Consolidated "Renting at PIT; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Apr 23, 2020, 1:36 pm
#76
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Posting this here in the hopes that someone familiar with PIT might be able to help out - does anyone know if any of the trucks at PIT have truck bed covers? I need a one-way rental to take some of my stuff down south to the RIC/ORF area and I want to rent something a bit more interesting than whatever flavor of minivan Hertz has to offer.
Apr 24, 2020, 4:44 am
#77
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Posting this here in the hopes that someone familiar with PIT might be able to help out - does anyone know if any of the trucks at PIT have truck bed covers? I need a one-way rental to take some of my stuff down south to the RIC/ORF area and I want to rent something a bit more interesting than whatever flavor of minivan Hertz has to offer.
May 3, 2020, 12:48 am
#78
Join Date: May 2019
Location: PIT
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 55
I've rented 3 or 4 pickups from Hertz before, all from different airports, and I have never had one with a truck bed cover. All trucks are pretty much stock, so I wouldn't expect to see one. I'm a huge fan of the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon, which might be a good one for your needs.
Hertz at PIT has several very nice Pacifica Limiteds with low mileage. I was there last week and there were three that hadn't moved in weeks because of the low traffic.
Maybe that F-Pace that was in PC some time ago will still be there.. a guy can dream, right?
Jun 8, 2020, 9:04 am
#79
Join Date: May 2019
Location: PIT
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 55
Swung by PIT early this morning (June 8 2020) at about 10 AM.
The rental counter next to the lot was closed, and there was only one person working the gate.
From what I've seen on FT of COVID-era Hertz fare, PC wasn't horrible, surprisingly. Cars of note were a a Cadillac XT5, two nicely optioned out Pacificas, and, inexplicably, a BMW 530i, which I took. (Hey, they let me this time!
)
5* and Gold were kind of sad, however, There were maybe 4-5 cars in each and they were all midsize junk or Malibus/Altimas, save for one Pacifica in each.
Upgrades were a Camaro convertible and a QX60.
The rental counter next to the lot was closed, and there was only one person working the gate.
From what I've seen on FT of COVID-era Hertz fare, PC wasn't horrible, surprisingly. Cars of note were a a Cadillac XT5, two nicely optioned out Pacificas, and, inexplicably, a BMW 530i, which I took. (Hey, they let me this time!
)5* and Gold were kind of sad, however, There were maybe 4-5 cars in each and they were all midsize junk or Malibus/Altimas, save for one Pacifica in each.
Upgrades were a Camaro convertible and a QX60.
Last edited by EntropyTheory; Jun 8, 2020 at 9:09 am
Jun 17, 2020, 11:08 am
#80
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Hertz had a surprisingly decent selection this afternoon. There was a BMW 530i, Mercedes A220, 2x Ford Edge SEL, 2x Chrysler 300, and 2x Ford Escape SEL between PC and Five Star.
Upgrades were a Mustang GT Convertible and another 5 Series.
Upgrades were a Mustang GT Convertible and another 5 Series.
Jul 7, 2020, 10:54 am
#81
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At PIT Monday afternoon, there were a handful of decent picks.
Chrysler Pacifica Limited
2x Jeep Compass Trailhawk
Mazda CX-5
2x Ford EcoSport Titanium
The rest was all anonymous sedans and small SUVs.
One upgrade: a 4-cyl Mustang convertible.
Chrysler Pacifica Limited
2x Jeep Compass Trailhawk
Mazda CX-5
2x Ford EcoSport Titanium
The rest was all anonymous sedans and small SUVs.
One upgrade: a 4-cyl Mustang convertible.
Aug 27, 2020, 10:19 am
#83
Join Date: May 2019
Location: PIT
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 55
Tuesday, August 27: the state of affairs is sad and depressing in the UC lot
PC:
1x Ford Ecosport
1x Dodge Grand Caravan
1x Nissan Altima
1x Kia Sedona
5* and Gold had no cars
Upgrades:
1x Mustang Ecoboost
1x Camaro SS
1x Volvo XC90
PC:
1x Ford Ecosport
1x Dodge Grand Caravan
1x Nissan Altima
1x Kia Sedona
5* and Gold had no cars
Upgrades:
1x Mustang Ecoboost
1x Camaro SS
1x Volvo XC90
Sep 21, 2020, 2:16 pm
#84
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Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Really weak selection when I arrived last Saturday at 11:30 AM
Ecosport, Minivan, smaller Hyundai and a couple of Malibus along with a base level Mustang was it for PC. I took a Malibu LT with 8,000 miles, paid to Sirius XM at the gate, and it was never turned on. Five Star had a single Malibu and there was literally nothing in Gold as it was closed incidentally.
Renting from Hertz these days is less than fun
Ecosport, Minivan, smaller Hyundai and a couple of Malibus along with a base level Mustang was it for PC. I took a Malibu LT with 8,000 miles, paid to Sirius XM at the gate, and it was never turned on. Five Star had a single Malibu and there was literally nothing in Gold as it was closed incidentally.
Renting from Hertz these days is less than fun
Oct 23, 2020, 1:57 am
#86
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Hertz PIT is in very sorry shape these days. I've been there probably a dozen times in the last couple months, and lately there are only 5-10 cars in UC. It's almost impossible to make a reservation. It seems to be by design that they don't have any cars, even though they recently extended their hours back to almost normal.
Nov 1, 2020, 7:37 pm
#88
Join Date: May 2019
Location: PIT
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 55
PIT was as dreary as it has the past few FT posts; only car of note in all of PC/5* was a base Camaro, everything else was boring SUVs/sedans.
Upgrades were a Merc GLC and a Cadillac Escalade.
Upgrades were a Merc GLC and a Cadillac Escalade.
Jan 19, 2021, 4:01 pm
#89
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 4
PITT (T) class
I have a T-class 4wd/Awd large SUV rented from Pittsburgh for our trip in February. Anyone know what has been around there or which of the vehicles I’m likely to get? Thanks
(I’m new here so if this isn’t in the right spot I’m sorry)
(I’m new here so if this isn’t in the right spot I’m sorry)
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jan 19, 2021 at 5:57 pm Reason: moved into dedicated thread for this location (and, welcome to FlyerTalk!)
Jan 19, 2021, 6:14 pm
#90
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Location: AUS
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