Los Angeles to San Diego

The car was in good condition, but the pick-up process took about one and a half to two hours with very low efficiency. The store staff continuously tried to upsell car upgrades and insurance, even after I clearly said no. It didn’t stop until I firmly refused at the end. After using my credit card and reaching the hotel, I found out that the agreed pre-authorization of $200 turned into $650. I’ll only know the exact amount after a few days when the charge is clear; if not, I might need to contest it. Overall, Dollar is slightly cheaper and the car is fine, but the store service is terrible. Comparing it to the neighboring Hertz is like night and day (Note: Dollar was acquired by Hertz, maybe to emphasize the contrast?).

No lines, no waiting

This is probably the most regrettable experience with this rental company. I booked an SUV for more space, but they gave me a small sports car, totally not what I asked for.

Satisfied

We arrived fairly late, around 9:30 PM, but the process was quick, and we got the car without any hassle. Returning the car was even more convenient: we refueled at a nearby gas station and dropped the car off at the return point, leaving the key on the front dashboard.