Consolidated "Renting at BNA (Nashville); What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jun 20, 2017, 11:28 am
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Consolidated "Renting at BNA (Nashville); What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Couldn't find a thread for BNA, so starting one.
Anyone through BNA recently? I have not rented from a location with Ultimate Choice, yet, so I am looking forward to the opportunity! I'm 5*, so wondering if they have separate gold and 5* areas and how well they are typically stocked.
Thanks!
Anyone through BNA recently? I have not rented from a location with Ultimate Choice, yet, so I am looking forward to the opportunity! I'm 5*, so wondering if they have separate gold and 5* areas and how well they are typically stocked.
Thanks!
Jun 20, 2017, 11:43 pm
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The Hertz location at BNA does have separate areas for Gold, 5 Star, and President's Circle. Vehicles at Nashville do vary significantly from one day to the next in the 5* selection. Ordinarily, the 5* section is predominantly stocked with nearly new standard and full-size vehicles with many models to choose among. Nissans are popular -- Middle Tennessee is the home for Nissan North America -- but models from Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, and Volkswagen are often present.
On one visit last month, we were disappointed to encounter a 5* selection of smaller Chevrolet Cruzes and Hyundai Elantras. However, there were many alternatives available for a 5* customer in the Gold, Full Size, Midsize, and Compact aisles, just with a few more miles on the clock.
We hope you enjoy the time in Nashville!
On one visit last month, we were disappointed to encounter a 5* selection of smaller Chevrolet Cruzes and Hyundai Elantras. However, there were many alternatives available for a 5* customer in the Gold, Full Size, Midsize, and Compact aisles, just with a few more miles on the clock.
We hope you enjoy the time in Nashville!
Aug 6, 2017, 9:13 pm
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Despite this being a UC location, they pre-assigned me a 30K mile Maxima for my Intermediate rental - I suspect because it was a one-way to a downtown HLE. Of course, I simply ignored that vehicle and went to Ultimate Choice...
The PC lot, on a Saturday afternoon, was very uninspiring... Mostly Hyundai/Kia/etc full sizes, with a scattering of midsize. One Chrysler 300, one Dodge Charger (YF), and two Ford Fusion Hybrid (E6) were the only things I noticed above the norm.
Five Star was mainly basic mid-sizes, with maybe a few full sizes.
The PC lot, on a Saturday afternoon, was very uninspiring... Mostly Hyundai/Kia/etc full sizes, with a scattering of midsize. One Chrysler 300, one Dodge Charger (YF), and two Ford Fusion Hybrid (E6) were the only things I noticed above the norm.
Five Star was mainly basic mid-sizes, with maybe a few full sizes.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Aug 7, 2017 at 4:33 am Reason: moved into existing thread
Jan 14, 2018, 3:53 pm
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Arrived at BNA on a Saturday morning about 1 am at the tail end of a winter storm. The station closes at midnight, and it looked like staff stocked the lot before they left. It was 20 degrees, so I didn’t take a long look at the options, but beyond the normal sedans, I saw a pair of Camaro convertibles, a Chrysler 300c, an F150 pickup, a Cadillac CTS, and an Infiniti Q50. Since it was still snowing, I looked for something with AWD and found a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic Premium 1 with 22,000 miles and Georgia plates. I was a happy camper once I figured out how to use the seat heater.
Mar 7, 2019, 1:46 pm
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went through my old pics form my trip to Nashville in late january
only checked 5Star as i was not PC back then
i ended up with one of the two brand new Dodge Rams 1500 5.7l hemi with under 1000 miles and nice trim with heated seats and heated steering wheel etc...
i also saw a Jeep wrangler, but it didn't have any usb ports
also saw couple of Chrysler mini vans
5 impalas
Kias and other smaller chevy ...probably malibu
the only cars i could still remember and see on the pics in PC were also RAMs, Impalas, Chrysler 300 and what looks like a Tahoe
only checked 5Star as i was not PC back then
i ended up with one of the two brand new Dodge Rams 1500 5.7l hemi with under 1000 miles and nice trim with heated seats and heated steering wheel etc...
