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Hertz Reservation #288021
08/30/2022 10:22 AM
08/30/2022 10:22 AM
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Jim_Laraine Offline OP
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Hi All,

We always rent from Hertz in SXM. I tried to book online but they only offer expensive SUVs on the website.
Tried to call Hertz 800 reservations number but they do not have an option to reserve international on the phone.
Tried to email hertzsintmaarten@gmail.com in sxm but no response.
Has anyone else had these problems?

Thanks,
Jim

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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288023
08/30/2022 10:26 AM
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We rented a car from Hertz back in July. They were a little slow in responding, but they did come through and it was a pleasant experience.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288024
08/30/2022 10:30 AM
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For what period of time are you looking to rent?


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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: bdeeley] #288025
08/30/2022 10:46 AM
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October 31 to November 16.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288029
08/30/2022 10:54 AM
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We used this site. We just rented a car for November. hertz.sxmrentacar.com. Click on contact us. Fill in the form. They will get back to you next day

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288032
08/30/2022 10:59 AM
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Did you go through the entire reservation process and hear back all they had were SUV's? I just looked at the site and they list these https://hertz.sxmrentacar.com/vehicule-guide/ for rent. I usedtem this last may again for a 4 week rental without any selection problems.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288034
08/30/2022 11:08 AM
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Hertz does seem to have their cheapest car left being a mini SUV for your timeframe. $338 per week total charge for your dates of $935.

Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty and National all seem to have cars available for your dates, in the economy price range with total prices starting right at $606 for your stay. So, options are available, just pricier with Hertz.

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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288036
08/30/2022 11:19 AM
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Thanks Everyone, I'll do a little more experimenting with the reservation process and report back.
Jim

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288045
08/30/2022 03:32 PM
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When completing the online reservation form (make sure you are on the SXM Hertz site, not the USA site), there's a drop-down for you to pick the size car you want. At the top of the drop-down is their most expensive model so you need to be careful with that. I just made a reservation for next June and received an automated acknowledgement almost immediately. The quote was received the next day. I will say I am a little disappointed with them as, even this far out, they don't have any "Class B" (economy) cars available next June. They quoted me a sedan, which isn't my preference. I also have a sedan for this coming November's trip even though I made that reservation many months ago. I think they are phasing out the economy cars due to the high theft rate but don't really know that for a fact.

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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: jazzgal] #288049
08/30/2022 05:09 PM
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Same thing happened to me, Jazz Girl. I prefer the smallest car available but they told me they have none in their inventory.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: jazzgal] #288054
08/30/2022 08:18 PM
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Yes. When I checked with them for you about the economy size they no longer will have them. They need to update that on their site.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288058
08/30/2022 09:52 PM
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I have rented several times. If ever I have an issue I just call the office in SXM. Always helpful. 1-721-545-4541

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288060
08/31/2022 06:27 AM
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Jim, if things don't work out. I give SAX rental company super high marks for service and prices!! They have a wide variety of vehicles to choose from. Cindy and her husband Anil areso nice and lovely people to do do business with. Airport pick and drop off too!! https://www.saxcarrental.com/reservations-sax-car-rental-rent-a-car-sint-maarten-st-martin.php

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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288093
08/31/2022 01:44 PM
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I prefer to do business with the folks that are sponsors on this site.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288098
08/31/2022 02:19 PM
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May I PM you?


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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288197
09/02/2022 09:34 AM
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Hi All,

Thanks for all the helpful responses!

As it turns out we had to postpone our trip until 24 January - 9 Feb. Economy cars are available from Hertz then. $685 for 16 nights, liability insurance included.

I had an interesting experience with changing the United Air Tickets that I'll post on a separate thread.

And yes, DM's are ok.

Thanks,
Jim & Laraine

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288233
09/02/2022 07:29 PM
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That's very expensive, Jim: $299.69/week. When I have rented an economy (Group B) from them, it's been $145/week. The sedans (Group C) I am renting in November and next June are $160/week. I would question them about that quote.

On the other hand, perhaps it's a high-season thing; I don't travel in high season so that could be the issue.


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Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: jazzgal] #288241
09/02/2022 10:41 PM
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Thanks, it does seem a bit pricey. We're going to check around some more. In off season we would normally pay about 600 for a month.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288266
09/03/2022 10:37 AM
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Your dates are during high season.

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288275
09/03/2022 11:20 AM
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I just checked with Hertz about availability for an economy cay- Reina's response was "we no longer rent economy cars for safety and security reasons."

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288281
09/03/2022 01:00 PM
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They quoted us:

*RATE PLAN: AFCEL C MIDSIZE SEDAN CAR

Guess that's true, this does not look like an economy car.

WEEKS 2 @ $ 245.00 T $ 490.00
DAYS 2 @ $ 49.00 T $ 98.00
PICKUP TIME: 01/24/23 at 13.00 Concession F 20.00/RT T $ 20.00
TAX & ADMIN 13.000% $ 79.04
PICKUP LOCATION: TOTAL CHARGE $ 687.04
79889-50 ESTIMATED TOTAL $ 687.04

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288283
09/03/2022 02:52 PM
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Yup....that was our price for our upcoming January rental (C midsize) ....$245/wk inc liability....vs. last year at a TTOL sponsor of $280 + $42 liability

Re: Hertz Reservation [Re: Jim_Laraine] #288289
09/03/2022 05:34 PM
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Looks about right for that season.


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