There was almost no queue and the procedures were very simple. The car pickup was very quick, the whole process took less than 10 minutes (including receiving the car).
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.
The service at the counter was quick and the staff were fairly friendly, although they did try to sell insurance. The Jeep Grand Cherokee I booked online wasn't available, but they gave me a Chevrolet SUV instead (I guess there aren’t many Grand Cherokees and it's just a gimmick online). Overall, Alamo’s cars aren't new, but the condition is acceptable, though the interior was a bit dirty.
Picking up and exchanging the car was easy, but the location for exchanging the car was hard to find with the GPS; we circled around before finding the entrance.
The store's service attitude and efficiency were excellent, but they didn't have the 4WD Grand Cherokee I booked, only a similar 2WD vehicle. Upgrading to another model would have cost an additional $75 per day, which made my trip difficult, especially since my itinerary involved mountain roads and canyons, particularly in winter. Driving a 2WD vehicle in heavy snow on mountain highways at night worried me and reduced the enjoyment of my drive. I hope the rental company can work with partners to reduce discrepancies between bookings and actual vehicles provided. Online, it stated 4WD, but at the store, they offered three 2WD models, and upgrading cost extra. If it's similar, it should still be 4WD based on my travel requirements. I've rented from this site four times, and the first three were very satisfactory. This time posed significant risks. Additionally, I bought the super all-inclusive insurance and showed the English explanation to the store staff, informing them I'd already purchased it. However, the staff insisted that it did not cover roadside assistance, glass, or chassis insurance and required me to sign a document stating I'd be fully responsible for any incidents requiring roadside assistance at $200 per mile for towing. I refused to add any more coverage as per the pre-rental instructions, and the staff eventually relented.
I took the wrong road and ended up with all four tires punctured. Thankfully, I had comprehensive insurance and called for roadside assistance. However, the tow truck service was really slow; I waited for two hours without any phone communication. I called ALAMO's customer service three times—they were very polite and had a Chinese translator. Although I mostly understood, having a translator made communication easier. I'm very satisfied with ALAMO, but extremely dissatisfied with the towing company!
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