Cars at DFW
Oct 16, 2016, 4:19 pm
#167
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Florida
Programs: Delta SkyMiles; Hilton HHonors; NEXUS; National Emerald Club Executive
Posts: 365
I had a reservation for a full-size and, after asking, was upgraded to a Lincoln MKC. I love Lincolns and had a great time in that mini-SUV.
Oct 27, 2016, 1:25 pm
#168
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 9
I picked up a 2015 Chevy Cruze Rental with 28,000 miles on it this week at DFW, a little disappointed in the intermediate car selection.
Another guy from work picked up a Buick SUV for him and 3 others, but I am staying a day later so just picked up a car, Wondering why they hadn't pulled that one yet with that old and heavy mileage
Another guy from work picked up a Buick SUV for him and 3 others, but I am staying a day later so just picked up a car, Wondering why they hadn't pulled that one yet with that old and heavy mileage
Oct 30, 2016, 7:09 pm
#169
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LAX, ORD, DFW, SNA
Programs: AAdvantage, Emerald Club
Posts: 67
DFW continues to disappoint.
Used a free day and arrived around 11ish midweek. Less than 15 cars available and most were GM or Chrysler. Tried grabbing a Maxima but was told that one was specifically reserved as
"the trunk being open means it was specifically reserved..."
Told they'd get me something luxury if I waited. They brought in a Chrysler 300
Took it since it was approaching 90 degrees but what a waste of a free day.
I recall being able to find Fusions and even Tauruses as well before here. Those days seem long gone.
Used a free day and arrived around 11ish midweek. Less than 15 cars available and most were GM or Chrysler. Tried grabbing a Maxima but was told that one was specifically reserved as
"the trunk being open means it was specifically reserved..."
Told they'd get me something luxury if I waited. They brought in a Chrysler 300
Took it since it was approaching 90 degrees but what a waste of a free day.
I recall being able to find Fusions and even Tauruses as well before here. Those days seem long gone.
Jan 11, 2017, 10:31 am
#170
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MEM
Programs: DL DM, Marriott/Starwood Plat
Posts: 441
Came in to DFW last night. Exec aisle had a Malibu that had been smoked in, a Sonata, a 200, and 11 minivans.
I complained and asked for something from P or L spaces and was told "what we have out there (aisle) is what you can take".
I normally have much better luck at DAL and the staff is nicer.
I complained and asked for something from P or L spaces and was told "what we have out there (aisle) is what you can take".
I normally have much better luck at DAL and the staff is nicer.
Nov 6, 2017, 8:07 pm
#173
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MIA
Posts: 298
This post is not about car selection... but just car availability.
Both DFW and DAL are showing ZERO availability when trying to book, even 2-3 days out. Does anyone know if this a chronic thing as of late? perhaps due to hurricane Harvey?
Both DFW and DAL are showing ZERO availability when trying to book, even 2-3 days out. Does anyone know if this a chronic thing as of late? perhaps due to hurricane Harvey?
Nov 8, 2017, 7:33 pm
#174
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 514
I've had this happen a few times when trying to book o/w rentals, but just recently picked up at DAL with no issues
Nov 10, 2017, 7:32 pm
#175
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,007
I’ve had the same problem with availability at DFW for midweek trips. Either there are no cars available or the rack rate is over $120 a day! Probably just a supply issue during heavy business travel times. I always prefer renting a car vs. other modes of transport when in DFW for business because the Metroplex is so darn spread out. 
Next week I’m renting from an off-airport Avis location at the Wingate Las Colinas because of the lack of DFW availability.
Next week I’m renting from an off-airport Avis location at the Wingate Las Colinas because of the lack of DFW availability.
Nov 22, 2017, 10:22 am
#176
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: WN A-list., Marriott Plat, National EX, UA Silver
Posts: 289
Booked emerald isle. Got a Charger with a Hemi and cloth seats 
. Very fun car. I was very surprised as I do not normally see the V8 models in the Executive isle. Great first experience rending from DFW!
. Very fun car. I was very surprised as I do not normally see the V8 models in the Executive isle. Great first experience rending from DFW!
Jan 17, 2018, 11:50 am
#177
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: UA MM, QF Plat, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 2,563
Booked to get in the Executive Aisle last Saturday and got a 2018 Camaro SS. Tons of other choices, but the second best option looked like a Chrysler 300.
Lots of mid sized SUVs, a few Dodge Rams, then a lot of standard rental cars of mediocrity.
Lots of mid sized SUVs, a few Dodge Rams, then a lot of standard rental cars of mediocrity.
Jun 7, 2018, 4:41 pm
#179
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 230
Was in Monday 6/4 around 6PM. National was a bit hectic to say the least. About half a dozen cars in executive aisle with about 10 people wandering around looking for vehicles. Tried a Mazda 6 first, but no CarPlay, so got out. Went to get into an Infiniti QX80, but it stunk of cigarette smoke (not like someone had just smoked in it, like someone had been smoking in it since it arrived, real stale smoke smell), tried a Dodge Ram next, no CarPlay again, so finally got in a Suburban and away. The drivers couldn't get cars in fast enough, guessing Monday night is a pretty peak time.