National/ Alamo FAQs and Questions
Aug 25, 2017, 7:13 pm
#1021
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
I'm not nearly as experienced as other renters on here, but I've never seen a lower exotic level car like a Ghibli in National lot. Maybe LAS or LAX would be better bets?
I'm debating whether to stay National....I initialyl got hooked by their ad of "pick your own car and go" but when I took a gander over at the Hertz forum looks like Hertz has similar things and they have much more interesting selection of cars....
I'm debating whether to stay National....I initialyl got hooked by their ad of "pick your own car and go" but when I took a gander over at the Hertz forum looks like Hertz has similar things and they have much more interesting selection of cars....
Aug 25, 2017, 7:31 pm
#1022
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
I'm not nearly as experienced as other renters on here, but I've never seen a lower exotic level car like a Ghibli in National lot. Maybe LAS or LAX would be better bets?
I'm debating whether to stay National....I initialyl got hooked by their ad of "pick your own car and go" but when I took a gander over at the Hertz forum looks like Hertz has similar things and they have much more interesting selection of cars....
I'm debating whether to stay National....I initialyl got hooked by their ad of "pick your own car and go" but when I took a gander over at the Hertz forum looks like Hertz has similar things and they have much more interesting selection of cars....
Aug 28, 2017, 2:25 pm
#1026
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: PHL
Posts: 38
I booked a midsize car at MCO for January 2018 using my company's corporate code giving me access to Emerald Aisle. However, my reservation says I need to go the counter first in MCO. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of the EA? Is this a normal disclaimer that I should ignore and go right to the aisle instead? First time I've booked using the corporate code and aisle.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 28, 2017, 5:32 pm
#1027
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: BNA and FLL
Programs: National Executive Elite, IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Gold, SW A List, Marriott Gold
Posts: 964
I booked a midsize car at MCO for January 2018 using my company's corporate code giving me access to Emerald Aisle. However, my reservation says I need to go the counter first in MCO. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of the EA? Is this a normal disclaimer that I should ignore and go right to the aisle instead? First time I've booked using the corporate code and aisle.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 28, 2017, 5:41 pm
#1028
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
I booked a midsize car at MCO for January 2018 using my company's corporate code giving me access to Emerald Aisle. However, my reservation says I need to go the counter first in MCO. Doesn't this defeat the purpose of the EA? Is this a normal disclaimer that I should ignore and go right to the aisle instead? First time I've booked using the corporate code and aisle.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I was at MCO about an hour ago and I had initially made a full size res which the app stated I had to go to the counter and the email stated I could use the aisle. I would just go to the garage and ask the agent at the desk? Worse thing would be having to walk back
Aug 28, 2017, 6:58 pm
#1029
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: PHL
Posts: 38
Did you sign up for an Emerald Membership? You have to do that first. Once your account reflects that your status is Emerald Member then just ignore what it says on the confirmation email and just go directly to the aisle and pick your car and drive to the exit. They will see your Emerald status on your account.
As suggested by the other poster I'll just go to the aisle and see what happens. Worse case I go back inside.
Aug 28, 2017, 7:36 pm
#1030
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
I signed up for Emerald before my previous rental (needed a minivan so did not use the aisle). I'll confirm it's on my reservation correctly. I also don't have a credit card on file; perhaps that makes the difference.
As suggested by the other poster I'll just go to the aisle and see what happens. Worse case I go back inside.
As suggested by the other poster I'll just go to the aisle and see what happens. Worse case I go back inside.
Well you just stated you don't have a credit card on file which is the issue. I also didn't state go to the aisle and choose a car which is just going to waste time for everybody behind you. Only suggested to talk to the agent at the booth in the garage.
Aug 29, 2017, 7:16 am
#1032
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: PHL
Posts: 38
And since we're being pedantic I never stated I would just choose a car. I know that if I get to the checkout booth and something is not correct I'd tie up traffic behind. My mistake for assuming that the booth with the attendant was in the aisle, or within eyesight. I've never rented in MCO so was not aware of the layout.
Aug 29, 2017, 9:20 am
#1033
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
The infinti Q50 I have with National was in the Alamo side at MCO. I first talked to the agent at the booth where the cars is. Happened to me last time as well in MCO in June.
Aug 29, 2017, 9:24 am
#1034
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
Thank you for your help. There wasn't a notice that the lack of a credit card was an issue in the res. I didn't think going over every detail of my res in the initial post was worthwhile.
And since we're being pedantic I never stated I would just choose a car. I know that if I get to the checkout booth and something is not correct I'd tie up traffic behind. My mistake for assuming that the booth with the attendant was in the aisle, or within eyesight. I've never rented in MCO so was not aware of the layout.
And since we're being pedantic I never stated I would just choose a car. I know that if I get to the checkout booth and something is not correct I'd tie up traffic behind. My mistake for assuming that the booth with the attendant was in the aisle, or within eyesight. I've never rented in MCO so was not aware of the layout.
I am pretty sure you need a credit card on file to use the aisle. I remember asking the gate agent did he need to see my cc and stated no since I am am executive with the cc on file or something similar to that. Would go the same if you're just a emerald club member as well.
Sorry I thought you meant you'll take a car and see what happens lol. At MCO at A or B side which is depending on which airline you use there is a booth where baggage claim is and than you walk outside to a garage with has all the major car rental agencies there. On the first floor is national, Alamo and Enterprise with a booth for all at their respected areas.
Aug 31, 2017, 7:27 pm
#1035
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 13
4x4 SUV
Does anyone know how to guarantee a 4x4 vehicle when renting. Planning on picking up at PHX in December and driving up to Grand Canyon (last time I was there in Dec it was snowing, and I recently rented a Jeep in NYC that was 2WD)