i also saw a Jeep wrangler, but it didn't have any usb ports
also saw couple of Chrysler mini vans
5 impalas
Kias and other smaller chevy ...probably malibu
the only cars i could still remember and see on the pics in PC were also RAMs, Impalas, Chrysler 300 and what looks like a Tahoe
Mar 10, 2020, 10:15 am
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I was in Nashville this past weekend and the PC Aisle was loaded. It had numerous QX60's, XT5, CT5/XTS (I didn't check closely to see which), a few Suburbans and a fully loaded Nissan Armada (which I took). When I returned the next afternoon, they even had a pair of QX60's in the 5 star area.
Aug 10, 2020, 10:51 pm
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Found a Buick Enclave parked at the end of the PC aisle last Thursday, Aug 6th. Had ~11k miles on the odometer. The gear shifter took some getting used to. The garage was maybe a quarter to a third full of vehicles.
Imo, PC and Five Star we’re lackluster. Also had a backup 7 passenger SUV. Carfirmation email was for a Nissan Armada but would have been $80 more for a three day rental.
PC aisle. Thursday, Aug 6th around 5pm
Five Star Thurs, Aug 6th around 5pm
Premium Upgrades. Sunday, Aug 9th around noon
PC Aisle. Thur, Aug 6th around 5pm
Imo, PC and Five Star we’re lackluster. Also had a backup 7 passenger SUV. Carfirmation email was for a Nissan Armada but would have been $80 more for a three day rental.
PC aisle. Thursday, Aug 6th around 5pm
Five Star Thurs, Aug 6th around 5pm
Premium Upgrades. Sunday, Aug 9th around noon
PC Aisle. Thur, Aug 6th around 5pm
Jun 2, 2021, 9:41 am
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Rented from Hertz BNA on Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
Arrived at the parking garage around 8am. Name was on the board, had a space assigned (but I didn't have any email confirmation with that assignment)- so I just went straight to PC.
Note, they are doing construction between the terminal and the garage. Bit of a hike to get to the garage now, but I think it will be much better once the walkways are finished.
PC lane was 60% full... mostly full size 4 door sedans, a few of the mid-size crossovers, and 2 Ford Explorers - 1 of which I took.
2021 Limited Trim model, 4K on the odometer, had Sirius and Apple Car Play, plus a decent interior trim package. Was a nice ride up to ORD over the weekend!
Thought about sticking around for something else, but they didn't seem in much of a rush to bring new cars up. Rest of the lot was half full as well for Hertz.
Arrived at the parking garage around 8am. Name was on the board, had a space assigned (but I didn't have any email confirmation with that assignment)- so I just went straight to PC.
Note, they are doing construction between the terminal and the garage. Bit of a hike to get to the garage now, but I think it will be much better once the walkways are finished.
PC lane was 60% full... mostly full size 4 door sedans, a few of the mid-size crossovers, and 2 Ford Explorers - 1 of which I took.
2021 Limited Trim model, 4K on the odometer, had Sirius and Apple Car Play, plus a decent interior trim package. Was a nice ride up to ORD over the weekend!
Thought about sticking around for something else, but they didn't seem in much of a rush to bring new cars up. Rest of the lot was half full as well for Hertz.
Jun 9, 2021, 2:52 pm
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Picked up yesterday (Tuesday 6/8) at 10:45 AM
Not much quantity but a surprising amount of quality. A Land Rover Evoque and an Infiniti Q50S 3.0T in PC (I took the latter) plus a decent Gold selection.
Not much quantity but a surprising amount of quality. A Land Rover Evoque and an Infiniti Q50S 3.0T in PC (I took the latter) plus a decent Gold selection.
