Chicago Madison Chicago

It's okay.

Alamo is the top choice for economy cars.

Before picking up the car, I had already purchased additional, comprehensive insurance and driver/passenger coverage from Zuzuche. Upon arrival, I informed the Dollar car rental agent that I had already purchased all the necessary insurances and showed them the documents. Despite this, the agent still asked if I wanted roadside assistance, pre-paid fuel, and a bunch of other extras. I declined all of them, signed the contract, and thanked him. But when I reviewed the contract, I noticed that all the extras, which I had refused, were included, adding over $600 to the bill. I immediately went back to the counter, only to find the agent missing. I had another staff member summon him, and told him I had clearly declined these extras, yet they were included in the contract. He asked if I was sure I didn't want them, and warned that I would be responsible for any issues without the coverage. I confirmed my decision, and he reprinted the contract as per my instructions. If my English wasn't good, or if I hadn't read the necessary travel reminders from Zuzuche, I might have ended up paying the extra charges. Additionally, a day later, I noticed my rental period was extended to 11 days instead of the 10 days I had booked. Thankfully, Zuzuche resolved this by refunding the extra day's cost. I'm not sure if this is a widespread issue or just an isolated incident with a poor representative.

The reception staff had a good attitude. Although we booked a Toyota, we got a Hyundai, but the car was new and served its purpose. The staff tried to sell us many additional items, but we only chose the i-pass at $9 per day. It's not cheap, but it is very convenient for toll roads. When we returned the car, we were charged an additional $180, which was more than half of our total rental fee (2300 RMB). Despite the staff's explanations about taxes and a few hours' delay in returning the car, we still felt unhappy. Taxes should be disclosed in advance or included in the rental fee. Additionally, for a few hours' delay, charging for an extra day should suffice.

Fast and convenient, with competitive pricing.