The pick-up and drop-off process was very smooth.

Very satisfied

We had a minor collision; the other car reversed quickly out of a parking spot and hit my rear side. We called the police and later spent an hour discussing the details with the insurance company. Luckily, with the accident report, we didn't pay anything. It seems American roads have high speeds, so buying comprehensive insurance is definitely worth it for long distances.

At the car rental hall in San Francisco Airport, we waited in a very short line before reaching the counter. The staff was very friendly. However, we had booked a Ford Edge SUV, but the staff at the counter told us that it was no longer available and insisted we upgrade to a Dodge SUV for an extra $5 per day. We saw similar complaints online before our trip, but had no choice but to pay the extra and take the car. However, when we got to the pick-up area, we saw a Ford Edge available, which left us feeling quite upset. It turns out that even big companies like AVIS in the US aren't always reliable.

Poor vehicle maintenance led to a breakdown during the trip. When we called AVIS, they asked us to tow the car to a designated location, but later denied instructing us to do so. There was no replacement of the same type available, so we had to downgrade. They also refused to compensate the difference. The company is careless and dishonest.