A useful post about Car Hire (fleet lists etc)! (with updates)
I thought I would put some links and various info. together so that people can just bookmark this post and can check the various info. when time comes to booking a car.
And yes, I know there are more links then this out there but this will surely help some folks ;) If you are staying at Disney the Disney Car Care might be a good option for you. It's with Alamo and you can find more info. about it here: http://disneycarcare.co.uk If you are not staying at Disney...the links below are worth checking out to compare prices ;) www.alamo.co.uk/brits www.avis.co.uk www.autoeurope.co.uk www.budget.co.uk cars-scanner.com carrental8.com/en www.bookingmonkey.com www.carflexi.com www.carhiremarket.com www.carrentals.co.uk www.cartrawler.com/confused www.cheap-car-rental.com www.easycar.com www.economycarrentals.com www.dollar.co.uk www.gotrentalcars.com/ukc www.hertz.co.uk www.holidayautos.co.uk www.kayak.co.uk/cars www.momondo.co.uk http://www.netflights.com/car-hire www.rentalcars.com www.rhinocarhire.com www.sixt.co.uk www.skyscanner.co.uk/carhire www.travelsupermarket.com/c/cheap-car-hire www.uscarhire.co.uk www.uscarhire.com/ www.usrentacar.co.uk www.vroomvroomvroom.com Wanna save some time when you book you car? Sign up to become a member and set up details: Alamo has a Save Time option. More info. here www.alamo.co.uk/savetime Dollar has their own called Dollar Express. You can join here www.dollar.com/Express/Enroll.aspxand then link your resv. to your express number. Avis has the Avis Preferred membership www.avis.co.uk/your-avis/avis-loyalty Hertz has the Gold club sign up here http://www.hertz.co.uk/rentacar/emem...learnMore=gold ALAMO Kiosk/Save Time Locations: http://www.uscarhire.com/alamo-kiosk...ss-pickup.aspx Car hire excess insurance to cover tires, windows, under body of car that is NOT included in your hire (unless stated in your rate) Eversure with 15% off - use the code EE0117MSE Reduce My Excess with 20% off -on the payment page enter the code MSE03. Direct Car Excess Insurance with 20% off - enter the code MSE2101. Questor with a 25% off code - MSE2097. A few tips: 1. Extras: You can save a lot of money by bringing your own extras. It's the little things in life that count, isn't it, and that's true for rental cars and the fees. Need a child seat or a GPS system? Want to listen to the radio? Save yourself the £€$! Whenever possible...pack your own traveling extras and be sure to have the rental company remove theirs - from the car and the bill - before you drive off the lot! 2. Pictures: When you get your car, walk around it and look for damage if you see ANY...take a few pics with your phone. It's a good thing to have as PROOF in case the hire company tries to say you did it ;) We also take a few pics right before we return the car as well. 3. Check, check, check everything! BEFORE you sign your receipt make sure you know what you're signing as those car hire people can be sneaky and add on things even when you said NO! 4. Contact Details! Make sure you have the car hire company's contact details with you at all times in case of an emergency! 5. Call the car hire company to check prices. I have noticed that websites like RentalCars.com hold back some of their better offers so it is worth it to ring them up and ask them what's the best offer they have for your dates. Oh and they WILL price match ;) so if you see a better offer somewhere else but feel more secure in booking with them...go fo it ;) 6. If you want to get ahold of one of the companies for whatever reason (link a booking, bad experience etc.) Try their facebook page and send them a message! They are usually fairly quick to respond. You can also just look and see what is going on with the company...such as new arrival of cars/Suvs etc. www.facebook.com/AlamoRentACar