Dollar is a well-established car rental brand that operates under the global umbrella of Hertz, one of the most recognized names in the transportation industry. Founded in 1965 by Henry J. Caruso in Los Angeles, California, Dollar has grown into a major player in the rental market, offering reliable service to both leisure and business customers. With a strong emphasis on customer-first values, Dollar has built a reputation for delivering quality vehicles and straightforward booking experiences for a wide range of travel needs.
Now part of a large company structure through its acquisition by Chrysler in 1990—then integrated into the Pentastar Transportation Group—Dollar benefits from the backing of a robust corporate network. This includes affiliations with other brands such as Thrifty and Snappy Rent A Car. Today, Dollar operates over 640 locations across 53 countries, including around 260 offices in major U.S. airports and cities, with an additional 400+ locations in regions like Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Its broad footprint makes it a convenient option for international travelers seeking dependable car hire solutions wherever their journey takes them.
Everything was excellent.
Tip: use Google Maps Street View in advance to get familiar with the roads and signs so you don’t get lost. Personally, I found Google Maps navigation a bit unfriendly for Chinese users, so I switched to Amap (Gaode). It was almost flawless. Using Amap’s real‑time navigation (not offline), we drove for about 2 hours and only used around 400 MB of data – very efficient. With a 2 GB/day high‑speed data plan, it’s more than enough.
The only small hiccup: on the fourth day, the dashboard showed a low key fob battery warning. I didn’t contact the rental office; I just bought a CR2032 battery at a supermarket and replaced it myself. I did reach out to QEEQ customer service, and they called back promptly to check in. I told them I’d already fixed it by changing the battery, and they still followed up very patiently. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. (I brought my own dashcam with a suction mount, not adhesive – quick wiring and it worked perfectly.)
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Everything was excellent.
Tip: use Google Maps Street View in advance to get familiar with the roads and signs so you don’t get lost. Personally, I found Google Maps navigation a bit unfriendly for Chinese users, so I switched to Amap (Gaode). It was almost flawless. Using Amap’s real‑time navigation (not offline), we drove for about 2 hours and only used around 400 MB of data – very efficient. With a 2 GB/day high‑speed data plan, it’s more than enough.
The only small hiccup: on the fourth day, the dashboard showed a low key fob battery warning. I didn’t contact the rental office; I just bought a CR2032 battery at a supermarket and replaced it myself. I did reach out to QEEQ customer service, and they called back promptly to check in. I told them I’d already fixed it by changing the battery, and they still followed up very patiently. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. (I brought my own dashcam with a suction mount, not adhesive – quick wiring and it worked perfectly.)