Had a better than usual experience with the PC section at the Hertz by RDU the other day. Saw a Camry, Charger and a bunch of SUVs.

Went with a low mileage Mazda 3 though which is generally what I prefer when renting from Hertz - the Mazda 3s Hertz has are all 2016s, have newer safety features and usually handle better than anything else they have on the lot.

Are the SUVs in the PC area a significant upcharge? Some of them were full size...

I've picked twice from RDU in the last few weeks and the PC section has had a really good selection. The first time I got an Infiniti Q50 with less than 2000 miles, and the second time was an Infiniti QX30 with only 200 miles. For both of those rentals I was only charged the original booked rate. Both times there was also a good selection of intermediate and fullsize SUVs and cars. So far in my experience RDU has one of the better ultimate choice selections. I'm picking another up in about an hour, hope they keep this up.

I was at Raleigh Durham (RDU) earlier. I was in in a rush so I didn't get a good look but it was mostly assorted Nissan Altimas and Kia Optimas and Hyundai Sonatas. In presidents circle I saw 2-3 Chrysler 300s and an Infiniti sedan.

This location also had the Shelby GT-H on prominent display - not part of ultimate choice though.

RDU 4 day rental. Booked D Class. Presidential Circle Ultimate Choice.

Infiniti Sedan(2900 Miles what I chose).
2-3x of the small Infiniti Crossover
Multiple Caddy Sedans
Minivan
Few other more standard cars

Impressed for my first visit. Zero hassle at gate. Just asked if I wanted to pre-pay gas and if I wanted email receipt/contract or printed.


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Well I just returned from RDU Hertz rental. Booked Premium G class and yet again no assigned stall, just five star. I went to the desk and was instantly told the same thing as last time, just take anything from President's Circle. So this is now twice in two weeks were knee jerk reaction from staff was to instantly go take from President's Circle. I would have used my Icar res. to upgrade for $35 but there was only 1 car in the upgrade section (Audi A3) which was too small for my intended use.

So does Premium G class now mean President's circle access? I am sure this will ruffle some PC member's feathers.

I suspect that RDU is probably not following the established procedure, but it's hard to say for sure because what we believe is the established procedure is based on anecdotal evidence of what FT'ers have experienced at other locations, and conversations we've had in those same locations with local Hertz personnel. I personally was told in FLL that for anything other than ECAR-FCAR, they would assign you a spot but that you could choose from UC based on your status level.

In your particular case, you were allowed to choose from a status level higher than what you are but granted this may work for or against you, depending on whether what they have in the PC section is better/worse than what they would have assigned you had they taken the other approach.

Nice selection. Why'd you pick the Q50 over the CTS?

Cadillac is the 'competition'...

I'm a motorsports photographer. I shoot for some teams and manufacturers. One of the big competitors against my teams is Cadillac.

I'm at VIR today working. Shot from today of the Caddy.

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Very nice. That makes sense. Both are nice cars and I'm happy when I get either one. Nice shot by the way!

Can't have a client see me in a caddy rental haha

Thanks!

My father tells a story that, many years ago, he was in line at Hertz in Phoenix behind a gentleman who, when offered a Chevy of some sort, said "can't take that, I'm going to the Ford proving ground." He was then offered an Oldsmobile, at which point he repeated "I'm going to the FORD proving ground." They found him a Taurus.

RDU seems to be a nice spot. While returning my q50 there was the huge and midsize infinite SUB. Caddy SUV. Minivan. And a few Nissans. Nice selection.

Rented from RDU & ATL recently, and again have to praise Hertz as I've had good experiences in both places. Great selection available in recent trips. Not too much in the SUV selection, but got a Jaguar on my last trip and saw lots of 300s, a Volvo, and a good number of Infiniti's & Cadillac'sin both locations.

Upgraded from full size to Jaguar XE. RDU is indeed nice.

Picked up a car this week on a Monday. I went to the PC aisle which was heavy with SUVs and pick ups but also had a bright orange Mustang and some Camrys.





I ended up selecting a Volvo S80 with 31,000 miles that I hated but I don't blame Hertz for it. The Five Star aisle was heavy on Altimas and the like.