Consolidated "Renting at ORD; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jul 6, 21, 11:58 am
#91
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
Saturday July 3rd
Saturday AM. Full size reservation. Not many members on the board. About 4 nondescript midsize cars/suvs in PC. Had RR Evoque, BMW 5 Series (2020/2019?) in Premium Upgrades. As I went to the Gold Desk to negotiate/pay for the upgrade, someone snagged the 5 series. Luckily there was a 2020 BMW X5 (30K miles! in excellent shape though) in the reserved section, which I was able to take. A Cadillac XT5 was dropped in the PC section as I was at the Gold Desk. Not the best gas mileage for the BMW, but an awesome ride for the long trip I had over the weekend.
Last edited by Ordpc; Jul 6, 21 at 3:32 pm
Jul 8, 21, 6:44 pm
#92
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 33
Not bad selection at ORD. President Circle has been reduced down maybe 10-15 spots.
PC had x2 2021 Ford Explorer XLT, x1 Infiniti QX60, x1 2020 Jeep Gladiator, x1 2021 Ford Escape, x1 2021 Chevy Equinox. I ended up taking the Gladiator with 20k miles.
PC had x2 2021 Ford Explorer XLT, x1 Infiniti QX60, x1 2020 Jeep Gladiator, x1 2021 Ford Escape, x1 2021 Chevy Equinox. I ended up taking the Gladiator with 20k miles.
Aug 25, 21, 1:27 pm
#93
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Northridge, CA, - AA EXP 3 MM , Bonvoy Ambassador, Hertz PC, Lots of other programs and points
Posts: 1,438
Hi - Has anyone picked up a car late a night recently at ORD. I land at 11:47pm on an AA flight. The email I just received says they close at midnight and open at 5am, when I call the ORD Hertz phone number the automated system says they are open 24/7. I am PC. Thanks!
Sep 21, 21, 9:28 am
#94
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 450
Any idea what's going on at ORD? Hertz website says nothing is available all this week now even doing 24 hour rentals. Trying to rent something tomorrow and can't.
Sep 21, 21, 10:17 am
#95
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
Originally Posted by cubeman
Any idea what's going on at ORD? Hertz website says nothing is available all this week now even doing 24 hour rentals. Trying to rent something tomorrow and can't.
Sep 26, 21, 7:17 pm
#96
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Pre✓, Delta DM, Hilton LT Diamond, Mariott Plat, PC Gold, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,581
Originally Posted by cubeman
Any idea what's going on at ORD? Hertz website says nothing is available all this week now even doing 24 hour rentals. Trying to rent something tomorrow and can't.
Originally Posted by Ordpc
Still the effects of the car shortage, due to COVID? Lately, reservation availability has closed a week prior at Hertz ORD. Since all the rentals are at the multimodal facility, I always make additional reservations with National and Sixt, as backups. Thrifty and Dollar are at the same facility, as well. Good luck.
MKE is also out of cars.
https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/...er-cup-in-2021
Sep 27, 21, 7:52 am
#97
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador - Delta Diamond - United Silver - Frontier 100k - Sixt Plat
Posts: 450
Originally Posted by KenTarmac
Probably has something to do with the Ryder Cup in Sheboygan, 75 minutes north of MKE.
MKE is also out of cars.
https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/...er-cup-in-2021
MKE is also out of cars.
https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/...er-cup-in-2021
Oct 14, 21, 1:47 pm
#98
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 9
I was there last week and there was a decent selection that was fully stocked, which was quite surprising with all the events happening that week. PC was very SUV heavy, various entry level SUV Chevy Equinox's, Nissan Rogue's/Kicks, Ford Explorers, and one Jeep Cherokee. Only non-SUV that was in PC was a Mustang GT Premium w/ 9k miles on it that I took.
Jul 14, 22, 9:46 pm
#101
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: National, Hertz
Posts: 90
Picked up this evening around 8 PM. PC was all SUVs, mostly RAV4s and Equinoxes, with a handful of CR-Vs and Rogues. I was hoping to grab either a hybrid or something electric but I didn't spot anything in the reserved sections or in premium upgrades. Five Star was completely empty, Gold was all Malibus. Ended up grabbing a 2022 CR-V EX AWD with 2,000 miles. Still smells new and it has the cargo cover in the trunk which I always appreciate.
Nov 13, 22, 3:06 pm
#103
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Programs: United 1K, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 667
Originally Posted by lee492
Arriving on Morning time around 9 AM, November 20.
I Have PC and wondering how it works if I need a large SUV or mininvan.
I Have PC and wondering how it works if I need a large SUV or mininvan.
Reserve the vehicle size you need.
Mar 18, 23, 9:34 pm
#104
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AS MVPG, DL Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 118
Went tonight, Saturday 3/18 at 10pm - not sure if that’s a good or horrible time?
PC was fairly empty (around 15-20) but had boring stuff - equinox, traverse, envision, rogue, etc.
In a couple reserved spots there were Mustang / Camaro convertibles and a couple random V6 base chargers sprinkled around.
I specifically wanted a charger r/t and hoped I get lucky - agent said they rarely if ever get those and it’s especially rare to get V8’s of any kind in the winter.
FWIW, I checked a couple weeks ago on a weekday and it was similarly uninspiring. National had a far better selection.
PC was fairly empty (around 15-20) but had boring stuff - equinox, traverse, envision, rogue, etc.
In a couple reserved spots there were Mustang / Camaro convertibles and a couple random V6 base chargers sprinkled around.
I specifically wanted a charger r/t and hoped I get lucky - agent said they rarely if ever get those and it’s especially rare to get V8’s of any kind in the winter.
FWIW, I checked a couple weeks ago on a weekday and it was similarly uninspiring. National had a far better selection.
