?Upgrade to convertible: any tips

[HOGFAN]

am renting a midsize car but would love to surprise friend with a convertible.
Any tips for getting a free/reduced upgrade? thanks

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Convertibles are one of the more profitable rentals for agencies, and outside of the normal discount codes, hotwire and priceline, don't expect much in terms of discounts, and highly unlikely a free upgrade.

 

[uva185]

am renting a midsize car but would love to surprise friend with a convertible.
Any tips for getting a free/reduced upgrade? thanks

Unless you have status with a rental car company forget the free upgrade. (it's possible -- just highly unlikely)

I have status and I am occasionally charged for a convertible upgrade. Aside from free upgrades, I've paid as little as $8 per day in San Diego and up to $25 per day in LA. In LA it would have been cheaper to outright reserve the convertible in the first place. Oh well.

Now if you can get access to the Emerald Aisle with National Car there is a chance there will be a convertible on the lot which you can grab for free. I guess you could hang around for awhile and see if they bring one in too.

 

[CarolA]

Unless you have status with a rental car company forget the free upgrade. (it's possible -- just highly unlikely)

I have status and I am occasionally charged for a convertible upgrade. Aside from free upgrades, I've paid as little as $8 per day in San Diego and up to $25 per day in LA. In LA it would have been cheaper to outright reserve the convertible in the first place. Oh well.

Now if you can get access to the Emerald Aisle with National Car there is a chance there will be a convertible on the lot which you can grab for free. I guess you could hang around for awhile and see if they bring one in too.

But the reports out of EA in Orlando over the past few months pretty much say "midsize" or 'fullsize". Not much fun there.

I agree that a free upgrade is unlikely. You will probably do better to try to get one in advance.

I have gotten one on Priceline years ago, but it's not going to be cheap. Cheaper then the regular price but.....not cheap