From Los Angeles to San Francisco and back to Los Angeles

A very good rental car company. There were no upsells, and the airport shuttles were frequent and convenient. The shuttle driver helped with carrying and placing the luggage. The rental center is not far from the airport, with 3-4 service counters where usually 1-2 customers are queued up in front. The rental procedures are not complicated. After the documents and credit card guarantee are checked at the counter, the rental form is printed and signed, and you can directly go to the designated car section in the parking lot to pick up your car. The keys are in the car, and you can choose any model in the same area. When driving out, you just need to show the rental form and driver’s license – it's very convenient.

Convenient and quick, easy to pick up

The service at the airport branch was very good. When we arrived, there were many customers lining up to pick up their cars, but the branch had a self-service pickup option. The self-service system had Chinese instructions, guiding us step by step, and we quickly collected our car. It was really convenient, but this branch didn't have Chinese-speaking staff, which was fine too. Foreigners think simply; we got the car and set off immediately. Returning the car was even simpler. The staff took a quick look at the car, saw no issues, and immediately said OK, and we headed to the airport!

Not as enthusiastic as before, constantly recommended more expensive cars and made us buy additional insurance

Overall, I was satisfied with Alamo's service. After landing, there was a free shuttle to the rental point. When returning the car, the staff quickly handled everything and then took me to the airport or hotel. The staff were very nice. However, one vital issue disappointed me: I had planned to drive an American car and reserved a Grand Cherokee or similar model. When I arrived at the office, I was told the last one had been recalled and was unavailable. At the parking lot, a staff member directed me to the fourth row where all the cars were midsize. I noticed larger SUVs like the Explorer in the first row, so I went to the counter to ask for the Explorer key. I was told it was a higher-level model and required an upgrade fee. Reluctantly, I took the key for a Highlander. Later, I found out that the Explorer is indeed in the same class as the Grand Cherokee and many others had gotten the Explorer when they couldn't get a Grand Cherokee. This made me quite annoyed and speechless.