We weren't expecting an amazing vehicle out of this rental like the big corporations or anything but I feel a review is necessary so people know what they're getting into. We aren't sorry we rented from them and glad we had the option, but thought others might like to know what they may get.
They were very flexible about dropping off the car for us at our lodge, and Katelyn was super friendly and helpful, but I had to use the hotel landline to call because they didn't tell us the license plate or make of the car for drop off when my boyfriend signed the paperwork at the airport, so we weren't sure that the car was ours in the parking lot of our hotel. We were under the impression that we were meeting someone directly so we waited for that and had to call when we didn't see anyone. Overall, I'd say it was worth having a car in Gustavus for a short time, but most hotels (there are only a few around) will shuttle you around town, and friendly locals will even offer you a ride if you chat with them!
We have rented from small similar companies in very remote areas like Gustavus and gotten older, not so clean cars before. Our rental was a Ford Taurus SE with license plate LAC583. However, this car should not have been rented out at all. It was absolutely filthy inside and out. I opened the cup holder and almost gagged (see photo) it was so gross. The car had not even been hosed off, nor vacuumed or wiped down on the inside in I don't even know how long. The trunk was the cleanest part, and even that was not impeccable. However, the cleanliness was not the worst thing, it's the wilderness we can forgive some of that. This car had issues that needed repair and attention. The RPM was constantly jumping and bouncing around and the entire car veered to the right and was off balance, which you could visibly see from the back that it leaned to the side. When you're in a place with no cell service, this makes one a little nervous driving around (even in a town so small it's probably safe to hitchhike-lol). The last inspection was from three years prior, which we thought was not legal, but we DID see other cars in town that were just as far from inspection date or farther so maybe it is just how it is here. When we returned the car, no one was at the desk and we had to make our flight, so we didn't get to explain this in person. The price was about $100 for the 24 hours we rented it, which we found to be quite a lot for the condition of the car, though we know the demand for cars is high in Gustavus and there are not many. We would have felt better around $60 for what it was, accounting for the demand/area. There is also no insurance and no clear agreement or instructions. Just know if you rent from them, you should expect the minimal and just a very basic way to get around in a rough and tumble car. read more