Jun 16, 2013, 9:35 am
Last edit by: mingw
Economy (A, ECAR)
Chevrolet Spark A ECAR (35 mpg; formerly CCAR)
Fiat 500 A ECAR (33 mpg)
Kia Rio A ECAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 33 mpg)
Smart Fortwo A ECAR (Includes Pure, Passion, and Passion Convertible trims)
Toyota Yaris A ECAR (2-door models only)
Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR)
Chevrolet Aveo B CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 31 mpg)
Hyundai Accent B CCAR (Formerly ECAR)
Mazda2 B CCAR
Mitsubishi Lancer B CCAR
Nissan Cube B CCAR (Spotted at LAX and ORD)
Ford Fiesta B, YB CCAR (38 mpg)
Ford Focus B, YB CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 38 mpg)
Nissan Versa B, YB CCAR (36 mpg; includes sedans and Note hatchbacks)
Chevrolet Sonic YB CCAR
Fiat 500L YB CCAR (Spotted at SLC and SFO)
Honda Fit YB CCAR
Mini Cooper YB CCAR
Mitsubishi Mirage YB CCAR (Spotted at LAX)
Nissan Juke YB CCAR
Scion IQ YB CCAR (Franchises only)
Scion XC YB CCAR (Franchises only)
Toyota Yaris B, YB CCAR (4-door and 5-door models)
Volkswagen Beetle YB CCAR
Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR (Includes 2.5L gas and TDI diesel models)
Volvo C30 YB CCAR
Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR)
Kia Soul C, B ICAR (Formerly CCAR)
Dodge Dart C ICAR
Hyundai Elantra C ICAR
Kia Forte C ICAR
Mazda3 C ICAR
Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (2-door models tagged C; 4-door models tagged YC)
Nissan Sentra C, YC ICAR
Toyota Corolla C, YC ICAR (33 mpg)
Mazda5 YC ICAR
Scion XB YC ICAR (Franchises only)
Subaru Impreza YC ICAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models)
Toyota Matrix YC ICAR
Volkswagen Jetta YC ICAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen YC ICAR
Standard 2 Door (D, SCAR)
Chevrolet Cruze SCAR (2017 model year and newer; older years are C4 ICAR)
Ford Mustang D SCAR (V6 Premium trim; hard-top)
Nissan Altima Coupe D SCAR (29 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta D SCAR (24 mpg; formerly ICAR, includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FXAR)
Dodge Avenger F FCAR
Kia Optima F FCAR
Mazda6 F FCAR
Mitsubishi Galant F FCAR (Formerly SCAR)
Chevrolet Impala (-'13)/Impala Limited ('14) F, YF FCAR
Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FCAR, FDAR (LS through LTZ trims available; 29 mpg)
Chrysler 200 F, YF FCAR, FDAR (30 mpg)
Ford Fusion F, YF FCAR
Buick Verano YF FCAR
Dodge Charger YF FCAR
Dodge Charger R/T YF FCAR (5.7L HEMI V8; spotted at SLC)
Honda Accord YF FCAR
Hyundai Sonata YF FCAR
Subaru Legacy YF FCAR (AWD; formerly Q4/IFAR)
Volkswagen Passat YF FCAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Nissan Altima* F6 FXAR (31 mpg; F6 class label)
Toyota Camry* F6 FXAR (31 mpg; grouped with Nissan Altima or similar)
YF-Classified Non-Sedans (YF, FCAR)
Chevrolet Camaro RS YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply)
Dodge Challenger YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply)
Toyota Venza YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged Q4)
Nissan Murano YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged YQ)
Ford Flex YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged L4)
Premium (G, PCAR/PDAR)
Buick Regal G PCAR
Chevrolet Impala (2014+) G, F, YF PCAR, PDAR (27 mpg)
Ford Taurus G PCAR
Hyundai Genesis G PCAR
Nissan Maxima G PCAR (27 mpg)
Volkswagen CC G PCAR
Volvo S60 G PCAR
Luxury (I, LCAR/LDAR)
Buick LaCrosse I LCAR, LDAR (27 mpg; former PCAR class label)
Volvo S80 Sedan I LCAR
Cadillac CTS I, YI LCAR (Includes coupes, sedans, and wagons; wagons are only YI)
Cadillac XTS/XTS4 I, YI LCAR
Chrysler 300/300C I, YI LCAR (25 mpg)
BMW 3-Series YI LCAR (Includes 328i, 328ix, 335i models)
BMW 5-Series YI LCAR (Includes 528i and 535i models)
Lincoln MKS YI LCAR
Lincoln MKZ YI LCAR
Toyota Avalon YI LCAR
Volvo V70 XC Wagon YI LCAR
Premium Luxury (YI)
Audi A3 (non-Quattro) YI
Audi A4 YI
Audi A6 YI
Audi A7 YI
Audi A8L YI
Audi Q7 AWD YI
Audi S4 convertible YI
Audi S5 YI
BMW X5 YI
Chevrolet Corvette YI
Infiniti M35/M37 YI (Formerly reservable as K6/WSAR)
Jaguar XF YI
Lexus ES 350 YI
Lexus GS 450h YI
Lexus IS 250 YI
Lexus RX 350 YI
Lexus RX 450 Hybrid YI
Lincoln MKC YI
Lincoln MKT YI
Lincoln MKX YI
Mercedes-Benz CLK550 convertible YI
Mercedes-Benz E550 convertible YI
Mercedes-Benz GL350 AWD YI
Mercedes-Benz R350 4WD YI
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG YI
Porsche Carrera YI
Volvo XC60 YI, YQ (Reportedly YQ in Canada)
Volvo XC90 YI
Midsize 2WD SUV (B4, CFAR)
Buick Encore B4 CFAR
Chevrolet Captiva B4 CFAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Trax B4 CFAR
Ford Escape B4 CFAR (33 mpg)
Hyundai Tucson B4 CFAR
Jeep Cherokee B4 CFAR
Jeep Liberty B4 CFAR (21 mpg)
Jeep Patriot B4 CFAR (24 mpg)
Kia Sorento B4 CFAR
Kia Sportage B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-5 B4 CFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander B4 CFAR
Nissan Rogue B4 CFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Rav4 B4 CFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan B4 CFAR
5 Passenger Standard 2WD SUV (F4, SWAR)
Chevrolet Equinox F4 SWAR
Dodge Journey F4 SWAR (36 mpg)
Ford Edge F4 SWAR
Ford Explorer F4 SWAR (5-passenger models)
GMC Terrain F4 SWAR
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport F4 SWAR (24 mpg)
Jeep Grand Cherokee F4 SWAR
Toyota Highlander F4 SWAR
7 passenger Standard 2WD SUV (K6, RRAR)
Buick Enclave K6 RRAR
Chevrolet Traverse K6 RRAR (21 mpg)
Dodge Journey K6 RRAR (23 mpg)
Ford Expedition K6 RRAR
Ford Explorer K6 RRAR (7-passenger models)
GMC Acadia K6 RRAR
Mazda CX-9 K6 RRAR
Nissan Pathfinder K6 RRAR
Midsize SUV (Q4, IFAR)
Hyundai Tucson Q4 IFAR
Jeep Cherokee Q4 IFAR
Jeep Compass Q4 IFAR (25 mpg)
Kia Sportage Q4 IFAR
Kia Sorento Q4 IFAR
Mazda CX-5 Q4 IFAR
Honda CR-V Q4 IFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Q4 IFAR
Subaru XV Crosstrek Q4 IFAR
