CAR RENTAL REVIEWS ON ALAMO AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT, LAX

Convenient, orderly, and efficient.

Limited selection of compact cars

Very satisfied.

The procedures are quite simple, which is great. It would be even more convenient if the self-service system had a keyboard for car rental customers! The staff typically suggest upgrades or insurance purchases. They might seem displeased if you decline, but it’s understandable.

Queue times depend on how many people are there; if there aren't many Chinese, it won't be too slow. Service mainly depends on the renter's English proficiency; you can't expect everyone to speak Chinese. What kind of car you get is pure luck. I once booked a compact car but was able to take a small van after confirming with the staff, and there was no extra charge.

Not bad. After returning the car, they even drove us to the hotel. Don't forget to tip!

Very good

I am very satisfied with ALAMO in most aspects, but the professionalism of the counter staff at this branch was disappointing. Here are the details: As soon as I entered the store, I saw the model I had reserved--the Grand Cherokee. However, when handling the paperwork at the counter, the staff told me that this model was unavailable and recommended the Cadillac SRX instead, claiming it was a better car but would cost an additional $600 (more than 50% of my total rental cost). I immediately mentioned that I saw a Grand Cherokee at the entrance, but the staff then told me that it was the luxury version, at the same level as the SRX, and could not be counted as the model I had reserved (I really do not understand why the rental price should vary based on the configuration of the same brand). Despite my multiple arguments, he still could not rent me the Grand Cherokee at the entrance, so I had to proceed with paperwork for a different model similar to the Grand Cherokee. However, when I got to the parking lot, the staff responsible for handing over the car pointed to the Grand Cherokee I saw earlier and said, 'This is the one.' I could hardly believe it and confirmed again, 'Is it this one?' He affirmed, 'Yes, it is.' This really made me furious, but considering it was nearly midnight, I decided not to argue with the counter clerk and happily drove off in my ideal model--the Grand Cherokee, completing my 15-day self-drive trip in the US. The Grand Cherokee I rented was a 3.6L V6 (which should be the mid-range model of the Grand Cherokee; I saw many Chinese tourists driving high-end 4WD Grand Cherokees, and I'm not sure if they were renting the same type of car or if their rental prices were similar). I was very satisfied with the car's appearance, space, newness, and power, which added an unforgettable impression to my trip in the US.

There were too many people, and the waiting time was very long.

After paying the full cost on the QEEQ website, I was informed at the Alamo branch at Los Angeles Airport that I was required to purchase additional third-party liability insurance. This caused a bit of a delay in picking up the car, as this requirement was not previously disclosed on the QEEQ website.

The service was great, but the car exchange point in downtown San Francisco was hard to find. However, it’s not easy to find anything in San Francisco because of the one-way streets and complex traffic rules. It took me 30 minutes to find a spot just 300 meters away. I recommend returning the car at the airport if possible.

The old man at counter 3 was pushy about insurance and seemed impatient with Chinese customers.

We were informed at pickup that we had to confirm the order at the self-service machine. The good thing was that the machine had a Chinese language option. However, for some reason, it would log out halfway through inputting the information, so it took nearly 40 minutes to complete. This was quite frustrating. Everything else was fine, and although the staff couldn't help much, they were very polite.

I rented a Jeep Grand Cherokee, but at pickup, only the Compass was available. When I asked the staff, they just said the Grand Cherokee was all rented out, and I had to choose from the available models.

The car rental process was very efficient. Supports returning the car at a different location with no extra fees. Allows adding a second driver for free.

The service attitude was very good, the procedures were handled quickly, and we could choose the car ourselves. We were able to get a Jeep with less than 10,000 kilometers, which was great.

They deceived us by claiming the compact car couldn't fit two pieces of luggage, and forced us to upgrade at triple the price.

Overall, the car rental experience was very satisfactory. The price was affordable, and the car we rented was almost new with only around 1200 miles on it. There was a gas station nearby the store, and the pick-up and drop-off procedures were smooth. We purchased the most comprehensive insurance on QEEQ, and at the store, we only bought an additional $4.99 Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP), which is optional. After returning the car, we conveniently took the Alamo shuttle to the airport.

Alamo Car Rental is indeed excellent. Their complimentary shuttle bus is blue.

Very bad experience. An African American staff member added roadside assistance insurance without asking and charged my credit card. When I refused, he was extremely rude and didn't explain how to pick up the car. We were kicked out of the service desk and spent almost two hours finding the pickup location.