National Car Standard SUV

[pocohontas2004]

We have a ressie for a "standard SUV" from National. The website shows a Trailblazer. If you've rented a "standard SUV" in the past, what car were you given? Trailblazer suits us fine (family of 5), but wanted to know before we get to the counter. Seems they ALWAYS ask you to trade up - and I'm not willing to pay for that. I go with the theory of renting the smallest vehicle that will fit us (and our luggage) for the type of trip we're taking.

 

[aynt79]

We rented a standard SUV from National in December. I used Emerald Reserve to be able to skip the counter and pick whatever one we wanted (you can sign up for free from a link on mousesavers.com, you would need to rebook with your Emerald card to be able to skip the counter) At that time we had a choice of a Buick Rendevous, Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 3rd one I can't remember (it wasn't a Trailblazer). We choose the Rendevous, leather interior and a 3rd row that folded completely flat with tons of room for luggage. The National guy directing people where the cars were also said we could choose from Alamo's SUVs if we didn't like what National had. We didn't bother to look, so I'm not sure what they may have had.

 

[travelin' tigger]

Last trip I had a brand new Toyota Highlander (actually 2) and LOVED IT!!! Have also had a KIA (?) and Buick Rendevous.