Consolidated "Renting at FLL; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Feb 20, 2019, 6:58 pm
#31
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,648
5* and reserved an intermediate for $162
- 4 day rental
small choice at the 5* lot but amazing cars
2 x 2019 Dodge Challenger Hemi RTs - 30K+ and 22K miles on them - would have taken the 22K mile one, but we had a drive to Orlando and it’s not the most comfortable for long distances - these are V4 class
2 x mini vans - great value for a larger family, as they are usually fairly expensive
a couple of medium and larger sized SUVs
1 x 2019 300S with 3K miles on it. Full leather interior, Sirius XM, full dash with car play etc
took the 300S and quite happy with it. Never driven one and it’s definitely comfortable. Car play and XM is handy. Classed as a luxury (I) car, unsure on that part, but still great value for what we paid
they pulled around an impala and a camery as we were driving off
had a quick look at the PC lot beside, and saw nothing special. Lot of Tucson SUVs etc
- 4 day rental
small choice at the 5* lot but amazing cars
2 x 2019 Dodge Challenger Hemi RTs - 30K+ and 22K miles on them - would have taken the 22K mile one, but we had a drive to Orlando and it’s not the most comfortable for long distances - these are V4 class
2 x mini vans - great value for a larger family, as they are usually fairly expensive
a couple of medium and larger sized SUVs
1 x 2019 300S with 3K miles on it. Full leather interior, Sirius XM, full dash with car play etc
took the 300S and quite happy with it. Never driven one and it’s definitely comfortable. Car play and XM is handy. Classed as a luxury (I) car, unsure on that part, but still great value for what we paid
they pulled around an impala and a camery as we were driving off
had a quick look at the PC lot beside, and saw nothing special. Lot of Tucson SUVs etc
Feb 22, 2019, 12:01 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BWI
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 165
I will be staying in FLL two days before and two days after a cruise around Thanksgiving. I can not believe the prices (around $100/night + tax/fees) I am seeing even for modest vehicles. Should I expect prices to fall between now and then or is this just a Thanksgiving thing? (I have not flown anywhere around Thanksgiving in decades....)
Feb 22, 2019, 1:38 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
I will be staying in FLL two days before and two days after a cruise around Thanksgiving. I can not believe the prices (around $100/night + tax/fees) I am seeing even for modest vehicles. Should I expect prices to fall between now and then or is this just a Thanksgiving thing? (I have not flown anywhere around Thanksgiving in decades....)
Feb 27, 2019, 4:33 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: GNV,TPA, & HOU
Programs: Hertz Presidents Circle, National EE, Lots of Stupid CCs&The I Am Crazy Enough To Actually Pay For F
Posts: 357
I will be staying in FLL two days before and two days after a cruise around Thanksgiving. I can not believe the prices (around $100/night + tax/fees) I am seeing even for modest vehicles. Should I expect prices to fall between now and then or is this just a Thanksgiving thing? (I have not flown anywhere around Thanksgiving in decades....)
May 28, 2019, 12:03 pm
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Picked up last Sunday at 11 AM
The selection was much more SUV-y than I like. The sedans were a 300, a Taurus, a Fusion and a Maxima with 33,000 miles I ultimately took that did at least have XM
The selection was much more SUV-y than I like. The sedans were a 300, a Taurus, a Fusion and a Maxima with 33,000 miles I ultimately took that did at least have XM
Oct 4, 2019, 11:11 pm
#36
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: National Exec, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Sixt Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Wyndham Diamond, TR Diamond
Posts: 89
Arrived at 10:30pm on Friday. It was absolutely insane the buses were shoulder to shoulder to even get there. Walked out to an empty lot except for dream cars/ultimate series. Asked the lady and she called in on the radio that we were PC and booked full. They have us a 2019 Dodge Caravan GT our of a reserved spot (1 of probably 4 cars in reserved slots). My brother-in-law with no status reserved a LCAR ended up with a 4 door Jeep.
The traverse had no keys and the other was occupied.
The traverse had no keys and the other was occupied.
Jan 24, 2020, 8:00 pm
#38
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: Amtrak Select Plus, Marriott Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,123
Terrible 5* choices for an evening arrival last week. All minivans, large SUVs, and pickup trucks. Two of us approached the manager at the same time. I ended up with a Camaro reluctantly (had booked midsize). Not sure what the other guy got. He was standard Gold, so they gave me priority.
Mar 4, 2020, 12:01 am
#39
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,705
Lots of expensive upgrades available Monday morning: Hendrick Camaro SS, Corvette, BMW M4, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes C63 AMG, all for $80-$100 per day. The regular upgrades, which are supposed to be a flat $25/day for PC members, varied in price and were mostly SUVs like the Cadillac XT6 and Range Rover Velar.
The regular PC and Five Star lot was mediocre. The only highlights were a Chevy Traverse High Country, a BMW X1, a nicely equipped Mazda CX-9, a couple Chrysler 300s, and a Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi with base cloth interior. Everything else was Impalas, barebones Hyundai/Kia SUVs, base trim Fusions, etc.
The regular PC and Five Star lot was mediocre. The only highlights were a Chevy Traverse High Country, a BMW X1, a nicely equipped Mazda CX-9, a couple Chrysler 300s, and a Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi with base cloth interior. Everything else was Impalas, barebones Hyundai/Kia SUVs, base trim Fusions, etc.
Mar 4, 2020, 7:58 pm
#40
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,705
Impressive selection in PC and Five Star on Wednesday night.
Dodge Durango R/T Hemi
Camaro SS (door was locked, so maybe not actually available)
Mustang convertible
Jaguar XF
Buick Enclave Avenir
Chevy Traverse High Country
Ford Expedition XLT
Mazda CX-5
Ram 1500 Rebel
Ram 2500
Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester
GMC Terrain SLT
Chevy Tahoe
Kia Sedona
Chrysler Pacifica
Inexplicably, there was a Mazda CX-5 in the paid upgrades section.
Dodge Durango R/T Hemi
Camaro SS (door was locked, so maybe not actually available)
Mustang convertible
Jaguar XF
Buick Enclave Avenir
Chevy Traverse High Country
Ford Expedition XLT
Mazda CX-5
Ram 1500 Rebel
Ram 2500
Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester
GMC Terrain SLT
Chevy Tahoe
Kia Sedona
Chrysler Pacifica
Inexplicably, there was a Mazda CX-5 in the paid upgrades section.
Last edited by m907; Mar 5, 2020 at 12:34 am
Jun 6, 2020, 5:55 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: National Exec, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Sixt Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Wyndham Diamond, TR Diamond
Posts: 89
Arrives 6/5. Only 10 or so reservations on the board. PC Lot was packed with a million mid sized type non-lux cars, nothing stood out at all. Did find a 2020 Traverse LT with 1100 miles on it towards the end.
The upgrade area was full of options like rovers but didn’t spend much time looking at them because I had the family.
The upgrade area was full of options like rovers but didn’t spend much time looking at them because I had the family.
Aug 5, 2021, 9:11 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 33
Pick up on a Wednesday in July 2021 around 5 pm. PC had
- Mercedes GLC300 x1
- Infiniti Q50 x1
- Buick Encores old x2
- New Design 2021 Hyundai Elantra x1
- Nissan Kicks x1
- Jeep Compass x1
- Hyundai Venue x1
Hard decision between the Infiniti and Mercedes.
- Mercedes GLC300 x1
- Infiniti Q50 x1
- Buick Encores old x2
- New Design 2021 Hyundai Elantra x1
- Nissan Kicks x1
- Jeep Compass x1
- Hyundai Venue x1
Hard decision between the Infiniti and Mercedes.