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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

6301 Scarlett Ct, 94568 Dublin, CA, US


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Over all great costumer service at the Dublin (SF) location. We had an issue with an ant problem in the motor home we rented and the smell of cigarette smoke in the over head bunk above the driver and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got exactly what I needed on somewhat short notice. From the communications by email up to dropping off the RV at the end of the trip, everyone was easy to work with.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our experience with Dublin (San Francisco) El Monte RV. We rented an RV for a week traveling to 3 states. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and well maintained. I'd... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific experience with El Monte RV! We rented a 26’ practically new Class C for a long weekend trip. The rental process was very easy, their agent (Milan) did a great job showing us “the ropes”. The... See more

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  1. Recreational Vehicle Rental Agency

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El Monte RV began in 1970 with a simple mission: to help people discover the freedom and joy of RV travel. From one location to a nationwide network, we've spent over 50 years helping families and adventurers from around the world explore the open road. At El Monte RV, we’re more than just RV rentals—we’re your gateway to unforgettable journeys. Whether you're cruising through national parks, scenic coastlines, or hidden gems across America, our team is here to support you with well-maintained vehicles, expert guidance, and a passion for adventure. We believe in exceptional service, quality RVs, and creating lasting memories—one road trip at a time.

Making every mile memorable.

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Over 50 years of RV experience, we are industry pioneers with a trusted reputation for quality and guest service. Offering tailored vehicle demonstrations at pickup and 24-7 roadside assistance, our crew is with you every mile.
Road-Ready Fleet
Choose from a range of late-model, feature-rich RVs, professionally cleaned and inspected after every trip for your safety and ease.
From Coast-to-Coast
With locations across the country and flexible rental options, renting an RV with us is simple and stress-free. Whether you are planning ahead, or booking last-minute, we are here to get you on the road.

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We provide unforgettable journeys.

We work as a team to provide special offers to encourage memories.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have rented from El Monte several…

I have rented from El Monte several times. Customer service is great. I had no issues with them.

22 July 2026
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We're happy to hear that our customer service has consistently met your expectations during your multiple rentals. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Over all great costumer service at the…

Over all great costumer service at the Dublin (SF) location. We had an issue with an ant problem in the motor home we rented and the smell of cigarette smoke in the over head bunk above the driver and passenger seats. That was a bit disappointing to deal with but overall we managed to have a great trip.

21 July 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned to hear about the ant issue and the smoke smell in the motorhome. We are actively looking into these matters to prevent future occurrences and improve our service. We are glad you still had a great trip overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth rental for a cross-country trip

I got exactly what I needed on somewhat short notice. From the communications by email up to dropping off the RV at the end of the trip, everyone was easy to work with.

13 July 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so happy to hear that we could provide exactly what you needed, even on short notice! It's wonderful that our team made the entire process, from communication to drop-off, so easy for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was so easy to rent from this…

It was so easy to rent from this location. Very helpful staff. Location was close to my home.
Class C RV was easy to drive. And loved the the extra room with the slide outs. Awning was a plus. And as I camped at a campground with electrical and water, hooking up was easy.

6 July 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so happy to hear that your rental experience was easy and convenient! It's wonderful that our staff could be helpful and that you enjoyed the features of the RV, especially the slide-outs and awning. We appreciate you choosing us for your adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

7 July 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and that everything went well. Your kind words mean a lot to the people behind the scenes who work to keep things organized and ready for each trip. Safe travels, and we’d love to help with your next RV journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The RV was in good conditions

The RV was in good conditions. Everything worked. We had no issues.
Most importantly, I lost my wallet, the cleaners found it, and management report it to me and sent it to me. all the cash and credit cards were there.
This level of honesty and integrity is quite rate nowadays.
Bless you guys
Adnane Bennani

15 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so pleased to hear you had a great experience with our RV and that everything worked perfectly for your trip. We are especially grateful for your kind words regarding our team's honesty and integrity. It truly means a lot to us that we could reunite you with your lost wallet, and we are happy to know all your belongings were safe. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took time to explain about RV and its…

Took time to explain about RV and its features with lot of care and patience.

