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.
El Monte RV (elmonterv.com) has 832 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Website
elmonterv.com
Category
Vehicle Rental
Location
Santa Fe Springs, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Renting an RV through El Monte RV was a good experience. The reservation process was easy to navigate. The website was great and the staff was very helpful. Although the specific size and type of RV we reserved was not available the day we showed up, El Monte allowed us to have a larger, better RV for the same price as the smaller unit we reserved.
Response from El Monte RVOct 16, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that booking online was a breeze and that our team took great care of you. It is fantastic that the complimentary vehicle upgrade made your experience even better. We hope you had a memorable journey and look forward to helping you with your next adventure!
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Julio C.
The experience was great
The experience was great, although the RV had some problems, like the refrigerator that doesn't worked (we had to leave our food at the fridge!) and the AC was too loud. Besides that, we loved our first RV trip, everything else worked well (car, table, beds, bathroom, shower, stove, sink...
Response from El Monte RVOct 16, 2026
We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you enjoyed your first road trip with us. We are happy to hear the comfortable beds, shower, and driving performance met your expectations. However, we sincerely regret that the noisy cooling unit and non-functioning food cooler impacted your journey. We have alerted our maintenance team to thoroughly inspect and repair these specific appliances so future travelers enjoy a seamless experience.
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Henrik
From Check-In to Drop-Off everything…
From Check-In to Drop-Off everything went smoothly. The On-Road-Care helped us trough one minor incident very patiently. The RV was in an okay condition overall, but not as great as advertised - took us everywhere we needed to be though. Kits for kitchen and linen could be better for the price you are paying for them.
Response from El Monte RVOct 16, 2026
We are happy to hear that your experience from start to finish was smooth and that our roadside support assisted you patiently during your trip. We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the vehicle's condition and the kitchen and linen equipment. We will review the quality of these amenities and our advertising to ensure we better match expectations in the future.
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Weekendgast
We become an rv who was from 2025 so…
We become an rv who was from 2025 so that was ok. But the situation in was in was really not perfect.
During the trip we had a broken window at the drivers site in the back. We had to drive for over two weeks with it because there was nobody who could help us with a new one. When we delivered it in Dallas we had to pay a fortune for that window. It was not our fault, the window broke spontaneous . We complained about it but after ten days we have not heard anything.
Response from El Monte RVOct 16, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the window damage, the charge assessed at return, and the follow-up on your complaint. These situations can depend on the circumstances of the damage and the applicable rental terms, so we’d encourage you to contact our Guest Services team at [email protected] so the details of your case can be reviewed directly.
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Marcelo P.
Qualidade dos veículos e do atendimento
Qualidade dos veículos e do atendimento
Response from El Monte RVOct 16, 2026
Muito obrigado pela ótima avaliação! Ficamos felizes em saber que você ficou satisfeito tanto com a qualidade dos veículos quanto com o atendimento.
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Aaron P.
Outstanding service from top to bottom
Outstanding service
Response from El Monte RVOct 12, 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Gisele
Disappointing RV Condition Despite a Smooth Pick-Up
We appreciated the flexibility during pick-up, as we arrived a little earlier than scheduled and were allowed to collect the RV ahead of time. This was extremely helpful for our travel logistics and gave us a great start to our trip.
Unfortunately, the condition of the RV itself was a major disappointment.
We were assigned a 21-foot motorhome, although we would have preferred a 23-foot model. The vehicle had over 33,000 miles on it and showed significant signs of wear and tear. It was not particularly clean, the interior flooring was visibly worn, and several drawers would no longer stay closed properly while driving.
One of the most frustrating issues involved the sewer hoses. Both were torn, which caused a very unpleasant and embarrassing situation when we tried to empty the tanks at a dump station. We had to change our planned route to find a store and purchase a replacement hose ourselves.
We also experienced serious problems with the water heater. For three days, we had to take cold showers, despite the particularly chilly nights during that part of our trip. Even the maintenance contact provided by El Monte was initially unable to identify the problem. After several attempts to resolve it, we finally managed to fix the issue ourselves by following instructions from a video sent to us.
To be fair, when we returned the RV, El Monte provided a partial refund to compensate for the days we were without hot water. We appreciated that gesture.
However, the overall condition and maintenance of the vehicle fell well below our expectations, especially considering the cost of the rental and the importance of having a reliable, comfortable motorhome for a long road trip.
We had previously rented from El Monte RV in Las Vegas and had an excellent experience with a newer vehicle in outstanding condition. Unfortunately, this rental in Santa Fe Springs was completely different and quite disappointing.
While we appreciate the smooth pick-up process and the compensation offered at the end, our overall experience was not satisfactory. For our next RV trip, we will most likely choose a different rental company.
Rental period: September 25 – October 7, 2026
Location: El Monte RV – Santa Fe Springs, California
Response from El Monte RVOct 12, 2026
Hello,
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear the early pick-up flexibility helped your travel plans and that the partial refund for the hot water issue was appreciated.
We’re disappointed to hear the condition of the RV, sewer hoses, and water heater affected your trip, particularly after your previous positive experience with El Monte in Las Vegas. Your comments about vehicle preparation, maintenance, and overall condition will be reviewed internally with the appropriate team.
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Luiz
Resumo da primeira experiência em motorhome: excelente !
Primeira experiência em motorhome e foi excelente. Tudo planejado para tornar a viagem segura e eficiente. Tivemos um pequeno problema para realizar o pagamento do caução no CC, mas as pessoas da empresa se empenharam para agilizar a solução do problema e nada que atrapalhou muito nosso planejamento.
Response from El Monte RVOct 12, 2026
Olá,
Muito obrigado pela excelente avaliação! Ficamos felizes em saber que sua primeira experiência de motorhome foi tão positiva e que tudo contribuiu para tornar a viagem segura e bem organizada.
Também agradecemos sua paciência com a questão do pagamento do caução e ficamos satisfeitos em saber que nossa equipe conseguiu ajudar a resolver tudo rapidamente, sem afetar significativamente seus planos.