Consolidated "Renting at MCO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Jul 28, 2017, 9:04 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 114
Just left MCO terminal B. PC selection was pretty limited. I initially walked to an infiniti sedan parked in the section only to be told that it was in the wrong area and being moved. I ended up in a 300, and there were several of these. There was also a Malibu and a rouge along with a few imports that I wouldn't take if they paid me. Took a glance at 5* and it was all four door sedans of dubious quality.
I didn't venture over to terminal A. When my company was with national I was usually able to get a big SUV but sometimes I'd have to try both terminals.
I didn't venture over to terminal A. When my company was with national I was usually able to get a big SUV but sometimes I'd have to try both terminals.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:54 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: Hertz PC, National ES, Air Kettle
Posts: 48
I picked up a car from the PC section on the B side yesterday. I've never seen such a sad selection of Sentras, Altimas, a random Camry and Corolla. The PC section didn't look any different from the 5* next to it. Definitely down towards the bottom of selection I've seen at UC locations.
Tried this in Orlando, over half the presidents circle section was "reserved" in terminal B. Went over to A, exactly the same. Came back to B, nice Range Rover sitting in Presidents Circle but locked. Asked the attendant and was told "yeah that's reserved too". Went to National and got a new Infiniti QX60 instead. I remember now why I left Hertz
That's too bad. I have a reservation in August and was looking forward to try out the PC selection. I'm gonna have to go with a backup reservation with National as well.
Aug 4, 2017, 11:08 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 43
IMO from what a hertz agent has said, B side almost always has a more limited selection than A for some reason(is it smaller?). That said, I would think they would have better stuff at mco since they are supposed to have the biggest inventory in the states or even worldwide?
Oct 10, 2017, 8:11 pm
#22
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Programs: United 1K, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 690
Picked up late on a Thursday and there was a bland selection. No real SUVs. I took a lone Q50 that was in the PC area; by far the best available vehicle at the time.
I preferred an SUV, as I needed to pick up some people and luggage from the airport later in the following week, and stopped back on Saturday to see what they had. I was able to swap for a QX60.
Thank you again Hertz!!
I preferred an SUV, as I needed to pick up some people and luggage from the airport later in the following week, and stopped back on Saturday to see what they had. I was able to swap for a QX60.
Thank you again Hertz!!
Oct 26, 2017, 10:26 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2
Renting at MCO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?"
Went through the PC UC line Tuesday evening (Oct 24). Had a reservation for a Midsize Car. First in Terminal A, they had a couple of brandnew Altimas, most of them SL Trim with leather seats, some Nissan Rogues (all between 15,000 and 20,000 miles), a huge Silverado (9,000 miles), a sad looking Nissan Frontier (40,000 miles), a new GMC Yukon, which I would have taken on the spot when my family was with me, but I was alone... Went to the other side in Terminal B, lots of constructions, and the PC UC line was almost the same picture: Brandnew Altimas, some Nissan Rogues, a new Malibu, a KIA Optima, a brandnew Chrysler Pacifica. I ended up with a Chevy Impala "Premier" with 900 miles, factory navigation and Wifi still working, powerfull V6 engine and a good mileage of over 30 m/G.
Jan 3, 2018, 4:43 am
#25
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 27
Jan 3, 2018, 6:21 pm
#27
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
In my experience (though I haven't rented at MCO) Hertz's midsize SUVs are pretty lame (think base trim Hyundai Santa Fe type stuff) so you should definitely at least check UC. You might find a higher trim SUV.
Jan 21, 2018, 7:49 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,219
Rented in MCO recently (Terminal B) and there were about 5 cars total across all aisles. Ended up with a Chrysler 300 S that I was told wasn’t supposed to be in the PC area. The other car in PC was a Camry. Five star had one Chevy and I couldn’t tell what was beyond that.
By far the most underwhelming experience so far.
By far the most underwhelming experience so far.
Jan 28, 2018, 11:44 am
#29
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
MCO PC
Wednesday 6pm
Literally zero cars. Was told 'sorry just wait and take whatever car gets put in the PC section'. I wait 20min... no cars returned.
Well I need something for 4 adults. There are a bunch of large SUVs in reserved and I just checked online and I can book one of them right now
for hardly more than I paid initially. Santa Fe for 80 dollars more. That isn't a large SUV. Show rep my phone "We can't do that".
At the moment someone parks right outside the gold building with a Pathfinder and comes inside and says the 'car is dirty' and they want another. I asked
if I can have the dirty car. Am told yes. Get some paperwork and leave. MCO is batting 0/2 the last two times. Whereas it has been great before UC. Last time
my car was 'sold' before I got to exit and this time PC has literally nothing and told to pound sand and wait.
Wednesday 6pm
Literally zero cars. Was told 'sorry just wait and take whatever car gets put in the PC section'. I wait 20min... no cars returned.
Well I need something for 4 adults. There are a bunch of large SUVs in reserved and I just checked online and I can book one of them right now
for hardly more than I paid initially. Santa Fe for 80 dollars more. That isn't a large SUV. Show rep my phone "We can't do that".
At the moment someone parks right outside the gold building with a Pathfinder and comes inside and says the 'car is dirty' and they want another. I asked
if I can have the dirty car. Am told yes. Get some paperwork and leave. MCO is batting 0/2 the last two times. Whereas it has been great before UC. Last time
my car was 'sold' before I got to exit and this time PC has literally nothing and told to pound sand and wait.
Jan 30, 2018, 8:41 am
#30
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Pre✓, Delta DM, Hilton LT Diamond, Mariott Plat, PC Gold, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,655
Rented in MCO recently (Terminal B) and there were about 5 cars total across all aisles. Ended up with a Chrysler 300 S that I was told wasn’t supposed to be in the PC area. The other car in PC was a Camry. Five star had one Chevy and I couldn’t tell what was beyond that.
By far the most underwhelming experience so far.
By far the most underwhelming experience so far.
Very disappointing.