16 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great time in our RV. We strive to make every guest experience a positive one and we’re glad that we could make your trip great. We hope that we become your rental company of choice and look forward to serving you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

staff was great

staff was great , return was great , unit was clean

23 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and that everything went well. Your kind words mean a lot to the people behind the scenes who work to keep things organized and ready for each trip. Safe travels, and we’d love to help with your next RV journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our experience with Dublin…

We enjoyed our experience with Dublin (San Francisco) El Monte RV. We rented an RV for a week traveling to 3 states. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and well maintained. I'd recommend this location to friends that wanted to try the RV life for a trip.

13 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We're so glad you enjoyed your RV experience with us and found our staff friendly and helpful. We appreciate your kind words about our clean facility and your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great trip and excellent RV

1. Pick-up in Denver was effective and pleasant. No problem and very friendly personnel.
2. The ~5 week travel and ~5200 miles were without any problem with the RV! No engine or tires issue and no problems with any of the onboard systems. So I am unable to comment on their 'service' during the trip: there were no problems...:).
3. Return in San Francisco was again very effective and pleasant with nice and friendly personnel.
In summary: great RV and great company.

13 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful and problem-free RV trip! It's fantastic that both your pick-up and return experiences were effective and pleasant, thanks to our friendly personnel. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivered with a dead house battery — 8 of 11 nights without a working fridge

We rented a Class C motorhome from the Dublin/Bay Area location for an eleven-night family trip with our two teenage sons. The vehicle was handed over with an auxiliary house battery that would not hold a charge. On day one, after a full day's driving, the fridge died within hours and we lost about US$250 of food we had just bought. For eight of the eleven nights the fridge and 12-volt systems were unusable and the generator wouldn't even start. We paid for eleven nights in a self-contained motorhome and were without that core function for eight of them. Our trip was planned as a (at least for 24 hours) self-sufficient off-grid trip through Yosemite to Las Vegas, so the failure also cost us planned day hikes — we couldn't leave the vehicle too long/far because we had to manage power. El Monte's own On-Road Care acknowledged the fault in writing, but we were sent from shop to shop on the road, and the battery wasn't replaced until day eight at another branch. A worn-out battery is exactly what a pre-rental inspection should catch before handing a vehicle to a family for two weeks. The staff we dealt with were polite, but the inspection and maintenance let us down.

24 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how disappointing and disruptive it must have been to lose such a key part of your trip, especially on a family vacation planned around being self-sufficient on the road. Your comments regarding the house battery, refrigerator, generator, and pre-rental inspection have been shared with our team for review, and if you would like to discuss your experience further, please contact our Guest Services team at guest.services.usa@thlonline.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with El Monte RV…

Had a great experience with El Monte RV in Dublin, CA. From check-in to the final walk-around, everything went smoothly and professionally. We drove nearly 3,000 miles over 16 days, and the 24-foot RV was updated, comfortable, and performed flawlessly throughout the trip.

We experienced one minor issue when the kitchen faucet began leaking on our last night, but since it happened at the very end of the trip, it wasn’t a significant inconvenience. Other than that, the entire rental process was seamless.

I would definitely rent from El Monte RV again and highly recommend the Dublin location to anyone looking for a hassle-free RV rental experience.

19 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so pleased to hear you had such a great experience with us in Dublin, CA! It's wonderful to know your 3,000-mile journey was smooth and comfortable. We appreciate you highlighting our professional service and the quality of our RVs. We've noted the minor faucet issue and are glad it didn't significantly impact your trip. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good service

great services

15 June 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re grateful you chose us for your trip and we’re glad you had a great experience. Our team works hard to make the process feel comfortable and easy to follow. Safe travels, and we look forward to helping again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly!

Friendly, and good service!

27 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Wow, thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad you had a great experience. Our team works hard to make RV trips feel easy and exciting, and your kind words mean a lot. We’d love to help with your next adventure whenever you’re ready!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the RV and the service

Very happy with the RV and the service. Amy and Milan were both very helpful, and the ladies on the phone really worked with us to give us the best rate. Nice new rv everything went super well. Thank you!!

24 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We are so glad you had a wonderful experience with our RV and service! We appreciate your kind words and positive feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff is service minded and does…

The staff is service minded and does her utmost to solve (small) inconveniances which we encountered with our motorhome.

17 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

We're glad our team could assist with your motorhome. Your kind words are truly appreciated!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Almost Everything Was Perfect

Almost Everything Was Perfect. Bedding was old and in bad dhapey. Had I know I would have only bought at Walmart and not pay for a rent of old and torn bedding and towel.

