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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
Jan 23, 2019, 4:17 am
#586
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 53
Thank you @AutoSlash all makes sense. A couple of last questions
i understand that additional drivers should be free with PC. Do they need to sign anything at pickup or can I just bring the wife’s drivers license for them to verify? Would save dragging the kids along
not being familiar with all the US models, what would be a decent mid/full size SUV or crossover to look out for in the lot that would be realistic without upgrade? Don’t want something massive but must fit 3 suitcases.
Cheers
i understand that additional drivers should be free with PC. Do they need to sign anything at pickup or can I just bring the wife’s drivers license for them to verify? Would save dragging the kids along
not being familiar with all the US models, what would be a decent mid/full size SUV or crossover to look out for in the lot that would be realistic without upgrade? Don’t want something massive but must fit 3 suitcases.
Cheers
Last edited by bergsey; Jan 23, 2019 at 4:59 am
Jan 23, 2019, 4:57 am
#587
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
Thank you @AutoSlash all makes sense. A couple of last questions
i understand that additional drivers should be free with PC. Do they need to sign anything at pickup or can I just bring the wife’s drivers license for them to verify? Would save dragging the kids along
not being familiar with all the US models, what would be a decent mid/full size SUV or crossover to look out for in the lot that would be realistic without upgrade? Don’t want something massive but must fit 3 suitcases.
Cheers
i understand that additional drivers should be free with PC. Do they need to sign anything at pickup or can I just bring the wife’s drivers license for them to verify? Would save dragging the kids along
not being familiar with all the US models, what would be a decent mid/full size SUV or crossover to look out for in the lot that would be realistic without upgrade? Don’t want something massive but must fit 3 suitcases.
Cheers
Jan 23, 2019, 5:02 am
#588
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 53
One last one, how does the recording of preexisting damage work when you just pick the car and drive away? Here in Aus they are normally quite thorough on the check in / out so I always take time to look things over and take photos
Ive got CDW direct from Hertz as part of the rate so I assume I don’t really have to worry as an damage preexisting or not they should cover?
Ive got CDW direct from Hertz as part of the rate so I assume I don’t really have to worry as an damage preexisting or not they should cover?
Jan 23, 2019, 9:04 am
#589
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,658
A Fullsize car typically had a large trunk and could probably accommodate 3 large suitcases depending on model. A Standard SUV would probably also work, but a Fullsize SUV would obviously give you more room. Honestly though, as a PC member, you can just book an Intermediate (midsize) car and then pull something on the larger side from the UC PC section. I really don't think you'll have a problem finding something that meets your needs at MCO. It's probably not worth paying more in this case.
Jan 23, 2019, 9:32 am
#590
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 39
No Additional Driver Charge
No charge for additional drivers who are AAA members
No charge for additional drivers who are AAA members
Jan 23, 2019, 7:03 pm
#591
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
Jan 24, 2019, 4:30 am
#592
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,696
One last one, how does the recording of preexisting damage work when you just pick the car and drive away? Here in Aus they are normally quite thorough on the check in / out so I always take time to look things over and take photos
Ive got CDW direct from Hertz as part of the rate so I assume I don’t really have to worry as an damage preexisting or not they should cover?
Ive got CDW direct from Hertz as part of the rate so I assume I don’t really have to worry as an damage preexisting or not they should cover?
Jan 24, 2019, 7:34 am
#593
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,658
Be extremely careful with this one. From the AAA Hertz website:
Feb 7, 2019, 1:31 pm
#594
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2
I’ve just recently applied for hertz gold for my upcoming trip to California. Will be picking up an intermediete SUV from SFO but what I don’t really understand is how ultimate (gold) choice works. I understand that I’ll get a car assigned plus that I can choose any car from the gold choice area, but what if I don’t like my assigned car and there’s no SUV’s in gold? Can I pick any car from the regular IFAR isle or am I stuck with the assigned vehicle?
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Feb 7, 2019, 10:50 pm
#595
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,658
I’ve just recently applied for hertz gold for my upcoming trip to California. Will be picking up an intermediete SUV from SFO but what I don’t really understand is how ultimate (gold) choice works. I understand that I’ll get a car assigned plus that I can choose any car from the gold choice area, but what if I don’t like my assigned car and there’s no SUV’s in gold? Can I pick any car from the regular IFAR isle or am I stuck with the assigned vehicle?
Feb 7, 2019, 11:47 pm
#596
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2
You'll likely be assigned an Intermediate SUV in a numbered spot. You can browse the Gold aisle, but if there's nothing you want there, and you're not happy with what's been assigned for whatever reason, you'll have to speak with a lot attendant to see if they'd be willing to assign you something else. You can't really just browse the lot for other SUVs and grab what you like. You can only pick what's in the Gold section that corresponds to your status level (likely regular Gold if you just signed up) unless you're willing to pay an upgrade fee to pick something from the Premium Upgrades section.
Feb 7, 2019, 11:48 pm
#597
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,658
Feb 17, 2019, 9:06 am
#598
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: OZ Diamond, QR Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 57
Booking Classes - Ordered?
From this thread's FAQ:
This seems to imply that Hertz booking classes are ordered, however I did not find out HOW they are ordered. So, which classes are higher than C? Can I assume alphabetical order, meaning that everything except A and B is >= C?
Forgive me if this was answered already, I spent the last half hour searching for an answer but couldn't find one.
Q. What is the minimum booking class to be eligible to freely select cars from Ultimate Choice?
A. You must book at least an an Intermediate (Booking Class C; ICAR) car.
A. You must book at least an an Intermediate (Booking Class C; ICAR) car.
Forgive me if this was answered already, I spent the last half hour searching for an answer but couldn't find one.
