San Francisco - Monterey - Yosemite - San Jose - San Francisco

The AVIS staff saw the BUDGET queue and proactively assisted in processing orders (they actually belong to the same company). After inquiring if we needed the full tank return service, there was no further upselling. Their attitude was excellent. They provided us with a new KIA SPORTAGE 4WD, which was perfect for our trip to the Sierra Nevada. Thumbs up!

I waited in line for over an hour to pick up the car, which is understandable during peak tourist season. When it was my turn, the staff informed me that the only available model was a Hyundai Santa Fe. I didn't want to drive a Korean car and told him so, but he said I had no other choice unless I paid more. The cars he recommended all required an additional $100 per day. I agreed to downgrade to a standard SUV and was okay with a five-seater, but they only had a Kia available (I've clearly stated I don't drive Korean cars!!). In the end, I chose a Cadillac XTS, which cost an extra $25 per day. I had booked a seven-seater SUV but ended up with a five-seater sedan, and I still had to pay more?

This company is shameless; they charged me $17 even though the tank was full when I returned the car. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture. They also charged me $35 for towing service they claimed I added when I rented. Ridiculous!

Long lines, waited over an hour, no car choice, the assigned car was not the model we booked.

Convenient and fast