Oct 11, 2021, 6:36 pm
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Arrived at BNA last Thursday (on the AA AUS-BNA nonstop), arrived at Hertz about 7:30pm. Even though I'm only 5*, it said, "Pres Circle," after my name. There were quite a few SUVs, some 4-door sedans, and a few sporty things. Then there was this:
It was a Fort Mustang GT 5.0 convertible. The top was already down; when I got to the booth, the woman asked, "do you know how to put that up?" Before I left, she said, "no matter what you do tonight, make sure you have at least a little fun with that car."
I drove straight to Chattanooga, and it handled very well on the I-24. I was in Chattanooga for Swim the Suck on Saturday. The vehicle handled quite well, and I had the top down every time I drove it. Even this morning, driving back to Nashville (I wore a sweatshirt for a bit).
I think it definitely helps to pick up on Thursday, rather than Friday. The return area this morning was a mess; I was a bit leery of leaving the vehicle (as the 2 employees were saying), but I did and no problems on my receipt.
Almost forgot, if you have a Sam's Club membership, there is one with gas maybe 5 minutes from the airport. Of course I had already filled up. Sam's was $.15/gallon less than what I paid.
It was a Fort Mustang GT 5.0 convertible. The top was already down; when I got to the booth, the woman asked, "do you know how to put that up?" Before I left, she said, "no matter what you do tonight, make sure you have at least a little fun with that car."
I drove straight to Chattanooga, and it handled very well on the I-24. I was in Chattanooga for Swim the Suck on Saturday. The vehicle handled quite well, and I had the top down every time I drove it. Even this morning, driving back to Nashville (I wore a sweatshirt for a bit).
I think it definitely helps to pick up on Thursday, rather than Friday. The return area this morning was a mess; I was a bit leery of leaving the vehicle (as the 2 employees were saying), but I did and no problems on my receipt.
Almost forgot, if you have a Sam's Club membership, there is one with gas maybe 5 minutes from the airport. Of course I had already filled up. Sam's was $.15/gallon less than what I paid.
Mar 14, 2022, 3:48 am
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Picked up from BNA Sunday March 13th at about noon. Had a ton of choices in the gold aisle. Equinox, Trailblazer, Escape, Flex, Eco-Sport, Sorento, Mailibu and a few other smaller options. I went with a 2021 Trailblazer with 21,000 miles on it and AWD. Got to the gate and they tried to charge me my rental total as a daily rate. Manager was very nice in getting it fixed, very glad I looked at the receipt before I drove off. Gate person tried to say it was because I had two reservations and cancelled one the week before.
Aug 4, 2022, 10:43 pm
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At 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Aug 3rd PC was pretty much empty. There were 2 challengers, a toyota c-hr, a nissan pathfinder, and a still wet from the wash was a Cadillac XT4 350 FWD suv with 8,611 on the clock which I took. I glanced towards 5-star and gold and both barely had anything in them as well. What they did have a ton of were teslas in the upgrade section. Returns was full, and PC just as empty, with maybe 5-6 cars when i went back through today, still tons of 3's and y's.
Aug 28, 2022, 6:46 am
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BNA - late Sat evening
Hi,
This was the cars at the PC area at midnight on Sat/Sun. I initially had the reservation for Sun morning as I saw that this station only opened till 11pm, however I thought I would still check it out and there was still someone at the gate, so I checked if I could get a car and was informed that if I had a reservation it was no problem - so that saved me an Uber ride. They should put info on their website.
Not too shabby options - I had wanted to grab the BMW roaster, but my travel partner thought it was too low, so in the end grabbed the Merc - with 35k on the mileage and 2019 model.
Cheers!
This was the cars at the PC area at midnight on Sat/Sun. I initially had the reservation for Sun morning as I saw that this station only opened till 11pm, however I thought I would still check it out and there was still someone at the gate, so I checked if I could get a car and was informed that if I had a reservation it was no problem - so that saved me an Uber ride. They should put info on their website.
Not too shabby options - I had wanted to grab the BMW roaster, but my travel partner thought it was too low, so in the end grabbed the Merc - with 35k on the mileage and 2019 model.
Cheers!