Efficient service

Good experience with a big company

I booked a Grand Cherokee or a similar large SUV, but ended up with a relatively new Nissan X-Trail. The Alamo staff didn't allow us to use the parked cars because they were considered a different class. Haha... Anyway, the X-Trail I got was quite new and in good condition, but it felt underpowered in the US.

The whole process of collecting the car is very smooth and the counter staff is able to explain very clearly on the terms and conditions. The staff will ask if you need the insurance coverage from them but she did not try to hard sell to me. My recommendation is not to subscribe to any insurance from the online car rental portal you are using but to purchase directly at the Alamo counter. This approach will give you a worry free trip as you are able to call Alamo for direct assistance if required instead of calling the insurance agency direct while overseas.

Very clear and easy use of the website. However, it will be great to specify the differences in using your own insurance coverage as compared to those provided by the car rental company. This will reduce a lot of unhappiness between customers and the car rental companies.

Avoid ALAMO, only use If the price is rock bottom and you don't mind shabby service. My booking as indicated by Alamo, clearly showed 'Ford Expedition' or Similar. Went to collect one of the many Expeditions in the lot, and was told I would need to pay extra to upgrade to the Expedition, despite it being on their paperwork already...

This is a good firm to use, I will look at other rental firms through this broker :)