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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

12818 Firestone Blvd, 90670 Santa Fe Springs, CA, US


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The registration process is incredibly tedious, even for a CA resident, imagine if you were coming from another country! Besides the RV that looked clean on the outside was clocking 54000 miles and b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a really good experience with El Monte RV. For starters they're the only local place that allows you to drive their RV's into Mexico... they even sell you the Mexican insurance along with your ren... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve got a very warm welcome at the beginning of arrival and had a wonderful and good feeling from the beginning. A professional and detailed description from the staff and lots of explanation and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience this trip was great I had no problems or issues. I got rv on schedule it drove perfectly everything worked good return it no problems.

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Company details

  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.

Contact info

  • 12818 Firestone Blvd, 90670, Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States

  • (562) 404-9300

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

Quick pickup

Quick pickup. Friendly staff. Good layout on the RV.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you so much for your positive review! We will share your comments with the team and let them know to keep up the amazing work. Next time you want to travel by RV we hope that you consider renting from us!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Never again

Had rented for years at the Van Nuys branch, always great. It closed so we used the Firestone Blvd HQ. Absolutely horrible experience. Check out wasnt bad. The RV was rough with a lot of little things wrong with it. The Fridge stopped working after a day. Mirrors wouldn't adjust, doors didn't latch well. The return was as the worst. Park the RV in the turn in lane. Wait 10 minutes, nothing. Go inside, wait 10 minutes to be told that someone will be out in a minute. Wait 10 more minutes, use the phone outside that connects inside to be told "well everyone is on break." Less then an hour after they opened? Finally get someone out to turn it in and when I mentioned the fridge they said that the best way to solve it is to "turn the fridge off for 24 hours." So what's the point of having a fridge? I can go on, about the staff arguing that it is a "Brand New RV, we only got it last month" with 45K miles? I rented annually, now never again from El Monte. They buy year or two old RV's that have high miles and run them into the ground before they sell them at a premium. Never again.

September 28, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience at our Firestone location didn’t reflect the level of service you were used to in Van Nuys. The issues you described with the RV and the delays during return are not the standard we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have rented with El Monte on 2…

I have rented with El Monte on 2 occasions now and bot times the vehicle was modern, comfortable, and easy to adjust to... and more importantly the costumer service was fun and excellent.

September 25, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that both of your rentals were modern, comfortable, and easy to settle into. It’s wonderful to know that our customer service team helped make the process fun and enjoyable — that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to deliver.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rented a Class C RV to take g-kids on a…

Rented a Class C RV to take g-kids on a short vacation. The rental experience with El Monte was great. From initial reservation to that final check in was seamless. The RV was clean and well maintained. My third time as an El Monte customer. Price was competitive, would consider renting again.

July 6, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

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!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Check vehicle, check vehicle, check vehicle

The trip was amazing but please make sure to check everything over and confirm it’s all in working condition. Arrived to pick up motor home and they wanted to give us a unit that had front tire tread wear to the point of a possible blowout, if we had not noticed it for ourselves. The girl helping us was very apologetic but the technician as just complaining “we have to take it to the tire shop and it’s going to take hours” as if that was going to make me change my mind and take it that way. The girl helping us got that all worked out in about 45 mins and continued to be apologetic. On the trip, we were using the bathroom faucet and it appeared to be glued together under the counter and was falling apart. But the biggest issue we had that changed the trip comfort level, was when we were attempting to empty the sewage and come to find out that the unit didn’t have a sewage hose, only (2) water hoses. The sewage box was there, but had an additional water hose inside the box for a total of 2? Upon calling customer service, they advised me to go buy one and they’ll reimburse me. Great! I want to drive around on my vacation and try to find a sewage hose when this should’ve been on the checklist when the technicians go through the unit to confirm it’s ready to rent out again, much like the two front bald tires. Please do better with quality control and repairs.

August 29, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. We're sorry the motorhome wasn't fully prepared for your trip, especially regarding the tire condition and missing sewage hose. We'll review our inspection process to prevent similar situations. We value your feedback and take reviews like yours very seriously.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love these folks

Excellent to work with.
Easy to communicate with.

August 15, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We're happy to hear that your experience working with us was excellent. We appreciate your positive feedback about our communication.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish El Monte RV was…

From start to finish El Monte RV was amazing. It cost a fortune,(worth it) and we got a flat tire 30 miles from home….. but the customer service was lovely. Got someone out on a holiday. Zero issues. Ram van was so comfortable, with plenty of space. We were in a rain storm and could not step out onto the muddy ground, 24 hours inside it, totally relaxing.