Toyota Rav4 Q4, YQ IFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Venza Q4 IFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan Q4 IFAR
Chevrolet Captiva Q4, YQ IFAR
Ford Escape Q4, YQ IFAR
Jeep Liberty Q4, YQ IFAR
Jeep Patriot Q4, YQ IFAR
Nissan Rogue Q4, YQ IFAR
Subaru Forester Q4, YQ IFAR
Subaru Outback Q4, YQ IFAR
Buick Encore YQ IFAR
Chevrolet Trax YQ IFAR
Nissan Murano YQ IFAR
5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR)
Chevrolet Equinox L SFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Edge L SFAR
GMC Terrain L SFAR
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport L SFAR
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR
Mitsubishi Endeavor L SFAR
Nissan Xterra L SFAR
Dodge Journey L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models)
Ford Explorer L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models)
Toyota 4Runner L, L4 SFAR (19 mpg; 5-passenger models)
4WD/AWD 7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, FRAR)
Dodge Journey L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models)
Ford Explorer L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models; 23 mpg)
Toyota 4Runner L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models)
Buick Enclave L4 FRAR
Dodge Durango L4 FRAR
Ford Flex L4 FRAR
Kia Sorento (V6 Models Only) L4 FRAR
Mazda CX-9 L4 FRAR
Nissan Pathfinder L4 FRAR (28 mpg)
Toyota Highlander L4 FRAR (7-passenger models)
Chevrolet Traverse (AWD) L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg)
GMC Acadia L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)
4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR)
GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg)
Nissan Armada T FFAR (15 mpg)
Toyota Sequoia T FFAR
Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg)
Ford Expedition T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)
4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR)
Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Expedition EL T6 PFAR
GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg)
Minivan (R, MVAR)
Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (23 mpg)
Ford Transit Connect R MVAR
Kia Sedona R MVAR
Nissan Quest R MVAR (24 mpg)
Volkswagen Routan R MVAR
Chrysler Town & Country R, YR MVAR (Touring Edition tagged YR)
Toyota Sienna R, YR MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims)
Convertible (U) (Others in Adrenaline Coll.)
Chrysler 200 convertible U STAR (24 mpg)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder U STAR (2012 final model year; 27 mpg)
Volkswagen Eos U STAR (Hard-top conv.)
Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible U, YU STAR (23 mpg)
Infiniti Q60 convertible YU STAR
Volvo C70 convertible YU STAR, WTAR (Formerly reservable in Prestige Collection; 28 mpg)
Ford Mustang V6 convertible* W IXAR, ITAR, RTAR (Incl. satellite radio; 30 mpg)
Small Pickup Truck (O6, IPAR)
Nissan Frontier O6 IPAR (18 mpg)
Toyota Tacoma O6 IPAR
Pickup Truck (S, SPAR)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S SPAR (16 mpg; includes 4WD models)
Ford F150 S SPAR (17 mpg)
Ford F250 S SPAR (Includes diesel and gasoline models)
Ford F350 S SPAR (Gasoline models only)
GMC Sierra 1500 S SPAR
Nissan Titan S SPAR
Ram 1500 S SPAR (Quad cab models only)
Ram 2500 S SPAR
Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models)
12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR)
Chevrolet Express M FVAR
Ford Clubwagon/E-Series M FVAR (16 mpg; also includes Super Clubwagon models)
Ford Transit M FVAR (17 mpg; 12-15 pasengers)
GMC Savana M FVAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter M FVAR (Diesel models only)
Nissan NV 3500 M FVAR (12-passenger models only)
Cargo Van (N4, SKAR)
Chevrolet Express 3500 N4 SKAR
Ford E-Series N4 SKAR (Includes E150, E250, E350, E350 Extended)
Ford Transit Connect N4 SKAR
Dodge Sprinter N4 SKAR (15 mpg)
Nissan NV 2500 N4 SKAR (19 mpg; also includes high profile models)
Adrenaline Collection*
Chevrolet Camaro SS V6 JSAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 PTAR? (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 XTAR (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z6 DSAR (21 mpg)
Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (21 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Premium W6 PXAR (20 mpg)
Ford "Hertz Shelby GT-H Mustang" D4 SSAR (20 mpg)
Green Traveler Collection
Ford C-Max E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Civic Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Insight Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan group; franchises only)
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius C E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Chevrolet Spark Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Chevrolet Volt J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Mitsubishi i MiEV J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group; formerly CXAR)
Nissan Leaf J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Smart Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Ford Transit Connect Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
GMC Yukon CNG O (CNG, 21 mpg, incl. 1 free tank)
Honda Civic CNG O (CNG, 36 mpg, incl. 1 free tank)
Ram 2500 CNG O (CNG)
Prestige Collection
Audi A3 2.0 Quattro X6
Cadillac ATS G4, YI LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Infiniti G35/G37/Q50; 28 mpg)
Cadillac Escalade AWD P6, YP UFDR, LFAR, WFAR (Reservable with Lincoln Navigator; ESV models tagged YP; 19 mpg)
Cadillac SRX/SRX4 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 23 mpg)
Infiniti Q60s 3.0 (E)
Infiniti FX35/FX37/QX70 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg)
Infiniti JX35/QX60 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg)
Infiniti G35/G37/Q50 G4 LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Cadillac ATS; 28 mpg)
