May 19, 2019, 4:20 pm
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
January 2021 Update, courtesy of CalItalian:
Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are now permanently combined in the Hertz facility until the move in a couple of years to the under construction consolidated car rental facility/garage a mile to the west on the corner of Arbor Vitae and La Cienega.
Returns do not allow agents to check in cars and provide in-person receipts; it has to be emailed. Contracts will not be closed until the vehicle has been sanitized. Be sure to take a photo of your dashboard (fuel gauge/mileage) and any other photos of the vehicle before you leave it in case there are any issues.
Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty are now permanently combined in the Hertz facility until the move in a couple of years to the under construction consolidated car rental facility/garage a mile to the west on the corner of Arbor Vitae and La Cienega.
Returns do not allow agents to check in cars and provide in-person receipts; it has to be emailed. Contracts will not be closed until the vehicle has been sanitized. Be sure to take a photo of your dashboard (fuel gauge/mileage) and any other photos of the vehicle before you leave it in case there are any issues.
Consolidated "Renting at LAX; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Mar 9, 2019, 1:01 am
#391
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: Hilton Honors, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Executive Elite
Posts: 274
In September of last year I booked 3 days in Chicago in the category T4 (Xt5) and I received the GLS450, now I booked Z4 and it's 14 days and I hope to have something decent, my concern is that I do not like the QX60 or the Discovery Sport but it was the best price. I would settle for GLC350 or GLE350
By the way do you know how old the cars can be at most?
By the way do you know how old the cars can be at most?
Mar 13, 2019, 5:03 am
#394
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: 18,028
Suggest you review https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Basically, as a PC member, as long as the car is not parked in a Reserved or Upgrade space, you may select it for your rental at the same rate as your reservation, even with an award. Normal awards redeem up to a Premium car; if you have reserved that, then you will be assigned a car in that class. You can either take that or select from the lot.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Basically, as a PC member, as long as the car is not parked in a Reserved or Upgrade space, you may select it for your rental at the same rate as your reservation, even with an award. Normal awards redeem up to a Premium car; if you have reserved that, then you will be assigned a car in that class. You can either take that or select from the lot.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Mar 13, 2019, 6:10 am
#395
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 88
Suggest you review https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...ate_choice.jsp
Basically, as a PC member, as long as the car is not parked in a Reserved or Upgrade space, you may select it for your rental at the same rate as your reservation, even with an award. Normal awards redeem up to a Premium car; if you have reserved that, then you will be assigned a car in that class. You can either take that or select from the lot.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
Basically, as a PC member, as long as the car is not parked in a Reserved or Upgrade space, you may select it for your rental at the same rate as your reservation, even with an award. Normal awards redeem up to a Premium car; if you have reserved that, then you will be assigned a car in that class. You can either take that or select from the lot.
Questions/Discussion About Hertz Ultimate Choice Service
thats great thanks for your help
Mar 13, 2019, 11:22 pm
#396
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 7
Arrived at LAX around 6pm today (3/13).
PC was fully stocked but didn't have a too close look since I catched a Dodge Challenger R/T from there right away.
The Challenger had Arizona licence and already some scratches + 30k miles on it. I was looking for a V8 muscle car so I didn't really mind.
Other than that some 300, pick your color random sedans and additionally a few SUV (GMC Acadia 2x among it) and two pick-up trucks.
Couple of Jags and Infinitis in the premium upgrade section.
PC was fully stocked but didn't have a too close look since I catched a Dodge Challenger R/T from there right away.
The Challenger had Arizona licence and already some scratches + 30k miles on it. I was looking for a V8 muscle car so I didn't really mind.
Other than that some 300, pick your color random sedans and additionally a few SUV (GMC Acadia 2x among it) and two pick-up trucks.
Couple of Jags and Infinitis in the premium upgrade section.
Mar 18, 2019, 1:48 am
#397
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: AA, BA, Hertz
Posts: 48
Similar PC experience over the weekend. Arrived Friday at 9.00pm (3/15), PC fully stocked with mainly 300s. I picked out a high mileage Camaro out of curiosity more than anything as I'd never driven one before. The following day was very hot, and I discovered the aircon was just blowing hot air. I had a long drive up the coast ahead of me, so rang customer services and took it back to LAX - a 30 minute drive from where I was. Was dealt with very efficiently, and they put me in a Challenger R/T with 2000 miles on the clock, for the remainder of my rental period.
I have no idea what people do to these cars, but it was covered in fine scratches and luggage scrapes on the rear bumper. As for the Challenger itself - it was an experience. I find it hard to get excited about a car that makes that much noise without an equivalent amount of immediate performance. Or maybe that's the point.
I drive a TT which is much more responsive without all the fire and brimstone. Of the two, the Camaro was more fun to drive.
