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Economy (A, ECAR)
Chevrolet Spark A ECAR (35 mpg; formerly CCAR)
Kia Rio A ECAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 33 mpg)

Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR)
Nissan Versa B, YB CCAR (36 mpg; includes sedans and Note hatchbacks)
Chevrolet Sonic YB CCAR
Ford Fiesta B, YB CCAR (38 mpg)
Ford Focus B, YB CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 38 mpg)
Honda Fit YB CCAR
Hyundai Accent B CCAR (Formerly ECAR)
Hyundai Veloster B CCAR
Kia Rio B CCAR
Toyota Yaris Hatchback B, CCAR (5-door)
Toyota Yaris iA Sedan B CCAR
Volkswagen Beetle YB
Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR

Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR)
Chevrolet Cruze C ICAR (hatchback models)
Kia Soul C ICAR
Kia Forte C ICAR
Hyundai Elantra C ICAR
Mazda3 C, YC, ICAR
Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (2-door models tagged C; 4-door models tagged YC)
Nissan Sentra C, YC ICAR
Toyota Corolla C, YC ICAR (33 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta C ICAR

Standard Sports Car (D2, SSAR)
Chevrolet Camaro Coupe D2 SSAR (I-4 Turbo)
Dodge Challenger D2 SSAR (V6 SXT)
Ford Mustang D2 SSAR (I4 turbo; hard-top)

Standard 4 Door Sedan (D, SCAR)
Volkswagen Jetta D SCAR (24 mpg; formerly ICAR)

Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FXAR)
Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FCAR, FDAR (29 mpg)
Ford Fusion F, F6,YF FCAR
Dodge Charger F,F6, YF FCAR
Honda Accord YF FCAR
Hyundai Sonata F, YF FCAR
Kia Optima F FCAR
Nissan Altima F, F6 FCAR
Toyota Camry F, F6 FCAR
Volkswagen Passat F, F6, M6 FCAR

F6 = Leather Interior

F6 Full Size Vehicle with Leather interior
Dodge Charger F6
Ford Fusion F6
Volkswagen Passat F6
Toyota Camry F6

F7 Subaru(??)
Subaru Crosstrek F7
Subaru Forester F7
Subaru Impreza F7
Subaru Legacy F7
Subaru Outback F7

Premium (G, PCAR/PDAR)
Buick Regal G PCAR
Chevrolet Impala G, F, YF PCAR, PDAR (27 mpg)
Ford Taurus G PCAR
Nissan Maxima G PCAR (27 mpg)
Volvo S60 G PCAR

Luxury (I, LCAR/LDAR)
Chrysler 300/300C I, YI LCAR (25 mpg)
Lincoln Continental YI LCAR

Midsize 2WD SUV (B4, CFAR)
Buick Encore B4 CFAR
Chevrolet Trax B4 CFAR
Dodge Journey B4 CFAR
Ford Escape B4 CFAR (33 mpg)
Hyundai Tucson B4 CFAR
Jeep Cherokee B4 CFAR
Jeep Compass B4 CFAR
Jeep Renegade B4 CFAR
Kia Niro B4 CFAR
Kia Sportage B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-3 B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-5 B4 CFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport B4 CFAR
Nissan Kicks B4 CFAR
Nissan Rogue/Rogue Sport B4 CFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Rav4 B4 CFAR
Toyota C-HR B4 CFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan B4 CFAR

5 Passenger Standard 2WD SUV (F4, SWAR)
Buick Envision F4 SWAR
Chevrolet Blazer F4 SWAR
Chevrolet Equinox F4 SWAR
Ford Edge F4 SWAR
GMC Acadia F4 SWAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Terrain F4 SWAR
Honda CR-V F4 SWAR
Hyundai Santa Fe F4 SWAR (5-passenger models)
Jeep Grand Cherokee F4 SWAR
Nissan Murano F4 SWAR
Toyota 4runner F4 SWAR

7 passenger Standard 2WD SUV (K6, RRAR)
Buick Enclave K6 RRAR
Chevrolet Traverse K6 RRAR (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Tahoe K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Dodge Journey K6 RRAR (7 passenger models)
Ford Expedition K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Ford Explorer K6 RRAR (7-passenger models)
Ford Flex K6 RRAR
GMC Yukon K6 RRAR (only RWD models)
Mitsubishi Outlander K6 RRAR
Nissan Armada K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Nissan Pathfinder K6 RRAR
Toyota Highlander K6 RRAR
Volkswagen Atlas K6 RRAR

Compact SUV (B4, 2WD models are tagged as B5)
Buick Encore B4, B5
Ford Ecosport B4, B5
Mazda CX-3 B4, B5
Nissan Kicks B4, B5
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport B4, B5
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross B4, B5

