Cars at IAH (houston)
Mar 29, 2021, 7:31 am
#121
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: OKC
Programs: IHG Spire, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 2,274
Yep - should have. Was just caught off guard by it and didn't think too much due to being distracted by some other stuff going on at the time. The guy next to me certainly did just that.
Mar 29, 2021, 9:05 am
#122
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
I opened the door and it smelled terrible. It wasn’t even smoke but a mix of BO and I don’t know what else. I have never smelled a car like it before, but it felt like The Valet episode from Seinfeld!
I mentioned it to the Manager at the booth, who agreed about the smell. He went and grabbed another 5 series (it wasn’t a sport, but it was a 2021 and basically new, so I’ll take it!) and as I went to get in and he went to deal with the other 5 series (which was still sitting on the Aisle), someone else jumped in it and took off to the booth LOL.
Jul 31, 2021, 6:09 pm
#124
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 5
Picked up early this morning at ~6am, right after they opened.
Executive:
~4x Chevy Equinox, all LT, 2 AWD
2x RAV4 XLE, one smoked in, one missing key
1x Toyota 4Runner, base trim
1x GMC Terrain SLT
1x Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring (I took this)
~3x Mazda CX-30
~3x Dodge Journey
~4x Nissan Rogue Sports
1x Chevy Blazer
1x Kia Soul
2x Jeep Compass
A few trucks
EA was all sedans + 1 Equinox, but completely full
Decent selection, especially since I was looking for a larger vehicle to move some stuff in. Was hoping for a Pacifica (saw a few in reserved but none in either aisle) but managed to jam it all in the CX-5.
Executive:
~4x Chevy Equinox, all LT, 2 AWD
2x RAV4 XLE, one smoked in, one missing key
1x Toyota 4Runner, base trim
1x GMC Terrain SLT
1x Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring (I took this)
~3x Mazda CX-30
~3x Dodge Journey
~4x Nissan Rogue Sports
1x Chevy Blazer
1x Kia Soul
2x Jeep Compass
A few trucks
EA was all sedans + 1 Equinox, but completely full
Decent selection, especially since I was looking for a larger vehicle to move some stuff in. Was hoping for a Pacifica (saw a few in reserved but none in either aisle) but managed to jam it all in the CX-5.
Jun 20, 2022, 3:12 pm
#125
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Marriott Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 686
Any recent data points?
I live in Houston but am moving in a couple weeks. I've got the move squeezed in right between a 4th of July vacation and a business trip leaving on the 6th. Was thinking of using a couple free days here to get a pickup truck to help with some odds and ends and just leaving my car at the airport. Since the free days can't be used on a truck I'm hoping that they're in the aisle pretty regularly. I know they are at other locations.
I live in Houston but am moving in a couple weeks. I've got the move squeezed in right between a 4th of July vacation and a business trip leaving on the 6th. Was thinking of using a couple free days here to get a pickup truck to help with some odds and ends and just leaving my car at the airport. Since the free days can't be used on a truck I'm hoping that they're in the aisle pretty regularly. I know they are at other locations.
Jun 22, 2022, 10:16 am
#126
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 73
Any recent data points?
I live in Houston but am moving in a couple weeks. I've got the move squeezed in right between a 4th of July vacation and a business trip leaving on the 6th. Was thinking of using a couple free days here to get a pickup truck to help with some odds and ends and just leaving my car at the airport. Since the free days can't be used on a truck I'm hoping that they're in the aisle pretty regularly. I know they are at other locations.
I live in Houston but am moving in a couple weeks. I've got the move squeezed in right between a 4th of July vacation and a business trip leaving on the 6th. Was thinking of using a couple free days here to get a pickup truck to help with some odds and ends and just leaving my car at the airport. Since the free days can't be used on a truck I'm hoping that they're in the aisle pretty regularly. I know they are at other locations.
Jun 22, 2022, 1:47 pm
#127
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Mileage Plus, Marriott Rewards, Southwest Rapid Rewards
Posts: 686
Jun 26, 2023, 9:31 pm
#129
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Programs: 1K 1MM; Bonvoy Ambassador; Nat'l EE; Hertz PC; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,465
Picked up tonight. First off, IAH construction is a major pain. Gosh I’m glad I’m doing a one way. Finally got to car rental center about 20 minutes after getting on bus.
