National/ Alamo FAQs and Questions
Jan 10, 2018, 6:16 am
#1066
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 Luxury class for an upcoming one day reservation. I really don’t like the Cadillac sedans, what else would be considered Luxury at a major airport location (MSP)?
Jan 10, 2018, 9:52 am
#1067
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 551
Jan 10, 2018, 12:58 pm
#1068
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
For what its worth, I've booked a couple of LCAR weekend only reservations out of the HNL location, and basically they would let me take a BMW convertible from the front premier upgrade row.
Certain cars would be a bit higher level and they would not budge on charging extra (7-series, Corvette, etc.)
But so far I've had luck in getting something like a BMW 430i convertible on a LCAR reservation,
If it's only one day and the manager is in a nice mood...maybe you can get something even better?
Certain cars would be a bit higher level and they would not budge on charging extra (7-series, Corvette, etc.)
But so far I've had luck in getting something like a BMW 430i convertible on a LCAR reservation,
If it's only one day and the manager is in a nice mood...maybe you can get something even better?
Jan 10, 2018, 2:17 pm
#1069
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 821
Booked through Costco for Alamo premium crossover in EWR, website list QX60 but I highly doubt will get QX60........... I don't need 7 seat at all just want a premium SUV, any idea normally what SUV will get ? Will store rep allow me to select car from National /Enterprise side?
Many Thanks!
Many Thanks!
Last edited by ecgz88; Jan 12, 2018 at 7:04 pm
Jan 16, 2018, 10:03 am
#1071
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,614
Hey guys,
For redeeming free days, it looks like I can't combine 1-2 free with the regular free credits.
Can I book this separately( one day with 1-2 free, one day with regular free) and will they just be able to merge the reservation?
For redeeming free days, it looks like I can't combine 1-2 free with the regular free credits.
Can I book this separately( one day with 1-2 free, one day with regular free) and will they just be able to merge the reservation?
Jan 16, 2018, 10:33 am
#1072
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,210
No. This has been asked in the 1-2 Free thread. The only possibility is a one-way to a location along your route with one type of day (or roundtrip if you're close enough to head back), and open a new contract for the second type of day.
Feb 8, 2018, 4:22 am
#1074
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
stupid question perhaps, but...
I'm EU-based and my company has now switched to EAN (Enterprise, National, Alamo) as our preferred vendor, and they offer a status match.
I know that in Europe, it's mainly Enterprise and Alamo, and that National locations are few and far between.
In this case which scheme would I be better off joining? Do Emerald Club members get recognition (i.e. upgrades) when renting from Enterprise too?
I'm EU-based and my company has now switched to EAN (Enterprise, National, Alamo) as our preferred vendor, and they offer a status match.
I know that in Europe, it's mainly Enterprise and Alamo, and that National locations are few and far between.
In this case which scheme would I be better off joining? Do Emerald Club members get recognition (i.e. upgrades) when renting from Enterprise too?
Feb 8, 2018, 12:27 pm
#1075
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 5
Hey Guys,
I have EC Executive status with National, and planning to rent a mid-size with them at MSY through Kayak / Hotwire. I don't see anywhere that I can add my membership#. I guess I have to go to the agent to be able to pick up a car from ES, is that the case? TIA
I have EC Executive status with National, and planning to rent a mid-size with them at MSY through Kayak / Hotwire. I don't see anywhere that I can add my membership#. I guess I have to go to the agent to be able to pick up a car from ES, is that the case? TIA
Feb 8, 2018, 12:39 pm
#1076
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,666
Hotwire does not support entering frequent renter numbers like National Emerald Club unfortunately. You either book direct with National or get a quote using the link in the footer below as AutoSlash only refers to sites that allow you to apply your memberships to skip the counter.
Feb 8, 2018, 1:56 pm
#1077
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 5
Hotwire does not support entering frequent renter numbers like National Emerald Club unfortunately. You either book direct with National or get a quote using the link in the footer below as AutoSlash only refers to sites that allow you to apply your memberships to skip the counter.
Feb 8, 2018, 2:55 pm
#1078
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MCI
Posts: 698
If you're already in their system as exec member, you can always talk to the agents and see what they can do. Lot of stories on this forum where people got very nice cars by just asking politely. Nothing to lose. Of course YMMV
Feb 12, 2018, 4:54 am
#1079
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
stupid question perhaps, but...
I'm EU-based and my company has now switched to EAN (Enterprise, National, Alamo) as our preferred vendor, and they offer a status match.
I know that in Europe, it's mainly Enterprise and Alamo, and that National locations are few and far between.
In this case which scheme would I be better off joining? Do Emerald Club members get recognition (i.e. upgrades) when renting from Enterprise too?
I'm EU-based and my company has now switched to EAN (Enterprise, National, Alamo) as our preferred vendor, and they offer a status match.
I know that in Europe, it's mainly Enterprise and Alamo, and that National locations are few and far between.
In this case which scheme would I be better off joining? Do Emerald Club members get recognition (i.e. upgrades) when renting from Enterprise too?
Feb 12, 2018, 6:17 am
#1080
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
In my experience, no, Emerald Exec status did not get me upgrades at Enterprise, but free day rental credits can be earned from Enterprise locations (with some restrictions).
Have a thorough read of the Emerald Club terms and conditions.
Have a thorough read of the Emerald Club terms and conditions.