www.facebook.com/AvisRentACarUK www.facebook.com/Budget www.facebook.com/DollarCarRental www.facebook.com/hertz www.facebook.com/NationalCarRental www.facebook.com/pages/Sixt-rent-a-car-Orlando www.facebook.com/ThriftyCarRental 7. Returning the car full? Here are the locations for gas stations near the airports via a map. Orlando - MCO: http://www.aroundairports.com/MCO/gas Orlando Sanford - SFB: http://www.aroundairports.com/SFB/gas Tampa - TPA: http://www.aroundairports.com/TPA/gas 8. After you arrive home... Check your card statement and make sure that no unauthorised extras have been charged to your card. Want to know what those car hire codes mean? https://car-hire-centre.co.uk/sipp-codes.html Fleet guides: This can help you decide which vehicle might be best for you. Alamo: www.alamo.com/en_US/car-rental/cars Avis: http://www.avis.com/car-rental/conte...navId=T4M01S00 Budget: www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/en/cars Dollar: http://www.dollar.co.uk/fleet_by_loc...arhire-usa.php Hertz: http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/vehicl...gory=Car/Sedan National: www.nationalcar.com/fleet.do A more detailed look at what cars you may get You can look at the following list of car categories to see which cars they have. Under the list..you can click the links to see what cars people have received from other companies. Keep in mind they vary by location but a good way to see what vehicles people have seen/received. Alamo: Economy Car Fleet (MPG 28-39 AVG 34): CHEVY SPARK KIA RIO MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Compact Car Fleet (MPG 27-38 AVG 31): CHEVY SONIC FIAT 500 FORD FIESTA HYUNDAI ACCENT MAZDA 2 NISSAN VERSA 4DR NISSAN VERSA NOTE TOYOTA YARIS 5DR Intermediate Car Fleet (MPG 25-36 AVG 30): DODGE DART FORD FOCUS CHEVY CRUZE HYUNDAI ELANTA HYUNDAI ELANTA GT HYUNDAI VELOSTER KIA FORTE - Redesign MAZDA 3 - Redesign MITSIBISHI LANCER NISSAN SENTRA SCION XD TOYOTA COROLLA VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Standard Car Fleet (MPG 21-34 AVG 26): BUICK VERANO CHRYSLER 200 - Redesign DODGE AVENGER FIAT 500L KIA SOUL MAZDA 5 MITSIBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT NISSAN CUBE NISSAN JUKE SCION XB VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (New 1.8L engine, replaces 2.5L) VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Full Size Car Fleet (MPG 19-31 AVG 25): CHEVY IMPALA LIMITED CHEVY MALIBU DODGE CHARGER FORD FUSION HYUNDAI SONATA KIA OPTIMA MAZDA 6 - Refresh NISSAN ALTIMA - Redesign TOYOTA CAMRY - Refresh VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Premium Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22): BUICK LACROSSE BUICK REGAL HYUNDAI AZERA HYUNDAI GENESIS KIA CADENZA KIA K900 NISSAN MAXIMA SUBARU LEGACY TOYOTA AVALON VOLKSWAGEN CC Premium *Special* Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22): CHEVY IMPALA - Redesign CHRYSLER 300 FORD TAURUS Lux Car Fleet (MPG 17-29 AVG 21): CADILLAC XTS CADILLAC ATS CADILLAC ATS COUPE CADILLAC CTS - Redesign CADILLAC ELR (New - Plug-in Hybrid) CADILLAC SRX LINCOLN MKC (New, based on Escape platform) LINCOLN MKX LINCOLN MKZ LINCOLN MKS LINCOLN MKT Convertible Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22): CHEVY CAMARO CHRYSLER 200C FORD MUSTANG MINI COOPER Sporty/Muscle Car Fleet (MPG 18-27 AVG 21): CHEVY CAMARO DODGE CHALLENGER FORD MUSTANG SPORTY MINI'S MINI COUNTRYMAN MINI CLUBMAN MINI HARDTOP Elite car Fleet (MPG 14-20 AVG 16): INFINITI Q50 - Redesign - Old G37 INFINITI QX70 TESLA S Model VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Minivan Fleet (17-25 AVG 21): CHRYSLER TOWN N COUNTRY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN KIA SEDONA - Redesign NISSAN QUEST TOYOTA SIENNA Pick-up Trucks - Small & Large Fleet (MPG 16-25 AVG 18): Small: CHEVY COLORADO GMC CANYON NISSAN FRONTIER