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Old Feb 5, 2019, 3:57 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Hi all,

I'm arriving at MCO on Sunday May 26 and I'm looking to rent an Midsize SUV or larger.

Is it worth taking the risk booking a Midsize sedan and hoping there's an SUV on the Emerald Aisle?

Also, if I book a Midsize SUV and see a larger SUV or something better on the Emerald Aisle - can I take from there?

Thanks!
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Old Feb 5, 2019, 7:37 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Miami,Fl
Programs: Hertz PC, National Executive Elite, Marriott Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, HH Diamond
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Originally Posted by kmonahan
Hi all,

I'm arriving at MCO on Sunday May 26 and I'm looking to rent an Midsize SUV or larger.

Also, if I book a Midsize SUV and see a larger SUV or something better on the Emerald Aisle - can I take from there?

Thanks!

Yes, by booking anything higher than midsize sedan, you will have access to the EA.
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Old Feb 12, 2019, 2:51 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Originally Posted by ucfjoe


This was A side Executive. Pretty meh. B was similar. Emerald and Exec were also very similar. Taken just now. Was offered Maserati for extra $75/day. That was an easy no.
Originally Posted by GW McLintock
Rented on the A side around midnight 12/20. EE had pick-your-color Camaro convertibles and Challengers. Also a Fusion and some crossover with the lights on (maybe a Dodge Journey). I took the lone Camaro SS, fully loaded Premium and Luxury aisles I saw had the XTS among other unmemorable offerings.

-J.
Originally Posted by slariz
Was there on 1/21 around 5pm on A side. Pretty decent selection on ES, including pick-your-color Pacificas, a bunch of 5-passenger SUVS and a QX60 (base).
Originally Posted by Joonydell
Yes, by booking anything higher than midsize sedan, you will have access to the EA.

We are arriving 4/6 at MCO on Southwest around noon. . Is it worth it to book a car over the Midsize Emerald Aisle car............standard, full size, premium..............

Also we have not flown into MCO in about 8 years so can I just choose the A or B side or are they in different terminals ?

Thanks
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Old Feb 15, 2019, 1:50 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Richmond VA
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Originally Posted by flyer4512
We are arriving 4/6 at MCO on Southwest around noon. . Is it worth it to book a car over the Midsize Emerald Aisle car............standard, full size, premium..............

Also we have not flown into MCO in about 8 years so can I just choose the A or B side or are they in different terminals ?

Thanks
You can go to either side; of course, if you have checked luggage to pick up, it only makes sense to use the side you are already at; otherwise, you have to go up a level, cross the terminal building, then go back down again.

Last summer, I just had carryon bags; my plane landed in Terminal B, and I just went straight across after leaving the secure zone and went to the A side for the National rental.
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Old Feb 15, 2019, 3:01 pm
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Originally Posted by JAGorham
You can go to either side; of course, if you have checked luggage to pick up, it only makes sense to use the side you are already at; otherwise, you have to go up a level, cross the terminal building, then go back down again.

Last summer, I just had carryon bags; my plane landed in Terminal B, and I just went straight across after leaving the secure zone and went to the A side for the National rental.


Thanks, what car is the best to book ? Right now we have a midsize and premium reserved
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Old Feb 20, 2019, 9:48 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Updated inventory? Minivan/Large SUV?
Hey guys - we'll be flying in from overseas next Saturday the 2nd late evening and need a large SUV or minivan. There's 4 of us with quite a bit of luggage. We're Executive club level and have been pretty lucky the last 2 R&R trips back to the US where we were able to get minivans from the exec aisle. Can someone take a look and see what exec aisle is looking like? Anybody been there lately and care to update inventory?

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Old Feb 22, 2019, 9:33 am
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Can someone traveling through MCO update the selection of cars on the executive aisle? We'll be there the evening of the 2nd and need a large SUV or minivan. We have a large family with lots of luggage but have been lucky the last couple of times we've been there but curious what the recent inventory is looking like. Thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 22, 2019, 2:44 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: GNV,TPA, & HOU
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Originally Posted by flyer4512
Thanks, what car is the best to book ? Right now we have a midsize and premium reserved
What do you plan to use the car for? how many people/luggage etc? What is your status/aisle you have access to use?
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Old Feb 22, 2019, 3:54 pm
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Originally Posted by bmw745ion19s
What do you plan to use the car for? how many people/luggage etc? What is your status/aisle you have access to use?
We have 2 people and 4 bags ( 2 carry on) , just short trips and a 2 1/2 hour drive from Orlando to Clearwater Beach

My wife's profile says Emerald Club, we get very good rates via her work contract but only rent maybe 10 days a year now as we use Uber in Vegas these days

Thanks
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Old Feb 22, 2019, 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by flyer4512
We have 2 people and 4 bags ( 2 carry on) , just short trips and a 2 1/2 hour drive from Orlando to Clearwater Beach

My wife's profile says Emerald Club, we get very good rates via her work contract but only rent maybe 10 days a year now as we use Uber in Vegas these days

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Well you could keep both rates if they are a spread and see what cars they have on the emerald isle. If there is nothing you like you could use the premium reservation for something nicer.
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Old Feb 22, 2019, 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by bmw745ion19s
Well you could keep both rates if they are a spread and see what cars they have on the emerald isle. If there is nothing you like you could use the premium reservation for something nicer.

I was just wondering how it worked, last time we had a premium reservation they just directed us to the Asle. Is there an actual area and sign that say premium ? Thanks
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Old Feb 22, 2019, 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by flyer4512
I was just wondering how it worked, last time we had a premium reservation they just directed us to the Asle. Is there an actual area and sign that say premium ? Thanks
Yes, you will see a premium row. Usually, if you have a Premium or Luxury reserve and you don't like what you see, you can ask them to possibly pulling something else for you
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Old Feb 27, 2019, 8:55 pm
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Yorkshire, England
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Tuesday 26th feb a side around 5pm
from what I can remember

EA
jetta
camary
malibu
Dodge Journey

EE
several v6 challengers
ram 1500 old model
vw atlas
impala
grand caravan

upgrades
2x corvettes
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Old Mar 23, 2019, 7:50 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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We grabbed an Aisle car at RSW 2 weeks ago, a Camry with Apple Car play which is great for Navigation. Do most/all Aisle cars have Apple car play ? Thanks
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Old Mar 24, 2019, 3:55 am
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Yorkshire, England
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All Chevys have it. A lot of Kia’s and Hyundai’s do. As for the rest it it tends to depended on the spec.
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