23 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you for your comments and feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time on the road!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awfull experience in San Francisco

The reserved size (small) was not available for pick-up and that was a major issue once my reservation at yosemite had a size restriction (i was at an exit and there was a Huge tree on the back of designated camping spot). The manager simply said that was nothing he could do so i refused the leave with the medium RV. That delayed my whole trip in one day since que outside agency i hired found a small RV até Road Bear, which i picked up the next day.

14 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Hi Eduardo,
We’re sorry the RV you received wasn’t what you booked. That’s not acceptable, and we understand how frustrating this must have been—especially when it disrupted your travel plans. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor problem solution

I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding the RV we rented from your company and the way this situation was ultimately handled upon return of the vehicle.

Reservation Reference: XQB673876-1

From the very first night of our trip, the RV presented serious battery issues. A battery alarm continuously sounded throughout the entire night, making it extremely difficult for us to sleep and causing a very stressful and uncomfortable start to our vacation.

The following day, we contacted your support team multiple times in order to solve the issue. Unfortunately, the assistance initially provided was extremely poor. On two separate occasions, we were instructed to drive to auto parts stores so the battery could supposedly be checked and repaired. The first time we were sent to AutoZone, and the second time to O’Reilly Auto Parts. In both cases, the staff informed us that they do not service RV batteries and only work with standard engine batteries. As a result, we wasted several hours of our vacation driving between locations and trying to resolve a problem that should never have existed in the first place.

What was especially frustrating was that after the first failed attempt, the exact same mistake was repeated a second time. This caused a great deal of unnecessary frustration and stress. You can verify all of this in the conversations and calls we had with customer service, where it became very clear how upset we were with the handling of the situation and the lack of an effective solution.

Fortunately, during our third attempt to seek assistance, another phone agent handled the situation professionally and in the way we originally expected from your company. This agent personally contacted an RV repair workshop, spoke with them directly, asked them to wait for us because it was already late in the day, and arranged for the batteries to be replaced properly. The repair shop changed the batteries and billed the repair directly to your company. We truly appreciate this agent’s effort and professionalism. However, this effective solution only came after two failed attempts that ultimately caused us to arrive approximately five hours later than planned to Yosemite.

This situation had a significant negative impact on our trip. We traveled all the way from Argentina and spent a considerable amount of money for this vacation. Due to these delays and inconveniences, we lost valuable vacation time during what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Additionally, because the battery system was malfunctioning, we were forced to run the gasoline generator for extended periods of time simply to prevent the battery from dying completely and to avoid losing the food stored in the refrigerator. This caused us to consume considerably more fuel than expected, creating additional expenses and inconvenience that were directly caused by the defective condition of the RV.

When we returned the RV and explained the entire situation, we were informed that the compensation offered would only be approximately $90, justified as the equivalent of one rental day. Respectfully, we do not believe this is a fair or reasonable resolution.

While the base daily rate may have been around that amount, the actual total cost of the rental was approximately $1,600 once insurance, fees, and additional services were included. More importantly, the issue was not simply the loss of a few hours. The reality is that we were given an RV with mechanical issues from the very beginning, suffered a sleepless night, lost valuable vacation time, incurred additional fuel expenses, and received ineffective support throughout the process.

We are not seeking anything unreasonable, but we do believe the compensation offered does not adequately reflect the seriousness of the inconvenience and the negative impact this had on our trip. We respectfully ask that you reconsider the amount refunded and provide a more appropriate compensation for the overall experience.

We look forward to your response.

22 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Mateo. We understand how frustrating and disruptive it must have been to deal with battery issues from the very start of your trip, especially after the delays, added fuel costs, and lost vacation time that followed. We appreciate you recognizing the team member who was ultimately able to help, and your comments have been shared with our team for review as we continue working to improve both vehicle preparation and support during our guests’ travels.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything ok, great service

Everything went well, service is great! I would rent a camper here again for sure! :)

11 May 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - San Francisco

Wow, thanks for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience. We work hard to deliver exceptional experiences for all of our customers, and our team appreciates hearing from you. We know that there’s lots of choices when it comes to RV rentals and we’re so pleased that you chose to vacation with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future and thanks again for the 5-star review!

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