West Coast, Los Angeles

If it's not self-service pickup, the staff will try to sell insurance and have a bad attitude if you refuse to buy.

The vehicle was in great condition, and renting was very easy.

The self-service kiosks are very convenient.

The American rental process and efficiency are quite high, but due to peak times, the staff were busy selling insurance, resulting in a wait time of over an hour. We arrived at 4:30 PM and got the car close to 7 PM, which was quite exaggerated. Additionally, the pickup process was a bit chaotic as the car model differed from the order, and it wasn't clear if the car was in the same class. The external staff were few and couldn't provide a clear explanation. The car condition was just average; you have to pick one yourself. The return process was efficient. We arrived early, afraid of delays, but the return process was very fast.

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?