Cars at YYZ
May 9, 2012, 9:00 am
#76
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
10 AM on Wednesday the ES was packed with Grand Caravans, Flexes, and Yukons. There was one Altima, two Maximas and a 200 also on the line. Not what you want to see when you are alone with a small carryon and paying for the gas yourself...
The Standard and Fullsize stalls were also full of minivans and SUVs.
Luckily I was dropping off in the US so a VA-plated Focus 5 door was scrounged up for me to take over the border.
The Standard and Fullsize stalls were also full of minivans and SUVs.
Luckily I was dropping off in the US so a VA-plated Focus 5 door was scrounged up for me to take over the border.
May 12, 2012, 9:56 pm
#77
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 102
Monday 5/7 around 10am the Exec aisle in T1 had a couple Maximas, a couple Kia SUVs and an Explorer that was being washed. Ended up with a Maxima which was much nicer than the older models I used to get at DCA last year however it didn't have Sirius...Toronto traffic without good music is doubly bad.
Jun 12, 2012, 11:26 am
#83
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YEG
Posts: 3,717
Jun 24, 2012, 4:09 am
#85
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
Sounds like lots of SUVs and crossovers on the aisles still even well into summer. This is good news as I'm going to need something bigger when I fly in on the 28th. I could make do with a fullsize, but an SUV will work well. I'll reply back when I get a chance on what I find!
Jun 25, 2012, 2:28 am
#86
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
Sounds like lots of SUVs and crossovers on the aisles still even well into summer. This is good news as I'm going to need something bigger when I fly in on the 28th. I could make do with a fullsize, but an SUV will work well. I'll reply back when I get a chance on what I find!
There was also a silver Genesis available but as I was driving ~500 miles, I didn't take it for fear of the gas bill.
I ended up with a factory fresh Mazda 6, which was surprisingly thirsty...
Jun 25, 2012, 5:49 am
#87
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, HHonors Gold
Posts: 986
I picked up on Friday and there were lots of Ford SUVs to choose from, as well as a Mazda 5.
There was also a silver Genesis available but as I was driving ~500 miles, I didn't take it for fear of the gas bill.
I ended up with a factory fresh Mazda 6, which was surprisingly thirsty...
There was also a silver Genesis available but as I was driving ~500 miles, I didn't take it for fear of the gas bill.
I ended up with a factory fresh Mazda 6, which was surprisingly thirsty...
Jun 26, 2012, 8:33 am
#89
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
Posts: 1,924
Think I'm going to cancel my Avis booking since the selection is sounding really good and I don't want to end up with an auth on my cc for a car I won't use. That ad I remembered how I'm not generally a fan of Avis YYZ. Can anyone comment on weekday mid-day selection? I'm coming in on Thursday at about 2 PM and back in the fall and winter found that mid-afternoon can sometimes be sparse. However Thursday selection seems to pick up gearing towards the weekend (usually never had a shortage of choice either on Thursday mornings or evenings).
Jun 28, 2012, 7:31 am
#90
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ROC/NYC/MSP/LAX/HKG/SIN
Posts: 3,212
Good morning,
I am actually planning to get one-way through YYZ today with rental credits. It looks like the website blocks all the premiums for one-way. I ended up reserving the full-size. Is it possible to ask for a premium once I land in YYZ providing we can basically get up to premium with a full-size price with the rental credit? Any insights will be appreciated.
I am actually planning to get one-way through YYZ today with rental credits. It looks like the website blocks all the premiums for one-way. I ended up reserving the full-size. Is it possible to ask for a premium once I land in YYZ providing we can basically get up to premium with a full-size price with the rental credit? Any insights will be appreciated.
Last edited by PaulInTheSky; Jun 28, 2012 at 10:55 am