You have to reserve a midsize car in order to utilize the Emerald Aisle so you will still have to go to the counter.
Most places assign you vehicle when you are at the counter. They might give you a choice of different styles in your class or an upgrade (typically for a fee) but you won't be able to go and choose like you do when you use the Emerald Aisle.
EC members who make and Emerald Reserve reservation via the EC sign in can go directly to the garage and select their vehicle and exit without ever hitting the counter or kiosk. This of course applies to stations with the EA availability. At the smaller stations we do assign a vehicle, but, not at MCO, where we NEVER assign a vehicle, it is definitely a choice for the customer.
Emerald Reserve Service® is exclusively for Emerald Club® members who require a specific car class - a convertible, SUV, minivan or any other vehicle.
Make your reservation for the desired vehicle at a counter bypass location.
When you arrive, bypass the counter and go directly to the row of the car class you reserved. The bus driver and greeter will be available to guide you.
Choose any car on the row of your reserved car class.
Your rental transaction will be quickly completed at the exit booth.
Emerald Reserve Service is available at the following major airport locations in the United States and Canada:
United States:
Albuquerque, NM
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago Midway, IL
Chicago OHare, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Dallas Love, TX
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Hartford, CT
Houston Hobby, TX
Houston Intercontinental, TX
Indianapolis, IN
JFK, NY
Jackson, MS
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Lihue, HI
Los Angeles, CA
Manchester, NH
Memphis, TN
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
New Orleans, LA
New York City La Guardia, NY
Newark, NJ
Oakland, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Ontario, CA
Orange County, CA
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Providence, RI
Raleigh / Durham, NC
Sacramento, CA
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
Washington Dulles, DC
Washington National, DC
West Palm Beach, FL
Canada:
Calgary, AB, CA
Vancouver, BC, CA
Montreal, QC, CA
Emerald Aisle and Emerald Reserve Service are available at select National locations only. List of locations is subject to change without notice. Emerald Club and its services require a signed Master Rental Agreement on file.
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