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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The RV was very clean and a newer model vs other rentals I've used before
Response from El Monte RVJan 16, 2026
Dear Issac,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. It’s much appreciated!
ED
Edilson
Primeira vez em um Motorhome
Viajamos pela primeira vez num Mortorhome e vimemos uma experiencia impar. Tudo deu certo e nos divertimos muito. Recomendo a El Monte como locador. Atendimento de primeira classe.
Response from El Monte RVJan 16, 2026
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação de 5 estrelas, Edilson! Ficamos felizes por saber que teve uma ótima experiência e estaremos à sua disposição quando precisar novamente!
Atenciosamente, El Monte RV Rentals
KA
Karina
No me gustó que el kit de cocina estaba…
No me gustó que el kit de cocina estaba en mal estado y no se podía usar. En otro motorhome que alquilamos, ya que dieron 3, no estaba el kit de cocina que habíamos pagado , tampoco vasos ni cubiertos, no había agua caliente.
Tampoco utensilios de. Limpieza como escoba y pala.
La mesa de camping estaba rota .
O sea no estaban las cosas en óptimas condiciones para usar
Response from El Monte RVJan 16, 2026
Lamentamos que los artículos incluidos no hayan estado en las condiciones que usted esperba. Entendemos lo frustrante que debe haber sido recibir un kit de cocina incompleto y equipos que no estaban listos para usar.
Estamos revisando nuestros procesos de preparación para asegurarnos de que los vehículos salgan con todos los elementos en buen estado y según lo contratado.
Gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros.
QI
Qian
I rented their RV and took a trip…
I rented their RV and took a trip through New Mexico and Arizona, covering roughly 5,000 miles. Their RV was super well-maintained and really clean. Plus, before I headed out, I actually picked up a bunch of leftover supplies from their office that other travelers had left behind, and those turned out to be really handy. Their service was super friendly and helpful. And actually, I had a tire blowout on the road, but after I got back, we talked it over and they reimbursed me for it. I was really satisfied with the whole trip. If I rent an RV in another city and they have a branch there, I’d definitely rent from them again
Response from El Monte RVJan 16, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you had a positive experience on your 5,000-mile journey. Your satisfaction means everything to us, and we'd love to serve you again at our other locations!
LE
Leonard
When I picked up it was very easy and…
When I picked up it was very easy and when I returned it there was no problem office staff friendly
Response from El Monte RVJan 15, 2026
We're happy to hear that your pickup and return were easy, and that our office staff was friendly. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it!
WI
william
Everything was amazing price they tell…
Everything was amazing price they tell you is what you pay if you go to the smaller places you will be in for a big surprise when you bring that thing back but not here. They are all super cool and it’s not a hustle. RV only had 20k miles on it felt brand new.
Response from El Monte RVJan 15, 2026
We're happy to hear that you had such a great experience! It's wonderful that you appreciated our transparent pricing and the condition of the RV. We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad our team made your experience enjoyable.
JI
Jinhuo
Amazing Experience!
Amazing Experience!
Everything was made so smooth and easy by the team. The whole driving experience was amazing! Highly recommended.
Response from El Monte RVJan 15, 2026
We're happy to hear that the team made everything smooth and easy for you! We're glad you enjoyed your driving experience and appreciate your recommendation.
ME
Melloadventure
Terrible experience, lies and problems
Terrible experience. The motorhome's heaters and refrigerator didn't work. I lost all the food in the refrigerator twice. We suffered losses of over $1800 in food and had to stay in a campground because the gas heater didn't work. We were stuck with the motorhome for over 30 days. They sent us to places to fix it, and even there, nothing worked again. It was chaos. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, and I don't even have one. And we paid for VIP insurance, but in the end, we had to pay the same deductible for an attempted break-in through the door. The agent said it would be $200 to $300, but in 10 minutes, they increased it to $720. Lies and problems.
We requested the extension days due to the problems that have occurred since the beginning of the rental. The email is proof of this, where they agreed, and now, in bad faith, on January 11th, they reversed everything, pretending not to understand.
We requested the extension days due to problems that have occurred since the beginning of the rental. The email proves they agreed, and now, in bad faith, on January 11th, they reversed everything, pretending not to understand: 1. Gas heater
2. Electric heater
3. Refrigerator
4. Clean water hose
5. Dirty hose
6. Exhaust fan
7. Water heater: explosions, danger, fear 8. Awning that doesn't work
Numerous emails, more than 50
Numerous calls, more than 50
Incorrect information, the first time we took a 148km detour for maintenance and upon arrival they said DO NOT WORK WITH RVs, ONLY TRAILERS
On the second trip for maintenance we took another 126km detour on a horrible and time-consuming road, we waited for 4 hours, and they came to deliver The car, with a blatant, lying excuse that they had fixed the heater and refrigerator, we called the manager who came to the car, said he tested it beforehand, fiddled with a switch and the heater worked. We stayed inside the parking lot for 10 minutes and it stopped working again. Frustrated and nervous, we left the same way we came in.
The vehicle sounds like a cart, everything rattles, a real racket.
The sound from the radio equipment is awful, it sounds like a joke, a buzzing of bees.
We were going to do the trip 50% camping and 50% in remote locations, which would save us a lot, an average of 80 dollars a day, but we were forced to stay in campsites because the gas heater DOES NOT WORK.
In this part alone, we had approximately $1,040 in extra expenses.
We lost: 2 gallons of milk (2 liters each), several yogurt containers, 2 packages of sausages, tomatoes, fruits and other vegetables, ham, mozzarella, wine, prepared meals, and other things totaling approximately $530.
We bought 2 electric heaters because the existing heaters weren't working.
We bought a cooler and always have ice to store food; it's absurd to rent a motorhome and go back in time and need a cooler to travel with.
I paid for VIP insurance which is useless because when something happens you have to pay again; the math doesn't add up.
416 + 720
I suffered numerous losses and problems, and was misled by the information WRITTEN BY YOU IN AN EMAIL about the daily allowances that would be given and not charged. Look, I hope and want no one to go through what we went through in 30 days with this motorhome of yours, that no one is deceived. It's regrettable, you spoke on the phone, and it's in the email about the extended daily allowances, which would be a gift, so to speak, do the math: spoiled food, unnecessary camping days, fuel and time we spent and lost looking for mechanics who didn't solve anything, and detours. Another thing, even the attendant said that the repair would cost between 200 and 300 dollars. Then you came up with 720. I am a farmer, we are correct and honest in our activities, and we teach our children about honor and honesty, which is why everything that happened with you greatly shocked them. Goodbye.
Response from El Monte RVJan 16, 2026
We’re very sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced throughout your rental. The number of issues you described is far from the standard we aim to provide, and we understand how stressful and disruptive this must have been for you and your family during such a long trip.
We take concerns like these seriously, and your feedback is being reviewed so we can better understand what went wrong and how to prevent similar situations in the future. We know how important reliability and clear communication are, especially when problems arise, and we regret that your experience did not reflect that.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.