Midsize SUV (Q4, Q5 IFAR)
Dodge Journey Q4 IFAR
Hyundai Tucson Q4 IFAR
Jeep Cherokee Q4 IFAR
Jeep Compass Q4 IFAR (25 mpg)
Kia Sportage Q4 IFAR
Mazda CX-5 Q4 IFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Q4 IFAR
Toyota Rav4 Q4, YQ IFAR (29 mpg)
Volkswagen Tiguan Q4 IFAR
Ford Escape Q4, YQ IFAR
Nissan Rogue Q4, YQ IFAR

5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR)
Chevroler Blazer L SFAR
Chevrolet Equinox L SFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Edge L SFAR
Ford Explorer L4, L SRAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Acadia L SFAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Terrain L SFAR
Hyundai Santa Fe L SFAR
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR
Nissan Murano L IFAR
Toyota 4Runner L (19 mpg; 5-passenger models)

7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, FRAR)
Ford Explorer L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models; 23 mpg)
Buick Enclave L4 FRAR
Dodge Durango L4 FRAR
Ford Flex L4 FRAR
Honda Pilot L4 FRAR
Kia Sorento (V6 Models Only) L4 FRAR
Mazda CX-9 L4 FRAR
Nissan Pathfinder L4 FRAR (28 mpg)
Toyota Highlander L4 FRAR (7-passenger models)
Chevrolet Traverse (AWD) L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg)
Volkswagen Atlas L4 FRAR
Subaru Ascent L4 FRAR

4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR)
GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg)
Nissan Armada T FFAR (15 mpg)
Toyota Sequoia T FFAR
Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg)
Ford Expedition T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)

4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR)
Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Expedition MAX T6 PFAR
GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg)

Minivan (R, MVAR)
Chrysler Pacifica R, R7 MVAR (Touring and Limited trims may have active NAV, Limited trims tagged as R7)

Chrysler Voyager R MVAR
Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (GT trim may have active NAV)
Toyota Sienna R, YR, R2 MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims)

Convertible (U, STAR) (Others in Adrenaline/Prestige Coll.)
Chevrolet Camaro convertible U STAR (23 mpg)
Ford Mustang convertible U, STAR
Mercedes Benz C300 convertible U, STAR

Intermediate 2 or 4 dr. Jeep (V, IJAR)
Jeep Wrangler V, IJAR

Small Pickup Truck (O6, IPAR)
Nissan Frontier O6 IPAR (18 mpg)
Toyota Tacoma O6 IPAR
Chevrolet Colorado O6 IPAR
GMC Canyon O6 IPAR
Jeep Gladiator O6 IPAR

Pickup Truck (S, SPAR)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S SPAR (16 mpg; includes 4WD models)
Ford F150 S SPAR (17 mpg)
GMC Sierra 1500 S SPAR
Nissan Titan S SPAR
Ram 1500 S SPAR (Quad cab models only)

Ram 2500 S SPAR
Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models)

12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR)
Chevrolet Express M FVAR
Ford Transit M FVAR (17 mpg; 12-15 pasengers)
GMC Savana M FVAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter M FVAR (Diesel models only)
Nissan NV 3500 M FVAR (12-passenger models only)

Cargo Van (N4, SKAR)
Chevrolet Express 3500 N4 SKAR
Ford Transit Connect N4 SKAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter N4 SKAR (15 mpg)
Nissan NV 2500 N4 SKAR (19 mpg; also includes high cube models)
Ram Promaster 2500 N4 SKAR

Adrenaline Collection*
Chevrolet Camaro SS V4 JSAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 PTAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 XTAR (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray U6 DSAR (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvettes (2019) Z06 D5 DSAR
Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (21 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Hardtop V4 PXAR (20 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Convertible U4 (20 mpg)

Green Traveler Collection
Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Insight Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan group; franchises only)
Hyundai Ioniq E6 ICAH
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)

Compact Elite 2/4 Door (X6/DCAR, Prestige)
Audi A3
Jaguar XE
Mercedes-Benz A220
Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Standard Elite 2/4 Door (P4/RCAR, Prestige)

Audi A4

BMW 330i

BMW 430i GranCoupe
Cadillac CTS
Mercedes-Benz C300

Volvo V60

Fullsize Elite 2/4 Door (K/GCAR, Prestige)
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz E Class
BMW 530
Volvo S90

Luxury Sport (G4/LSAR, Prestige)
Cadillac XTS
Infiniti Q50

Special 2-3 Door (E/XBAR, Prestige)
Infiniti Q60

Compact Elite Crossover (W4/DGAR, Prestige)
BMW X1

Infiniti QX30

Prestige Small/Standard SUV (K4/JGDR, Prestige)
Jaguar F-Pace
Range Rover Velar

Intermediate Elite SUV (H4/JFDR, Prestige)
BMW X3

Cadillac XT4
Infiniti QX50
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Range Rover Evoque

