Cars at LAX
Dec 7, 2014, 12:28 am
#602
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GEG
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC, Delta Silver
Posts: 475
I don't rent enough to be ES, but I try to make a report on EA when I rent somewhere. At LAX this morning. 3 challengers, not sure, but looked like base models, several Chrysler 200s, a couple Chrysler minivans, couple Chevy sedans plus a Nissan Altima I didn't really pay attention to, and the Nissan Frontier that I ultimately picked. Nice car, I used to drive an Xterra for my personal car, felt like I was right back in it again.
Dec 20, 2014, 7:48 pm
#603
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: National EE, Hyatt Discoverist, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 508
Cars at LAX
Are the Yelp reviews accurate that you have to wait 30-40 min for a bus to shuttle you to the car rental facility? I've never rented from national at lax and will for the first time on 1/8. Traveling with my 4 month old and don't want to wait that long. (Flying in on United Express)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dec 21, 2014, 6:16 am
#604
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Like any major airport you have to wait for shuttles. I've been hit and miss at this location (mostly hit). Usually it's a 10-15 minute wait though on my most recent trip I did wait half an hour. YMMV.
Dec 26, 2014, 12:38 am
#606
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MEL KUL
Programs: AA
Posts: 154
I did get a 2015 Suburban at LAX in Executive a few weeks ago so it's possible, didn't see any other full size SUV in Executive. They had a Tahoe and I think a Navigator but both under Emerald Reserve at the time.
Dec 26, 2014, 8:54 am
#607
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 21
Actually we'l be 2 families , 5 ppl in each family, and luggage. I hope that we can get 2 Tahoes or suburbans. or yukon .
We will be landing at LAX by 10:30 pm. I am not sure what would be cars situation in executive area, Is it possible if i can ask the attendant if they have suburbans or tahoes, available IF i dont see any in executive aisle.
Jan 5, 2015, 2:52 pm
#609
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 4
Most Fun Sedan?
I'll be at a wedding in Pasadena and then driving up to San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Highway in late March. We'll be 4 adults with carry-on luggage and I'm Executive. What's the best sedan that will fit all of us and won't sacrifice fun on one of America's most famous highway? I'm thinking a Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, or Hyundai Genesis from what folks have been reporting available recently at LAX.
Jan 5, 2015, 8:01 pm
#610
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MEL KUL
Programs: AA
Posts: 154
That is good to hear, If you remember, was it 4X4? trim level? LT-LTZ?
Actually we'l be 2 families , 5 ppl in each family, and luggage. I hope that we can get 2 Tahoes or suburbans. or yukon .
We will be landing at LAX by 10:30 pm. I am not sure what would be cars situation in executive area, Is it possible if i can ask the attendant if they have suburbans or tahoes, available IF i dont see any in executive aisle.
Actually we'l be 2 families , 5 ppl in each family, and luggage. I hope that we can get 2 Tahoes or suburbans. or yukon .
We will be landing at LAX by 10:30 pm. I am not sure what would be cars situation in executive area, Is it possible if i can ask the attendant if they have suburbans or tahoes, available IF i dont see any in executive aisle.
Jan 5, 2015, 8:19 pm
#611
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 21
In case if i don't see any full size SUV there I am planning to wait there hour or so , until i get one.
Jan 6, 2015, 9:50 pm
#612
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Amex Plat, National EE, Hertz 5*, SPG Gold, Fairmont Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 119
Does National at LAX have any "fun cars"? I currently reserved a luxury rental at LAX for 4 days in February. I'm an ES member, but booked a luxury just to make sure that I would get something decent.
But I'm wondering if National has any cars like say a BMW 5 Series, Porsche Boxter, Mercedes E350 Convertible etc
I'm also Hertz 5* but their rates are significantly more even more a basic luxury rental compared to National (i have a decent corporate rate with national)....but I know Hertz has the more "fun cars". My last trip to SFO, I booked a Luxury car and got a E350 Convertible, and that was awesome.
But I'm wondering if National has any cars like say a BMW 5 Series, Porsche Boxter, Mercedes E350 Convertible etc
I'm also Hertz 5* but their rates are significantly more even more a basic luxury rental compared to National (i have a decent corporate rate with national)....but I know Hertz has the more "fun cars". My last trip to SFO, I booked a Luxury car and got a E350 Convertible, and that was awesome.
Jan 6, 2015, 10:00 pm
#613
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Amex Plat, National EE, Hertz 5*, SPG Gold, Fairmont Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 119
Does National at LAX have any "fun cars"? I currently reserved a luxury rental at LAX for 4 days in February. I'm an ES member, but booked a luxury just to make sure that I would get something decent.
But I'm wondering if National has any cars like say a BMW 5 Series, Porsche Boxter, Mercedes E350 Convertible etc
I'm also Hertz 5* but their rates are significantly more even more a basic luxury rental compared to National (i have a decent corporate rate with national)....but I know Hertz has the more "fun cars". My last trip to SFO, I booked a Luxury car and got a E350 Convertible, and that was awesome.
But I'm wondering if National has any cars like say a BMW 5 Series, Porsche Boxter, Mercedes E350 Convertible etc
I'm also Hertz 5* but their rates are significantly more even more a basic luxury rental compared to National (i have a decent corporate rate with national)....but I know Hertz has the more "fun cars". My last trip to SFO, I booked a Luxury car and got a E350 Convertible, and that was awesome.
Am I better off to just book a mid size car and pay an upgrade fee? or is there a better chance of me getting a premier car for free when a luxury reservation?
This is a personal vacation for me, and I would like to drive something different/fun than what I normally drive (Infiniti FX45).
Jan 7, 2015, 7:01 am
#614
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PEK and BOS
Programs: BA - Blue
Posts: 4,531
probability of 7 seater in regular aisle?
I'll need a minivan for part of trip to LA in Feb. I've reserved one, and it's about $150 more expensive than an intermediate. What's the probability of a 7 seater in the (regular) aisle? Should I make a second reservation for a normal midsize, which I can cancel if nothing suitable comes up?
If there's no chance of a 7 seater in the aisle, I'd rather not mess around with the second reservation...
thanks,
tb
If there's no chance of a 7 seater in the aisle, I'd rather not mess around with the second reservation...
thanks,
tb
Jan 7, 2015, 10:45 am
#615
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
I'll need a minivan for part of trip to LA in Feb. I've reserved one, and it's about $150 more expensive than an intermediate. What's the probability of a 7 seater in the (regular) aisle? Should I make a second reservation for a normal midsize, which I can cancel if nothing suitable comes up?
If there's no chance of a 7 seater in the aisle, I'd rather not mess around with the second reservation...
thanks,
tb
If there's no chance of a 7 seater in the aisle, I'd rather not mess around with the second reservation...
thanks,
tb