I have no idea what people do to these cars, but it was covered in fine scratches and luggage scrapes on the rear bumper. As for the Challenger itself - it was an experience. I find it hard to get excited about a car that makes that much noise without an equivalent amount of immediate performance. Or maybe that's the point.
I drive a TT which is much more responsive without all the fire and brimstone. Of the two, the Camaro was more fun to drive.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:43 pm
#398
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: Delta Platinum & 2MM, Marriott Lifetime TIT, Hertz Pres Club, IHG Gold, *A Gold
Posts: 1,253
Appreciate this thread as I rent from LAX 3-4 times per year. Last time I ended up with a 4Runner. I used to have one that I loved...2005 V8. New ones are 6 cylinder only and it sucked .... No power and crappy turning radius. I typically just try to find something with low miles and a USB charger (that works). I promise to be more vigilant about supporting this thread with photos of the PC lot. Back in mid-May.
Side note-Marriott top tier elites no longer receive Hertz President's Circle status match, so maybe the selections will be better in the future.
Side note-Marriott top tier elites no longer receive Hertz President's Circle status match, so maybe the selections will be better in the future.
Last edited by CO-PLAT; Mar 19, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Mar 19, 2019, 4:57 am
#399
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 63
Have a reservation for a Z4 class vehicle in 2 weeks at LAX. Wondering what the chances are I might get the Discovery over the QX60. Plan to be in some light off road/ possible snow and would prefer the Land Rover, but I feel like I usually see way more Infinities at most Hertz locations.
Mar 19, 2019, 8:53 am
#400
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Marriott Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 686
Appreciate this thread as I rent from LAX 3-4 times per year. Last time I ended up with a 4Runner. I used to have one that I loved...2005 V8. New ones are 4 cylinder only and it sucked .... No power and crappy turning radius. I typically just try to find something with low miles and a USB charger (that works). I promise to be more vigilant about supporting this thread with photos of the PC lot. Back in mid-May.
Side note-Marriott top tier elites no longer receive Hertz President's Circle status match, so maybe the selections will be better in the future.
Side note-Marriott top tier elites no longer receive Hertz President's Circle status match, so maybe the selections will be better in the future.
Mar 20, 2019, 1:30 am
#402
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
Adrenaline Collection
Trying to decide on an upcoming LAX rental in May, and wondering re the Adrenaline collection...
American Muscle (Group V4) shows as Camaro SS/Mustang GT or similar (and shows a Challenger in the photo too...) - Anyone got any recent experience as to what's currently available? Do they throw convertibles into that group too?
And Standard Elite Convertible (Group U4) shows as a Camaro SS convertible or similar, so not guaranteed (I'm sure I've rented that before as a guaranteed car) - here too, what else could they offer me in that group?
Thanks!
American Muscle (Group V4) shows as Camaro SS/Mustang GT or similar (and shows a Challenger in the photo too...) - Anyone got any recent experience as to what's currently available? Do they throw convertibles into that group too?
And Standard Elite Convertible (Group U4) shows as a Camaro SS convertible or similar, so not guaranteed (I'm sure I've rented that before as a guaranteed car) - here too, what else could they offer me in that group?
Thanks!
Mar 20, 2019, 9:47 am
#403
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 236
Trying to decide on an upcoming LAX rental in May, and wondering re the Adrenaline collection...
American Muscle (Group V4) shows as Camaro SS/Mustang GT or similar (and shows a Challenger in the photo too...) - Anyone got any recent experience as to what's currently available? Do they throw convertibles into that group too?
And Standard Elite Convertible (Group U4) shows as a Camaro SS convertible or similar, so not guaranteed (I'm sure I've rented that before as a guaranteed car) - here too, what else could they offer me in that group?
Thanks!
American Muscle (Group V4) shows as Camaro SS/Mustang GT or similar (and shows a Challenger in the photo too...) - Anyone got any recent experience as to what's currently available? Do they throw convertibles into that group too?
And Standard Elite Convertible (Group U4) shows as a Camaro SS convertible or similar, so not guaranteed (I'm sure I've rented that before as a guaranteed car) - here too, what else could they offer me in that group?
Thanks!
V4 = Challenger RT (90% chance) or Mustang GT hardtop
U4 = Mustang GT convertible 90% chance
Mar 21, 2019, 1:12 am
#404
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
Apr 2, 2019, 1:32 pm
#405
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 10
I would like to rent a car in Los Angeles Airport (return in SFO) for 12 days. I am a President Circle. What class should I book if I want to choose a car from President Circle Zone? C/ICAR? Should I do it on hertz.com or can I use a broker like RentalCars?
For first 2 days I want to rent a cabrio like Mustang and after that I want to change a car for a SUV. Should I do 1 reservation or 2?
For first 2 days I want to rent a cabrio like Mustang and after that I want to change a car for a SUV. Should I do 1 reservation or 2?
