Rentalcars.com Reviews

Name: Rentalcars.com
Rating: 1.13

1.1 Rating 385 Reviews

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Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Own Driver, Courier
On-time Delivery	Greater than 11%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	Greater than 83%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Live Chat, Telephone, Email
Queries Resolved In	Over A Week
Customer Service	1.1 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process	Difficult
Returns Process	Could Be Better

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Just had one of the worst experiences with rentalcars customer service. First tried to call the available numbers in my country and it wasn't going through, so had to call the international number. After 3minutes trying to get through to someone the person essentially offered no solution to my problem and told me to pay 150£ to cancel (even though the rental car was not charging for it). Worst experience ever. Never again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Absolutely Money Grabbing through Covid-19. Unfortunately due to the cancellation of two events I was attending in both Germany and Czech I no longer required the hire vehicle. The company wanted to charge me £37.00 cancellation fees because I could still travel to Germany on the date of hire. they took no account of the fact the events I would be attending were cancelled. NEVER again will I or my contracted employees use this service. My business will go else where. You ill not get much joy either from contacting them direct as agents clearly just read from a prompt sheet and have no authority to 'Make things right'.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Beware!!! BEWARE!! BEWARE!! I booked a car reservation for a week. When i arrived to the rental place I was two hours late, because the city was on lockdown because of the BLM Protestors, City Curfew, and looting. There was no transportation from the airport to the Rental. I had no way of getting to the rental. We had no clue to what was going because we just arrived in town. We took a 78 dollar uber to the Rental once we realized we were stranded. When we arrived to the rental I was told my reservation was cancelled. I told them there should be a car reserved because I paid for it. From the beginning she was rude constantly asking me why I was late. I told her there were no buses running. She continued asking. I said because of the protesting. She still asked but why were you late. Anyway, she said everything was cancelled and I had no car waiting. When I said i paid for it, she told me YOU DID NOT pay for it. That is just to reserve the car. I told her again that I did pay already. I asked for the MGR. She came and said right off the bat, your reservation is cancelled. I said ok can i make a new reservation, she said no. I told her everything is shut down because the BLM protesting. How can i rent a car. She said idk you cannot make a reservation walking in. I left and paid another UBER to a rental spot. Rented and was on my way. I recently looked at my bank statement and realized I WAS CHARGED!!!! I called Rentalcars.com and they said there is nothing they can do !!!! They said why did i call later. I told them I WAS TOLD I wasnt being charged ! So I thought I wasnt being charged! They said they cannot help. My rental was June1-7th and I called the 10th when I seen my statement. They said I called 10 days later and they cannot help. I cannot believe how they do business. I am still trying to contact ppl to get my money back. How can the supervisor tell me I was not charged and I WAS. Shes suppose to know what was going on. I've rented plenty and never ever had this issue”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Lots of hidden costs when you go to collect the rental and no refund. We paid for a month's rental and after they gave us the hidden cost at collection we decided not to take it. So now we paid but have no rental. Also they confirmed collection date, but they were closed that day, so started paying for something we could never get. Also bad customer service. Will not recommend rentalcars”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Rentalcars kept my money but did not provide a car. Beware of this company. If you turn up late they will bank your money but will not provide a car”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Loads of hidden costs, you think you're paying for everything upfront but there are MANY extras. Had to return the car a few days early due to travel plans changing. We were told that we could get the money back for the days we didn't use the car. Went through a long an tedious process to get it looked into to be told they don't refund for days if the car has been returned early (Even though they have a section to request this on their website?!). Beyond disappointed in this company, first time using any car hire company and this was the worst experience.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Hi, our trip was canceled a day before we had to leave for South Africa due to a travel ban implemented by the government. I've phoned Rentalcars UK early Saturday morning hours. They fully refunded me. Agent was very helpful and kind to us. Much appreciated, thank you.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Avoid the company like the plague they give you the low-end price then add the more in the next step once you confirm the booking I contacted the hiring company to confirm they then inform me I needed a deposit of £1200 on my card (the reason why it was cheap) so I had gone back to rental cars to cancel no such thing they wanted to give me 40% of what I paid claiming cancel fee bottom line you will get the best price total rock bottom next page insurance add on but that's where they get you premium excess of £1200 which the chances are you not got so now its a dispute transaction I have to take be warned total rip off”

