CAR RENTAL REVIEWS ON HERTZ IN SEATTLE

The store inexplicably charged an extra 50 USD after I signed some forms. I reserved a Toyota, but they told me none were available and gave me a Nissan instead. Their attitude was so-so. There was no staff to assist with car pickup, and there were no clear signs. I had to find the car myself in a large parking structure. Hertz's service is really lacking.

I returned the car on the 16th at the rental store. The fuel level was 7/8 when I rented it. However, since we were in a hurry to catch a bus to Seattle, the fuel level was 1/2 when I returned it, not fully refueled. Although we refueled the car once during our rental period and it cost only $24 to fill the tank, the rental company still charged me nearly $50 for fuel. When I requested to refuel the car and return it, they did not allow it. As we had a lot of luggage, taking public transport or taxis was inconvenient, so we hoped the store could give us a lift, which was only about a ten-minute journey, but they refused. This experience has given us great fear and concern about renting cars and handling related procedures abroad. If even reputable companies like Hertz provide such service, who would dare to rent cars for self-driving tours abroad?! Additionally, to facilitate domestic travelers in handling rental procedures abroad, foreign stores should provide process instructions and other information helpful to Chinese travelers.

I picked up the car at the Hilton Hotel branch in downtown Seattle. Although it was a very small counter with only one staff member, luckily, there was only me as a customer at the time, so the process was quick and convenient. The car was relatively new, a mid-size Chevrolet, and handled well, with an odometer reading of about 30,000 kilometers. Throughout the entire road trip, the car performed excellently. The trunk could fit three suitcases, making it very convenient for a family of three. The car had a bit of a sports car feel with a low chassis, so we didn't take it to Mount Rainier National Park. Next time we visit the U.S., we might consider renting an SUV.

The car condition was poor, and the counter staff spent too much time selling insurance.