Although the car wasn't the Chrysler I booked, it was a very new and well-equipped Dodge. The trunk could hold four large suitcases, there were two spaces under the middle seat to store items, and there was plenty of storage space.

The environment wasn't very clean with some trash around. They required me to buy a full tank of fuel and suggested returning the car empty, claiming that gas prices in Los Angeles were much higher than in San Francisco. This arrangement seemed a bit deceitful. The price for a full tank was locked at $3.xx per gallon, which was higher than the average gas price in San Francisco, which is usually around $2.77 per gallon. Additionally, it’s hard to return a car completely empty; I still had nearly half a tank. Many gas stations in Los Angeles also have prices around $2.77 per gallon. So, returning the car with an empty tank is a rip-off. The rental company should have offered an option to return the car with a full tank, but the staff didn't give any choice and just completed the paperwork. Being new to the place, I had no option but to accept it.

The service of Alamo car rental company is good, no issues. However, I raised the following objections during the contract signing, which put me in a very passive position!

This time we took an 11-day self-drive trip in the western U.S. and chose Alamo. The price was definitely the most affordable. Overall, the car was in good condition and we had no breakdowns! They will recommend some model upgrades and insurance services, but it is entirely up to you whether to choose them. Returning the car was also convenient and quick. Be prepared that the specified brand and model in the same category might not be available. We were lucky to get the Chrysler 200 we reserved, and it was the only one available. If it wasn't, we would have had to choose the Jetta (known as Sagitar in China). If you plan to upgrade the model on-site, it will definitely be more expensive than booking through QEEQ, so it's best to choose a satisfactory model group in advance. Compared to costs for accommodation and food, car rental in the U.S. is very cheap. Renting a bicycle in San Francisco costs $35 a day, without insurance and tax.

Chinese-speaking service helped us resolve many issues, highly recommend.