n2mm
aka WALTSGIRL
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National has 2 different ways to obtain cars.
1.] Emerald aisle. This is a mixture of different kinds of cars and different levels. Its a miss match area. You are rolling the dice > to see what you will get. they do say the "intermediate" level is the smallist available. But, you might score a convertible, suv, van, lux, or you basic mid sized, or full sized car. Within emerald aisle there are 2+ levels of cars & have different qualifications for level of service.
2.] National reserve. If you know you need a van or suv. You reserve your suv or van or whatever > when you get to national simply look for your lane of cars. and pick whichever car you choose. As long as its your reserved category.
-- National lets you skip the desk > and go directly to the garage > pick out your own car and give your information on your way out at the exit kiosk.
Happy hunting.....
Just wanted to add more about the higher levels. When you are a regular EA member you do choose from the regular Emerald Aisle, but if you get to the next tier, the Executive Aisle (renting 40+ days a year), there is a second aisle, often across or near the regular Emerald Aisle. It generally is a silver sign and says "Executive Aisle". On that aisle you'll often find some nicer cars and as a member at that higher level you can choose from either the regular aisle or the executive aisle. We are members of the Executive aisle and often find larger vehicles there, and sometimes with a few more bells and whistles. However, just make sure you only choose from the regular Emerald Aisle and not the Executive by mistake. You will have to return the vehicle back to the aisle if you choose from the wrong aisle by mistake, or given the choice of paying more money at the kiosk for the vehicle you chose by mistake. One of my most recent trips we all had to back up so the person could return their car back to the aisle. If you're not sure or confused, you can seek out an attendant to make sure you are choosing correctly, though it it pretty easy to figure out. There is another level even higher--I think one of our other disboards member is at that level.
BTW we are selecting from the aisles in 2 weeks so will report our findings...
