Any Experiences at SLC?
Dec 2, 2019, 2:22 pm
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What's the latest on National at SLC? I need a 4WD SUV for my trip Jan 29-Feb 2. Rates seem sky high right now so I got the cheapest I could at the moment but will keep an eye out to cancel for something less with a major company. Right now National is the lowest major company. Last time I rented through Hertz which happened to be the cheapest, and needed a 4WD "Mid Size" SUV and had no issues. They had 6 or so to choose from, no change in price.
What's the luck with National for this? Dead of winter so may actually be easier, but the last thing I need them to say is "All we have is full size 4WD, so that will be a $1000 more."
Any experiences?
Thanks in advance.
What's the luck with National for this? Dead of winter so may actually be easier, but the last thing I need them to say is "All we have is full size 4WD, so that will be a $1000 more."
Any experiences?
Thanks in advance.
-J.
Dec 2, 2019, 2:31 pm
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Dec 2, 2019, 2:33 pm
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I only rented from National a few times at SLC, and the one time I got an SUV it was a Rogue Sport AWD. I felt better knowing it had AWD since I drove up to Park City and in the mountains a bit, but by no means did I actually need the AWD. The vast majority of the roads are plowed and salted.
-J.
-J.
Dec 2, 2019, 9:07 pm
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SLC pretty much only buys AWD. It's much more difficult to find a non-AWD SUV in the fleet at SLC.
Dec 8, 2019, 9:44 pm
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What's the latest on National at SLC? I need a 4WD SUV for my trip Jan 29-Feb 2. Rates seem sky high right now so I got the cheapest I could at the moment but will keep an eye out to cancel for something less with a major company. Right now National is the lowest major company. Last time I rented through Hertz which happened to be the cheapest, and needed a 4WD "Mid Size" SUV and had no issues. They had 6 or so to choose from, no change in price.
What's the luck with National for this? Dead of winter so may actually be easier, but the last thing I need them to say is "All we have is full size 4WD, so that will be a $1000 more."
Any experiences?
Thanks in advance.
What's the luck with National for this? Dead of winter so may actually be easier, but the last thing I need them to say is "All we have is full size 4WD, so that will be a $1000 more."
Any experiences?
Thanks in advance.
I know my wife and a friend are planning a ski trip there over MLK weekend and the pickup/larger SUV with 4WD (not the AWD crossovers like Rogues/etc.) are definitely high. Not too surprising. Interestingly I didn't see an EA selection category on the National website as I usually do..its all specific car classes.
LCAR at $106, Minivan at $164, Full size SUV at $252 and goes up from there
Jan 9, 2020, 8:33 pm
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Jan 9, 2020, 8:36 pm
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Unless you plan on going up into the mountains, you really can get away with a FWD vehicle in SLC. They are really good at keeping the roads clean and clear. I can understand having the extra peace of mind, but I've even gone up into the mountains to go skiing in a Prius and had no issues.
-J.
-J.
I rented one at the end of September to be cautious. I was glad I had it, and yes, it snowed.
Mar 9, 2020, 5:58 pm
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Arrived on Saturday around 1pm. I had a midsize reservation and rather than letting me pick a car off an aisle, the agent in the Emerald Club booth let me look at a selection of vehicles on her screen -- which were essentially "V1" and "V2" -- primarily full size sedans, Dodge Journey x2 and Chevy Equanox x2. I asked about "slightly larger SUVs like Jeep Cherokee or Ford Explorer" -- both of which I could see sitting there in stalls but the agent was limited by what the computer offered. I took a VW Tiguan which ended up being more than adequate for a 2 day visit to ski at Snowbird.
Mar 10, 2020, 2:35 am
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Arrived on Saturday around 1pm. I had a midsize reservation and rather than letting me pick a car off an aisle, the agent in the Emerald Club booth let me look at a selection of vehicles on her screen -- which were essentially "V1" and "V2" -- primarily full size sedans, Dodge Journey x2 and Chevy Equanox x2. I asked about "slightly larger SUVs like Jeep Cherokee or Ford Explorer" -- both of which I could see sitting there in stalls but the agent was limited by what the computer offered. I took a VW Tiguan which ended up being more than adequate for a 2 day visit to ski at Snowbird.
Oct 12, 2020, 8:54 am
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Finally with the new airport there is an executive and Emerald Isle at SLC. Selection was small but still good options. Two infiniti QX80’s, one Q50, and a Jeep grand Cherokee Ltd, and also a Toyota Highlander Ltd.
Jan 24, 2021, 9:06 am
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This location has changed from probably the worst in the entire system to the best I've rented from during COVID.
Arrived Saturday afternoon with slow falling lightly. Really wanted an SUV for use in Park City and there were three or four brand new Hyundai Konas in the Executive Aisle. Not a luxury SUV, but perfectly adequate if a bit underpowered. A wide selection of other cars, including a new-looking Passat and several nice looking Camrys. Very happy at $41/day.
Arrived Saturday afternoon with slow falling lightly. Really wanted an SUV for use in Park City and there were three or four brand new Hyundai Konas in the Executive Aisle. Not a luxury SUV, but perfectly adequate if a bit underpowered. A wide selection of other cars, including a new-looking Passat and several nice looking Camrys. Very happy at $41/day.