Consolidated "Hertz Platinum Elite Member Upgrades/Experiences" Thread
Dec 22, 22, 10:30 am
#91
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 17,522
SFO was kind enough to do a Platinum Return and drop us off at the Grand Hyatt SFO last month. We did have to wait a bit for an available manager to drive us and like DJ_Iceman , they left my reservation open but I trusted them to close it properly after the dropped us off and they did.
My mom is back at SFO for a week and the gave her a 2023 Cadillac XT4 with 2.800 miles on the odometer for her F reservation.
My mom is back at SFO for a week and the gave her a 2023 Cadillac XT4 with 2.800 miles on the odometer for her F reservation.
Jan 16, 23, 4:24 am
#92
Used to be guidogh
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: FB Ultimate, TAP Gold, Royal Air Maroc Gold, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 315
Recently received Platinum Status. Got an upcoming rental at LAS for P6 Cat. (Large Elite Category). Booked this because medium and small were way more expensive (Hertz ICT lol).
I wonder what I can expect. Would I be able to switch to maybe BMW 4 series, Porsche Boxer, or Dodge Challenger R/T or so? Or should I expect something different?
Oh also curious if I could call Hertz and ask if specific model could be available? Any experiences with that by calling local office saying you're Platinum?
I wonder what I can expect. Would I be able to switch to maybe BMW 4 series, Porsche Boxer, or Dodge Challenger R/T or so? Or should I expect something different?
Oh also curious if I could call Hertz and ask if specific model could be available? Any experiences with that by calling local office saying you're Platinum?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jan 17, 23 at 4:48 am Reason: consecutive posts merged
Jan 20, 23, 11:17 pm
#93
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 224
Originally Posted by Hollandair
Recently received Platinum Status. Got an upcoming rental at LAS for P6 Cat. (Large Elite Category). Booked this because medium and small were way more expensive (Hertz ICT lol).
I wonder what I can expect. Would I be able to switch to maybe BMW 4 series, Porsche Boxer, or Dodge Challenger R/T or so? Or should I expect something different?
Oh also curious if I could call Hertz and ask if specific model could be available? Any experiences with that by calling local office saying you're Platinum?
I wonder what I can expect. Would I be able to switch to maybe BMW 4 series, Porsche Boxer, or Dodge Challenger R/T or so? Or should I expect something different?
Oh also curious if I could call Hertz and ask if specific model could be available? Any experiences with that by calling local office saying you're Platinum?
Feb 20, 23, 6:44 am
#94
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: The road less traveled
Programs: UA Gold MM, AA EXP, Delta Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, Natl EE, Hertz Platinum
Posts: 5,061
Any other Platinum upgrade experiences on an Economy car reservation? I usually always book a midsize or full size. This time, an Economy car at PHX was quite literally 1/2 the cost of a midsize and this trip is on my own dime. Having had typically great experiences with Hertz Platinum, I figured I would roll the dice.
I have a backup Nat’l EE premium reservation just in case. :-)
I have a backup Nat’l EE premium reservation just in case. :-)
Feb 20, 23, 8:33 am
#95
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
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Posts: 17,522
Thanks to the info in my thread, I was able to warn my mom about the lack of Platinum service at LAX. I think this was the first time she's been on a Hertz bus at LAX in 35 years. The white glove service was the bus driver telling her what stall number her I 2023 Chrysler 300s (CA plates, 6,000 miles) was parked in. I'll help her return the car and drive her to her hotel.
Feb 20, 23, 8:21 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy LTE+A, HH D, Nat'l EE, Hertz Plat, Avis PC
Posts: 3,450
Originally Posted by JohnnyP
Any other Platinum upgrade experiences on an Economy car reservation? I usually always book a midsize or full size. This time, an Economy car at PHX was quite literally 1/2 the cost of a midsize and this trip is on my own dime. Having had typically great experiences with Hertz Platinum, I figured I would roll the dice.
I have a backup Nat’l EE premium reservation just in case. :-)
I have a backup Nat’l EE premium reservation just in case. :-)
Let the rest of us know how it goes with the economy reservation at PHX (one of my favorite Hertz platinum locations, BTW)!
