From the wikipost of this thread:

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.

Correct -- I believe this is standard procedure at all locations (of a certain size). Occasionally (seems like it's usually EWR) there will be a 'receipt' from that thing left in the car that also has vehicle details and line like "GOLD OK: YES" which I presume just hasn't been updated to reflect ultimate choice.

Anyone else have any recent experiences with this? Pickup truck is currently cheapest rate for a rental at LAS in Nov.

If there is a chance this will be an issue, I'd probably pay the extra $20 for "Intermediate SUV" on a weekly rental.

The reason is Chase CSR CDW specifically prohibits coverage on pickups so there's no way I'd take the pickup if forced to take it.

I plan on getting anything from the PC lot (I suppose even 5* or UC) instead of the pickup. (I'm a PC).
Thanks.

There's always a chance, but I've rented O6 and taken from UC/PC a half dozen times and never had an issue of any kind. 1-2 of those were at SFO.

FWIW, I never talk to the gold booth, I simply pick my car and go to the exit.

You can always make a backup reservation for the SUV (maybe set it for 2 hours later) and cancel the pickup if they really won't rent something else to you.

I was thinking about doing that. Thanks. Just did a backup reservation as you suggested.

Just a warning, Hertz now sends emails warning you about an auto cancellation of one of the overlapping reservations. I knew this but i was busy and tired day after i booked the above and i didn't respond in time.

Hertz auto cancelled my cheaper truck reservation even though i put flight info in that one and not in the later SUV one. Not a big deal but remember to watch for that email if you do backup reservations.

Why am I not surprised that Hertz would automatically cancel the cheaper reservation?

Hi. I reserved a full size at MIA for a couple of days around Christmas. This is the first time of renting a car at Hertz Ultimate Choice. I'm President's Circle matched from emerald club.

1. I'm wondering if I need to go to the counter first to pay the rent. The confirmation email says "what you pay at the counter".

2. I have my own insurance covering liability but not collision. I'm gonna buy the LDW and liability for this car rental. Do I need to go to the counter?

Thanks!

This is sort of Off topic but I guess I was wrong about this. I called claims to ask if a Cadillac.Escalade would be covered. They claimed that they'd cover most newer vehicles up to 75k. I asked about pickups and supposedly it would be covered even though the benefits say no "trucks" or "open beds". She said they meant moving trucks or cargo vans for prohibited vehicles.

This was for Chase CSR. The pickup would only not be covered if I were off roading. Supposedly the Z06 would be covered as well as are those special Hertz Camaros but I'd verify again if I were to rent one.

My flight was cancelled so I'm stuck in Vegas for another night. Uber was $30. I already returned car with I got notice.

Anyway, cheapest rate was a the truck for $35 something, standard was next at $38.

PC lot was no good but the Mustang GT I just returned was awaiting a lucky 5* member but I grabbed it first.

Too bad my Nov truck got cancelled but at least I know it still works in LAS if the situation arises.

Maybe I am just a bit paranoid but I would want that in writing before I relied on the rep's assurances.

Yeah me too. Same with them telling me those special Hertz Z06 or Camaros would be covered. I wouldn't take the pickup truck anyway since I know confirmed I can get from PC lot.

Can I use UC if I rent IFAR / Q4?

This is answered in the wikipost:

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 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.

I'm reading this topic and see that Ultimate Choice sometimes offers Mustang GT and other cars with an age limit. I booked a standard sport (D2) as a PC member but first time renting with Hertz as a 20 year old.

Could they offer me to pick from the Ultimate Choice and would I be able to take a Mustang GT if I'm lucky enough that they have one even though I'm not 25?