Volvo XC60

Standard Elite Crossover (Z4/RGDR, Prestige
Cadillac XT6
Infiniti QX60
Land Rover Discovery
Lincoln Aviator

Volvo XC90

Standard Elite SUV (T4/RFAR, Prestige)
BMW X5
Cadillac XT5
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Lincoln Nautilus
Mercedes-Benz GLE350

Luxury SUV (S6/LFDR, Prestige)
Mercedes-Benz GL450 S6

Luxury SUV (P6/LFAR, Prestige)
Cadillac Escalade 4WD (ESV models are tagged as YP)
Lincoln Navigator 4WD (L models are tagged as YP)
Infiniti QX80

Intermediate Elite Convertible (G6/JTAR, Prestige)
Mercedes-Benz SLC/SLK

Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com)
BMW 740 O4 WCAR
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (27 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG H6 RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz G550 P PZAR, PVAR (15 mpg)
Nissan GT-R N6 SZAR, LLAR (20 mpg)
Porsche 911 R6 XSAR, CSAR (28 mpg)
Porsche Boxster R4 DTAR, ERAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Cayenne L6 GFDR, XWAR (23 mpg)
Porsche Cayman E4 JEAR, FWAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Macan M4 RFDR (24 mpg)
Porsche Panamera I6 XCAR, XRAR (27 mpg)
Range Rover C6 WFDR, EFAR (20 mpg)
Range Rover Sport X4
Tesla Model S A4

Unknown class but in the fleet
????? ?? FTAR? (Full-Size, Convertible, Automatic, Air, FTAR)

Special
Our Choice/Manager's Special (2/4 Door) A6 EXAR (Model at manager's discretion)
Wildcard Q6 XXAR (Manager selects)

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This list is in no way an official Hertz publication, nor is it endorsed by Hertz, and therefore should be used for guidance and general informational purposes only.
- If you make any changes to the list, please document them by creating a new post at the end of the thread @:-)
  - Please ensure that category labels (i.e., "this model or similar") are bolded
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      - Place an asterisk (*) next to model-reservable vehicles (or next to the category title if all vehicles are model-reservable)
        
        Much credit to lowfareair for compiling the original list, to drzoidberg for his informative ride reports, and to all of you who've posted with information
        
        If you rent/find a car (any and all types welcome!) from Hertz and its class code (e.g., YF) or ACRISS code (e.g., FCAR) differ from what's listed above, please post your experiences! The more information, the better.
        
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US Hertz Fleet - What Makes/Models are Available? (2018-20 Thread)

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Sep 3, 2019, 4:27 am

#331

jason8612

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Please keep the discussion here about the US Hertz fleet and not arguing about the Chrysler 300 pros/cons.

Thanks,
Jason8612 Hertz Mod

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Sep 3, 2019, 8:44 am

#332

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

The "Chrysler interior smell" is an odd one, but to each his own...

Since there are so many Chrysler products in the Hertz fleet, it seems pertinent to this thread to ask if you have seriously never noticed this across multiple models of Chrysler product? It's far worse in the Dodge Challenger and Charger but still noticeable in the Chrysler 300.

Sep 3, 2019, 9:22 am

#333

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb687

I have never noticed the "new car smell" to be materially different among automakers or among models of a given automaker.

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Sep 3, 2019, 11:27 am

#334

SixAlpha

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cestmoi123

I have never noticed the "new car smell" to be materially different among automakers or among models of a given automaker.

I used to detail cars for a living, and yes, this a thing. New cars all pretty much smell the same from the factory, but after say six months or so... yeah, each auto manufacturer does seem to have a signature smell. I never noticed it until I was in and out of dozens of cars a week. It's off-gassing from the carpets and upholstery. Less noticeable on cars with leather seats, more noticeable if the carpet has ever gotten wet due to missing floor mats. I never minded the small of Chrysler vehicles, but I always thought Fords smelled funky. Mercedes vans and trucks are truly gag-worthy, especially if they've been allowed to bake in the sun for a few days.

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Sep 4, 2019, 9:31 am

#335

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Join Date: Dec 2013

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cestmoi123

If you need eight seats, then you should definitely have a reservation (somewhere) for a vehicle with eight seats. Book the Hertz vehicle, and have a reservation (not prepaid, of course) for an eight-seater at another rental company an hour later. That way, if Hertz doesn't have an eight-seater, you can just cancel and get the (higher-priced) eight-seater.

Should definitely submit a request to autoslash, and see what they come up with (autoslash.com, lots of discussion on the general rental car board, service works very well and is free).

Just wanted to day thanks for the advice. I tried Autoslash and to my surprise the quotes actually came back cheaper than if I was doing it myself for the 8 seater by about 15%. I travel shortly, I'll let everyone know what the fleet is like when I get to the Hertz lot.

