Cars at YVR
Jul 28, 2010, 3:47 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
I'll be renting from Vancouver in the coming week, except it looks like all their cars are sold out, except for Economy class. DOh, EE would be helpful in this situation.
My only choice is to rent from the South Terminal. It seems their complimentary shuttle stops running at 6:30pm, and my flight arrives at 6:30pm. What other modes of transportation are offered to get to the S. Terminal?
Also, anything tricky about the S. Terminal layout that I should know about?
Lastly, any recommended coupon codes for a Monday thru Thursday booking? Seems like most of the coupon codes are for US only.
My only choice is to rent from the South Terminal. It seems their complimentary shuttle stops running at 6:30pm, and my flight arrives at 6:30pm. What other modes of transportation are offered to get to the S. Terminal?
Also, anything tricky about the S. Terminal layout that I should know about?
Lastly, any recommended coupon codes for a Monday thru Thursday booking? Seems like most of the coupon codes are for US only.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Jul 28, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Jul 28, 2010, 7:53 pm
#62
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 1,912
I'll be renting from Vancouver in the coming week, except it looks like all their cars are sold out, except for Economy class. DOh, EE would be helpful in this situation.
My only choice is to rent from the South Terminal. It seems their complimentary shuttle stops running at 6:30pm, and my flight arrives at 6:30pm. What other modes of transportation are offered to get to the S. Terminal?
Also, anything tricky about the S. Terminal layout that I should know about?
Also, any recommended coupon codes for a Monday thru Thursday booking? Seems like most of the coupon codes are for US only.
My only choice is to rent from the South Terminal. It seems their complimentary shuttle stops running at 6:30pm, and my flight arrives at 6:30pm. What other modes of transportation are offered to get to the S. Terminal?
Also, anything tricky about the S. Terminal layout that I should know about?
Also, any recommended coupon codes for a Monday thru Thursday booking? Seems like most of the coupon codes are for US only.
Ron.
Jul 28, 2010, 8:34 pm
#63
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Looks like I might have to go to the main terminal anyway since the south terminal closes at 5:30pm.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Jul 28, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Jul 29, 2010, 12:44 am
#64
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 1,912
National's inventory seems to be pretty low in YVR right now.. it's a pretty busy time.. but that can work in your favour.. I booked a full size for 5 days, great rate, picked up today at downtown location, given a 2011 AWD MKS with 4k on it. 
Ron.
Ron.
Jul 29, 2010, 9:10 am
#65
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Aug 29, 2010, 7:01 pm
#66
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 1,912
YVR has some Ford Fusion Sport models in the mix now. Nice car, fully loaded minus NAV (AWD, V6, Backup Cam, Blind Spot indicator, etc etc).
Ron.
Ron.
Aug 30, 2010, 7:48 pm
#67
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYJ
Programs: Aeroplan, Priority Club, National Exec Elite, Hertz #1 Gold, Avis First, Thrifty Bluechip
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Yeah I've seen them floating around on the aisles. I could've had one for my drive to YYZ if I was willing to pay a $250 drop charge on top of my $200/day one-way rate. Killer deal!
Aug 30, 2010, 8:43 pm
#68
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
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Posts: 1,912
Aug 31, 2010, 1:10 am
#69
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Oct 25, 2010, 7:23 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
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Was at YVR today.. lot was pretty bare. Noticed a couple brand new 2011 BMW 323 sedans parked in luxury spaces. Had a look at them, cloth, base model. Luxury? Hmmm..
Ron.
Ron.
Last edited by newfbc; Oct 25, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Oct 26, 2010, 7:30 am
#71
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 174
Funny though they order all wheel drive cars in the summer and rear wheel drive ones in the winter....
JasYHZ
Oct 26, 2010, 8:56 pm
#72
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: based out of LAX
Programs: UA 1K, AA Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond, National Executive, Starwood Gold
Posts: 701
I arrive tomorrow night in YVR around 10pm and am curious what we are going to get. Midsize reservation but I am Executive. OW rental back to SEATAC.
Oct 28, 2010, 6:31 am
#73
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You'll likely be forced to take a US-plated car. If you pick your own car off the aisle there's a good chance you'll be turned away at the booth. Walk past the Emerald/Exec aisle to see the regular National stalls (they're numbered). Have a look at what's there with WA/OR/CA plates as you may score a free upgrade just so they can get rid of something from the US. Make sure they don't force you to downgrade though!
Oct 31, 2010, 10:47 pm
#74
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: based out of LAX
Programs: UA 1K, AA Platinum, Hilton HHonors Diamond, National Executive, Starwood Gold
Posts: 701
You'll likely be forced to take a US-plated car. If you pick your own car off the aisle there's a good chance you'll be turned away at the booth. Walk past the Emerald/Exec aisle to see the regular National stalls (they're numbered). Have a look at what's there with WA/OR/CA plates as you may score a free upgrade just so they can get rid of something from the US. Make sure they don't force you to downgrade though!
Nov 1, 2010, 8:31 am
#75
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,210
They charge extra probably because, technically, the car can stay where it is, as long as it's at a corporate store. Legally, there may be import laws dealing with crossing international borders, which is why if they have a foreign car, they'd rather dump it. But, again due to Canadian import laws, don't they need at least a few Canadian-plated cars for Canadian citizens going one-way from Seattle to Canada?
Just out of curiosity, what US plates did those 2 cars have?
Just out of curiosity, what US plates did those 2 cars have?