Consolidated "Renting at SLC; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Feb 27, 2023, 9:15 pm
#121
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
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.
Feb 27, 2023, 11:53 pm
#122
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Carlsbad,CA USA
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanuim/Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 1,534
When I rented from Hertz in DEcember at SLC every SUV I saw was AWD. Just rented a few weeks ago and booked a compact SUV. Wound up with a Toyota Forerunner that was not AWD.
Mar 3, 2023, 9:50 am
#123
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 4
Mar 20, 2023, 10:21 pm
#124
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
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.
Mar 21, 2023, 11:27 am
#125
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SJC
Programs: AAdvantage 2MM+ Lifetime PLT; BA, CO, UA, US; SPG; HHonors Gold
Posts: 757
I have seen this location trending this way since Covid started - it's a bummer, used to be a given to get a choice of several AWDs in PC. In early February on a Thursday night I found a loaded 4WD Suburban Premier and somewhat less loaded 4WD (AWD? not sure) Expedition in the PC lot. No smaller 4WD/AWDs, just the two beasts. Took the Suburban and had fun with it.
I wonder how National Emerald Aisle compares at SLC, I will switch to them if they have AWDs.
Mar 26, 2023, 6:16 am
#126
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
Another mixed experience here
Got into SLC Saturday morning.
The bad: Hertz staff informed me, and I verified with a quick walk through, that there was no AWD in the PC, Gold etc lots. It had been snowing all week so demand would have been high.
The good: I had reserved a compact SUV, and they had a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 (7500 miles) waiting for me. That’s significantly more car than I had reserved. Not sure if my PC status got me the upgrade.
Seems like you need to rent an SUV to have a good chance of AWD here these days.
The bad: Hertz staff informed me, and I verified with a quick walk through, that there was no AWD in the PC, Gold etc lots. It had been snowing all week so demand would have been high.
The good: I had reserved a compact SUV, and they had a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 (7500 miles) waiting for me. That’s significantly more car than I had reserved. Not sure if my PC status got me the upgrade.
Seems like you need to rent an SUV to have a good chance of AWD here these days.
Mar 26, 2023, 11:19 am
#127
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hertz PC, National EE, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat and that is all that matters.
Posts: 12
I rent frequently from SLC, choices can be hit or miss, but during ski season a 4WD/AWD is very rare in PC/Gold etc. When there is one, it is usually a high mileage one way they are trying to get rid of or so.
Was just in SLC Friday morning, and PC was full of SUVs: Ford Expeditions, Explorers, Highlanders, and Chevy Traverses. They were all 2WD versions, and all had a sticker saying that so they weren't picked up by mistake. While I was waiting, they dropped off a buick Enclave AWD with Cali plates, and I took that.
Gold and Five star were a mix of smaller SUVs but none were AWD. There were a few mustanges, challengers, a few BMW 3 and 5 series, and a random Alfa Romeo sedan that I would have tried if i didnt need the AWD.
Was just in SLC Friday morning, and PC was full of SUVs: Ford Expeditions, Explorers, Highlanders, and Chevy Traverses. They were all 2WD versions, and all had a sticker saying that so they weren't picked up by mistake. While I was waiting, they dropped off a buick Enclave AWD with Cali plates, and I took that.
Gold and Five star were a mix of smaller SUVs but none were AWD. There were a few mustanges, challengers, a few BMW 3 and 5 series, and a random Alfa Romeo sedan that I would have tried if i didnt need the AWD.
Mar 26, 2023, 12:03 pm
#128
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
Anyone know if the pickup trucks are AWD? I’m looking at booking in late April and see many options for SUVs (small, medium, large, elite, etc) and small/medium options for SUV but none of them say if they are guaranteed AWD/4WD. The small/medium SUVs and pickups are all at prices I would pay ($25-50ish per day). Larger and elite SUVs are more expensive and I don’t need the extra space (and they still don’t seem to guarantee AWD).
Mar 26, 2023, 6:13 pm
#129
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
Anyone know if the pickup trucks are AWD? I’m looking at booking in late April and see many options for SUVs (small, medium, large, elite, etc) and small/medium options for SUV but none of them say if they are guaranteed AWD/4WD. The small/medium SUVs and pickups are all at prices I would pay ($25-50ish per day). Larger and elite SUVs are more expensive and I don’t need the extra space (and they still don’t seem to guarantee AWD).
Mar 26, 2023, 9:14 pm
#130
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
Thanks. I’ve seen a couple references like this to make multiple reservations. Can you cancel one of them when you get there? No penalties for that or anything?
Mar 27, 2023, 7:08 am
#131
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
Mar 27, 2023, 8:18 am
#132
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
I hit ok and tried again but got same error.
Mar 27, 2023, 8:39 pm
#133
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 78
Strange. I've definitely made two nearly identical reservations without running into that. Are you booking directly with Hertz or through a third party? Autoslash usually sends me to Priceline for better rates.
Mar 28, 2023, 2:36 pm
#134
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 29
Apr 25, 2023, 6:15 pm
#135
Join Date: Apr 2023
Posts: 1
One way drop off
I have a reservation with Avis for a full size car as no SUVs were available for my travel dates in late June. I have a reservation for a one way drop off at Calgary. I was wondering if I could pick up my car from PC lot without visiting the kiosk?
The booking is not prepaid. Also for Canada I believe I need a yellow insurance card from Avis.
The booking is not prepaid. Also for Canada I believe I need a yellow insurance card from Avis.