Hertz President's Circle Member Experiences (2017-Onward)
Jun 1, 2018, 1:22 am
#361
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,696
I have a question in general....how do they know what they've put in PC and what they've put in a space to be assigned (at large airports at least)? What prevents you from just going and grabbing literally any car on the lot anywhere and saying you found it in PC? I mean, if we have a PCAR reservation, can I take anything in PCAR, FCAR, the Gold lot or the PC lot? How do they know that SUV or LCAR I grabbed from a spot wasn't actually in PC and just drive it to the exit? Anyone try this?
Jun 1, 2018, 6:15 am
#362
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Programs: United 1K, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 690
I have a question in general....how do they know what they've put in PC and what they've put in a space to be assigned (at large airports at least)? What prevents you from just going and grabbing literally any car on the lot anywhere and saying you found it in PC? I mean, if we have a PCAR reservation, can I take anything in PCAR, FCAR, the Gold lot or the PC lot? How do they know that SUV or LCAR I grabbed from a spot wasn't actually in PC and just drive it to the exit? Anyone try this?
FYI, the above is how I’ve seen it work at LGA. One time I was there and there wasn’t anything eventful in PC and something had just moved up to the refueling station and I asked the porter if it would be going into PC. He grabbed the printed receipt, scanned it and said that no, it was to go to a reserved spot.
It is tracked in their system.
Jun 1, 2018, 6:43 am
#363
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
I have a question in general....how do they know what they've put in PC and what they've put in a space to be assigned (at large airports at least)? What prevents you from just going and grabbing literally any car on the lot anywhere and saying you found it in PC? I mean, if we have a PCAR reservation, can I take anything in PCAR, FCAR, the Gold lot or the PC lot? How do they know that SUV or LCAR I grabbed from a spot wasn't actually in PC and just drive it to the exit? Anyone try this?
Jun 1, 2018, 6:45 am
#364
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,525
in DTW they park it, then go to a machine at the end of the aisles between cars and enter the information into it.
Jun 4, 2018, 5:49 pm
#365
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 8
LAS
I've rented ~21 vehicles in as many days from KLAS and have had a pretty decent experience. The 'lowest' car I received was today, and it was a Maxima with about 1000 miles. The PC and 5* lots were completely empty except for the lone Maxima -- which is very strange out here.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:34 pm
#366
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,659
I've rented ~21 vehicles in as many days from KLAS and have had a pretty decent experience. The 'lowest' car I received was today, and it was a Maxima with about 1000 miles. The PC and 5* lots were completely empty except for the lone Maxima -- which is very strange out here.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
I too rely heavily on my Hertz PC status and UC. I recently got a brand new (29 miles on the odo) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from LGA and am enjoying it. I was curious about your comment regarding Amex Plat 4-hour grace period and an attorney racking up a few million miles. I wasn't sure what one had to do with the other?
Jun 5, 2018, 5:26 am
#367
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
I've rented ~21 vehicles in as many days from KLAS and have had a pretty decent experience. The 'lowest' car I received was today, and it was a Maxima with about 1000 miles. The PC and 5* lots were completely empty except for the lone Maxima -- which is very strange out here.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
Jun 6, 2018, 7:48 am
#369
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,772
When making a reservation as a Hertz Platinum (or PC which I assume is similar), is there any anecdotal evidence that one is more likely to get an upgrade to Luxury with a reservation for a Premium vs. Full Size car?
For our last three reservations, I reserved Premium and requested a Cadillac XTS, which was given each time. The price difference this time is enough to consider just reserving a Full Size, but with the same upgrade request.
Are our chances better with a Premium reservation or does it not really matter since it is based on availability anyway? This is MCO if it matters.
For our last three reservations, I reserved Premium and requested a Cadillac XTS, which was given each time. The price difference this time is enough to consider just reserving a Full Size, but with the same upgrade request.
Are our chances better with a Premium reservation or does it not really matter since it is based on availability anyway? This is MCO if it matters.
Jun 6, 2018, 9:38 am
#370
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Delta Diamond, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, United Silver
Posts: 6,334
When making a reservation as a Hertz Platinum (or PC which I assume is similar), is there any anecdotal evidence that one is more likely to get an upgrade to Luxury with a reservation for a Premium vs. Full Size car?