TOYOTA TACOMA Large: CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 - Redesign FORD F150 NISSAN TITAN RAM 1500 RAM 2500 TOYOTA TUNDRA Midsize SUV fleet (MPG 21-28 AVG 24): BUICK ENCORE CHEVROLET CAPTIVA CHEVROLET TRAX FORD ESCAPE HYUNDAI TUCSON JEEP CHEROKEE JEEP COMPASS JEEP PATRIOT JEEP RENEGADE JEEP WRANGLER KIA SPORTAGE MITSIBISHI OUTLANDER MAZDA CX5 NISSAN ROGUE NISSAN ROGUE SELECT MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER TOYOTA RAV4 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Standard SUV fleet (MPG 19-28 AVG 22): FORD EDGE CHEVY EQUINOX DODGE JOURNEY FORD EXPLORER GMC TERRAIN HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT HYUNDAI SANTA FE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE KIA SORENTO - Redesign MAZDA CX9 NISSAN MURANO NISSAN PATHFINDER NISSAN XTERRA TOYOTA 4RUNNER - Minor Refresh TOYOTA HIGHLANDER TOYOTA VENZA Premium Crossover Fleet (MPG 16-25 AVG 19): BUICK ENCLAVE CHEVY TRAVERSE DODGE DURANGO FORD FLEX GMC ACADIA INFINITI QX60 Full Size SUV Fleet (MPG 15-21 AVG 17): CHEVY TAHOE FORD EXPEDITION GMC YUKON - Redesign NISSAN ARMADA Premium SUV Fleet (MPG 15-20 AVG 16): CHEVY SUBURBAN - Redesign FORD EXPEDITION EL GMC YUKON XL - Redesign TOYOTA SEQUOIA Lux SUV Fleet (MPG 13-18 AVG 15): CADI ESCALADE INFI QX80 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Passenger Van Fleet (MPG 10-15 AVG 12): CHEV EXPRESS FORD E-SERIES FORD TRANSIT NISSAN NV ******* HERTZ Fleet What car(s) you might get. Economy (A, ECAR) Chevrolet Spark A ECAR (Formerly CCAR) Fiat 500 A ECAR (33 mpg) Kia Rio A ECAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 33 mpg) Smart Fortwo A ECAR (Includes Pure, Passion, and Passion Convertible trims) Toyota Yaris A ECAR (2-door models only) Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR) Chevrolet Aveo B CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 31 mpg) Hyundai Accent B CCAR (Formerly ECAR) Mazda2 B CCAR Mitsubishi Lancer B CCAR Nissan Cube B CCAR (Spotted at LAX and ORD) Ford Fiesta B, YB CCAR (38 mpg) Ford Focus B, YB CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 38 mpg) Chevrolet Sonic YB CCAR Fiat 500L YB CCAR (Spotted at SLC and SFO) Honda Fit YB CCAR Mini Cooper YB CCAR Mitsubishi Mirage YB CCAR (Spotted at LAX) Nissan Juke YB CCAR Scion IQ YB CCAR (Franchises only) Scion XC YB CCAR (Franchises only) Toyota Yaris YB CCAR (4-door and 5-door models) Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR (Includes 2.5L gas and TDI diesel models) Volvo C30 YB CCAR Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR) Kia Soul C, B ICAR (Formerly CCAR) Dodge Dart C ICAR Hyundai Elantra C ICAR Kia Forte C ICAR Mazda3 C ICAR Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (2-door models tagged C; 4-door models tagged YC) Nissan Sentra C, YC ICAR Nissan Versa C, YC ICAR (Includes sedans and Note hatchbacks; formerly CCAR) Toyota Corolla C, YC ICAR (32 mpg) Mazda5 YC ICAR Scion XB YC ICAR (Franchises only) Subaru Impreza YC ICAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models) Toyota Matrix YC ICAR Volkswagen Jetta YC ICAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models) Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen YC ICAR Chevrolet Cruze* C4 MCAR, ICAR ("Intermediate Fuel Saver", model reservable, incl. sat. radio; 38 mpg) Standard 2 Door (D, SCAR) Ford Mustang D SCAR (V6 Premium trim; hard-top) Nissan Altima Coupe D SCAR (29 mpg) Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FXAR) Dodge Avenger F FCAR Kia Optima F FCAR Mazda6 F FCAR Mitsubishi Galant F FCAR (Formerly SCAR) Chevrolet Impala (-'13)/Impala Limited ('14) F, YF FCAR Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FDAR, FCAR (LS through LTZ trims available; 29 mpg) Chrysler 200 F, YF FCAR Ford Fusion F, YF FCAR Buick Verano YF FCAR Dodge Charger YF FCAR Dodge Charger R/T YF