Hertz and snow - your experiences?
Dec 10, 2008 | 2:03 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 48
If travelling to a snowy location I have always rented cars with a "snow package" which is either all weather tyres or snow tyres, ice scraper and a snow brush.
I am curious if during Winter in DEN, SLC and the like if any cars actually don't have either all weather tyres or snow tyres ??
The main gripe I have with Hertz is when driving to California ski resorts, is that you cannot book a "Snow package" out of LAX, LAS or SFO, and you're not allowed to fit chains to a Hertz rental. So I end up making a few reservations for various SUV's and then finding the one with snow tyres or all weather tyres and cancelling the the other bookings when I am there.
I was glad the Audi Q7 was the pick last time ^
exbayern: Where are you located at the moment that is getting all this snow ?
I am curious if during Winter in DEN, SLC and the like if any cars actually don't have either all weather tyres or snow tyres ??
The main gripe I have with Hertz is when driving to California ski resorts, is that you cannot book a "Snow package" out of LAX, LAS or SFO, and you're not allowed to fit chains to a Hertz rental. So I end up making a few reservations for various SUV's and then finding the one with snow tyres or all weather tyres and cancelling the the other bookings when I am there.
I was glad the Audi Q7 was the pick last time ^
exbayern: Where are you located at the moment that is getting all this snow ?
Dec 10, 2008 | 2:11 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: Hertz PC, QF Plat, Velocity Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,814
Yep I wouldn't let Hertz saying I cannot fit chains stop me from fitting chains. I have fitted chains many times and know how to use them, so there is VERY little chance of them damaging the vehicle!
My only concern is being involved in a crash and the chains being fitted to the car. I hate to think what that would mean to any insurance and liability
My only concern is being involved in a crash and the chains being fitted to the car. I hate to think what that would mean to any insurance and liability