Los Angeles - California Highway 1 - Monterey - San Francisco

Very convenient

It's my second time renting from Alamo. I just asked if I needed a GPS, signed the contract, and picked up the car.

Not as enthusiastic as before, constantly recommended more expensive cars and made us buy additional insurance

The car provided was not the one I booked online. Not only did they fail to offer a free upgrade, but they also downgraded the car without reducing the price. I was very dissatisfied. Due to fatigue from traveling and a tight schedule, I didn't argue with them.

The whole process of collecting the car is very smooth and the counter staff is able to explain very clearly on the terms and conditions. The staff will ask if you need the insurance coverage from them but she did not try to hard sell to me. My recommendation is not to subscribe to any insurance from the online car rental portal you are using but to purchase directly at the Alamo counter. This approach will give you a worry free trip as you are able to call Alamo for direct assistance if required instead of calling the insurance agency direct while overseas.

Very clear and easy use of the website. However, it will be great to specify the differences in using your own insurance coverage as compared to those provided by the car rental company. This will reduce a lot of unhappiness between customers and the car rental companies.