FCAR (5.7L HEMI V8; spotted at SLC) Honda Accord YF FCAR Hyundai Sonata YF FCAR Subaru Legacy YF FCAR (AWD; formerly Q4/IFAR) Volkswagen Passat YF FCAR (Includes gasoline and TDI diesel models) Nissan Altima* F6 FXAR, FSAR (31 mpg; not equipped w/ XM; grouped with Camry or similar) Toyota Camry* F6 FXAR, FSAR (31 mpg; grouped with Altima or similar) YF-Classified Non-Sedans (YF, FCAR) Chevrolet Camaro RS YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply) Dodge Challenger YF (2-door, V6; upsell fee may apply) Toyota Venza YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged Q4) Nissan Murano YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged YQ) Ford Flex YF (Crossover, FWD models only; AWD models tagged L4) Premium (G, PCAR/PDAR) Buick Regal G PCAR Chevrolet Impala (2014+) G, F, YF PCAR, PDAR) Ford Crown Victoria G PCAR (2011 final model year) Ford Taurus G PCAR Hyundai Genesis G PCAR Nissan Maxima G PCAR (27 mpg) Volkswagen CC G PCAR Volvo S60 G PCAR Volvo V60 YG Luxury (I, LCAR/LDAR) Buick LaCrosse I LCAR, LDAR (27 mpg; former PCAR class label) Lincoln Town Car I LCAR (2011 final model year; 24 mpg) Volvo S80 Sedan I LCAR Cadillac CTS I, YI LCAR (Includes coupes, sedans, and wagons; wagons are only YI) Cadillac XTS/XTS4 I, YI LCAR Chrysler 300/300C I, YI LCAR (24 mpg) BMW 3-Series YI LCAR (Includes 328i, 328ix, 335i models) BMW 5-Series YI LCAR (Includes 528i and 535i models) Lincoln MKS YI LCAR Lincoln MKZ YI LCAR Toyota Avalon YI LCAR Volvo V70 XC Wagon YI LCAR Premium Luxury (YI) Audi A4 YI Audi A6 YI Audi A7 YI Audi A8L YI Audi Q7 AWD YI Audi S4 convertible YI Audi S5 YI BMW X5 YI Chevrolet Corvette YI Infiniti M35/M37 YI (Formerly reservable as K6/WSAR) Jaguar XF YI Lexus ES 350 YI Lexus GS 450h YI Lexus IS 250 YI Lexus RX 350 YI Lexus RX 450 Hybrid YI Lincoln MKT YI Lincoln MKX YI Mercedes-Benz CLK550 convertible YI Mercedes-Benz E550 convertible YI Mercedes-Benz GL350 AWD YI Mercedes-Benz ML350 4WD/AWD YI Mercedes-Benz R350 4WD YI Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG YI Porsche Carrera YI Volkswagon Passat CC YI Volvo XC60 YI, YQ (Reportedly YQ in Canada) Volvo XC90 YI Midsize 2WD SUV (B4, IRAR/CFAR) Buick Encore B4 IRAR, CFAR Chevrolet Captiva B4 IRAR, CFAR (20 mpg) Chevrolet Trax B4 IRAR, CFAR Ford Escape B4 IRAR, CFAR (33 mpg) Hyundai Tucson B4 IRAR, CFAR Jeep Cherokee B4 IRAR, CFAR Jeep Liberty B4 IRAR, CFAR (21 mpg) Jeep Patriot B4 IRAR, CFAR Kia Sorento B4 IRAR, CFAR Kia Sportage B4 IRAR, CFAR Mazda CX-5 B4 IRAR, CFAR Mitsubishi Outlander B4 IRAR, CFAR Nissan Rogue B4 IRAR, CFAR Toyota Rav4 B4 IRAR, CFAR 5 Passenger Standard 2WD SUV (F4, SRAR/SWAR) Chevrolet Equinox F4 SRAR, SWAR Dodge Journey F4 SRAR, SWAR (36 mpg) Ford Edge F4 SRAR, SWAR Ford Explorer F4 SRAR, SWAR (5-passenger models) GMC Terrain F4 SRAR, SWAR Jeep Grand Cherokee F4 SRAR, SWAR Toyota Highlander F4 SRAR, SWAR 7 passenger Standard 2WD SUV (K6, RRAR/SVAR) Buick Enclave K6 RRAR, SVAR Chevrolet Traverse K6 RRAR, SVAR (21 mpg) Ford Expedition K6 RRAR, SVAR Ford Explorer K6 RRAR, SVAR (7-passenger models) GMC Acadia K6 RRAR, SVAR Mazda CX-9 K6 RRAR, SVAR Nissan Pathfinder K6 RRAR, SVAR Midsize 4WD/AWD SUV (Q4, IFAR) Hyundai Tucson Q4 IFAR Jeep Cherokee Q4 IFAR Jeep Compass Q4 IFAR Kia Sportage Q4 IFAR Kia Sorento Q4 IFAR Mazda CX-5 Q4 IFAR Honda CR-V Q4 IFAR Mitsubishi Outlander Q4 IFAR Subaru XV Crosstrek Q4 IFAR Toyota Rav4 Q4 IFAR (29 mpg) Toyota Venza Q4 IFAR Volkswagen Tiguan Q4 IFAR Chevrolet Captiva Q4, YQ IFAR Ford Escape Q4, YQ IFAR Jeep Liberty Q4, YQ IFAR Jeep Patriot Q4, YQ IFAR Nissan Rogue Q4, YQ IFAR Subaru Forester Q4, YQ IFAR Subaru Outback Q4, YQ IFAR Buick Encore YQ IFAR Chevrolet Trax YQ IFAR Nissan Murano YQ IFAR 4WD/AWD 5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR) Chevrolet Equinox L SFAR (19 mpg) Ford Edge L SFAR GMC Terrain L SFAR Hyundai Santa