At the Alamo car rental point on the Big Island, we were attended to by a female staff member. While her demeanor was consistently polite, she engaged in a somewhat intimidating manner of sales. There were three main upsells: first, the car model. She quickly realized that upselling to a larger model was impractical given our group size, so she moved on quickly. Second, the insurance. This was the most uncomfortable part for me as the website clearly states that it includes $20,000 in third party liability insurance. However, the saleswoman insisted that my reservation did not include this insurance. Instead, she claimed that if there were any third-party injuries or property damage, Alamo would only lend me $10,000 for compensation, which I would need to repay. She even mentioned that Chinese agents deceive consumers. Although I couldn't tell which side was truthful, it's clear that one must be lying. Please, clarify this matter further. She also tried to scare me with statistics about high traffic accidents and compensation amounts on the Big Island to sell me a full coverage package. Thirdly, she tried to sell me a tank of fuel, again using a scare tactic by saying the nearest gas stations to the airport are very far. However, I found a gas station quite close to the airport on my way back, and even after filling up, the fuel gauge still showed full when I returned the car.
I highly recommend Alamo for car rentals. It's quick and convenient, and the condition of their vehicles is excellent. Their staff is very nice, and the process is smooth and hassle-free. Although the price is higher compared to other rental companies, it's definitely worth it.
Very satisfied. The service was excellent and the efficiency was high. Our flight was at 6:15 AM, and the car rental office opened at 5:15 AM. We were a bit worried and even considered returning the car the day before and taking a taxi to the airport the next day. However, the staff assured us that it wouldn’t affect our schedule. As it turned out, the car rental service was very efficient.
I booked a 2-door Wrangler, but the staff strongly recommended upgrading to a 4-door Wrangler for an extra $35 per day. I refused. When I went to pick up the car, they didn't have the 2-door Wrangler and gave me a free upgrade to the 4-door Wrangler. It's not sincere to push for a paid upgrade when the original car isn't available; a free upgrade would have left a much better impression. Other aspects were fine, the car's condition was acceptable, and the return process was quick with a final receipt provided.
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