Cars at DEN
Jan 11, 2015, 3:36 pm
#241
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: On the road somewhere
Programs: DL, National, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 4,304
I was there last week, early AM Friday 1/2. There were lots of cars, no SUVs, and nearly all were covered in snow and ice from the storm a full day earlier. Only clean car had a New Mexico plate, and I assume was just returned - I took this one. No Exec Aisle hangtag, the checkout booth made me one. Gas tank wasn't full. Booth agent said he noted the partial fuel tank I wouldn't be charged.
On return late Sunday, there were no staff around. After 10 mins I left the car in the return aisle.
Got on bus, driver was hanging out with another bus driver, after a few mins I let him know I was late for my flight.
Was emailed a bill the next day, tank of fuel cost was added. I called an had it removed.
On return late Sunday, there were no staff around. After 10 mins I left the car in the return aisle.
Got on bus, driver was hanging out with another bus driver, after a few mins I let him know I was late for my flight.
Was emailed a bill the next day, tank of fuel cost was added. I called an had it removed.
Ended up there at about 12:45pm yesterday (Saturday the 10th).
Exec Aisle had about 30-40 cars there:
-Typical mix of sedans: Altimas, Hyundais, Malibus, Impalas, even some 2013 model Impalas (this was probably about 80% of the cars there)
-2 Dodge Trucks
-2014 Silverado
-2015 Charger in Black with 1,836 miles on it
-Red mustang
-2 or 3 Fusions
-3 or 4 minivans
-1 Camaro
-2 or 3 Chrysler 200s
There might have been other stuff that I didn't notice, but there weren't any SUVs at all.
In the emerald aisle:
About 10-15 cars in there
-One Fusion
-2 Chrysler 200s
-1 minivan
-1 Volkswagen
-The rest was Nissan/Hyundai
We ended up taking a white Chrysler 200 out of the regular aisle with 897 miles on it. Could have used an exterior wash. Limited model. The dial to change gears is very different. It has a back-up camera (not sure if that's standard or not). There was a snowbrush on the dash too.
Feb 2, 2015, 11:39 am
#243
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, National Car Emerald, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2
Just picked up a car last night from this location at 5PM, the executive aisle had the usual Sedans of Altimas, Sonatas, Impalas and such. They had one 1500 Dodge Ram Pickup, then 2 or 3 Challengers, 1 Charger, 2 Camaro Coupes, 1 Camaro Convertible, a couple of Mustang coupes. I ended up taking a Camaro Coupe that has about 15k miles on it, xm is not activated. There were zero SUV's available which I was hoping to get.
Feb 2, 2015, 8:21 pm
#244
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Last Friday all EA and ES had were cars - no SUVs. Was able to score the last AWD/4WD via Subaru Legacy sedan.
Feb 18, 2015, 8:41 am
#245
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Citi Exec, Amex Plat- Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec, Hertz Gold
Posts: 71
Arriving Saturday at 10 am. Hoping for an SUV on the Exec Aisle so I can cancel my SUV specific reservation. Anyone spot SUVs on the Exec/Emerald Aisles lately?
Feb 18, 2015, 10:33 am
#246
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Feb 22, 2015, 2:27 pm
#248
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
Unlikely during the height of Spring Break ski season. If that's what you need, make sure to book a backup reservation.
Feb 25, 2015, 12:59 am
#250
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
I'm doing the same. Two nights with the 12F promo for EE aisle, two nights backed up with Prem SUV with free nights via my account. Hoping to cancel the latter.
May 3, 2015, 1:01 pm
#251
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PHX SLC PVG TPE COK
Programs: UA Platinum. 1MM IHG Platinum. National EE. Hertz PC
Posts: 56
Recently SM from Hertz to become an EE. The DEN lot was pretty empty upon arrival. The manager saw me wandering about and I told him this is my first National rental. He apologized for the scarcity and put me in an MKX as a welcome car 
Jun 2, 2015, 12:03 pm
#254
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Alaska, Delta, Southwest
Posts: 1,663
I was also there the Friday before Memorial Day (5/22), but in the morning. The EA had a couple Chrysler 200's, 3 VW Jettas 1.8T's (one of which I got, which I thoroughly enjoyed), a couple Nissan Altimas, and a whole lot of Hyundai Elantras and Toyota Corollas. (I know the Altima is a class up, but I might be test driving one soon anyway and wanted to give the Jetta a try.) Didn't pay any attention to the ES, sorry.
On the upgrade row were a BMW 6 series GranCoupe (4-door), Navigator, and Yukon XL. I was considering upgrading but didn't want anything that big, so I didn't bother checking their rates.
On the upgrade row were a BMW 6 series GranCoupe (4-door), Navigator, and Yukon XL. I was considering upgrading but didn't want anything that big, so I didn't bother checking their rates.
Last edited by strickerj; Jun 2, 2015 at 12:04 pm Reason: Clarification
Sep 23, 2015, 7:15 am
#255
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1
Any idea how ES/EA will look like on a Saturday morning in early November?
Ski season might not have started yet and business travel is hopefully light on a Saturday AM... What are the chances to find an adequate SUV vs 4x4?
Thx in advance!
Ski season might not have started yet and business travel is hopefully light on a Saturday AM... What are the chances to find an adequate SUV vs 4x4?
Thx in advance!