Fe L SFAR Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR Mitsubishi Endeavor L SFAR Nissan Xterra L SFAR Dodge Journey L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models) Ford Explorer L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models) Toyota 4Runner L, L4 SFAR (5-passenger models) 4WD/AWD 7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, RFAR/FRAR) Dodge Journey L4, L RFAR, FRAR (7-passenger models) Ford Explorer L4, L RFAR, FRAR (7-passenger models; 23 mpg) Toyota 4Runner L4, L RFAR, FRAR (7-passenger models) Buick Enclave L4 RFAR, FRAR Dodge Durango L4 RFAR, FRAR Ford Flex L4 RFAR, FRAR Mazda CX-9 L4 RFAR, FRAR Nissan Pathfinder L4 RFAR, FRAR Toyota Highlander L4 RFAR, FRAR (7-passenger models) Chevrolet Traverse (AWD) L4, YL RFAR, FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg) GMC Acadia L4, YL RFAR, FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system) 4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR) GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg) Nissan Armada T FFAR Toyota Sequoia T FFAR Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg) Ford Expedition T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system) 4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR) Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (21 mpg) Ford Expedition EL T6 PFAR GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg) Minivan (R, MVAR) Chrysler Town & Country R MVAR Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (23 mpg) Ford Transit Connect R MVAR Kia Sedona R MVAR Nissan Quest R MVAR Volkswagen Routan R MVAR Toyota Sienna R, YR MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims) Convertible (U) (Others in Adrenaline Coll.) Chrysler 200 convertible U STAR (24 mpg) Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder U STAR (2012 final model year; 27 mpg) Volkswagen Eos U STAR (Hard-top conv.) Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible YU STAR Infiniti Q60 convertible YU STAR Volvo C70 convertible YU STAR, WTAR (Formerly reservable in Prestige Collection; 28 mpg) Ford Mustang V6 convertible* W IXAR, ITAR, RTAR (Incl. satellite radio; 30 mpg) Small Pickup Truck (O6, IPAR) Nissan Frontier O6 IPAR (18 mpg) Toyota Tacoma O6 IPAR Pickup Trucks (S, SPAR) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S SPAR (16 mpg; includes 4WD models) Ford F150 S SPAR (17 mpg) Ford F250 S SPAR (Includes diesel and gasoline models) Ford F350 S SPAR (Gasoline models only) GMC Sierra 1500 S SPAR Nissan Titan S SPAR Ram 1500 S SPAR (Quad cab models only) Ram 2500 S SPAR Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models) 12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR) Chevrolet Express M FVAR Ford Clubwagon/E-Series M FVAR (16 mpg; also includes Super Clubwagon models) GMC Savana M FVAR Mercedes-Benz Sprinter M FVAR (Diesel models only) Nissan NV 3500 M FVAR (12-passenger models only) Cargo Van (N4, SKAR) Chevrolet Express 3500 N4 SKAR Ford E-Series N4 SKAR (Includes E150, E250, E350, E350 Extended) Ford Transit Connect N4 SKAR Dodge Sprinter N4 SKAR (15 mpg) Nissan NV 2500 N4 SKAR (16 mpg; also includes high profile models) Adrenaline Collection* Chevrolet Camaro SS V6, W4 JSAR, PBAR (25 mpg) Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 PTAR? (25 mpg) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 XTAR (25 mpg) Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z6 DSAR (22 mpg) Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (24 mpg) Ford Mustang GT Premium W6 JXAR, PXAR (25 mpg) Ford "Hertz Penske GT" D4 SSAR (25 mpg; see this thread for more info) Green Traveler Collection Ford C-Max E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Honda Civic Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Honda Insight Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan