Cheapest way to get a SUV?
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
Programs: Hertz PC
Posts: 173
Cheapest way to get a SUV?
What would be the cheapest way to get an SUV?
The price difference for my reservation date is $14/day from a full size to a midsize.
Do you think there will be a free upgrade to a midsize for 5* member? Or would the upgrade fee be less than the price difference?
Thanks!
The price difference for my reservation date is $14/day from a full size to a midsize.
Do you think there will be a free upgrade to a midsize for 5* member? Or would the upgrade fee be less than the price difference?
Thanks!
#2
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 63
I usually reserve a compact at my local neighbourhood location, which always upgrades me to a full-size, and then I call the manager (I know him due to the fact because I rent too much) and ask to book a SUV for me. Because SUVs are expensive, I pay to upgrade from full-size to SUV (about $15-20 a day)
#3
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: GNV,TPA, & HOU
Programs: Hertz Presidents Circle, National EE, Lots of Stupid CCs&The I Am Crazy Enough To Actually Pay For F
Posts: 357
it depends on your location you are renting from. if its a big airport location you might be able to upgrade at time of rental and save money that way. if its a small location they are likely to not stock any extra cars. bottom line is if you HAVE to have the SUV reserve it upfront.
#5
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
try keep checking suv prices 0-10 days before the rental date on aaa.com/hertz and costcotravel.com (if you are a costco member). have seen weekend mid size suv price at SEA as low as $20s a day all inclusive.