CAR RENTAL REVIEWS ON ALAMO AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT, LAX

The staff at this Alamo location will try to sell you insurance and other services you didn't purchase. It's up to you to decide whether to buy them or not. The problem is: I booked a 'compact car' (Nissan Versa or similar) through Zuzuche, and the staff said it was too small (I only have two people) and suggested upgrading to a higher class for an additional fifteen dollars per day. I agreed, but when I went to the garage, I got a 'Ford Focus,' which is also listed as a compact car on Zuzuche's website. Why did I pay extra for an upgrade yet still get the same class of car? I think this location takes advantage of renters' unfamiliarity with car models to deceive them into paying for unnecessary upgrades. I've rented from many companies through Zuzuche and have never encountered this problem elsewhere.

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.

The store service is very efficient.

I booked a Grand Cherokee through Zuzuche, but ended up with a standard-level Jeep Cherokee!

Very long queue, had to wait a long time. Luckily, there were self-service machines available. The car model didn't match the one in the order at all. It seems like orders made through the agency with discounted prices receive this kind of treatment.

Overall good, but the confirmed car model was not available.

Not bad

There were many people, but the self-service machines made the process quite simple.

There are several self-service kiosks, staff assistance, and clear instructions.

A good company. They have self-service machines but our credit card didn't work, so we had to queue.

Originally booked a Chrysler 200, but found that the trunk wouldn't lock when closed, making it accessible to anyone from the outside. The staff couldn't solve the issue and no free upgrade was offered, so we had to switch to a Hyundai. Very disappointing!

The return process was very simple, just a few steps away from the airport shuttle. However, there were not many SUV options.

The store is big. The car I reserved (similar to RAV4) was unavailable, and the front desk offered me a Kia. I reluctantly agreed, but later in the parking lot, an employee informed me that I could choose any SUV. I picked a GMC, which consumed more fuel. The return process was seamless despite my concern; they just checked the fuel gauge, and I was done in under 5 minutes. The pick-up and drop-off process was very straightforward. I am not sure if there will be any charges.

A very reliable company with a large fleet of vehicles. Friendly staff and quick procedures. However, sometimes there are long queues due to the high number of customers.

This is a great car rental company. I'll keep using Alamo on my next trip to the US this year. (^_^)

A very good car rental company.

The front desk staff tried to sell additional insurance and their attitude was average.

It's very convenient to take the free shuttle bus with Alamo signs from the airport to the rental location.

I paid in full online, but the store staff informed me that in the LA area, it's mandatory to buy personal insurance or you can't pick up the car. I rented the car for about a month, which cost roughly 700 USD, but they mandated purchasing insurance for over 500 USD. Has anyone else encountered this requirement?

Used the self-service, very convenient. The entire process was in Chinese, and there was no upselling. Just take the car by yourself, very convenient. When returning the car, the young man handled the procedures very quickly, and then at 11:30 PM, he even drove us back to the hotel. There were two of us, so we voluntarily gave a $4 tip as a thank you.