Infiniti QX56/QX80* S4 IRAR (20 mpg)
Infiniti QX30 W4
Jaguar XE P4
Lincoln Navigator 4WD P6 UFDR, LFAR, LWAR, ORAR (Reservable with Cadillac Escalade; 18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz C300* P4 RCAR (Previouly included C250, C300, C300 4MATIC models; 28 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E Class* K GCAR (Includes E250, 350, E350 4MATIC; 24 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible* X6 GTAR, LTAR (28 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GL450* S6 LFDR, XFAR (18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLA250 H4 JFDR (Reservable with GLK350; 22 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLE350 T4 GFAR (Reservable with ML350; 19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 H4 JFDR, PRAR (Reservable with GLA250; 22 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz ML350 4WD/AWD T4, YI GFAR (Reservable with GLE350; 19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Convertible* G6 JTAR, LJAR (32 mpg)
Other Make/Model Reservable*
Jeep Wrangler V IJBR, CRAR, SJBR (21mpg)
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited J6 JJBR, PJAR (19 mpg)
Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe Q GZAR (19 mpg)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster Q GZAR
Audi R8 coupe M6 LXAR
Audi R8 Spyder M6 LXAR (21 mpg)
Bentley Continental GT/Flying Spur Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg)
Bentley Continental GTC convertible Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg)
BMW 650i Gran Coupe A4 UCAR, FLAR (25 mpg)
BMW 650i Convertible X4 UTAR, LBAR (25 mpg)
BMW M3 Convertible E CTAR (20 mpg)
BMW M5 D6 WSAR, SXAR (20 mpg)
Cadillac CTS-V Z4 (Sedan and coupe models; 18 mpg)
Dodge SRT Viper M4 XSMR (Manual transmission; 20 mpg)
Ferrari California W4 RZAR, ITAR (16 mpg)
Ferrari F430 Spyder Y4
Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 M4 ISMR (Manual transmission; 24 mpg)
Jaguar XJ/XJL Y6 WCAR, PLAR (22 mpg)
Lamborghini Gallardo Bicolore
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe I4 XZAR, USAR (16 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with CLA45 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with C63 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG H6 GSAR (24 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz G550 P PZAR, PVAR (15 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz S550 O4 UXAR, PWAR (26 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible J4 WTAR, XJAR (25 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG N DZAR, CXAR (19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster N DZAR, CXAR
Nissan GT-R N6 SZAR, LLAR (20 mpg)
Porsche 911 R6 XSAR, CSAR (28 mpg)
Porsche Boxster R4 DTAR, ERAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Cayenne L6 GFDR, XWAR (23 mpg)
Porsche Cayman E4 JEAR, FWAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Macan M4 RFDR (24 mpg)
Porsche Panamera I6 XCAR, XRAR (27 mpg)
Range Rover C6 WFDR, EFAR (Includes Sport and Evoque models; 20 mpg)
Tesla S Electric Vehicle B6 RSAE, ESAR
Unknown class but in the fleet
Chevrolet Tahoe (RWD) YR (2-wheel drive)
Fisker Karma
Lexus CT 200h (Spotted at LAS)
Tesla Roadster Electric Vehicle XBAR
????? ?? FTAR? (Full-Size, Convertible, Automatic, Air, FTAR)
Special
Our Choice/Manager's Special (2/4 Door) A6 EXAR (Model at manager's discretion)
Wildcard Q6 XXAR (Manager selects)
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Chevrolet Spark A ECAR (35 mpg; formerly CCAR)
Fiat 500 A ECAR (33 mpg)
Kia Rio A ECAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 33 mpg)
Smart Fortwo A ECAR (Includes Pure, Passion, and Passion Convertible trims)
Toyota Yaris A ECAR (2-door models only)
Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR)
Chevrolet Aveo B CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 31 mpg)
Hyundai Accent B CCAR (Formerly ECAR)
Mazda2 B CCAR
Mitsubishi Lancer B CCAR
Nissan Cube B CCAR (Spotted at LAX and ORD)
Ford Fiesta B, YB CCAR (38 mpg)
Ford Focus B, YB CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 38 mpg)
Nissan Versa B, YB CCAR (36 mpg; includes sedans and Note hatchbacks)
Chevrolet Sonic YB CCAR
Fiat 500L YB CCAR (Spotted at SLC and SFO)
Honda Fit YB CCAR
Mini Cooper YB CCAR
Mitsubishi Mirage YB CCAR (Spotted at LAX)
Nissan Juke YB CCAR
Scion IQ YB CCAR (Franchises only)
Scion XC YB CCAR (Franchises only)
Toyota Yaris B, YB CCAR (4-door and 5-door models)
Volkswagen Beetle YB CCAR
Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR (Includes 2.5L gas and TDI diesel models)
Volvo C30 YB CCAR
Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR)
Kia Soul C, B ICAR (Formerly CCAR)
Dodge Dart C ICAR
Hyundai Elantra C ICAR
Kia Forte C ICAR
Mazda3 C ICAR
Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (2-door models tagged C; 4-door models tagged YC)
Nissan Sentra C, YC ICAR
Toyota Corolla C, YC ICAR (33 mpg)
Mazda5 YC ICAR
Scion XB YC ICAR (Franchises only)
Subaru Impreza YC ICAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models)
Toyota Matrix YC ICAR
Volkswagen Jetta YC ICAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen YC ICAR
Standard 2 Door (D, SCAR)
Chevrolet Cruze SCAR (2017 model year and newer; older years are C4 ICAR)
Ford Mustang D SCAR (V6 Premium trim; hard-top)
Nissan Altima Coupe D SCAR (29 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta D SCAR (24 mpg; formerly ICAR, includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FXAR)
Dodge Avenger F FCAR
Kia Optima F FCAR
Mazda6 F FCAR
Mitsubishi Galant F FCAR (Formerly SCAR)
Chevrolet Impala (-'13)/Impala Limited ('14) F, YF FCAR
Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FCAR, FDAR (LS through LTZ trims available; 29 mpg)
Chrysler 200 F, YF FCAR, FDAR (30 mpg)
Ford Fusion F, YF FCAR
Buick Verano YF FCAR
Dodge Charger YF FCAR
