Cars at ORD (Chicago)
May 11, 2021, 6:05 am
#376
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Hilton-Diamond; National-EE; Hertz-PC; WN-A* List
Posts: 51
I was returning at ORD last Thursday and it seemed to be a pretty small selection still. All the times I’ve been to this location since the pandemic, it’s seemed like they have 8-12 cars at most. A huge change from my pre-pandemic experience. Looked to be a few camrys and rav-4. I noticed a Dodge Durango right as you walked out the sliding doors. They also had what appeared to be an Audi Q5 in the premier selection spots.
May 31, 2021, 1:34 pm
#378
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
Memorial Day Weekend ORD
Paid Luxury res Saturday 5/29, only two 2021 Q5's as luxury. One was dirty, and the other one that I chose had 10K miles, pano roof, digital dash, adaptive cruise, heated steering wheel/heat&cooling seats. Not many cars in Emerald & Executve Aisle. They were pulling up a Chrysler 300 as I left. Returning Monday 5/29, the lot was fully stocked, Emerald Aisle & Excutive Aisle. Had 2 BMW X3's, 2 Audi Q5's, & an Audi Q3 in Premier Selection.
Last edited by Ordpc; Jun 4, 2021 at 11:08 pm
Aug 18, 2021, 6:25 pm
#380
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Hilton-Diamond; National-EE; Hertz-PC; WN-A* List
Posts: 51
Passed thru ORD location earlier today. Had a better selection than I’ve seen thru the pandemic, especially for midweek. PS was the same Q5 I think I see every time. ES had a wider spread including pickup trucks (Ram, F150 in standard trims), charger, impalas, Mazda 6, Malibu’s, an assortment of smaller SUVs (Tiguans, edge, RAV4, rogue, equinox, journey), a couple Pacifica’s, an older Ford Flex right out of the door. The EA labeled section had a couple corollas and some hatchback sedans that I couldn’t make out. I did see two people in minivans get turned around at the gate though while I was there.
Sep 9, 2021, 10:15 am
#381
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
Labor Day Weekend Saturday 9/4;9/6
AM Luxury reservation. There was only a Ford Explorer in the Aisle, which someone was in the process of taking. There was a short line of (2-3) people waiting for cars. I requested a preference for a BMW 5 series, and a 2021 530i was pulled from Enterprise. Seems like the new models are trickling back. Monday 9/6, there was an 2021 Audi Q5, BMW 228i in Premier Selection, and a Range Rover Velar (Enterprise), Audi A5 Sportback (Alamo). At ORD, National, Enterprise, & Alamo are next to each other in the same parking structure.
Last edited by Ordpc; Sep 9, 2021 at 1:19 pm
Oct 5, 2021, 2:00 pm
#382
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 2
2PM Premium reservation on 9/25, inventory was decimated. Clusters of people were coming in and waiting for freshly cleaned cars to get brought up. Over about 15 minutes, I was offered a tiny Kia SUV, a Dodge Challenger, and finally, a Maxima.
Nov 7, 2021, 6:50 pm
#383
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
ORD Airport Transit System (people mover) operational as of 10/3/21 (see link)
Last edited by Ordpc; Nov 7, 2021 at 6:53 pm Reason: Full description
Nov 24, 2021, 4:12 pm
#384
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Picked up this Monday at 5 PM and found a really good Executive Elite selection
Treats included a new Miata, Audi Q5, a Challenger among the usual selection of normal finds. I took the Q5. Staff here are also really friendly and helpful.
Treats included a new Miata, Audi Q5, a Challenger among the usual selection of normal finds. I took the Q5. Staff here are also really friendly and helpful.
Dec 15, 2021, 8:45 pm
#386
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
Dec 15, 2021, 9:19 pm
#387
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Southwest A+ Preferred, National Executive Elite, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 229
Dec 15, 2021, 9:21 pm
#388
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Hilton-Diamond; National-EE; Hertz-PC; WN-A* List
Posts: 51
Last edited by Derekk; Dec 15, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Dec 16, 2021, 4:17 am
#389
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 17
I believe that it is based on your flight information, not your driver's license, to make the determination of a deposit/hold. After the last increase, I was asked if I had any flight information at the exit gate. I'm EE.
Last edited by Ordpc; Dec 16, 2021 at 4:30 am
Jan 14, 2022, 10:59 am
#390
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, UA Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 566
Was at ORD National for first time in a little while and the Executive selection had a wide range of vehicles, including mid-size SUVs (we took a nice VW Atlas but there were plenty of other decent mid-size and compact SUVs), a pickup, broad selection of sedans, etc. Only thing not there (which I think has been fairly normal of late) is no minivans. But, other than that, seems like inventory has returned/stabilized....