USA Car rental-correct size advice

homerhotspur

Hello,

I am struggling to get my head around the different size categories. I think we will need an SUV but not sure which one.

There are 3 adults, 2 suitcases and a bike( in a special carrier) to be transported.

Any help much appreciated.

EssexExile

They're all different unfortunately! Last time we had an Alamo mid-size SUV which was a Ford Escape, a Kuga over here.

NiftyDigits

For a mid Size SUV with AVIS, we were offered a Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Equinox on different occasions.
Either of those would be entirely adequate.

photome

dollar do a couple of different size SUV. we had the smallest and got a jeep (not a cherokee but the smallest one) it didnt have a huge boot space and like with all the SUV we have ever hired over there you dont get a cover in the back to cover any cases etc

I prefer the full size car

have had a ford Fusion (mondeo) and a Passat the last couple of times from Alamobrits, both have very large boots.

The Passat swallowed 3 medium size cases and 3 carry on cases with ease

Westin

I think you will struggle to get a bike in the Full Size.

Even the SUV will be a struggle. This is the type I normally rent.

How about hiring a people carrier and the bike can always be loaded via the sliding side doors.

photome

Westin wrote: »

I think you will struggle to get a bike in the Full Size.

Even the SUV will be a struggle. This is the type I normally rent.

How about hiring a people carrier and the bike can always be loaded via the sliding side doors.

I did assume it must be a folding bike, if its a full size bicycle then i agree a rethink is required

Westin

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