Dodge Charger R/T YF FCAR (5.7L HEMI V8; spotted at SLC)
Honda Accord YF FCAR
Hyundai Sonata YF FCAR
Subaru Legacy YF FCAR (AWD; formerly Q4/IFAR)
Volkswagen Passat YF FCAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models)
Nissan Altima* F6 FXAR (31 mpg; F6 class label)
Toyota Camry* F6 FXAR (31 mpg; grouped with Nissan Altima or similar)
YF-Classified Non-Sedans (YF, FCAR)
Chevrolet Camaro RS YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply)
Dodge Challenger YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply)
Toyota Venza YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged Q4)
Nissan Murano YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged YQ)
Ford Flex YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged L4)
Premium (G, PCAR/PDAR)
Buick Regal G PCAR
Chevrolet Impala (2014+) G, F, YF PCAR, PDAR (27 mpg)
Ford Taurus G PCAR
Hyundai Genesis G PCAR
Nissan Maxima G PCAR (27 mpg)
Volkswagen CC G PCAR
Volvo S60 G PCAR
Luxury (I, LCAR/LDAR)
Buick LaCrosse I LCAR, LDAR (27 mpg; former PCAR class label)
Volvo S80 Sedan I LCAR
Cadillac CTS I, YI LCAR (Includes coupes, sedans, and wagons; wagons are only YI)
Cadillac XTS/XTS4 I, YI LCAR
Chrysler 300/300C I, YI LCAR (25 mpg)
BMW 3-Series YI LCAR (Includes 328i, 328ix, 335i models)
BMW 5-Series YI LCAR (Includes 528i and 535i models)
Lincoln MKS YI LCAR
Lincoln MKZ YI LCAR
Toyota Avalon YI LCAR
Volvo V70 XC Wagon YI LCAR
Premium Luxury (YI)
Audi A3 (non-Quattro) YI
Audi A4 YI
Audi A6 YI
Audi A7 YI
Audi A8L YI
Audi Q7 AWD YI
Audi S4 convertible YI
Audi S5 YI
BMW X5 YI
Chevrolet Corvette YI
Infiniti M35/M37 YI (Formerly reservable as K6/WSAR)
Jaguar XF YI
Lexus ES 350 YI
Lexus GS 450h YI
Lexus IS 250 YI
Lexus RX 350 YI
Lexus RX 450 Hybrid YI
Lincoln MKC YI
Lincoln MKT YI
Lincoln MKX YI
Mercedes-Benz CLK550 convertible YI
Mercedes-Benz E550 convertible YI
Mercedes-Benz GL350 AWD YI
Mercedes-Benz R350 4WD YI
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG YI
Porsche Carrera YI
Volvo XC60 YI, YQ (Reportedly YQ in Canada)
Volvo XC90 YI
Midsize 2WD SUV (B4, CFAR)
Buick Encore B4 CFAR
Chevrolet Captiva B4 CFAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Trax B4 CFAR
Ford Escape B4 CFAR (33 mpg)
Hyundai Tucson B4 CFAR
Jeep Cherokee B4 CFAR
Jeep Liberty B4 CFAR (21 mpg)
Jeep Patriot B4 CFAR (24 mpg)
Kia Sorento B4 CFAR
Kia Sportage B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-5 B4 CFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander B4 CFAR
Nissan Rogue B4 CFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Rav4 B4 CFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan B4 CFAR
5 Passenger Standard 2WD SUV (F4, SWAR)
Chevrolet Equinox F4 SWAR
Dodge Journey F4 SWAR (36 mpg)
Ford Edge F4 SWAR
Ford Explorer F4 SWAR (5-passenger models)
GMC Terrain F4 SWAR
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport F4 SWAR (24 mpg)
Jeep Grand Cherokee F4 SWAR
Toyota Highlander F4 SWAR
7 passenger Standard 2WD SUV (K6, RRAR)
Buick Enclave K6 RRAR
Chevrolet Traverse K6 RRAR (21 mpg)
Dodge Journey K6 RRAR (23 mpg)
Ford Expedition K6 RRAR
Ford Explorer K6 RRAR (7-passenger models)
GMC Acadia K6 RRAR
Mazda CX-9 K6 RRAR
Nissan Pathfinder K6 RRAR
Midsize SUV (Q4, IFAR)
Hyundai Tucson Q4 IFAR
Jeep Cherokee Q4 IFAR
Jeep Compass Q4 IFAR (25 mpg)
Kia Sportage Q4 IFAR
Kia Sorento Q4 IFAR
Mazda CX-5 Q4 IFAR
Honda CR-V Q4 IFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Q4 IFAR
Subaru XV Crosstrek Q4 IFAR
Toyota Rav4 Q4, YQ IFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Venza Q4 IFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan Q4 IFAR
Chevrolet Captiva Q4, YQ IFAR
Ford Escape Q4, YQ IFAR
Jeep Liberty Q4, YQ IFAR
Jeep Patriot Q4, YQ IFAR
Nissan Rogue Q4, YQ IFAR
Subaru Forester Q4, YQ IFAR
Subaru Outback Q4, YQ IFAR
Buick Encore YQ IFAR
Chevrolet Trax YQ IFAR
Nissan Murano YQ IFAR
5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR)
Chevrolet Equinox L SFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Edge L SFAR
GMC Terrain L SFAR
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport L SFAR
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR
Mitsubishi Endeavor L SFAR
Nissan Xterra L SFAR
Dodge Journey L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models)
Ford Explorer L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models)
Toyota 4Runner L, L4 SFAR (19 mpg; 5-passenger models)
4WD/AWD 7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, FRAR)
Dodge Journey L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models)
Ford Explorer L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models; 23 mpg)
Toyota 4Runner L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models)
Buick Enclave L4 FRAR
Dodge Durango L4 FRAR
Ford Flex L4 FRAR
Kia Sorento (V6 Models Only) L4 FRAR
Mazda CX-9 L4 FRAR
Nissan Pathfinder L4 FRAR (28 mpg)
Toyota Highlander L4 FRAR (7-passenger models)
Chevrolet Traverse (AWD) L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg)
GMC Acadia L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)
4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR)
GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg)
Nissan Armada T FFAR (15 mpg)
Toyota Sequoia T FFAR
Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg)
Ford Expedition T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)
4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR)
Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Expedition EL T6 PFAR
GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg)
Minivan (R, MVAR)
Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (23 mpg)
Ford Transit Connect R MVAR
Kia Sedona R MVAR
Nissan Quest R MVAR (24 mpg)
Volkswagen Routan R MVAR
Chrysler Town & Country R, YR MVAR (Touring Edition tagged YR)
Toyota Sienna R, YR MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims)
Convertible (U) (Others in Adrenaline Coll.)
