Consolidated "Renting at SLC; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jun 24, 2022, 2:11 am
#106
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,704
SLC had the best selection of cars I've seen at a Hertz lot since summer 2020. PC had a couple Explorer Limiteds, a Mustang, and some other nicer cars I can't remember. Gold was almost exclusively small SUVs with new model Ford Escapes and a Toyota Venza in the mix.
There was nothing you don't see on a National lot every day. It's just the best Hertz has put out in forever.
There was nothing you don't see on a National lot every day. It's just the best Hertz has put out in forever.
Nov 19, 2022, 7:41 pm
#107
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: YYZ / NYC
Programs: AC E50K, DL GM , Hyatt Glob.
Posts: 123
Friday November 18 around 0915h
of aisle had about 10 of the same Buick enclaves. Had a couple wranglers, and two large pickups (sorry I wasn’t interested so I didn’t note the model)
a couple of broncos as well.
I took the enclave - nice trim and pretty smooth ride.
of aisle had about 10 of the same Buick enclaves. Had a couple wranglers, and two large pickups (sorry I wasn’t interested so I didn’t note the model)
a couple of broncos as well.
I took the enclave - nice trim and pretty smooth ride.
Jan 27, 2023, 12:22 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHX
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 144
It’s probably a little better now after the busy holiday season and typically you can get a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Jan 27, 2023, 2:44 pm
#110
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 247
All the SUVs I saw at SLC the other day were 2WD.
I was there right after Christmas 12/26. The only cars available in PC/5* were Challengers, Camaros, Mustangs, and a couple of Chargers. Unfortunately it was snowing around that time. I went with the Charger… not the greatest on snowy roads, but I made do. I asked the staff and nothing else was available.
It’s probably a little better now after the busy holiday season and typically you can get a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
It’s probably a little better now after the busy holiday season and typically you can get a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jan 28, 2023 at 2:52 am
Jan 28, 2023, 10:12 pm
#112
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
Almost 0 AWD in PC Gold 5star
Lots of huge SUVs but nothing overt to show they were AWD on Friday at 9AM. Spent 30 mins checking out several and was about to settle for a Traverse when an employee drove in a freshly washed and wet MBZ A220 with a big 4Matic decal on the back (FWIW, Virginia plates and 22K miles).
A tight squeeze with all our ski stuff but glad to have it as it has been snowing (lightly) almost all the time we have been here (Park City).
Feb 9, 2023, 9:37 pm
#113
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Carlsbad,CA USA
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanuim/Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 1,534
Does anyone know what the Compact SUV in SLC is? Says Buick Enclave or SImilar. Is the compact SUV a better option than an intermediate car? When I was there in December just about every SUV in the lot was AWD. That does not seem to be the case now.
Feb 22, 2023, 9:38 pm
#114
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 114
Echoing the above comments, I was just here and this location is purposely putting four-wheel-drive SUVs in reserved sections and not into the PC section. They end up having a bunch of 2WD SUVs in PC that are not suitable for the winter. Not cool. The only AWD car in PC was a BMW 2 series convertible. Ended up taking a 2WD Ford Expedition Max, which is a nice car, but not ideal with the snow recently.
They are definitely under new management, as I have never had trouble getting an AWD vehicle from PC in the winter ever before.
They are definitely under new management, as I have never had trouble getting an AWD vehicle from PC in the winter ever before.
Feb 23, 2023, 1:20 am
#115
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
Echoing the above comments, I was just here and this location is purposely putting four-wheel-drive SUVs in reserved sections and not into the PC section. They end up having a bunch of 2WD SUVs in PC that are not suitable for the winter. Not cool. The only AWD car in PC was a BMW 2 series convertible. Ended up taking a 2WD Ford Expedition Max, which is a nice car, but not ideal with the snow recently.
They are definitely under new management, as I have never had trouble getting an AWD vehicle from PC in the winter ever before.
They are definitely under new management, as I have never had trouble getting an AWD vehicle from PC in the winter ever before.
Feb 24, 2023, 9:17 am
#118
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 4
I thought for ultimate choice they should have an area for upgrade and for PC member the price should be $25 and other gold members should be 35? So they don’t have that area in SLC? Or in that upgrade area there is no AWD? Feel like renting an AWD is way more expensive maybe $200 a day
Feb 24, 2023, 8:29 pm
#119
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 114
I thought for ultimate choice they should have an area for upgrade and for PC member the price should be $25 and other gold members should be 35? So they don’t have that area in SLC? Or in that upgrade area there is no AWD? Feel like renting an AWD is way more expensive maybe $200 a day
Feb 25, 2023, 12:37 pm
#120
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 4
Arrived at SLC today, no AWD at airport
Thank you for the information. Arrived around 12pm, the counter staff kept selling me the AWD and told me a lot of snow recently. I asked if I can choose the car in PC area and he said no AWD at PC area so I paid $32 a day for 2022 Ford Edge( Tatantium 24K miles). They also offer $40 for Ford escape. I am wondering why Edge is cheaper than Escape and they said they have more Edge today.