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Overview of Service and List of Existing and Future Airport Locations: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Am I Eligible? Is My Vehicle Eligible?
Q. Who can use Ultimate Choice?
Any member of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is eligible to use Ultimate Choice. The areas you can select from depend on your status in the program (President's Circle, Five Star, or Gold).
Q. What is the minimum booking class to be eligible to freely select cars from Ultimate Choice?
A. You can book anything other than an Economy (A), Compact (B), or Manager's Special (EXAR) vehicle, and be eligible for Ultimate Choice.
Q. What if I book a lower class such as Economy or Compact or Manager's Special?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class (or higher, as a complimentary upgrade) in a marked space.
Q. What happens if I book a Economy or Compact but pick a higher-class car from Ultimate Choice?
A. You will likely be asked to pay the midsize rental rate by the gate agent.
Q. What if I book a Fullsize car but find a lower class car in Ultimate Choice that I like better?
A. You may chose to take it, but you will pay the originally-booked Fullsize rate.
Q. What if I book a Adrenaline/Electric/Hybrid/Luxury/Prestige car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for one-way rentals?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for award rentals?
A. Yes, provided the reservation is for a mid-size car or higher.
Overview of Service and List of Existing and Future Airport Locations: https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Am I Eligible? Is My Vehicle Eligible?
Q. Who can use Ultimate Choice?
Any member of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program is eligible to use Ultimate Choice. The areas you can select from depend on your status in the program (President's Circle, Five Star, or Gold).
Q. What is the minimum booking class to be eligible to freely select cars from Ultimate Choice?
A. You can book anything other than an Economy (A), Compact (B), or Manager's Special (EXAR) vehicle, and be eligible for Ultimate Choice.
Q. What if I book a lower class such as Economy or Compact or Manager's Special?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class (or higher, as a complimentary upgrade) in a marked space.
Q. What happens if I book a Economy or Compact but pick a higher-class car from Ultimate Choice?
A. You will likely be asked to pay the midsize rental rate by the gate agent.
Q. What if I book a Fullsize car but find a lower class car in Ultimate Choice that I like better?
A. You may chose to take it, but you will pay the originally-booked Fullsize rate.
Q. What if I book a Adrenaline/Electric/Hybrid/Luxury/Prestige car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for one-way rentals?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I use Ultimate Choice for award rentals?
A. Yes, provided the reservation is for a mid-size car or higher.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Aug 15, 2019, 7:17 am
#721
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,648
Aug 15, 2019, 8:15 am
#722
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So here's what further muddies the waters for me, this is the email I usually get (I don't think I got it this time as I cannot find it so this was from the rental, 24 July, before):
Reserved Class:Compact
When You Arrive:Go to President's Circle zone
Why would I get this if it has to be C/intermediate?
Aug 15, 2019, 8:23 am
#723
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,648
It has a PC section, 5 star section, Gold section, plus other reserved canopies. Basically it's massive!
So here's what further muddies the waters for me, this is the email I usually get (I don't think I got it this time as I cannot find it so this was from the rental, 24 July, before):
Reserved Class:Compact
When You Arrive:Go to President's Circle zone
Why would I get this if it has to be C/intermediate?
So here's what further muddies the waters for me, this is the email I usually get (I don't think I got it this time as I cannot find it so this was from the rental, 24 July, before):
Reserved Class:Compact
When You Arrive:Go to President's Circle zone
Why would I get this if it has to be C/intermediate?
Above is just a guess, but maybe that logic works - although if it did, it would prolly have been mentioned here before
Generally I book F, as with a certain long running promo code + my CDP, it works out cheaper than booking C/etc. With F, I can take whatever I want from 5* & Gold UC. No experience booking with B
Others who are PC here can test the above with a future pay at location booking
Aug 18, 2019, 12:33 am
#724
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,705
It has a PC section, 5 star section, Gold section, plus other reserved canopies. Basically it's massive!
So here's what further muddies the waters for me, this is the email I usually get (I don't think I got it this time as I cannot find it so this was from the rental, 24 July, before):
Reserved Class:Compact
When You Arrive:Go to President's Circle zone
Why would I get this if it has to be C/intermediate?
So here's what further muddies the waters for me, this is the email I usually get (I don't think I got it this time as I cannot find it so this was from the rental, 24 July, before):
Reserved Class:Compact
When You Arrive:Go to President's Circle zone
Why would I get this if it has to be C/intermediate?
I am only 5*, so others might be able to give a better answer. But if you are PC, you auto get 1 level upgrade. So if you book B, then you get C. If you have C then you can use UC - maybe the email is taking all this info account?
