Hertz Chicago Cragin / Oak Park - anyone?
Jan 31, 2019, 10:29 am
#16
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If I get a free week it will only be for a vehicle up to F class, upper classes means too many points and would not be convenient to buy (like 1500 points more!).
But, a fullsize could reach for the four of us ... don't know what you get for fullsize now, but I think something like a Chevy Malibu?
But, a fullsize could reach for the four of us ... don't know what you get for fullsize now, but I think something like a Chevy Malibu?
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/ememb...points-program
Jan 31, 2019, 11:26 pm
#17
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The OP has stated they are from Europe, and thus will be better booking non-US rates that include CDW/LIS/etc.
Feb 1, 2019, 3:14 am
#18
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You can book a premium for the same number of points as a fullsize (or intermediate or compact), 2750/week.
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/ememb...points-program
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/ememb...points-program
Feb 1, 2019, 6:17 am
#19
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Generally, it's bigger (and usually nicer). Typically an Impala (which is a bigger, slightly nicer Malibu), and they often provide a Chrysler 300 (which is technically a Luxury (I) class).
Feb 1, 2019, 8:45 am
#20
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I've also seen quite a few Buick Regals on premium reservations. US Travel Association will be most likely be selling Hertz points at favorable rates (under $300 for 2 weeks worth of points), but I'm not sure if you'd be able to take advantage of that since you're European based. FWIW those sales normally happen in April.
Feb 1, 2019, 9:44 am
#21
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I've also seen quite a few Buick Regals on premium reservations. US Travel Association will be most likely be selling Hertz points at favorable rates (under $300 for 2 weeks worth of points), but I'm not sure if you'd be able to take advantage of that since you're European based. FWIW those sales normally happen in April.
Feb 1, 2019, 2:47 pm
#22
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Feb 1, 2019, 4:12 pm
#23
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Done! I called the Customer Service and it was sooo easy! Bought the points I needed and they were on my account in real-time. Other way was to fax the purchase request, too complicate from overseas (and unsecure).
Already booked a fullsize car from ORD. I tried with the Premium (G) but the cost was nearly double!!! Hope I'll find a good choice ...
Already booked a fullsize car from ORD. I tried with the Premium (G) but the cost was nearly double!!! Hope I'll find a good choice ...
Feb 2, 2019, 8:09 pm
#24
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Done! I called the Customer Service and it was sooo easy! Bought the points I needed and they were on my account in real-time. Other way was to fax the purchase request, too complicate from overseas (and unsecure).
Already booked a fullsize car from ORD. I tried with the Premium (G) but the cost was nearly double!!! Hope I'll find a good choice ...
Already booked a fullsize car from ORD. I tried with the Premium (G) but the cost was nearly double!!! Hope I'll find a good choice ...
Feb 3, 2019, 12:03 pm
#25
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His reservation is for a lot more than a week (16 days, I think), so I presume he's talking about the cash cost of the additional days. There's no difference in points cost if you're paying entirely with points, but if your reservation is part points part cash, there certainly can be a difference between fullsize and premium.
Feb 3, 2019, 4:14 pm
#26
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Interestingly enough, when renting from an HLE like Oak Park, the difference between fullsize and premium was like $50 ...
Feb 3, 2019, 5:17 pm
#28
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(Actually, from talking to my local HLE staff, one of the things they like about Ultimate Choice is that they get a lot more Premium cars from PC's doing one-ways from the airport, so they generally have more of them than they used to before Ultimate Choice)