Cars at PHX (Phoenix Airport)
Mar 8, 2022, 7:40 pm
#661
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 12
Your chances are really good. I can't even remember a time when there wasn't a small or midsize SUV on the aisle. RAV4s are super common. If it's not that much more you could just reserve an SUV but I really think you won't have a problem. You can also ask an employee if there isn't one there. I've had pretty good luck getting specific sized cars from asking.
Mar 8, 2022, 9:32 pm
#662
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: US Airways Div. Miles Silver Preferred
Posts: 9
Your chances are really good. I can't even remember a time when there wasn't a small or midsize SUV on the aisle. RAV4s are super common. If it's not that much more you could just reserve an SUV but I really think you won't have a problem. You can also ask an employee if there isn't one there. I've had pretty good luck getting specific sized cars from asking.
Mar 10, 2022, 12:45 pm
#663
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott LT Plat; WoH Exp; AS Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 369
Setting expectations for one-way rental in April
As an executive elite with a PCAR reservation in early April, I am looking for recent experiences of some of the more seasoned FTers familiar with National options at PHX -
Thanks in advance
- Are vehicle selections for one-way rentals limited by this location? Or is anything in ES or EA fair game?
- My preference would be a 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle, but a 2-wd SUV that seats 5 comfortably would suffice too - which mid/large SUV models are most common in ES here?
- Hoping the stars align, but curious as to what' some of the rarer luxurious SUV options that you've come across in the ES aisle?
Thanks in advance
Mar 10, 2022, 2:02 pm
#664
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
As an executive elite with a PCAR reservation in early April, I am looking for recent experiences of some of the more seasoned FTers familiar with National options at PHX -
Thanks in advance
- Are vehicle selections for one-way rentals limited by this location? Or is anything in ES or EA fair game?
- My preference would be a 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle, but a 2-wd SUV that seats 5 comfortably would suffice too - which mid/large SUV models are most common in ES here?
- Hoping the stars align, but curious as to what' some of the rarer luxurious SUV options that you've come across in the ES aisle?
Thanks in advance
And anything from the aisles is fair game for one-ways.
Mar 10, 2022, 4:29 pm
#665
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott LT Plat; WoH Exp; AS Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 369
Early April is tough between spring break and spring training, but you should at the very least find a few 5-seat SUVs. There could be some larger 7 seat models but I think the chances of an actual 4x4 SUV are pretty slim. It isn't unusual to find a QX80, QX60, XC90 and the like for nicer large SUVs, but you are going at high season. I'd have a backup reservation just in case.
And anything from the aisles is fair game for one-ways.
And anything from the aisles is fair game for one-ways.
QX80 and XC90 would be nice for a long road trip. Someone's post from a few months ago, mentioned a rare Range Rover Velar, which would be a welcome miracle ;-)
But seriously, my criteria should be (in order of importance):
- Mid-size (or larger)
- 6 or 8 cylinder engine
- All-wheel drive
- Comfortable lux seats
- Nav, XM, etc.
Mar 10, 2022, 4:49 pm
#666
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 68
Good point - spring training wraps up later (in March) than normal this year. I do have a Ford Edge (meh) or sim booked as a back-up.
QX80 and XC90 would be nice for a long road trip. Someone's post from a few months ago, mentioned a rare Range Rover Velar, which would be a welcome miracle ;-)
But seriously, my criteria should be (in order of importance):
QX80 and XC90 would be nice for a long road trip. Someone's post from a few months ago, mentioned a rare Range Rover Velar, which would be a welcome miracle ;-)
But seriously, my criteria should be (in order of importance):
- Mid-size (or larger)
- 6 or 8 cylinder engine
- All-wheel drive
- Comfortable lux seats
- Nav, XM, etc.
Mar 10, 2022, 9:47 pm
#667
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott LT Plat; WoH Exp; AS Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 369
I've noticed and others seem to have also in different locations that National has bought a lot of Grand Cherokee Limiteds (old bodystyle but still nice) which would check a lot of your boxes with a 6 cylinder, leather, sunroof, etc. Not familiar with what Phoenix might have, but they seem to be pretty prevalent throughout the country.
Mar 10, 2022, 11:10 pm
#668
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 694
Good point - spring training wraps up later (in March) than normal this year. I do have a Ford Edge (meh) or sim booked as a back-up.
QX80 and XC90 would be nice for a long road trip. Someone's post from a few months ago, mentioned a rare Range Rover Velar, which would be a welcome miracle ;-)
But seriously, my criteria should be (in order of importance):
QX80 and XC90 would be nice for a long road trip. Someone's post from a few months ago, mentioned a rare Range Rover Velar, which would be a welcome miracle ;-)
But seriously, my criteria should be (in order of importance):
- Mid-size (or larger)
- 6 or 8 cylinder engine
- All-wheel drive
- Comfortable lux seats
- Nav, XM, etc.
Mar 21, 2022, 9:38 am
#669
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: National EE, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond, AC 50K
Posts: 422
I have uploaded a quick tour of the National aisles at PHX here. There was a Grand Cherokee at around 3:50 in the aisle at the time but it had no key. Also a Wagoneer in the Luxury section near the beginning of the aisle tour.
Mar 21, 2022, 2:47 pm
#670
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott LT Plat; WoH Exp; AS Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 369
I have uploaded a quick tour of the National aisles at PHX here. There was a Grand Cherokee at around 3:50 in the aisle at the time but it had no key. Also a Wagoneer in the Luxury section near the beginning of the aisle tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow6dRXM_fp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow6dRXM_fp4
A Nissan Armada is in the Luxury section, while an Infiniti QX80 is in the VIP aisle - that seems counter-intuitive.
Last edited by arfaczar; Mar 21, 2022 at 3:01 pm
Mar 22, 2022, 5:28 am
#671
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Mar 22, 2022, 10:08 am
#672
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: National EE, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond, AC 50K
Posts: 422
Mar 22, 2022, 2:42 pm
#673
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott LT Plat; WoH Exp; AS Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 369
Emerald Aisle access for regular members
Executive Selection access for Executive members
VIP Selection for Executive Elite members
Mar 22, 2022, 4:43 pm
#674
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Mar 29, 2022, 8:07 pm
#675
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 534
3/22 around 7am, only peered around ES. Asked for a full size SUV but was told they were all reserved. Not surprised I guess with spring break/training going on.
Pacificas
Chargers
Cherokees
Ram 1500s
Equinox
1 challenger
1 Audi Q3
Lots of full size sedans
Pacificas
Chargers
Cherokees
Ram 1500s
Equinox
1 challenger
1 Audi Q3
Lots of full size sedans