group; franchises only) Hyundai Sonata Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Toyota Prius E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Toyota Prius C E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group) Chevrolet Spark Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group) Chevrolet Volt J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group) Mitsubishi i MiEV J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group; formerly CXAR) Nissan Leaf J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group) Smart Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group) Ford Transit Connect Electric Vehicle J ICAE, MXAR ("Electric Vehicle" group) GMC Yukon CNG O (CNG, 21 mpg, incl. 1 free tank) Honda Civic CNG O (CNG, 36 mpg, incl. 1 free tank) Ram 2500 CNG O (CNG) Prestige Collection Cadillac ATS G4, YI LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Infiniti G35/G37/Q50; 28 mpg) Cadillac Escalade AWD P6, YP UFDR, LFAR, WFAR (Reservable with Lincoln Navigator; ESV models tagged YP; 19 mpg) Cadillac SRX/SRX4* K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable itself as LRAR, as well as under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 23 mpg) Infiniti FX35/FX37/QX70 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg) Infiniti JX35/QX60 K4 JGDR, LRAR, LGDR (Reservable under Infiniti/Cadillac Crossover; 21 mpg) Infiniti G35/G37/Q50 G4 LSAR, LEAR (Reservable with Cadillac ATS; 28 mpg) Infiniti QX56/QX80* S4 GFAR, URAR (20 mpg) Lincoln Navigator 4WD P6 UFDR, LFAR, LWAR, ORAR (Reservable with Cadillac Escalade; 18 mpg) Mercedes-Benz C Class* P4 RCAR (Includes C250, C300, C300 4MATIC; 26 mpg) Mercedes-Benz E Class* K GCAR (Includes E250, 350, E350 4MATIC; 24 mpg) Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible* X6 GTAR, LTAR (28 mpg) Mercedes-Benz GL450* S6 LFDR, XFAR (18 mpg) Mercedes-Benz GLK350* H4 JFDR, PRAR (22 mpg) Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Convertible* G6 JTAR, LJAR (32 mpg) Other Make/Model Reservable* Jeep Wrangler V IJBR, CRAR, SJBR (21mpg) Jeep Wrangler Unlimited J6 JJBR, PJAR (19 mpg) Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com) Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe Q GZAR (19 mpg) Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster Q GZAR Audi R8 coupe M6 LXAR Audi R8 Spyder M6 LXAR (21 mpg) Bentley Continental GT/Flying Spur Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg) Bentley Continental GTC convertible Z WZAR, XLAR (V8 models; 20 mpg) BMW 650i Gran Coupe A4 UCAR, FLAR (25 mpg) BMW 650i Convertible X4 UTAR, LBAR (25 mpg) BMW M3 Convertible E CTAR (20 mpg) BMW M5 D6 WSAR, SXAR (20 mpg) Cadillac CTS-V Z4 (Sedan and coupe models; 18 mpg) Dodge SRT Viper M4 XSMR (Manual transmission; 20 mpg) Ferrari California W4 RZAR, ITAR (16 mpg) Ferrari F430 Spyder Y4 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 M4 ISMR (Manual transmission; 24 mpg) Jaguar XJ/XJL Y6 WCAR, PLAR (22 mpg) Lamborghini Gallardo Bicolore Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe I4 XZAR, USAR (16 mpg) Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with CLA45 AMG) Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg; grouped with C63 AMG) Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG H6 GSAR (24 mpg) Mercedes-Benz G550 P PZAR, PVAR (15 mpg) Mercedes-Benz S550 O4 UXAR, PWAR (26 mpg) Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible J4 WTAR, XJAR (25 mpg) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG N DZAR, CXAR (19 mpg) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster N DZAR, CXAR Nissan GT-R N6 SZAR, LLAR (20 mpg) Porsche 911 R6 XSAR, CSAR (28 mpg) Porsche Boxster R4 DTAR, ERAR (32 mpg) Porsche Cayenne L6 GFDR, XWAR (23 mpg) Porsche Cayman E4 JEAR, FWAR (32 mpg) Porsche Panamera I6 XCAR, XRAR (27 mpg) Range Rover C6 WFDR, EFAR (Includes