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Sep 5, 2019, 12:03 pm

#336

Andreas Noer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GentleGiant

Disagree - had some very nice Chrysler 300s - not all luxury cars have to be SUVs etc.

Would gladly book one again, but they are often too highly priced.

of course not, but this one Was more than a year old car with scratches and dents many places, seats were full of stains, it smelled bad as well as just felt like The car Was really used ( of course when its a more than 1 year old car at rental places it Will be used and prob driven Way harder) if it was Maybe a couple of months old The over-all view would prob have changed of The car, but Who knows?

went back three days later as we drove by The airport anyway and asked if we could swap it, and upgraded to a almost brand new BMW 530 for 30 bucks a Day. Has a i had a voucher of 200 dollar anyway i Think it Was well spent as we had some long days og driving..

but everyone has their opinions to cars

Sep 6, 2019, 1:26 pm

#337

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I like the Chrysler 300, but I'd much prefer a Cadillac or even a Buick. Then again, I'm a GM guy

Of course, Toyotas are supposed to be more reliable. But I'm not buying the car, so as long as it works during my rental, it's all good. FWIW, my last rental was a 2019 Camry from Avis with 10k miles, and I had a complete electrical failure on the highway at 80 mph.

-J.

Sep 11, 2019, 11:02 am

#338

mh4ll

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It seems like there is no Vette reservable at SFO anymore, regardless of date or rental length. Have they all been removed from the fleet? Also any recent feedback on the Boxsters at SFO especially with regard to the options on the car?

Sep 11, 2019, 4:49 pm

#339

glostix

Join Date: Sep 2018

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Haven't seen reservable Corvette Stingrays at SFO for the past year or so. I think they phased those out.
But the Hertz Z06 has been reservable at least as of a couple months ago, could be they're all booked/held for the summer months.

SFO seems to lack good Adrenaline options, mostly just Challenger R/T.

Even with the Challenger R/T class you might get unlucky. One of my reservations they gave me a 35K mile dirty Challenger R/T with left over trash (water bottles and eservation documents from previous renter with all his info on it), but they had two new white R/T Scat Packs as well. When I asked for one of those, they refused to give me one of the Scat Packs claiming it was "a different class" (not true) and claiming it was a $75/day upgrade (BS as well). I asked to speak to the manager and his excuse was "well they haven't been cleaned yet". Despite the fact that the cars were clearly clean, and me assuring him I'm happy to take the car as is (probably cleaner than the car they originally assigned), you can guess it never worked out.

If you want to rent Adrenaline cars, avoid SFO. It's been disappointing.

Last edited by glostix; Sep 11, 2019 at 5:32 pm

Sep 13, 2019, 10:57 am

#340

noob23

Join Date: Dec 2013

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So picked up at IAD, booked at MVAR and a FRAR.
Was assigned a Dodge Caravan and a Dodge Durango. 7 seats of course.
Walked the lot and none of the larger SUVs had 8 seats, the ones with the bench seat in the middle usually had 2 seats only in the third row.
They had 2 Toyota Siennas on the lot (but not in Gold or 5star), but it was like pulling teeth to get them to give one to me ... even with 5star.
So my recommendation for anyone who needs 8 seats with Hertz? DON'T. lol.

Sep 18, 2019, 6:26 am

#341

jaybert

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I’m renting a car for skiing from Denver in feb and would like to get a high chance of getting an awd or 4wd vehicle as possible. Which of the 2 classes do you think I’d have better luck? Standard elite crossover (z4) or full-size recreational vehicle (L4)? The only one when I look at Denver that explicitly lists it as 4wd is the luxury suv (Cadillac Escalade 4wd or similar) but don’t think I really need or want such a big vehicle. It’s going to me + wife + 2 kids and ski equipment.

Sep 18, 2019, 7:04 am

#342

GW McLintock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaybert

Any of the SUV ones should be fine (Q4, L, L4). There are separate 2WD classes.

-J.

Sep 18, 2019, 7:26 am

#343

jaybert

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GW McLintock

Any of the SUV ones should be fine (Q4, L, L4). There are separate 2WD classes.

-J.

Great thanks!

Sep 20, 2019, 2:20 pm

#344

isiegel3

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Honda H-RV spotted here in Tampa. Was a guest staying with us but did not valet, ergo did not get a chance to identify a class or even own area. Was extremely tired; over 35,000 miles and heavy wear on steering wheel/door.

Sep 22, 2019, 3:42 pm

#345

Evr13

Join Date: Feb 2019

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Hello, I just booked a car in Miami of the prestige category Z4 and the hertz operator has told me that in that category the cadillac xt6 appeared. Do you think it is possible?