August 22, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We're happy to hear that you found the RV comfortable and spacious, even during the rain! We appreciate your kind words about our customer service and are so glad we could assist you promptly with the flat tire. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Check all functions yourself before driving away

After being assured all was set to go, we drove 2.5 hours to our location only to discover later that evening that the oven, water heater, and TV wasn’t properly functioning. When we turned on the shower, the water smelled terrible too! We had to run the water for awhile before it seemed ok. With limited water, that seems unacceptable. We were given the runaround when we reached out and had to continue to try contact them (in an area where service was spotty). Luckily they had company representatives at the event we were at and eventually they brought over an RV to replace the one we had but we lost an entire day of our trip trying to get this squared away and all our belongings transferred. Even in the new RV, the oven and TV were not functional but at that point hot, clean water was really all that mattered. Still, for how much we’re charged we should expect all the things that are touted to be functioning properly. Lastly, on the drive back our phone connection to the GPS system kept going in and out whenever we hit bumps in the road (because of the system; it wasn’t a cord connection) which is a safety concern when driving such a large vehicle on the freeway!
In hindsight, we should have spent as much time as we needed to check all of these things ourselves before driving off the lot (and will definitely do that if we ever rent an RV again).

February 7, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Hello! We’re sorry the RV didn’t meet the expectations we strive to set. That’s not the experience we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating this must have been.
We’re reviewing our quality checks to ensure future guests receive vehicles that meet our standards. Your feedback is important, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to reserve motorhome,picking up…

Easy to reserve motorhome,picking up unit took about a half hour
Motorhome worked and ran great ,unit was immaculate
Staff was nice. Coffee was good

February 10, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you for your rating! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First time renting a rv

First time renting a rv . It was great. The only issue we had was we weren't sure if we ran out of water on the 2nd day being out in the desert. 40 gl tank shouldn't have run out on day2. It could have been a issue with the sensors.we didn't want to risk having Grey water back up into the rv so we didn't get to shower the rest of the time there. Other than that the fridge and propane and heater worked great. We used to own a toy hauler so we know how dry camping is and the other issue is the shower head should have a easy on and off button to save water and ours didn't so that stunk. If needed we would rent again.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear your first RV rental was great overall. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to review it with our team. It was a pleasure having you as our Guests, and we hope to welcome you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We're happy to hear that everything worked well with the RV and that you had a smooth ride! Thank you for recommending us; we appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time RV

This was my first time in an RV. I rented a Class C for a 4 day trip with my son and grandson. Thanks to the staff and all the resources provided, we really felt comfortable with the Class C both underway and at camp. All the systems worked perfectly for nights on and off the grid. Check in and check out were very easy. We had a great time!

January 21, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We're glad you had a great first RV experience with your family! Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The crew was polite and efficient…

The crew was polite and efficient (Rosie and Jefferey )
They made the 1st time El Monte rv rental experience great.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

We're happy to hear that our team's efficiency and politeness made your first RV rental experience in El Monte great! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything worked

January 25, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Gary, thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate you choosing us!

Thanks,
El Monte RV

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job El Monte RV

Friendly fast service!

January 5, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Scott, thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate you choosing us!

Thanks,
El Monte RV Rentals

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful place do not rent from…

Absolutely awful place do not rent from here. Their RVs are not well maintained. The steering wheel was also not aligned correctly.
The awning on my rented RV dislodged during rain and wind. These assholes refused to take care of me.

January 3, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Hi Galeh,
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the RV and how upsetting the situation felt. That’s not the level of reliability or support we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating these concerns must have been during your trip.
We’re reviewing the maintenance and inspection process for this vehicle to ensure it meets the standards our guests expect. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Easy to drive, very friendly staff.
Clean - was exactly what we needed.

January 3, 2026
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you for your great feedback! We're thrilled you found our RV easy to drive, appreciated our friendly staff, and that the clean vehicle was exactly what you needed. Your positive comments mean a lot to us!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that our staff met expectations during your rental experience!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good plan but medium quality cars

There are some things of the rv that doesn’t work, for example de usb chargers in front o the car, don’t have car play and the levelers doesn’t work.

December 31, 2025
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Reply from El Monte RV - Los Angeles

Your concerns are noted. We appreciate your feedback and will work to improve our services. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention.

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