Pickup time was 18:00 and return time was 18:00. We arrived at the counter around 17:30. After rejecting a bunch of extra charges the service staff introduced, the payment list still included an extra hour of rental fee just because we arrived half an hour early. After negotiation, the return time was changed to 17:00, avoiding extra charges. We almost ended up with a car of the same group, but fortunately refused it and were willing to wait, which took about fifty minutes.
We picked up the car at Las Vegas airport. A shuttle bus took us to the rental center where Alamo is located on the left as you enter. The staff asked a few simple questions like whether we needed a full tank of gas or insurance. After confirming our preferences, they quickly processed the paperwork. We then proceeded to choose a car and at the exit, our driving license was checked, and we handed over the pick-up slip issued at the counter. We started our Western USA trip in a Dodge Journey. For the return, we used Google Maps to navigate to the rental center. Upon arrival, we easily spotted the large return signs directing us to the Alamo return area. An enthusiastic employee waved us into a designated spot for inspection. We had already cleaned out our personal belongings from the car, and the return process was completed in three minutes. In summary, renting from Alamo was quick and convenient with no aggressive insurance upselling, and the service was excellent. We will choose Alamo again next time.
When picking up the car, the staff tried to sell me insurance, which I declined. Then they tried to sell me prepaid full tank gas at a bit over $2.20 per gallon, claiming it was cheaper than the city. I got confused and bought it. In hindsight, it wasn't a great deal. Firstly, the tank capacity is average for that car type, which might be more or less than my actual car's capacity. Secondly, you need to use up the fuel before returning the car, which is hard to gauge, requiring frequent refueling and mileage calculations. It's more convenient to refill near the return spot. The return process was quite fast, though. An inspector checked the car's exterior, issued a return receipt, and it was done in two or three minutes. Overall, it was a good experience.
The rental company's attitude was very poor. They were not proactive in communicating, and the price hikes were arbitrary with no standard pricing system.
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