Chrysler 200 convertible U STAR (24 mpg)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder U STAR (2012 final model year; 27 mpg)
Volkswagen Eos U STAR (Hard-top conv.)
Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible U, YU STAR (23 mpg)
Infiniti Q60 convertible YU STAR
Volvo C70 convertible YU STAR, WTAR (Formerly reservable in Prestige Collection; 28 mpg)
Ford Mustang V6 convertible* W IXAR, ITAR, RTAR (Incl. satellite radio; 30 mpg)
Small Pickup Truck (O6, IPAR)
Nissan Frontier O6 IPAR (18 mpg)
Toyota Tacoma O6 IPAR
Pickup Truck (S, SPAR)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S SPAR (16 mpg; includes 4WD models)
Ford F150 S SPAR (17 mpg)
Ford F250 S SPAR (Includes diesel and gasoline models)
Ford F350 S SPAR (Gasoline models only)
GMC Sierra 1500 S SPAR
Nissan Titan S SPAR
Ram 1500 S SPAR (Quad cab models only)
Ram 2500 S SPAR
Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models)
12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR)
Chevrolet Express M FVAR
Ford Clubwagon/E-Series M FVAR (16 mpg; also includes Super Clubwagon models)
Ford Transit M FVAR (17 mpg; 12-15 pasengers)
GMC Savana M FVAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter M FVAR (Diesel models only)
Nissan NV 3500 M FVAR (12-passenger models only)
Cargo Van (N4, SKAR)
Chevrolet Express 3500 N4 SKAR
Ford E-Series N4 SKAR (Includes E150, E250, E350, E350 Extended)
Ford Transit Connect N4 SKAR
Dodge Sprinter N4 SKAR (15 mpg)
Nissan NV 2500 N4 SKAR (19 mpg; also includes high profile models)
Adrenaline Collection*
Chevrolet Camaro SS V6 JSAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 PTAR? (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 XTAR (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z6 DSAR (21 mpg)
Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (21 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Premium W6 PXAR (20 mpg)
Ford "Hertz Shelby GT-H Mustang" D4 SSAR (20 mpg)
Green Traveler Collection
Ford C-Max E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Civic Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Insight Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan group; franchises only)
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius C E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Chevrolet Spark Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Chevrolet Volt J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Mitsubishi i MiEV J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group; formerly CXAR)
Nissan Leaf J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Smart Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
Ford Transit Connect Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group)
GMC Yukon CNG O (CNG, 21 mpg, incl. 1 free tank)
Honda Civic CNG O (CNG, 36 mpg, incl. 1 free tank)
Ram 2500 CNG O (CNG)
Prestige Collection
Audi A3 2.0 Quattro X6
Cadillac ATS G4, YI LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Infiniti G35/G37/Q50; 28 mpg)
Cadillac Escalade AWD P6, YP UFDR, LFAR, WFAR (Reservable with Lincoln Navigator; ESV models tagged YP; 19 mpg)
Cadillac SRX/SRX4 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 23 mpg)
Infiniti Q60s 3.0 (E)
Infiniti FX35/FX37/QX70 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg)
Infiniti JX35/QX60 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg)
Infiniti G35/G37/Q50 G4 LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Cadillac ATS; 28 mpg)
Infiniti QX56/QX80* S4 IRAR (20 mpg)
Infiniti QX30 W4
Jaguar XE P4
Lincoln Navigator 4WD P6 UFDR, LFAR, LWAR, ORAR (Reservable with Cadillac Escalade; 18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz C300* P4 RCAR (Previouly included C250, C300, C300 4MATIC models; 28 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E Class* K GCAR (Includes E250, 350, E350 4MATIC; 24 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible* X6 GTAR, LTAR (28 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GL450* S6 LFDR, XFAR (18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLA250 H4 JFDR (Reservable with GLK350; 22 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLE350 T4 GFAR (Reservable with ML350; 19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 H4 JFDR, PRAR (Reservable with GLA250; 22 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz ML350 4WD/AWD T4, YI GFAR (Reservable with GLE350; 19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Convertible* G6 JTAR, LJAR (32 mpg)
Other Make/Model Reservable*
Jeep Wrangler V IJBR, CRAR, SJBR (21mpg)
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited J6 JJBR, PJAR (19 mpg)
Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe Q GZAR (19 mpg)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster Q GZAR
Audi R8 coupe M6 LXAR
Audi R8 Spyder M6 LXAR (21 mpg)
Bentley Continental GT/Flying Spur Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg)
Bentley Continental GTC convertible Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg)
BMW 650i Gran Coupe A4 UCAR, FLAR (25 mpg)
BMW 650i Convertible X4 UTAR, LBAR (25 mpg)
BMW M3 Convertible E CTAR (20 mpg)
BMW M5 D6 WSAR, SXAR (20 mpg)
Cadillac CTS-V Z4 (Sedan and coupe models; 18 mpg)
Dodge SRT Viper M4 XSMR (Manual transmission; 20 mpg)
Ferrari California W4 RZAR, ITAR (16 mpg)
Ferrari F430 Spyder Y4
Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 M4 ISMR (Manual transmission; 24 mpg)
Jaguar XJ/XJL Y6 WCAR, PLAR (22 mpg)
Lamborghini Gallardo Bicolore
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe I4 XZAR, USAR (16 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with CLA45 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with C63 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG H6 GSAR (24 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz G550 P PZAR, PVAR (15 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz S550 O4 UXAR, PWAR (26 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible J4 WTAR, XJAR (25 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG N DZAR, CXAR (19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster N DZAR, CXAR
Nissan GT-R N6 SZAR, LLAR (20 mpg)
Porsche 911 R6 XSAR, CSAR (28 mpg)
Porsche Boxster R4 DTAR, ERAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Cayenne L6 GFDR, XWAR (23 mpg)
Porsche Cayman E4 JEAR, FWAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Macan M4 RFDR (24 mpg)
Porsche Panamera I6 XCAR, XRAR (27 mpg)
Range Rover C6 WFDR, EFAR (Includes Sport and Evoque models; 20 mpg)
Tesla S Electric Vehicle B6 RSAE, ESAR
Unknown class but in the fleet
Chevrolet Tahoe (RWD) YR (2-wheel drive)
Fisker Karma
Lexus CT 200h (Spotted at LAS)
Tesla Roadster Electric Vehicle XBAR
????? ?? FTAR? (Full-Size, Convertible, Automatic, Air, FTAR)
Special
Our Choice/Manager's Special (2/4 Door) A6 EXAR (Model at manager's discretion)
Wildcard Q6 XXAR (Manager selects)
Notes:
- This list is in no way an official Hertz publication, nor is it endorsed by Hertz, and therefore should be used for guidance and general informational purposes only.
