Cars at LAX
May 21, 2013, 1:06 am
#407
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May 21, 2013, 1:09 pm
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May 21, 2013, 4:08 pm
#412
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Not every car is available for one ways. Did a one way from MCI - TUL with no drop fees, and was able to take anything from ES. They would not let me take the "special" cars like the Mustang from the upgrade area.
May 21, 2013, 10:33 pm
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Once you get the airport you have to go to the counter and tell then what you want. The "speical" cars work that way... You can rent a "Premium" car on line and then go from there.
May 24, 2013, 9:25 am
#414
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Pick-up around 2am on Friday morning due to delayed flight:
EA had slim pickings of ONLY Malibus, about 8, choose your color.
However, ES/R has to be one of the best selections I've ever seen, fully stocked, including:
Multiple Chargers
2 Camaros
Multiple Challengers
Range of SUVs - including large (Mazada RX6, Toyota Venza, Explorer, Suburban, etc.)
And many other interesting selections.
I was going to take a Camaro but as pulling to the gate realized at 6 foot I didn't fit in it, so went and took a zoom zoom Challenger, which wound up having under 2,000 miles and new car smell.
EA had slim pickings of ONLY Malibus, about 8, choose your color.
However, ES/R has to be one of the best selections I've ever seen, fully stocked, including:
Multiple Chargers
2 Camaros
Multiple Challengers
Range of SUVs - including large (Mazada RX6, Toyota Venza, Explorer, Suburban, etc.)
And many other interesting selections.
I was going to take a Camaro but as pulling to the gate realized at 6 foot I didn't fit in it, so went and took a zoom zoom Challenger, which wound up having under 2,000 miles and new car smell.
Last edited by PlateMan; May 24, 2013 at 10:28 am Reason: spelling
May 24, 2013, 10:32 am
#415
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This advice comes with HEAVY warning, but I recently did a one way rental for $44 (Incl CDW) No Drop Fees. (National Alamo @ LAX) Ford Focus 2013.
The company I booked through has horrendous policies and iffy reviews, but if you are willing to take a risk, their rates can't be beat.
E.G.: SFO-LAX for a week is 25 a day with CDW
www.carhire3000.com
The main catch is they claim they don't accept US Drivers.
When I picked up at National/Alamo @ LAX, I used their new ATM rental machine (with California DL and AMEX I paid with) I didn't speak to any human agents, and proceeded to the exit.
They also do not allow cancellations 1 week out.
YMMV
The company I booked through has horrendous policies and iffy reviews, but if you are willing to take a risk, their rates can't be beat.
E.G.: SFO-LAX for a week is 25 a day with CDW
www.carhire3000.com
The main catch is they claim they don't accept US Drivers.
When I picked up at National/Alamo @ LAX, I used their new ATM rental machine (with California DL and AMEX I paid with) I didn't speak to any human agents, and proceeded to the exit.
They also do not allow cancellations 1 week out.
YMMV
May 24, 2013, 11:54 am
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May 30, 2013, 3:49 pm
#417
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Lots of cars available this morning in both EA and ES aisles. In ES:
*Dodge Chargers
*Dodge Challenger
*Chevy Camaros
*Suburban
*Tahoes
*Toyota Highlander
*Toyota Sienna
I grabbed a Hyundai Genesis w/~4000 mi.
*Dodge Chargers
*Dodge Challenger
*Chevy Camaros
*Suburban
*Tahoes
*Toyota Highlander
*Toyota Sienna
I grabbed a Hyundai Genesis w/~4000 mi.
Jun 3, 2013, 10:42 pm
#418
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When I'm renting from National at LAX, is it typical for me to be allowed to drive the car to Nevada? I have a corporate rate, if that affects things at all. Is there an easy way to check?
Jun 4, 2013, 9:58 am
#420
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Are you asking about a one-way or are you returning the car to LAX? Either way, yes you can drive the car to Nevada.