Overall experience was a net positive. I booked a Volkswagen Jetta or similar and received a red Dodge Hornet, which is a small SUV. Wish rental car colours didn't stick out like a sore thumb. Felt uneasy with drop-off as no one inspected the car or provided receipt of drop off. I was directed to pull up behind other rental cars and leave the keys on the dashboard. I took many pictures to ensure I have proof of drop off, including a full tank of gas. Three days later the $250 hold is still pending on my credit card.

There was no Chinese service, long queues, and low efficiency. Even after receiving the rental slip, they didn’t accurately tell us where the car was. It took us quite some time to find it as the slot number was under the car, in the long rows of vehicles to the left upon exit. However, the return process was quick and took only 2 minutes.

For self-driving in other European countries or places where you understand the language, any car rental company is fine. However, for self-driving in the US, I found AVIS to be the most reliable, though Hertz is also good but tends to be more expensive. Compared to Hertz, AVIS offers better value for money. The cars are new and come with Easypass, so you don't need to rent it separately. Some companies seem cheap at first, but when you add the Easypass rental and other hidden fees, the total cost is much higher than AVIS. The return process is very simple, and the service is very patient. I'll definitely choose them again in the future.

Long queues

Attentive service, detailed explanations!