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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
Feb 20, 2019, 8:26 am
#602
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CLE, DCA, and 30k feet
Programs: Honors LT Diamond; United 1K; Hertz PC
Posts: 4,164
Size hierarchy/What is "midsize or larger" in the context of ultimate choice?
Hi all,
Google is not helping me here.
Is there hierarchy of where the various car classes fall for Hertz, specifically for Ultimate Choice eligibility?
I mean it seems fairly obvious that Full Size -> Midsize -> Compact, but when, using my latest EWR reservation as an example, Hertz.com "Intermediate", "Intermediate SUV", "Standard", "Economy", "Special" etc. (and not offering an option that's actually labeled 'midsize') it becomes a lot less clear to me -- Economy is probably less than Midsize but is "intermediate" above or below midsize? Standard?
(Trying not to 'over reserve' but also not screw myself out of choice)
Google is not helping me here.
Is there hierarchy of where the various car classes fall for Hertz, specifically for Ultimate Choice eligibility?
I mean it seems fairly obvious that Full Size -> Midsize -> Compact, but when, using my latest EWR reservation as an example, Hertz.com "Intermediate", "Intermediate SUV", "Standard", "Economy", "Special" etc. (and not offering an option that's actually labeled 'midsize') it becomes a lot less clear to me -- Economy is probably less than Midsize but is "intermediate" above or below midsize? Standard?
(Trying not to 'over reserve' but also not screw myself out of choice)
Feb 20, 2019, 8:38 am
#603
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: 18,038
This question is currently under discussion in the existing thread for Ultimate Choice; suggest you might want to read the last five or so posts: Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Feb 20, 2019, 8:40 am
#605
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
Feb 20, 2019, 8:41 am
#606
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: 18,038
Hertz seems to view SUV of any size and drivetrain (2WD vs AWD/4WD) as a higher booking class than a midsize car.
Feb 20, 2019, 9:20 am
#608
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,690
Hi all,
Google is not helping me here.
Is there hierarchy of where the various car classes fall for Hertz, specifically for Ultimate Choice eligibility?
I mean it seems fairly obvious that Full Size -> Midsize -> Compact, but when, using my latest EWR reservation as an example, Hertz.com "Intermediate", "Intermediate SUV", "Standard", "Economy", "Special" etc. (and not offering an option that's actually labeled 'midsize') it becomes a lot less clear to me -- Economy is probably less than Midsize but is "intermediate" above or below midsize? Standard?
(Trying not to 'over reserve' but also not screw myself out of choice)
Google is not helping me here.
Is there hierarchy of where the various car classes fall for Hertz, specifically for Ultimate Choice eligibility?
I mean it seems fairly obvious that Full Size -> Midsize -> Compact, but when, using my latest EWR reservation as an example, Hertz.com "Intermediate", "Intermediate SUV", "Standard", "Economy", "Special" etc. (and not offering an option that's actually labeled 'midsize') it becomes a lot less clear to me -- Economy is probably less than Midsize but is "intermediate" above or below midsize? Standard?
(Trying not to 'over reserve' but also not screw myself out of choice)
Thanks
Jason8612 Hertz Mod
Feb 20, 2019, 9:45 am
#609
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
Feb 20, 2019, 12:41 pm
#611
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
The car rental industry, in general, uses intermediate and midsize interchangeably. That said, it does cause a lot of confusion, so it is kinda annoying that they don't just standardize on one variant.
Feb 21, 2019, 8:49 am
#612
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,705
Hertz's website has always said intermediate while booking. I don't understand why they can't change it there.
Feb 28, 2019, 12:27 pm
#613
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 5
Standard Sport (Group D2) SSAR (D2) Dodge Challenger,
Standard Sport (Group D2)
SSAR (D2) Dodge Challenger or similar
Will I get ultimate choice? Is it higher then a midsize?
its the cheapest option out of all cars
SSAR (D2) Dodge Challenger or similar
Will I get ultimate choice? Is it higher then a midsize?
its the cheapest option out of all cars
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Feb 28, 2019 at 12:49 pm Reason: Moved into thread where this question has been asked and answered
Feb 28, 2019, 12:53 pm
#615
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
Smart move, I’ve seen that before by saving a few dollars taking a larger car but never struck as I’ve always taken an intermediate not to chance UC. I’m gonna try it next time. Thanks