcadia, Chevy Traverse and pick your color 4Runners which was an unusual sighting for me. Grabbed a QX60 with AWD.
Didn't bother looking at 5* and Gold.
Premium Upgrade: Evoque
PC: All kinds of SUVs including GMC Arcadia, Chevy Traverse and pick your color 4Runners which was an unusual sighting for me. Grabbed a QX60 with AWD.
Didn't bother looking at 5* and Gold.
#54
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 7
I was there on a Friday night around 11 pm, had a premium SUV reservation and was assigned an Infiniti QX60. Found a QX80 was just parked to PC lot and took it. Generally a pretty small lot. A LOT OF Infiniti SUVs parked at the end of five star area with door locked.
#55
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: AAA, Hertz Gold Plus
Posts: 14
The cost for an elite suv vs a regular SUV is about even right now for SLC. I'm guessing it's because of the surplus of infinities that you noticed.
#56
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Posts: 33,857
#57
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 10
Signed up for Hertz Gold (I have rented through them before but I never signed up) and am picking up tomorrow morning in SLC. Although the forecast in SLC is typically only rain with some snow possible in higher elevations, we are driving north to Wyoming, further into snow territory so I really will feel more comfortable with an AWD or 4WD given that I will be doing some driving in what's coming. I have an "Mid-Size" SUV on reserve, it says a Toyota RAV 4 or similar. I THOUGHT I saw Q4 somewhere on my reservation (which now, of course I cannot find where it said that) but what are my chances of getting something mid-size and AWD or 4WD? Don't say I don't need it - I would feel more comfortable if I can get it. Fine with anything not too large, don't care if it is a Rogue, Jeep, Rav 4 or whatever. Just not sure what the choices will look like given that it's still before ski season and people will probably be trying to get these since some weather is coming. Anyone rent there often and have an idea? TIA.
Last edited by kbean; Sep 27, 2019 at 9:06 am
#58
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Signed up for Hertz Gold (I have rented through them before but I never signed up) and am picking up tomorrow morning in SLC. Although the forecast in SLC is typically only rain with some snow possible in higher elevations, we are driving north to Wyoming, further into snow territory so I really will feel more comfortable with an AWD or 4WD given that I will be doing some driving in what's coming. I have an "Mid-Size" SUV on reserve, it says a Toyota RAV 4 or similar. I THOUGHT I saw Q4 somewhere on my reservation (which now, of course I cannot find where it said that) but what are my chances of getting something mid-size and AWD or 4WD? Don't say I don't need it - I would feel more comfortable if I can get it. Fine with anything not too large, don't care if it is a Rogue, Jeep, Rav 4 or whatever. Just not sure what the choices will look like given that it's still before ski season and people will probably be trying to get these since some weather is coming. Anyone rent there often and have an idea? TIA.
-J.
#59
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 10
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