For our last three reservations, I reserved Premium and requested a Cadillac XTS, which was given each time. The price difference this time is enough to consider just reserving a Full Size, but with the same upgrade request.
Are our chances better with a Premium reservation or does it not really matter since it is based on availability anyway? This is MCO if it matters.
For our last three reservations, I reserved Premium and requested a Cadillac XTS, which was given each time. The price difference this time is enough to consider just reserving a Full Size, but with the same upgrade request.
Are our chances better with a Premium reservation or does it not really matter since it is based on availability anyway? This is MCO if it matters.
Jun 6, 2018, 3:54 pm
#371
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 15
I've rented ~21 vehicles in as many days from KLAS and have had a pretty decent experience. The 'lowest' car I received was today, and it was a Maxima with about 1000 miles. The PC and 5* lots were completely empty except for the lone Maxima -- which is very strange out here.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
Jun 7, 2018, 1:07 pm
#372
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 394
Ive gotten to bribing them by promising good reviews and making them write their name on the review receipt. Got me an XTS twice. I did 5 rentals in one month, they couldn’t care less!
Jun 7, 2018, 1:14 pm
#373
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec
Posts: 6,736
With Ultimate Choice and President's Club status, entirely possible, particularly at LAS, which tends to have a pretty good selection.
Jun 7, 2018, 1:15 pm
#374
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DTW/MBS
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Formerly Starbucks Gold
Posts: 3,525
I've rented ~21 vehicles in as many days from KLAS and have had a pretty decent experience. The 'lowest' car I received was today, and it was a Maxima with about 1000 miles. The PC and 5* lots were completely empty except for the lone Maxima -- which is very strange out here.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
So far, I've received multiples of the Jag XE, C-class Merc, and Caddys, as well as a smattering of Chargers, and a few large SUVs (Fords or Inifinitis) for when I needed them. All-in-all, I'm pleased with the service. For an average of $22/day all-in, I'm rather happy that I chose to see if this was tenable.
Unnecessary longer story: Two of my beautiful baby bimmers were destroyed in separate no-fault accidents in the span of two weeks. X6M got taken out by a drunk driver, and 335i convertible was destroyed by a wheel & tire that flew off a truck and crushed the front end. Instead of running out and getting another vehicle, I ran the numbers on renting vs. owning, and came to the realization that if I chose to do this every morning instead, I could rack up some serious savings and enjoy a little variety. Living less than ten minutes from McCarran and owning my own business creates some obvious flexibility, but all in all I'd say PC has been good to me. The 4 hour Amex Plat grace period is a nice bonus, as well, and after I read an article about an attorney out here who did the same thing and racked up a few million miles... well, why not? Oh, and the 'local edition' Hertz that's a mile away (within biking distance) is phenomenal - they'll occasionally take a car off my hands or swap it out if I want, without having to go to the airport center. Their manager even offered to drive me home on days that I want to return the car there, which I suppose shows how vastly different experiences can be with the local centers.
Jun 7, 2018, 8:15 pm
#375
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 8
Yeah, I'm lucky to have the LAS location right there - Almost always an excellent selection of vehicles before ~11am.
My apologies - I'm a bit of a 'stream of consciousness' writer. The 4-hour grace period is great since I have some flexibility with bookings, and the guy who racked up the miles out here is kind of my spirit animal.
I'm currently using the United promo to rent, so far I believe I've accrued about 45k in the last month.
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Sorry to hear about your babies. I have a 335i Convertible as well so I feel for you.
I too rely heavily on my Hertz PC status and UC. I recently got a brand new (29 miles on the odo) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from LGA and am enjoying it. I was curious about your comment regarding Amex Plat 4-hour grace period and an attorney racking up a few million miles. I wasn't sure what one had to do with the other?
I too rely heavily on my Hertz PC status and UC. I recently got a brand new (29 miles on the odo) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from LGA and am enjoying it. I was curious about your comment regarding Amex Plat 4-hour grace period and an attorney racking up a few million miles. I wasn't sure what one had to do with the other?
I'm currently using the United promo to rent, so far I believe I've accrued about 45k in the last month.
G
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