Emerald Club - Aisle Eligible

[gabyta]

Hi!!! I just found out about Emerald Club and the aisle eligible option.
Someone mentioned that you can pick one model and then change it later to fit your needs. For example: When I arrive to the airport I need a minivan because of the large luggage and stuff that we carry with us, the next days we only need a midsize car, but then, we need the minivan to go back from the hotel to the airport.
Can we change cars that easy as I was told or do I have to make several reservations for each car that I want/need?

 

[DebbieB]

Hi!!! I just found out about Emerald Club and the aisle eligible option.
Someone mentioned that you can pick one model and then change it later to fit your needs. For example: When I arrive to the airport I need a minivan because of the large luggage and stuff that we carry with us, the next days we only need a midsize car, but then, we need the minivan to go back from the hotel to the airport.
Can we change cars that easy as I was told or do I have to make several reservations for each car that I want/need?

Unless there is something new, that is not how it works. You join Emerald Club and book an intermediate car. When you get to the airport, you bypass the counter and head to the garage. You can take any car parked on the row labeled "Emerald Aisle". There may be free upgrades - full size, vans, SUVs. Pick the one you want and drive to the exit booth where your paperwork will be processed.

https://www.nationalcar.com/index.d...C-home-emailPrefs&type=uszl-withnav-header.do

 

[gabyta]

Unless there is something new, that is not how it works. You join Emerald Club and book an intermediate car. When you get to the airport, you bypass the counter and head to the garage. You can take any car parked on the row labeled "Emerald Aisle". There may be free upgrades - full size, vans, SUVs. Pick the one you want and drive to the exit booth where your paperwork will be processed.

https://www.nationalcar.com/index.d...C-home-emailPrefs&type=uszl-withnav-header.do

thank you! In that case I should make multiple reservations so I can change the size of the car for each part of my stay..
Maybe, the person who told me that was possible, he misunderstood the information.
Thank you again!!

 

[DVC California]

thank you! In that case I should make multiple reservations so I can change the size of the car for each part of my stay..
Maybe, the person who told me that was possible, he misunderstood the information.
Thank you again!!

Just adding that while you may not need a large vehicle your entire trip, it is essentially a "free" upgrade if a minivan or SUV is available on the Aisle. You can take it and you will only be billed for the class you reserved (i.e. intermediate).

And if you are lucky enough to get a large vehicle on the Aisle, there's no benefit to returning it and picking a smaller car. It might actually cost more because weekly rentals are usually discounted. Plus, there's no guarantee that the larger vehicles will be available when you need it later.

You should price out the cost of reserving specific classes over keeping the larger one the entire time. And check into returning/renting near your resort so you don't have to go back to the airport. The time wasted back and forth, tolls and extra gas may not be worth it.

 

[gabyta]

Just adding that while you may not need a large vehicle your entire trip, it is essentially a "free" upgrade if a minivan or SUV is available on the Aisle. You can take it and you will only be billed for the class you reserved (i.e. intermediate). And if you are lucky enough to get a large vehicle on the Aisle, there's no benefit to returning it and picking a smaller car. It might actually cost more because weekly rentals are usually discounted. Plus, there's no guarantee that the larger vehicles will be available when you need it later. You should price out the cost of reserving specific classes over keeping the larger one the entire time. And check into returning/renting near your resort so you don't have to go back to the airport. The time wasted back and forth, tolls and extra gas may not be worth it.

You are totally right! As soon as I posted the question I made a chart with the different options and it's gonna be around $200 less if I keep the same vehicle for the whole trip (even paying for parking at the port during the cruise days)
Thank you for your help!!