- If you make any changes to the list, please document them by creating a new post at the end of the thread @:-)
- Please ensure that category labels (i.e., "this model or similar") are bolded
- Former category labels should be italicized
- Place an asterisk (*) next to model-reservable vehicles (or next to the category title if all vehicles are model-reservable)
- Much credit to lowfareair for compiling the original list, to drzoidberg for his informative ride reports, and to all of you who've posted with information
- If you rent/find a car (any and all types welcome!) from Hertz and its class code (e.g., YF) or ACRISS code (e.g., FCAR) differ from what's listed above, please post your experiences! The more information, the better.
- Feel free to PM or email GW McLintock if you want a copy of the most recent list (Excel spreadsheet)!
Happy travels!
US fleet list for Hertz -- What car might you get?
May 24, 2016, 8:58 am
#1756
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: Hertz Presidents Circle; SPG Lifetime Platinum; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 658
The list in this thread is based on our collective observations. If something is not on the list, once it has been reported, it is added. So the chances of you getting something not mentioned is approximately zero.
There are only three convertibles on fleet at present: the Camaro, the Mustang and the Merc SLK.
In SoCal and Arizona, there are far more Camaro V6 models than Mustangs - at least 3:1 and perhaps nearer 5:1.
If you book a convertible, they will try to give you one, but depending on supply at the time, you may not get much choice on model. If you are happy to go with a non-convertible, yo may be able to agree to something else.
The SLK is a strict 2 seater. The Camaro and Mustang do seat 4. The issue with both is not so much the capacity of the boot as the size of the opening to get large stuff in there.
Most of the cars will have been bought "for the season", so will likely be 2016 models that went on the road earlier this year. There are some 2015s still out there, but far fewer than there used to be.
There are only three convertibles on fleet at present: the Camaro, the Mustang and the Merc SLK.
In SoCal and Arizona, there are far more Camaro V6 models than Mustangs - at least 3:1 and perhaps nearer 5:1.
If you book a convertible, they will try to give you one, but depending on supply at the time, you may not get much choice on model. If you are happy to go with a non-convertible, yo may be able to agree to something else.
The SLK is a strict 2 seater. The Camaro and Mustang do seat 4. The issue with both is not so much the capacity of the boot as the size of the opening to get large stuff in there.
Most of the cars will have been bought "for the season", so will likely be 2016 models that went on the road earlier this year. There are some 2015s still out there, but far fewer than there used to be.
May 24, 2016, 12:53 pm
#1757
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 6
The list in this thread is based on our collective observations. If something is not on the list, once it has been reported, it is added. So the chances of you getting something not mentioned is approximately zero.
There are only three convertibles on fleet at present: the Camaro, the Mustang and the Merc SLK.
In SoCal and Arizona, there are far more Camaro V6 models than Mustangs - at least 3:1 and perhaps nearer 5:1.
If you book a convertible, they will try to give you one, but depending on supply at the time, you may not get much choice on model. If you are happy to go with a non-convertible, yo may be able to agree to something else.
The SLK is a strict 2 seater. The Camaro and Mustang do seat 4. The issue with both is not so much the capacity of the boot as the size of the opening to get large stuff in there.
Most of the cars will have been bought "for the season", so will likely be 2016 models that went on the road earlier this year. There are some 2015s still out there, but far fewer than there used to be.
There are only three convertibles on fleet at present: the Camaro, the Mustang and the Merc SLK.
In SoCal and Arizona, there are far more Camaro V6 models than Mustangs - at least 3:1 and perhaps nearer 5:1.
If you book a convertible, they will try to give you one, but depending on supply at the time, you may not get much choice on model. If you are happy to go with a non-convertible, yo may be able to agree to something else.
The SLK is a strict 2 seater. The Camaro and Mustang do seat 4. The issue with both is not so much the capacity of the boot as the size of the opening to get large stuff in there.
Most of the cars will have been bought "for the season", so will likely be 2016 models that went on the road earlier this year. There are some 2015s still out there, but far fewer than there used to be.
May 26, 2016, 9:11 pm
#1758
Join Date: May 2005
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Hilton Honors Gold, Bonvoy Gold Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 114
SMF - Sacramento
Booked: Midsize SUV (Group Q4) IFAR, Jeep Compass or similar
Initial Carfirmation: Dodge Journey 2WD
Revised Carfirmation (1.5 hours later): Jeep Compass 4x4
NOTE The Jeep Compass is a terrible car. Here are my gripes:
1) The driver seat adjustments are really rudimentary and you cannot properly adjust this seat if you are 5'2" -- there is a strange upward pitch to the seat which causes your knees to slam into the bottom of the steering column.
2) You cannot adjust the steering wheel forward/back, only up & down.
3) The cargo space is minimal. With 3 people, 1 large suitcase, 1 small suitcase, 2 backpacker packs & a day pack, the car had no room left inside. Felt more like a sedan than a SUV.
4) Hard ride. Not sure if it's the tires, but every bump nearly sent me flying out of my seat
5) Dashboard and instruments feel very "low rent."
For how much a weekly SUV rental costs, this car is a dud.
Booked: Midsize SUV (Group Q4) IFAR, Jeep Compass or similar
Initial Carfirmation: Dodge Journey 2WD
Revised Carfirmation (1.5 hours later): Jeep Compass 4x4
NOTE The Jeep Compass is a terrible car. Here are my gripes:
1) The driver seat adjustments are really rudimentary and you cannot properly adjust this seat if you are 5'2" -- there is a strange upward pitch to the seat which causes your knees to slam into the bottom of the steering column.