Above is just a guess, but maybe that logic works - although if it did, it would prolly have been mentioned here before
Generally I book F, as with a certain long running promo code + my CDP, it works out cheaper than booking C/etc. With F, I can take whatever I want from 5* & Gold UC. No experience booking with B
Others who are PC here can test the above with a future pay at location booking
Above is just a guess, but maybe that logic works - although if it did, it would prolly have been mentioned here before
Generally I book F, as with a certain long running promo code + my CDP, it works out cheaper than booking C/etc. With F, I can take whatever I want from 5* & Gold UC. No experience booking with B
Others who are PC here can test the above with a future pay at location booking
Aug 31, 2019, 4:41 pm
#725
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Posts: 17,492
Sep 5, 2019, 3:50 pm
#726
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 1
Premium upgrade one way
I haven't found much info about this being talked about but I am looking to book a one way rental from Lax to San Francisco(union square) in december. I only have hertz gold.
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
Ideally I'd like somethng sporty to drive along the PCH, a mustang convertible is $311 vs $150 for ICAR, then plus upgrade fee.
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
Ideally I'd like somethng sporty to drive along the PCH, a mustang convertible is $311 vs $150 for ICAR, then plus upgrade fee.
Sep 5, 2019, 4:19 pm
#727
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,648
I haven't found much info about this being talked about but I am looking to book a one way rental from Lax to San Francisco(union square) in december. I only have hertz gold.
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
Sep 5, 2019, 8:05 pm
#728
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K; Hertz PC
Posts: 4,164
In the spirit of
Ultimate Choice is still a US-only thing at present, right?
My wife and I are doing a road trip through the UK next week (picking up the car at LHR and returning it to EDI and assume I'll get whatever automatic they happen to have on the lot they most want to get rid of but would love to be pleasantly surprised.
Ultimate Choice is still a US-only thing at present, right?
My wife and I are doing a road trip through the UK next week (picking up the car at LHR and returning it to EDI and assume I'll get whatever automatic they happen to have on the lot they most want to get rid of but would love to be pleasantly surprised.
Sep 5, 2019, 9:19 pm
#729
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
I haven't found much info about this being talked about but I am looking to book a one way rental from Lax to San Francisco(union square) in december. I only have hertz gold.
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
Ideally I'd like somethng sporty to drive along the PCH, a mustang convertible is $311 vs $150 for ICAR, then plus upgrade fee.
If i book an intermediate and then choose from the premium upgrade section, can that car be taken one way like my original booking?
Ideally I'd like somethng sporty to drive along the PCH, a mustang convertible is $311 vs $150 for ICAR, then plus upgrade fee.
Sep 6, 2019, 4:39 am
#730
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: where lions are led by donkeys...
Programs: Lifetime Gold, Global Entry, Hertz PC, and my wallet
Posts: 20,343
In the spirit of
Ultimate Choice is still a US-only thing at present, right?
My wife and I are doing a road trip through the UK next week (picking up the car at LHR and returning it to EDI and assume I'll get whatever automatic they happen to have on the lot they most want to get rid of but would love to be pleasantly surprised.
Ultimate Choice is still a US-only thing at present, right?
My wife and I are doing a road trip through the UK next week (picking up the car at LHR and returning it to EDI and assume I'll get whatever automatic they happen to have on the lot they most want to get rid of but would love to be pleasantly surprised.
Sep 11, 2019, 12:50 pm
#731
formerly leemaj
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: California
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium and LTP, Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold, SW Companion Pass
Posts: 217
Question from a new Presidents Circle member - I am renting an SUV in PHX (one way rental returning to Mesa airport in Phoenix). Am I still eligible to use pick something from the Ultimate Choice section? What if they assign me a car number pre-arrival? Can I just not take that car and go get a new one? Ideally I would like to get a nicer SUV than what I reserved (Nissan Pathfinder). My car was only marginally more than the intermediate car so I figured if I can guarantee the SUV and hope for an upgrade it is better than getting stuck with a regular car.
Sep 11, 2019, 1:07 pm
#732
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: 18,039
Much of this is covered in the wiki for this thread; please review its contents. You can use Ultimate Choice for one-ways and with a SUV reservation.
Sep 14, 2019, 2:26 pm
#733
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Tampa, FL
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond, Hertz PC, Hyatt Colleague, Avis Preferred/Budget FB, National Exeuctive
Posts: 63
If I book an Intermediate SUV (lowest rate) and I do not like assigned vehicle, am I free to select from Ultimate Choice lot?
Sep 17, 2019, 7:00 am
#734
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Sep 17, 2019, 10:13 am
#735
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: 18,039
From the wikipost:
Q. What if I book a Luxury/Prestige/Adrenaline car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.
Q. What if I book a Luxury/Prestige/Adrenaline car or a Minivan/Truck/SUV?
A. You will be assigned a car from that class in a marked space. You can either accept it or chose a car from Ultimate Choice.