Experiences with Silvercar
Oct 31, 2019, 4:57 am
#286
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: BNA (Nashville)
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 6,225
Another data point for Rental experience in Ft Lauderdale:
Reserved an A4 for 8 days. The rate with all taxes and fees was $375. Comparable to a midsize Avis once all the airport fees are tacked on.
Directed to a parking zone outside of the Rental Car facility (I walked there from the terminal, it was easy). I used the app to advise I was there.
In less than 5 minutes I was picked up in the vehicle. We went to the off site rental location. Actually a convenient location right next to US1 just north of the airport.
The car was in very nice shape. The guy that picked me up told me that they were starting to get other colors in, and that its not just going to be silver cars anymore. I thought that was interesting.
Drop off was just as easy. Took minutes.
I must have gone on a couple toll roads, because I got another charge for $7 a few weeks later. I was prepared for that, and reminded how much the big guys like to rip me off for going through E Tolls.
All in all another great experience. I like being treated fairly.
Reserved an A4 for 8 days. The rate with all taxes and fees was $375. Comparable to a midsize Avis once all the airport fees are tacked on.
Directed to a parking zone outside of the Rental Car facility (I walked there from the terminal, it was easy). I used the app to advise I was there.
In less than 5 minutes I was picked up in the vehicle. We went to the off site rental location. Actually a convenient location right next to US1 just north of the airport.
The car was in very nice shape. The guy that picked me up told me that they were starting to get other colors in, and that its not just going to be silver cars anymore. I thought that was interesting.
Drop off was just as easy. Took minutes.
I must have gone on a couple toll roads, because I got another charge for $7 a few weeks later. I was prepared for that, and reminded how much the big guys like to rip me off for going through E Tolls.
All in all another great experience. I like being treated fairly.
Nov 2, 2019, 4:42 pm
#287
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
Nov 25, 2019, 8:21 pm
#289
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,734
Just drove a Q5 in a dark grey color from FLL.... Car started with 10miles on it and I added another 150 odd
Great experience for that type of ride
but the in car Wifi never worked and as a canadian I was counting on it to keep my cell mobile charges down
Great experience for that type of ride
but the in car Wifi never worked and as a canadian I was counting on it to keep my cell mobile charges down
Nov 26, 2019, 12:23 am
#290
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
Posts: 31,153
Went to make a reservation for three days over Thanksgiving. I was expecting to pay a premium, but $165/day for a car that two days before and two days after rents for $65/day is just silly. And the fact that they still had cars three days before Thanksgiving tells me that scarcity isn't the reason for the premium.
So, Hertz Gold+ it is.
Nov 26, 2019, 9:35 am
#291
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Dreamland
Posts: 926
The car wifi to me is hit or miss... i've got ATT on my cell and noticed that the signal indicator on the car was often "no signal" or 3g (not enough to support nav) (not LTE) often in areas when my phone was full strength LTE. BUt when it works, its nice... I recognize you were from out of the country, so ... more pressing need for you!
Nov 26, 2019, 9:44 am
#292
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,501
The car wifi to me is hit or miss... i've got ATT on my cell and noticed that the signal indicator on the car was often "no signal" or 3g (not enough to support nav) (not LTE) often in areas when my phone was full strength LTE. BUt when it works, its nice... I recognize you were from out of the country, so ... more pressing need for you!
Nov 29, 2019, 1:43 pm
#294
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
Silvercar has a Black Friday promo. Rentals between December 1 and December 29 are 35% off and earn an extra 500 points with promo code SILVERSALE19.
I just booked one at BOS for next week which is $48 all in vs. $60 at Hertz.
I just booked one at BOS for next week which is $48 all in vs. $60 at Hertz.
Dec 8, 2019, 1:41 pm
#295
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 in BOS yesterday. The app instructs you to text once you're on the Rental Car Shuttle. By the time I arrived at the facility my car was waiting on the lower level (one down from where the bus drops you) of the rental car facility. I was able to scan my car there and go instead of having to go back to their facility which is a major plus. The car had one defect (broken cigarette lighter power source) but was otherwise great. Dropping off is a little tough as Waze took me to the wrong location. Their building is also next to a large law firm and can be a little hard to find. Still, mostly a very good experience as usual.
Dec 8, 2019, 9:04 pm
#297
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,942
Jan 4, 2020, 2:50 pm
#298
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: Skymiles; SPG; AAdvantage
Posts: 34
Credit Card?
Booked a reservation a few months ago for end of this month, but I forgot which card I used. Will the one I present at the time of rental need to match? And if so how do I figure out which card it was. It will be my first time renting from Silvercar. Cheers