2) You cannot adjust the steering wheel forward/back, only up & down.
3) The cargo space is minimal. With 3 people, 1 large suitcase, 1 small suitcase, 2 backpacker packs & a day pack, the car had no room left inside. Felt more like a sedan than a SUV.
4) Hard ride. Not sure if it's the tires, but every bump nearly sent me flying out of my seat
5) Dashboard and instruments feel very "low rent."
For how much a weekly SUV rental costs, this car is a dud.
May 29, 2016, 2:43 pm
#1759
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: Hertz Gold PC, AAdvantage Platinum, United Premier 1K, HHonors Gold
Posts: 76
LGA
2016 Dodge Dart, tagged C- haven't seen one of these in a while. Lot was basically empty.
2016 Dodge Dart, tagged C- haven't seen one of these in a while. Lot was basically empty.
May 30, 2016, 2:50 am
#1760
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 168
Has anyone spotted new Adrenaline cars? Would like to rent from IAD in September, which most probably isn't a specific Adrenaline rental station anyway, but searching at some other locations only showed occasionally a (sold out) Hertz Shelby GT Mustang, but nothing else. No Adrenaline Corvette, Challenger, Camaro, Mustang anywhere. Does Hertz still have these or are they wainting for new ones to arrive? Think the main season for these cars should have started quite a while ago.
May 31, 2016, 12:53 am
#1761
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
3 rentals during a recent trip as 5*:
1) NYC - E 48th St (between 1st & 2nd St)
Booked: FCAR
Assigned: FCAR Toyota Camry SE
Rented: YF VW Passat
Changed to a 2016 VW Passat as I find it better than a Camry. Also saw a 2016 Malibu in FCAR, but nothing else much as the place was pretty empty.
2) Chicago State St HLE
Booked: FCAR
Assigned: NOTHING
Rented: YF VW Passat
It was Mother's day and who would have thought tons of people were looking to rent a car. Didn't dawn on me. Either way, out of an expected 70+ cars only 30+ had been returned as planned and there was a huge gap and ORD was slow in delivering extra cars. So initially there was no car, but eventually they offered me an Hundai Elantra or a Honda Civic (ICAR) and said they would mark a full tank as 1/8 full only to make up for the difference in price which may not quite have worked out in my favor for my 1 day rental. I took the Civic due to lack of options, but when walking into the garage with the Station Mgr a VW Passat was being returned and I got him to switch my Civic out against that one while I waived the need to clean the car to get going. Worked out alright in the end, but got a bit lucky.
3) PHX
Booked: LCAR
Assigned: LCAR Chrysler 300
Rented: Nothing, cancelled
Okay, anticipating bad things I had a second reservation at Sixt at about 80US$ less than Hertz for a LCAR (C-Class, A4, 3-series, CTS). I had made one request to Hertz and it was to please not get a Chrysler 300 (La Crosse, etc. all fine) for my 10-day rental. I land and get a Carfirmation for a Chrysler 300 with no options offered. Well thanks for taking the "pi*s" Hertz and completely ignoring the one, single request. I went for a quick peak to the Hertz lot and there were 3-4 Lacrosse, plus a couple of Chrysler 300. In higher categories I saw what looked like 2 Infinity sedans and I think I spotted 3 or so Mercedes (C-Class).
Decided to check what Sixt had in store for me and was offered a fully loaded 2016 Volvo S80 in Platinum trim with Navi, Lane assist, blind spot warning etc. A very nice ride and at that stage, instead of arguing with a Hertz Gold Agent, I cancelled my Hertz reservation (still had 30mins to rental start).
1) NYC - E 48th St (between 1st & 2nd St)
Booked: FCAR
Assigned: FCAR Toyota Camry SE
Rented: YF VW Passat
Changed to a 2016 VW Passat as I find it better than a Camry. Also saw a 2016 Malibu in FCAR, but nothing else much as the place was pretty empty.
2) Chicago State St HLE
Booked: FCAR
Assigned: NOTHING
Rented: YF VW Passat
It was Mother's day and who would have thought tons of people were looking to rent a car. Didn't dawn on me. Either way, out of an expected 70+ cars only 30+ had been returned as planned and there was a huge gap and ORD was slow in delivering extra cars. So initially there was no car, but eventually they offered me an Hundai Elantra or a Honda Civic (ICAR) and said they would mark a full tank as 1/8 full only to make up for the difference in price which may not quite have worked out in my favor for my 1 day rental. I took the Civic due to lack of options, but when walking into the garage with the Station Mgr a VW Passat was being returned and I got him to switch my Civic out against that one while I waived the need to clean the car to get going. Worked out alright in the end, but got a bit lucky.
3) PHX
Booked: LCAR
Assigned: LCAR Chrysler 300
Rented: Nothing, cancelled
Okay, anticipating bad things I had a second reservation at Sixt at about 80US$ less than Hertz for a LCAR (C-Class, A4, 3-series, CTS). I had made one request to Hertz and it was to please not get a Chrysler 300 (La Crosse, etc. all fine) for my 10-day rental. I land and get a Carfirmation for a Chrysler 300 with no options offered. Well thanks for taking the "pi*s" Hertz and completely ignoring the one, single request. I went for a quick peak to the Hertz lot and there were 3-4 Lacrosse, plus a couple of Chrysler 300. In higher categories I saw what looked like 2 Infinity sedans and I think I spotted 3 or so Mercedes (C-Class).
Decided to check what Sixt had in store for me and was offered a fully loaded 2016 Volvo S80 in Platinum trim with Navi, Lane assist, blind spot warning etc. A very nice ride and at that stage, instead of arguing with a Hertz Gold Agent, I cancelled my Hertz reservation (still had 30mins to rental start).
Last edited by demue; May 31, 2016 at 10:02 pm
May 31, 2016, 5:19 am
#1762
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1
Hi all. I have class L SUV.
It's my first time renting an SUV so not sure what to expect or if I should change to something else. I didn't see any Toyota 4runners as it shows in the picture when I was passing by the other day.
What should I expect to get?
It's my first time renting an SUV so not sure what to expect or if I should change to something else. I didn't see any Toyota 4runners as it shows in the picture when I was passing by the other day.
What should I expect to get?
