National EA vs Counter advice needed

[mgilmer]

Here's the deal. I have two National reservations for my upcoming 9 day July trip. I can go EA for $243 or I can go to the counter and get a guaranteed min standard size for $246. There are three of us (DW DS[11] and myself). I am leaning towards the EA just for the convenience of bypassing the counter even though I have read that National is clamping down on choices of larger cars than intermeds. on EA now. I fear that we would get caught up in a long line at the counter to get our car if I choose the $3 more expensive larger car. We are arriving at Noon on July 3, BTW.

What would your advice be?

Mike

 

[DebbieB]

If you an Emerald Club member, you can use Emerald Reserve for the standard/full size and go straight out to the garage. No need to go to the counter.

 

[mgilmer]

I am using an upgrade coupon so I have to go to the counter for the standard size car. The EA car is a reg. ressie.

Mike

 

[DebbieB]

Pickings might be sparse around a holiday. If you can live with an intermediate then take your chances with EA but if you really want a full size, I would go to the counter. Why be unhappy for an entire vacation to avoid a few minutes in line. Can you and your wife split up to get the luggage and get the car?