Great experience except with some issues with the counter staff at avis

This family trip included five people and four large pieces of luggage. We originally booked a seven-seater van, but were told upon arrival that there were no vehicles available. We were forced to take a five-seater SUV and informed that it was the largest vehicle available at the time with no other options. We were told that if we were not satisfied, we could come back the next day to see if there were any cars to switch to. However, since we had to leave for the Grand Canyon early the next morning and there was no guarantee that the reserved seven-seater van would be available, we didn't change the car. As a result, we were cramped for a whole week, crossing three states. It felt very disappointing and misleading. If the reservation and payment were completed, why wasn't the vehicle available?

At the time of pickup, I clearly stated I didn't need any additional insurance and asked what the $137 was for. The clerk said it was a deposit that could be refunded. Since previous rentals involved prepayments, I didn't pay much attention. However, when I was charged, it turned out to be an expense, not a common $200 prepayment. I later discovered the bill included road assistance and some highway insurance, which were abbreviated and hard to understand.

Highly Efficient

I booked a Ford Focus but got a Nissan SR instead. The trunk can't even fit two suitcases.

Picking up and dropping off the car was very easy.