My Alaskan car rental adventure started at 2AM August 1. I was reluctant to call up Stan at this time of day but he came and got me at the airport as promised. Also as promised he had the seats laid down in the Plymouth Voyager and a mattress all set up for me. I unpacked my sleeping bag and crashed right there in his parking lot. In the morning Stan equipped me with everything I needed for the McCarthy road (including a spare strapped to the roof). He actually had a spare windshield washer in case I needed it. Stan offered some other items like a fishing pole and a gold pan. I asked to borrow a Nikon D800 but that was not available. The car was very reliable and was easy on the gas. I'd estimate at least 30 mpg on the regular roads. When I returned the car Stan gave me a ride to the airport and reimbursed me for fluids I purchased. For less than a thousand dollars I had a mini-motor home for a week, which is a terrific deal. None of the car companies had anything even close to this economical. This is high season for motor homes and a lot of people know that some minivans have fold down seats. Stan is a little "New Yorky" on the phone but I must say he came through for me and I hope to be back next year for another economical rental. read more