Sport and Evoque models; 20 mpg) Avis: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/avis-...ars-class.html Avis and Budget are a group so they can have a similar fleet. Dollar/Thrifty: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...t-you-get.html Dollar and Hertz are the same as Avis and Budget in regards to sharing. They can have a similar fleet. A description of rental codes and some examples of Cars/Suvs you may get... http://www.usrentacar.co.uk/sipp_codes.aspx WHAT KIND OF FUEL DOES MY CAR/SUV TAKE? America's primary fuel is unleaded. So when filling up your vehicle at gas stations look for number 87 and or word UNLEADED on the pump. (as you can see in picture). If you have a *special* vehicle though do read the manual just in case. http://sfappeal.com/wp-content/uploa.../gas_pumps.jpg Will you be using a Sunpass? Are you going to be going through tolls? Some may be prefer to pay cash but other renters like to use the *SunPass*. You can find out how much the Sunpass will cost with each car hire company here: www.sunpass.com/rentalcar If you DO NOT use Sunpass and go through the cash lanes...PLEASE keep your receipts as sometimes the car hire companies may try to charge you for a toll when in fact you paid it in cash! Here's a photo of the signs to look out for... so if you use the Sunpass..you will keep LEFT and for Cash...keep RIGHT ;) http://www.buyerbroker.com/media/upl...th/sunpass.jpg Boot space and luggage Boot space can of course vary by car but I will post a pic in a few categories to help you decide which car may be best for you and your family but do note you aren't guaranteed this exact model so in my opinion if you are really unsure...go up a category. You can also go to the *sticky* in this forum to check out which cars people have been getting ;) On to the boots... I have used Alamo's fleet as a guide. Economy - Chevrolet Spark http://www.cars.com/crp/vp/images/13...xcargo_4up.jpg Compact - Nissan Versa http://file.kelleybluebookimages.com...22_640x480.jpg Intermediate - Toyota Corolla http://www.cars.com/crp/vp/images/14...olla/trunk.jpg Fullsize - Chevrolet Impala http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wBODz7JzNq...2+15.14.14.jpg Standard - Chrysler 200 http://www.landinails.com/wp-content...e-msxbaze4.jpg Premium - Nissan Maxima http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/212060/f...=1402354219113 Intermediate SUV - Ford Escape http://kamart-automotive.com/wp-cont...k-otuzp4wx.jpg Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan http://www.cars.com/crp/vp/images/13...cargo_anim.gif Standard SUV - Jeep Grand Cherokee http://file.kelleybluebookimages.com...west-cargo.jpg Fullsize SUV - Chevrolet Tahoe http://image.automobilemag.com/f/731...r-cargo-02.jpg Premium SUV - Chevrolet Suburban http://exactmats.web13.hubspot.com/P...n-trunk-13.jpg Convertible - Mustang http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7...s/IMG_0234.jpg |
Very helpful. This will save people searching for car hire websites.
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That's nice of you to do, thanks for the info.
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nice one! well handy.:grin:
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Great idea, this would have helped me, hopefully you will help lots of Dibbers out there :grin:
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Cool. Good thinking.
Maybe make this a sticky? |
Thanks :) Hope it helps some of you Dibbers in the future!
As far as making it a sticky...would be a good idea but doubt they will. Just have to keep bumping it ;) |
Could I suggest uscarhire.com as an addition to the list?
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A bump for anybody on the look out for different companies to try :)
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