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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: disneycarcare

If you are not staying at Disney...the links below are worth checking out to compare prices

alamo/brits
avis
autoeurope
budget
cars-scanner
carrental8/en
bookingmonkey
carflexi
carhiremarket
carrentals
cartrawler/confused
cheap-car-rental
easycar
economycarrentals
dollar
gotrentalcars/ukc
hertz
holidayautos
kayak/cars
momondo
netflights/car-hire
rentalcars
rhinocarhire
sixt
skyscanner/carhire
travelsupermarket/c/cheap-car-hire
uscarhire
uscarhire/
usrentacar
vroomvroomvroom

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 alamo/savetime

Dollar has their own called Dollar Express. You can join here dollar/Express/Enroll.aspxand then link your resv. to your express number.

Avis has the Avis Preferred membership avis/your-avis/avis-loyalty

Hertz has the Gold club sign up here hertz/rentacar/emem...learnMore=gold



ALAMO Kiosk/Save Time Locations: uscarhire/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.

facebook/AlamoRentACar
facebook/AvisRentACarUK
facebook/Budget
facebook/DollarCarRental
facebook/hertz
facebook/NationalCarRental
facebook/pages/Sixt-rent-a-car-Orlando
facebook/ThriftyCarRental



7. Returning the car full?
Here are the locations for gas stations near the airports via a map.
Orlando - MCO: aroundairports/MCO/gas
Orlando Sanford - SFB: aroundairports/SFB/gas
Tampa - TPA: aroundairports/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?
car-hire-centre/sipp-codes.html

Fleet guides: This can help you decide which vehicle might be best for you.
Alamo: alamo/en_US/car-rental/cars
Avis: avis/car-rental/conte...navId=T4M01S00
Budget: budget/budgetWeb/html/en/cars
Dollar: dollar/fleet_by_loc...arhire-usa.php
Hertz: hertz/rentacar/vehicl...gory=Car/Sedan
National: nationalcar/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

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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: flyertalk/forum/avis-...ars-class.html
Avis and Budget are a group so they can have a similar fleet.

Dollar/Thrifty: flyertalk/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...
usrentacar/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.



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: sunpass/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


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



Compact - Nissan Versa



Intermediate - Toyota Corolla


Fullsize - Chevrolet Impala



Standard - Chrysler 200



Premium - Nissan Maxima


Intermediate SUV - Ford Escape


Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan



Standard SUV - Jeep Grand Cherokee


Fullsize SUV - Chevrolet Tahoe


Premium SUV - Chevrolet Suburban


Convertible - Mustang
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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.
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Great idea, this would have helped me, hopefully you will help lots of Dibbers out there
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Cool. Good thinking.

Maybe make this a sticky?
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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
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Could I suggest uscarhire.com as an addition to the list?
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Could I suggest uscarhire.com as an addition to the list?
It's already there
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A bump for anybody on the look out for different companies to try
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