May 31, 2016, 7:46 am
#1763
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 94
Booked Prestige Collection Infiniti or Lexus Crossover on Amex Plat Prepaid rate, 25% discount on 190.99 / day for 3 days then 95.49. Car class was K4. Jersey City, NJ (downtown) location.
Showed up, was given class I (Chrysler 300) but with no rate change. I actually needed the SUV for a trip to lake house on winding mountain roads and this was a meaningful inconvenience for me. The rental office took off $40 total from the reservation when I insisted on a discount but had no SUVs for me, luxury or otherwise, because apparently they get all their cars from the EWR airport office.
Seems like I'm a sucker for this doing this Amex Plat Prepaid rate, which usually comes with a great discount but also a cancellation penalty. So I have to pay a penalty but they can bait and switch me down to an entirely different class and category of car with no rate change? Well, I learned my lesson in time to cancel the rest of my summer reservations with Hertz at least.
Showed up, was given class I (Chrysler 300) but with no rate change. I actually needed the SUV for a trip to lake house on winding mountain roads and this was a meaningful inconvenience for me. The rental office took off $40 total from the reservation when I insisted on a discount but had no SUVs for me, luxury or otherwise, because apparently they get all their cars from the EWR airport office.
Seems like I'm a sucker for this doing this Amex Plat Prepaid rate, which usually comes with a great discount but also a cancellation penalty. So I have to pay a penalty but they can bait and switch me down to an entirely different class and category of car with no rate change? Well, I learned my lesson in time to cancel the rest of my summer reservations with Hertz at least.
May 31, 2016, 10:01 pm
#1764
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Amex Platinum "pay at station" type rate is 20% off and for an extra 5% discount that prepayment gets you I would rather retain the flexibility to cancel and have a second back up with another company (e.g. National) if price is comparable. Not that anyone at Hertz will give a sh*t if you don't rent as frequently any longer, but at least you can vote with wallet.
Jun 4, 2016, 3:30 pm
#1765
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 6
I prefer Toyota 4runner. It's a great car. One of the worthiest of the class
toyota 4runner reviews
toyota 4runner reviews
Jun 5, 2016, 9:38 am
#1766
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,701
Glad not too much has changed... I haven't rented a car since February! 
-J.
-J.
Jun 6, 2016, 5:23 am
#1767
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 6
Referring to my own post from last week, I had a call with a Hertz representative from San Jose (local station, not the airport). He told me, there will be some 2016 Buick Cascada convertibles in the fleet soon (or actually are already in the fleet). We were talking about the standard convertible class (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar).
Coming back to my own question: I've just booked a convertible (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar) for 16 days in July in a small, local Hertz station in the Silicon Valley. I'd love to get a Mustang (preferably a 2.3 EcoBoost due to my 2800 miles ride). What are my chances to get one? I really dislike the Camaro. The option to reserve a specific car (the Mustang) was not available at the location (neither at any other locations nearby, even SFO). Is there anything I could do to increase my chances for a Mustang?
Coming back to my own question: I've just booked a convertible (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar) for 16 days in July in a small, local Hertz station in the Silicon Valley. I'd love to get a Mustang (preferably a 2.3 EcoBoost due to my 2800 miles ride). What are my chances to get one? I really dislike the Camaro. The option to reserve a specific car (the Mustang) was not available at the location (neither at any other locations nearby, even SFO). Is there anything I could do to increase my chances for a Mustang?
Jun 6, 2016, 6:47 pm
#1768
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 11
Howdy folks,
I've read elsewhere on the forum that the 'Y' prefix (like YF, etc) refers to a car whose class is unreservable, meaning you can only get it by upgrading at the counter when picking it up.
I'd like to reserve a Dodge Charger or Challenger, but of course both are YF. The last time I tried to do this I made a full size (F) reservation and tried to upgrade at the counter, but had to pay another $320 to get it for a week. 5* status didn't help with this
This time, I'd like to reserve a high enough class that I can "downgrade" to the Charger or Challenger without having to pay extra at the location. Is this a sensible stategy, and if so, do I need to reserve one class up (Premium/G) or higher? (Luxury/I)?
Thanks!
I've read elsewhere on the forum that the 'Y' prefix (like YF, etc) refers to a car whose class is unreservable, meaning you can only get it by upgrading at the counter when picking it up.
I'd like to reserve a Dodge Charger or Challenger, but of course both are YF. The last time I tried to do this I made a full size (F) reservation and tried to upgrade at the counter, but had to pay another $320 to get it for a week. 5* status didn't help with this
This time, I'd like to reserve a high enough class that I can "downgrade" to the Charger or Challenger without having to pay extra at the location. Is this a sensible stategy, and if so, do I need to reserve one class up (Premium/G) or higher? (Luxury/I)?
Thanks!
Jun 7, 2016, 12:40 am
#1769
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: ORD
Programs: BAEC Bronze
Posts: 24
Booked a PCAR from 117 S Airport Blvd,San Fransisco location next month. One way to LA.
330 all inclusive with unlimited miles!!
Can I expect a 2016 Maxima?
330 all inclusive with unlimited miles!!
Can I expect a 2016 Maxima?
Jun 7, 2016, 9:12 am
#1770
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
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Referring to my own post from last week, I had a call with a Hertz representative from San Jose (local station, not the airport). He told me, there will be some 2016 Buick Cascada convertibles in the fleet soon (or actually are already in the fleet). We were talking about the standard convertible class (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar).
Coming back to my own question: I've just booked a convertible (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar) for 16 days in July in a small, local Hertz station in the Silicon Valley. I'd love to get a Mustang (preferably a 2.3 EcoBoost due to my 2800 miles ride). What are my chances to get one? I really dislike the Camaro. The option to reserve a specific car (the Mustang) was not available at the location (neither at any other locations nearby, even SFO). Is there anything I could do to increase my chances for a Mustang?
Coming back to my own question: I've just booked a convertible (Group U, STAR, Camaro or similar) for 16 days in July in a small, local Hertz station in the Silicon Valley. I'd love to get a Mustang (preferably a 2.3 EcoBoost due to my 2800 miles ride). What are my chances to get one? I really dislike the Camaro. The option to reserve a specific car (the Mustang) was not available at the location (neither at any other locations nearby, even SFO). Is there anything I could do to increase my chances for a Mustang?
You have about a 50-50 chance, unless someone knows more about the fleet in that area. The Mustang will most likely have the V6.
-J.