Mar 29, 2017, 6:02 am
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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
Apr 25, 2019, 2:59 pm
#661
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
I haven’t used my points what’s the best way to do so for a one day rental? Are you still subject to the high airport taxes and fees when using points?
Apr 27, 2019, 1:41 pm
#662
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,704
One day rentals are usually 550 points on a weekend and 650 on a weekday. And yes, you still have to pay taxes and fees.
Apr 30, 2019, 4:02 pm
#663
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 133
Long time on FT, but relatively new to Hertz. After some unpleasant experiences with National recently, decided to give Hertz a try.
Question about the UC program, if I rent an UC-eligible vehicle at a non-UC location will I be able to swap it at an UC location with the benefit of choosing something different from PC? Is there any official policy on this or it varies by location? (LGA is the location where I will rent mostly). Sorry if this has been discussed before, I've been trying looking for an answer in a couple of threads here with no results.
Question about the UC program, if I rent an UC-eligible vehicle at a non-UC location will I be able to swap it at an UC location with the benefit of choosing something different from PC? Is there any official policy on this or it varies by location? (LGA is the location where I will rent mostly). Sorry if this has been discussed before, I've been trying looking for an answer in a couple of threads here with no results.
Apr 30, 2019, 4:38 pm
#664
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
Long time on FT, but relatively new to Hertz. After some unpleasant experiences with National recently, decided to give Hertz a try.
Question about the UC program, if I rent an UC-eligible vehicle at a non-UC location will I be able to swap it at an UC location with the benefit of choosing something different from PC? Is there any official policy on this or it varies by location? (LGA is the location where I will rent mostly). Sorry if this has been discussed before, I've been trying looking for an answer in a couple of threads here with no results.
Question about the UC program, if I rent an UC-eligible vehicle at a non-UC location will I be able to swap it at an UC location with the benefit of choosing something different from PC? Is there any official policy on this or it varies by location? (LGA is the location where I will rent mostly). Sorry if this has been discussed before, I've been trying looking for an answer in a couple of threads here with no results.
Apr 30, 2019, 5:28 pm
#665
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 133
Thanks, that answers my question.
One more question, I see on the map of the Hertz lot at LGA a designation for "Ultimate Series" & "Premium Upgrades", I understand that these are for paid upgrades, but what is the difference between the two?
One more question, I see on the map of the Hertz lot at LGA a designation for "Ultimate Series" & "Premium Upgrades", I understand that these are for paid upgrades, but what is the difference between the two?
Apr 30, 2019, 8:48 pm
#666
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Lexington KY/Coronado, CA
Posts: 950
In theory they are different tiers of upgrades. Premium Upgrades are along the lines of Prestige Collection vehicles (Cadillac/Infiniti/Jeep, etc) while Ultimate Series would be more along the lines of Dream Cars (Porsche/Tesla/AMG). In reality, local management puts whatever they think people will pay extra for in those sections.
May 1, 2019, 12:35 am
#667
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 63
Hi, finally I'm going to Lax on Sunday and I would like you to clarify the last doubts.
I am Five star and I have booked a car in the Prestige Z4 category with my Amex Platinum. If I'm not mistaken, I can take the selected vehicle or choose Gold or Five star, but on PC I can not. it is right?
When booking with Amex Platinum do I have the right to update as advertised?
And on Sunday afternoons, do you think there are many cars or is it a bad time to rent?
Any experience in this category other than the QX60?
thanks for everything and I hope to put pictures of what i find
I am Five star and I have booked a car in the Prestige Z4 category with my Amex Platinum. If I'm not mistaken, I can take the selected vehicle or choose Gold or Five star, but on PC I can not. it is right?
When booking with Amex Platinum do I have the right to update as advertised?
And on Sunday afternoons, do you think there are many cars or is it a bad time to rent?
Any experience in this category other than the QX60?
thanks for everything and I hope to put pictures of what i find
May 9, 2019, 1:26 pm
#668
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: DL: DM UA: 1K
Posts: 27
Hertz Gold Canopy Service for PC
I have President's Circle. I normally book Intermediate Car, and see my name on the screen and pick up any car in PC section. What will happen if I book Economy, Compact or Standard Car? Am I still able to pick up the car from PC section?
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
May 9, 2019, 3:15 pm
#669
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,630
I have President's Circle. I normally book Intermediate Car, and see my name on the screen and pick up any car in PC section. What will happen if I book Economy, Compact or Standard Car? Am I still able to pick up the car from PC section?
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
May 9, 2019, 5:44 pm
#670
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,351
But if you reserve a higher category you are still allowed to pick from the PC area. If you book a Compact or Economy you cannot (Standard is above Intermediate, so that's fine).
May 10, 2019, 9:44 am
#671
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: DL: DM UA: 1K
Posts: 27
To select ultimate choice, do I need to book ultimate choice? As PC, any chance to get those cars at the cost of Intermediate or Standard?
May 10, 2019, 10:18 am
#672
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,351
Ultimate Choice is just the name of the whole system of picking your own car, it's not a section.
In some locations there is a section called Ultimate Series, which are cars with variable upgrade prices. For those you have to ask.
Then there is the Premium Upgrades section. As a PC, you can pick any car in that section for $ 25 a day extra.
In some locations there is a section called Ultimate Series, which are cars with variable upgrade prices. For those you have to ask.
Then there is the Premium Upgrades section. As a PC, you can pick any car in that section for $ 25 a day extra.
May 10, 2019, 4:00 pm
#673
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: DL: DM UA: 1K
Posts: 27
Ultimate Choice is just the name of the whole system of picking your own car, it's not a section.
In some locations there is a section called Ultimate Series, which are cars with variable upgrade prices. For those you have to ask.
Then there is the Premium Upgrades section. As a PC, you can pick any car in that section for $ 25 a day extra.
In some locations there is a section called Ultimate Series, which are cars with variable upgrade prices. For those you have to ask.
Then there is the Premium Upgrades section. As a PC, you can pick any car in that section for $ 25 a day extra.
May 11, 2019, 3:47 am
#674
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,690
I have President's Circle. I normally book Intermediate Car, and see my name on the screen and pick up any car in PC section. What will happen if I book Economy, Compact or Standard Car? Am I still able to pick up the car from PC section?
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
I sometimes see Ultimate Choice. As PC, am I able to choose the car from Ultimate Choice section without any additional cost?
* I'm talking only about the case in the United States.
Thanks
Jason8612 Hertz Mod
May 20, 2019, 3:49 pm
#675
Join Date: May 2017
Location: GOT
Programs: Eurobonus Gold [*AG], Finnair Gold [OWS] HHonors Diamond, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 256
I've recently reached the PC tier, however my experience of renting at an Ultimate Choice locations are next to none.
For my upcoming MCO rental I have a L4 (FRAR) 7 Passenger Standard SUV booked . Whit Ultimate Choice option, can I just stroll up to the PC section and choose any available SUV or car at my own leisure without any extra charges instead of going to my assigned parking spot for my L4, FRAR vehicle?
How to I deal with the paperwork in this case?
Any give day, could I expect to find anything better than my already booked L4, FRAR in the PC section of Ultimate Choice, I need a 7 seater?
EK
For my upcoming MCO rental I have a L4 (FRAR) 7 Passenger Standard SUV booked . Whit Ultimate Choice option, can I just stroll up to the PC section and choose any available SUV or car at my own leisure without any extra charges instead of going to my assigned parking spot for my L4, FRAR vehicle?
How to I deal with the paperwork in this case?
Any give day, could I expect to find anything better than my already booked L4, FRAR in the PC section of Ultimate Choice, I need a 7 seater?
EK