radiolarian

I was there around 12:20pm. I would’ve waited around longer, but this was a short rental. Ended up with an Altima SR.

Maxima was my first pick, but one had an army of ants and the other smelled strange and had a dirty interior. At least there weren’t any “Hertz Gold Standard” stickers on any of the cars here.

The Genesis rolls pretty good. Had one in LV a few months ago.

Boca_ger

Ah, I was there at 5:00 PM, so not a lot of change in the inventory during that time.
I ended up in a Mustang Conv..

TravelLawyer

I have Gold Plus status (whatever that means). But I did ask the agent for the largest SUV available and he took me to a random SUV in the gold aisle (I think it was a Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe?) - it was definitely not the biggest in the aisle. Clearly he had no clue or did not give 2 farks (betting more on the latter). Anyway, I walked around the gold aisle peeking in all the SUVs and ended up with a 7-seater 2020 Kia Sorrento EX V6 with over 27k miles. We just folded down the 3rd row for the extra luggage space. While it wasn't huge, it drove and handled well enough and it had enough room for us to spread out. Very happy with this SUV given the circumstances.

I did also see a GMC Acadia that had a 3rd row but the center seats were bucket seats and we weren't sure if all the luggage would fit if we had to actually use the 3rd row for seating (as the front + middle only sat 4).

flyzeus

Reserved a Tesla Model Y and it was ready in the reserved area. Name was already on the Gold Board with reserve spot number. Key Card Fob already in the car and ready to drive off the lot. The attendant at the exit scans the car barcode, confirms photo ID with credit card and then time to enjoy the car!

Also walked around the Presidents Circle and not much of particular interest. Does Escape, Nissan Altima, Hondas, Mustang, few big cars only 4Runner and Acadia. In the Reserved section found Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Mustang Shelby, a few Polestar 1 and Polestar 2.

notquiteaff

Did it have the J1772 adapter in the vehicle? I have a couple of Tesla rentals at LAX coming up and might need one (and would rather not bring my own).

flyzeus

yes there was one located in the frunk

Flying Machine

There are so many Tesla superchargers around Los Angeles, you’re always close to one if you know how to map them! Still curious what Hertz’s requirement is for returning the vehicle. Are they fully charged at time of rental and do they want you to bring them back fully charged?

notquiteaff

There are super chargers, but if I can charge overnight - perhaps for free - at a hotel I am staying at, I prefer to have that option.

This is what Hertz Twitter support told me about returning a Tesla:

dennyzrh

That‘s the same, they told us.
You will get it, with at least 50% charge (most time more) and it must be returned at least with 10%

We are Gold-Members, but it is our first rental with Hertz USA (we‘ve only rented with Hertz in Europe before), must we go to the Counter or will our Name on the Gold-board and we can go directly to the car?

Flying Machine

that’s very generous of Hertz

notquiteaff

It might be a reflection of the fact that there aren't necessarily superchargers right next to each Hertz rental station, and that in busy times the wait is a bit more unpredictable than with gas stations (though last time I tried to fill up a gas vehicle at a gas station near LAX it was a complete cluster and one motivating factor for actually booking an EV next time). I suspect over time the requirement might be tightened and people will be expected to return the vehicle with 20, 30, or 40% charge.

Flying Machine

yes overtime I think requirements and procedures will definitely change. It’s a new situation for everyone, Let’s hope the rental companies and Hertz in general will be extremely proactive. As stated up thread, I believe they’re quite generous right now. It would be fantastic if they stay that way

CalItalian

Was there yesterday. Busy Saturday because of a Rams game at SoFi on Sunday. President's Circle was packed but there wasn't anything special.

Hertz LAX will be replacing most of their vehicles over the next few months. Especially in the next couple of weeks before the holidays, I was told. They just got quite a few brand new Escalades this past week. I saw a number of them on the lot yesterday.

I was returning and rerenting. Hoping to keep my 2021 Chevy Traverse with 30k miles but it was "sold". One of my longtime agents was able to find me another (and a 2022) with just over 5000 miles but it wasn't a local vehicle. But it did have an upgraded package over what I was driving.

A date should be coming soon for the move to the brand new unified car rental garage, I was also told. Regardless, they're moving in 2023. The garage itself is nearly complete but the people mover system from the airport is still under construction.

Auto Enthusiast

By not a local vehicle, I assume you mean out of state plates? That's a potential clue to what's coming systemwide.

CalItalian

It's a Washington state vehicle. LAX gets a lot of one-way traffic in so I don't think I would read into my experience.
The new Escalades, I saw, had the new permanent California fleet plates.