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Posted 5 years ago

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Posted 5 years ago

“My holiday was cancelled by TUI so had to cancel my car hire. Received an e-mail staying I would receive £57 refund as they keep £47 cancellation fees. They have only refunded me £32 can’t get to the bottom of why - so rubbish company”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I book the car when I went to collect at Antalya Turkiye a car company (Erboys) that did not except my debit card as the same card I pay to hire the car. I could cancel at that time but the car rental company suggests that they going to cancel so we can get our money basically lie to us. the worst thing is Rentalcars.com does not want to hear this, all that they interesting to get your money basically.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I have had charges to my credit card for a car I did not hire because I changed the date and pick up location. The website says that charges are not processed until the vehicle pick up. I have asked for a refund and shown proof of the false charge. I have not received a refund. I am going to seek legal advice to follow up to get my money back.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Even though it says it will not be charged until you pick up the car, I have two charges to my credit card account. I had to change a booking for a car. I have not had the first charge credited - they say they have never made that debit, but I have given proof that it is charged. It is absolutely theft of my money, they have not refunded me. I will never book through them again and advise others not to either.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Booking Reference Number: 762488347 What a horrible customer experience i have recently faced with RentalCars.com I rented a car for 5 days at Maui (Hawaii USA) and returned it just after 1 day because i didn't need it anymore. The Car hire company told me that their business practice is to charge the actual time once the car is returned instead of charging the entire planned time. However the RentalCars.com is not willing to refund the money I paid for the 4 unused days saying that they gave this money to the Car Hire company. This is actually stealing from customers. On top of that the customer service is horrible. No phone number actually works and everytime i send an email some new person from their contact center replies. despite my request to talk to someone in their management, no body contacted me. Would never use their service again. Better to book directly from the car hire companies.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“You would get a better price not making a reservation and walking up direct to the rental company! Rental companies don’t have to honour the reservation from Rentalcars and as we found out the rental company used every excuse not to honour it - forcing us to pay over £120 more. At the time I was unable to get through to Rentalcars, and their complaints procedure is heavily flawed. They take no responsibility for the bookings they make and who they are with. I will NEVER be using them again. As part of the booking.com group I expected better!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Hired a fiat 500x in Italy over a month before holiday. Scilicybycar did not have a fiat for my got charged extra for a seat & got told my Fully comp insurance wass not valid. Asked for money to be refunded for not having what I paid for. They said no as paper work said no even though Josh said they would refund me on a phone call from Italy when I reported the trouble.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“These guys are biggest scam with one of the poor & rudest customer service charged me without even giving me the right information & now not even replying to my emails. I hope the person who is responsible for the company read this message before this culprit staff/members bring your company to loss.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“It looks like I'm just one more of the many people who got scammed but I'll post anyway: Total Scam, they cancelled my reservation in Italy even though I called and told them I would be delayed and then they kept my money for the whole month reservation. Fortunately Bank of America back charged their bank and refunded my money after I disputed the charge. Very unethical business. Do yourself a favor and book direct with the rental car company when you arrive at your destination, you will pay less and have the security of dealing direct with the rental car company. I never write reviews but I couldn't in good conscience let other people fall victim to this scam without warning. You're welcome - Anthony Cicerchia”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Booked rental car through Rentalcars For December to Jan 2020 and was given a booking voucher to use a Europcars at Tenerife south airport Europcars said they had no booking from rentalcars so had to book another with Europcars which was both more expensive and a downgrade plus additional charges for full CDW . Now fighting with Rentalcars for a refund as they are saying the charges from Europcars are for additional CDW which are £350 !!! and more than the original charge for the car and CDW insurance from Rentalcars together. Rentalcars cannot be contacted directly in the UK by phone or by email ...they have to contact you after leaving a message Complete scam artists and not to be trusted”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Hired a car from Firefly car rental Murcia airport last August. Firefly added an unexpected charge of £71 to my credit card. This was for something not requested nor something I was made aware of. Contacted Rentalcars.com who my booking was with, they just said deal with Firefly direct and did nothing to help me get my money back. I will never use either of these companies again, plenty of other choices out there.”

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Posted 5 years ago

Rentalcars.com is rated 1.1 based on 385 reviews