National vs Enterprise
Feb 12, 17, 7:31 pm
#2
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,560
Absolutely National is better:
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
Feb 13, 17, 7:04 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
Absolutely National is better:
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
Depends on the area. National is almost always cheaper than enterprise at airport or local area in NYC though I tend to see. With the exception of Alamo I see National to be usually the cheapest at airport locations unless you want a higher end car or higher trims.
Feb 13, 17, 5:23 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern VA
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott Titanium, National Car Exec Elite
Posts: 286
I normally try to go with National.
However, in the IAD (DC) area, I've sometimes found Enterprise to have better rates at the local hotel locations. So if I need a rental locally, I always check Enterprise rates.
For one way rentals, say IAD>DCA/BWI, National makes more sense.
However, in the IAD (DC) area, I've sometimes found Enterprise to have better rates at the local hotel locations. So if I need a rental locally, I always check Enterprise rates.
For one way rentals, say IAD>DCA/BWI, National makes more sense.
Feb 16, 17, 12:41 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: National Exec, HA Pualani Gold
Posts: 583
Totally agree. I don't know which is worse: the direct push or the passive-aggressive touches, such as writing in large letters across the contract "renter is 100% responsible" after I declined coverage. They are totally correct -- I am accepting full responsibility -- but it's clearly a method for pushing folks into taking their insurance.
#5 would be the fine-tooth, walk-through inspection with the agent looking for pre-existing damage. Actually not a bad thing (I don't know how many times I've walked back to the National agent to point out damage before taking the car), but also a way to get the squeamish to take the insurance.
On the other hand: I just picked up a rental at Enterprise in Vegas and was pleasantly surprised to get a 2017 Corolla SE (not the typical LE) with around 4K on the odometer and still had the new car smell.
#5 would be the fine-tooth, walk-through inspection with the agent looking for pre-existing damage. Actually not a bad thing (I don't know how many times I've walked back to the National agent to point out damage before taking the car), but also a way to get the squeamish to take the insurance.
On the other hand: I just picked up a rental at Enterprise in Vegas and was pleasantly surprised to get a 2017 Corolla SE (not the typical LE) with around 4K on the odometer and still had the new car smell.
Feb 18, 17, 9:29 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: VX Gold/WN Companion
Posts: 682
I will choose Enterprise when I want gouge my eyes out in frustration watching the lackie try and navigate the antiquated computer reservation system for 20 minutes then be given a car with only a 1/4 tank of gas.
Oct 11, 19, 12:42 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 65
Absolutely National is better:
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
1. Skip the counter.
2. Book a midsize and choose from the Emerald Executive aisle
3. Like get a *much* nicer car than anything you'd get at Enterprise.
Essentially National is a no-brainer. That said, National is often (but not always) priced higher.
Hi all,
Figured I'd reply to this thread than to start a new one, since the question I have is similar.
Given a $50 price difference between National and Enterprise, and also the fact that I am picking up at a smaller "local" airport (SDF in KY) with no EA style pickup (for Hertz, National, or even Enterprise), should the no-brainer be to rent with National? And would I be correct in assuming that National will (usually) have the best trims?
I know this to be a fact when I was last actively renting (circa 2013), but wasn't sure if this assumption is still valid.
Thank you.
Best regards,
J
Oct 12, 19, 1:08 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,491
[[b]Emphasis mine]
Hi all,
Figured I'd reply to this thread than to start a new one, since the question I have is similar.
Given a $50 price difference between National and Enterprise, and also the fact that I am picking up at a smaller "local" airport (SDF in KY) with no EA style pickup (for Hertz, National, or even Enterprise), should the no-brainer be to rent with National? And would I be correct in assuming that National will (usually) have the best trims?
I know this to be a fact when I was last actively renting (circa 2013), but wasn't sure if this assumption is still valid.
Thank you.
Best regards,
J
Hi all,
Figured I'd reply to this thread than to start a new one, since the question I have is similar.
Given a $50 price difference between National and Enterprise, and also the fact that I am picking up at a smaller "local" airport (SDF in KY) with no EA style pickup (for Hertz, National, or even Enterprise), should the no-brainer be to rent with National? And would I be correct in assuming that National will (usually) have the best trims?
I know this to be a fact when I was last actively renting (circa 2013), but wasn't sure if this assumption is still valid.
Thank you.
Best regards,
J
Oct 12, 19, 12:10 pm
#12
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 65
Oct 12, 19, 11:17 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,491
They're the same company and draw from the same fleet and sometimes the same employees. I'd go with Enterprise to save $50, using your National Emerald Club number to get the rental credits.
Oct 15, 19, 3:50 pm
#14
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 65
Noted, was hoping for National to be the "premium" offering - doesn't seem to be the case, so I will stick with Enterprise for $50 less with the same "Standard SUV" class. Hoping for something decent!
Also, how would one go about renting with Enterprise, and opting to use a National Emerald Club number instead?
Also, how would one go about renting with Enterprise, and opting to use a National Emerald Club number instead?
Oct 15, 19, 5:40 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: National Exec, HA Pualani Gold
Posts: 583
Just to add, its a shared fleet, and if its a small location, might be moot, but anecdotally, Ive generally received higher mileage vehicles at Enterprise. High-teens to high-twenties are the norm when I rent from Enterprise.