The lots were really bare. Maybe 5-7 cars on each aisle. The rest of the lot was empty for EHI. Polite attendant had an A4 idling by the booth, I asked if I could take the Q7 in the premium selection and he said “go for it! Things are such a mess right now I just want to get my loyal customers in any car”. I’ve had a 6 month string of Audis of various trim all across the system. This Q7 is the nicest. All the auto drive features, AC seats, etc.
Other cars on the aisle… couple Sienna’s, an X5, several Q3’s, some pickup trucks, and a lone Malibu.
The lots were really bare. Maybe 5-7 cars on each aisle. The rest of the lot was empty for EHI. Polite attendant had an A4 idling by the booth, I asked if I could take the Q7 in the premium selection and he said “go for it! Things are such a mess right now I just want to get my loyal customers in any car”. I’ve had a 6 month string of Audis of various trim all across the system. This Q7 is the nicest. All the auto drive features, AC seats, etc.
Other cars on the aisle… couple Sienna’s, an X5, several Q3’s, some pickup trucks, and a lone Malibu.
Jun 30, 2023, 9:14 pm
#130
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,704
Picked up tonight. First off, IAH construction is a major pain. Gosh I’m glad I’m doing a one way. Finally got to car rental center about 20 minutes after getting on bus.
The lots were really bare. Maybe 5-7 cars on each aisle. The rest of the lot was empty for EHI. Polite attendant had an A4 idling by the booth, I asked if I could take the Q7 in the premium selection and he said “go for it! Things are such a mess right now I just want to get my loyal customers in any car”. I’ve had a 6 month string of Audis of various trim all across the system. This Q7 is the nicest. All the auto drive features, AC seats, etc.
Other cars on the aisle… couple Sienna’s, an X5, several Q3’s, some pickup trucks, and a lone Malibu.
The lots were really bare. Maybe 5-7 cars on each aisle. The rest of the lot was empty for EHI. Polite attendant had an A4 idling by the booth, I asked if I could take the Q7 in the premium selection and he said “go for it! Things are such a mess right now I just want to get my loyal customers in any car”. I’ve had a 6 month string of Audis of various trim all across the system. This Q7 is the nicest. All the auto drive features, AC seats, etc.
Other cars on the aisle… couple Sienna’s, an X5, several Q3’s, some pickup trucks, and a lone Malibu.
Jul 4, 2023, 4:42 am
#131
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred / CP holder, National Exec Elite, Enterprise Gold
Posts: 194
Important to remember those agents are human too, and I’m sure they see enough sh-t, so they appreciate the positive interactions.
Jul 4, 2023, 10:49 am
#132
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: São Paulo
Programs: Azul Diamond, HH Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, ALL Gold, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 29
Picked up on last July 17. First of all, due to the construction works at IAH, it took me 30mins to get from the terminal to the rental car center, so if anyone is planning to go there, take this extra time in consideration while booking.
Selection at the Executive aisle was pretty bare. Got a fully loaded Dodge Charger GT that was the most appealing sedan in the aisle, others were pretty basic. Tried to get a Challenger Hemi that was sitting on the Premier Upgrade area, but they still wanted to charge me US$ 75-day for it, although being an Executive Elite, thus I passed it and went along with the Charger.
Selection at the Executive aisle was pretty bare. Got a fully loaded Dodge Charger GT that was the most appealing sedan in the aisle, others were pretty basic. Tried to get a Challenger Hemi that was sitting on the Premier Upgrade area, but they still wanted to charge me US$ 75-day for it, although being an Executive Elite, thus I passed it and went along with the Charger.
Dec 21, 2023, 3:44 pm
#134
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: DL Plat, NZ Elite, QF Plat
Posts: 1,776
Full selection at Executive today. Was going to go for an Atlas or an Explorer but then wandered down another row and there were a few Grand Cherokees, an XC60 and a Q3. Took the XC60. I've been using Hertz UC lately so I was very impressed 
Dec 21, 2023, 5:02 pm
#135
Join Date: Nov 2023
Posts: 3
did you see any other full size luxury vehicles? Or any 7 seaters - Escalade, Suburban etc?