Consolidated "Renting at SFO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jun 8, 2018, 1:34 pm
#121
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So what kind of selection are 5* getting at SFO? Corolla's?
For my dates, Group C is actually same price as Group B. And GroupC/B is cheaper than Group A.
Group F is only ~$2 more/day.
Jun 8, 2018, 5:30 pm
#122
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Jun 11, 2018, 2:23 pm
#123
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I noticed that whenever FTers report their data point of what inventory is available, they also note their time of day. Any trend what time of day usually have a better selection?
I haven't finalize my flight plans yet, but I might be potentially arriving at a ~8am flight, where my travel companions won't arrive until ~4pm. So if I really want, I can keep waiting until I see something that interest me. hopefully I won't be spending 6 hrs in the parking lot
Out of the usual inventory at SFO (available to a 5*), which model would you say have the most trunk space?
If lucky, it would most likely be whatever small SUV available. But in terms of the full size cars, which one would be able to fit a few large luggage?
I haven't finalize my flight plans yet, but I might be potentially arriving at a ~8am flight, where my travel companions won't arrive until ~4pm. So if I really want, I can keep waiting until I see something that interest me. hopefully I won't be spending 6 hrs in the parking lot
If lucky, it would most likely be whatever small SUV available. But in terms of the full size cars, which one would be able to fit a few large luggage?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jun 12, 2018 at 7:39 pm Reason: consecutive posts merged
Jun 13, 2018, 5:00 pm
#124
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Was there this morning about 11:00 am. Lots of Chrysler 300S (more than 10), some are AWD. A few Challenger and Camaro. 1 Jeep Wrangler. Others are Altimas and Camrys etc. Pick up a 300S AWD with 2.5K miles. BTW, one 911 and one GTR in the Prestige Collection.
Jun 13, 2018, 6:31 pm
#125
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I assume this was PC ?
Jun 14, 2018, 10:31 pm
#127
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Arrived this morning and was assigned a beat up Jag XF with 28k miles... asked at counter to be reassigned and was offered in no particular order: Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Camaro convertible. Not sure how any of those were remotely similar to what I booked.
Ended up in a base Q50 3.0t with 10k mi. Wouldn't give me the Q60 without trying to upcharge me, despite the rate being identical at time of booking between groups K and E. Not pleased.
Jun 15, 2018, 8:17 am
#128
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I assume this is in reference to my post about group K (Volvo S90)?
Arrived this morning and was assigned a beat up Jag XF with 28k miles... asked at counter to be reassigned and was offered in no particular order: Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Camaro convertible. Not sure how any of those were remotely similar to what I booked.
Ended up in a base Q50 3.0t with 10k mi. Wouldn't give me the Q60 without trying to upcharge me, despite the rate being identical at time of booking between groups K and E. Not pleased.
Arrived this morning and was assigned a beat up Jag XF with 28k miles... asked at counter to be reassigned and was offered in no particular order: Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Camaro convertible. Not sure how any of those were remotely similar to what I booked.
Ended up in a base Q50 3.0t with 10k mi. Wouldn't give me the Q60 without trying to upcharge me, despite the rate being identical at time of booking between groups K and E. Not pleased.
Jun 18, 2018, 11:46 pm
#131
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Hi guys,
I'm going to rent beginning of June at SFO. I'm Hertz PC and I have a reservation up for ICAR. This means, that I can directly go to the PC parking spot right?
Also, any tips or tricks on how to quickly spot a nice catch? As there are speed limits on US interstates or highways, I'm not looking for the fastest car but a nice Convertible or something would definitely be cool to spend some nice days and rides at the West coast
I'm going to rent beginning of June at SFO. I'm Hertz PC and I have a reservation up for ICAR. This means, that I can directly go to the PC parking spot right?
Also, any tips or tricks on how to quickly spot a nice catch? As there are speed limits on US interstates or highways, I'm not looking for the fastest car but a nice Convertible or something would definitely be cool to spend some nice days and rides at the West coast
Landed at SFO on a Friday evening and I was lucky. Found a brand new Ford Mustang Convertible with 6mi on it. Space was enough and enjoyed every single mile in it. Returned it with 1300mi on the clock.
Jun 23, 2018, 10:18 am
#132
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Picked up an Infiniti Q50 with just under 1,500 miles this morning. There were 4 other Q50s with varying miles, a Jag XF, Camaro convertible and some other stuff that wasn’t interesting.
EDIT: this was PC aisle
EDIT: this was PC aisle
Last edited by United747; Jun 25, 2018 at 7:19 am
Jun 24, 2018, 1:20 pm
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