national emerald isle at ccc

[sddis]

I just got national executive level through chase saphire reserve credit card. I've never used national before nor this emerald isle perk before so I was wondering what to expect. I'm renting a car in the middle of a saturday at the national on CCC. I was reading I can browse the emerald isle through the app 15 minutes before heading to pick up the car. And if I find something I like better than what I picked, I can get that. Is that correct? I booked a fullsize for 4 days for $550 (paid in points through chase travel rewards site). I have two kids so an SUV or mini van might be preferable to the fullsize. But Im not really sure about that until I see what they have. But I am guessing that SUVs and minivans on a saturday at disney will be rarer than a dinosaur in the 21st century... correct? Thats why I reserved a fullsize and not a midsize, didnt want to risk it.

Also, any other national rental places near disney that could be cheaper? I paid with points, so from my perspective its worth it for the convenience. But maybe I can save some points by taking a $15 lyft pink ride to another location. I'm going to be in a hurry that day as were driving to Miami and dont want to waste time getting a car rental, so goign to the ccc seemed the best choice. Usually im the kind of person who will go an hour out of my way to save $20, so this is a bit new to me.

we're staying at value resorts and probably doing epcot for half a day before leavign for Miami.

 

[Hisgirl]

What days are your trip?

 

[bumbershoot]

Car care center doesn’t have the emerald aisle. Part of that service (and executive) is that it has to be a participating location.

And renting a full size means you wouldn’t be looking at emerald aisle even if picking up at the airport.

I’d see if you can get ahold of the CCC phone number (I can’t find specific phone numbers on theirmobile site; just the main number is listed on each I looked at) and call to ask.

and that’s interesting about the CSR. I hadn’t heard of executive being a benefit.

 

[sam_gordon]

I just got national executive level through chase saphire reserve credit card. I've never used national before nor this emerald isle perk before so I was wondering what to expect. I'm renting a car in the middle of a saturday at the national on CCC. I was reading I can browse the emerald isle through the app 15 minutes before heading to pick up the car. And if I find something I like better than what I picked, I can get that. Is that correct? I booked a fullsize for 4 days for $550 (paid in points through chase travel rewards site). I have two kids so an SUV or mini van might be preferable to the fullsize. But Im not really sure about that until I see what they have. But I am guessing that SUVs and minivans on a saturday at disney will be rarer than a dinosaur in the 21st century... correct? Thats why I reserved a fullsize and not a midsize, didnt want to risk it.

Emerald Aisle allows you to book a midsize and take anything that's in the aisle.
From what I can tell from a simple google search, the only Emerald Aisle location in Orlando is at MCO. Link

Also, any other national rental places near disney that could be cheaper? I paid with points, so from my perspective its worth it for the convenience. But maybe I can save some points by taking a $15 lyft pink ride to another location. I'm going to be in a hurry that day as were driving to Miami and dont want to waste time getting a car rental, so goign to the ccc seemed the best choice. Usually im the kind of person who will go an hour out of my way to save $20, so this is a bit new to me.

we're staying at value resorts and probably doing epcot for half a day before leavign for Miami.

Go to National's website and put in a search. Anything COULD be cheaper. Shades of Green, Car Care Center, Dolphin, and Buena Vista Palace Hotel all have National desks. National Orlando Locations

When researching cars, I'll usually use Travelocity and see the price difference between companies, then book directly from the company.

 

[n2mm]

Executive here too. As mentioned not every location has aisle service. Neither car care or dolphin has it. Make sure you book full size, and that’s What you’ll get.