Driven to airport in rental car after dropping off
Jul 13, 2011, 10:14 am
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Driven to airport in rental car after dropping off
So dropped off my rental car yesterday at PHL. As me and my co-worker are getting out of the car, the guy checking us in says we should go ahead and get back in the car and another hertz employee would drive us to our airline. He said it was a service they are starting to offer for Gold, families or just anyone that requested it. Saved the time to get the shuttle bus, but it was a little odd. Tipped him a few bucks.
Is this a common thing?
Is this a common thing?
Jul 13, 2011, 12:02 pm
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I've had it happen once or twice on late-night returns at smaller airports. Usually along the lines of "We have only one bus running and you just missed it...I'll run you over there instead..."
Jul 14, 2011, 8:55 pm
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Happened to me in West Palm back in April. I was running late because I had to take care of an accident report, so they drove us to the airport.
Jul 14, 2011, 9:43 pm
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If they offered this at DCA this would save me the all-too frequent scare of missing a flight. It seems no matter how early I leave for that airport, I run into traffic somewhere. Last time I was driving in from Baltimore on a Thursday morning … I will never do that again.
Next time I'll ask if it is possible. Too often, though, there is only one or two guys working returns.
Next time I'll ask if it is possible. Too often, though, there is only one or two guys working returns.
Jul 15, 2011, 6:16 am
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They used to offer this service (I think for a fee). Used it once at DIA when we had 4 guys and golf gear in an SUV. It was great. But the airports didn't like it and it didn't last long.
Jul 15, 2011, 6:16 am
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Jul 15, 2011, 4:22 pm
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Happened to me once at LAX during the morning rush. All their shuttles were already out to the terminals and stuck in traffic. They just decided to throw all their rental vans at the problem to get us out of there.
It was actually quite strange as the van, driven by a Hertz uniformed employee, was inspected on exit and all the scratches pointed out and signed onto a regular rental slip. As they sent all their crappiest vans first, it took quite a while to write them down ><
It was actually quite strange as the van, driven by a Hertz uniformed employee, was inspected on exit and all the scratches pointed out and signed onto a regular rental slip. As they sent all their crappiest vans first, it took quite a while to write them down ><
Jul 15, 2011, 6:03 pm
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ATL did this for us last August - was traveling with stroller, car seat, and lots of bags. It was nice, but not sure it really saved us that much time or effort vs. just going over to the shuttle.
Jul 16, 2011, 10:32 am
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Always approached at LAX with this offer. I thought it was a way for a couple of employees to make extra $$ because of tips.
I might take them on the offer when I have more than a computer bag with me.
I might take them on the offer when I have more than a computer bag with me.
Jul 17, 2011, 7:45 am
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CLT has done it for me a number of times before. Usually on request after just missing a bus and running later than desired for a flight, but they've offered a few times as well.