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Considering 76 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently complained extensively about delayed refunds, stating that security deposits were never returned after finishing their rental. Reviewers also noted frustrating encounters with staff regarding unexpected fees, aggressive behavior, and overall poor service quality. Some reviewers were happy with the staff, noting that representatives were friendly, professional, and made the rental process very easy. Consumers also highlighted fast service, clear communication, and great overall value during their successful trips in various international locations. These specific individuals experienced smooth vehicle pickups and dropoffs without encountering any unexpected hassle or extra complications.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UPDATE AFTER otoQ REPLY: OtoQ has not informed me about any errors on their side via email as they publicly claim. They ignored me for a month and only publicly reacted after I wrote public rev... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID the dealer otoQ-Drive365 in Greece - Scammer and dishonest !!! The car dealer has not/did not want to refunded the deposit for the deductible!!! I had to wait more than 3 months !!! and send... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company rented me a vehicle with a broken brake light. When I informed the representative upon return, his response was dismissive and unprofessional--he acknowledged the issue had not been fixe... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst car rental company I have ever encountered (in Bosnia). Rude man demanded more money on arrival for things that were not included when booking. Then refused to refund the money when... See more

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OtoQ Car Rental is a globally recognized franchise renowned for its commitment to the motto "On Time, On Quality." With a presence in over 20 countries, we boast a diverse and extensive fleet to cater to various customer needs. Our car rental philosophy revolves around providing convenient, reliable, and high-quality service to ensure customer satisfaction. At OtoQ, we prioritize punctuality and excellence in every aspect of our operations, earning us glowing reviews on Trustpilot. Our Trustpilot profile reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional experiences, earning the trust and loyalty of our valued customers worldwide.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had hired a car from OTOQ

I had hired a car from OTOQ, Chania airport last week. Michale was really helpful and he did the paperwork quickly. Overall the experience was nice. I would recommend OTOQ to anyone who like to rent a car in Chania / Crete.

August 23, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Beastie,

Thank you for your great review.
At Otoq, we value your time and always strive
to provide fast and efficient service.
We are so pleased to hear our service was provided in a timely manner.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon !

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leyla was a model employee who made our…

Leyla was a model employee (Bosnia Sarajevo airport)who made our trip as smooth and easy as possible.She was kind, patient and went out of her way to give us recommendations for places to visit.We couldn't have asked for a more helpful person .Thank you Leyla (Hvala lepo) / Huda and Majed (London)

August 29, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Black,

Thank you for such a wonderful review !
At Otoq, we work hard to offer high-quality service to every customer. We will make sure to share this feedback with Leyla, we are sure she will be delighted to hear your feedback.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chania Airport. Excellent

Excellent service from otoQ Chania station. We contacted otoQ prior of arrival and he answered immediately giving us all the information necessary. We arrived late in the evening and he was waiting for us with no extra charges. Car was excellent and was even upgraded to a better one that we had booked. Highly recommend.

August 15, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Timothy,

Thank you for such a great review.
At Otoq, we value the time of all our customers and always strive to provide fast and efficient service.

We are pleased to learn that our services were delivered in a timely manner and that you were satisfied with the upgraded vehicle provided.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and uncomplicated

Very friendly and uncomplicated, drove us to the airport when returning the car, 100% recommended! (Chania Station)

August 18, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Sophia,

We greatly appreciate your five star rating.
It is fantastic to know that you had a wonderful experience with Otoq.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chania hospitality with efficiency

My recent experience with the otoQ collaborators at Chania has been very positive.
They have contacted me one day before my arrival and again on the day of my flight, in order to be punctual when meeting me at the Chania airport.
Additionally, when leaving, they have been very helpful with an unpleasant accident with the rented car been scratched while parked. They have sent me all the necessary documents for the insurance company to recompense me. good job guys!

August 18, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear sbergorom.ro,

We appreciate your fantastic review and are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Otoq.

Our team works diligently to ensure that our service meets your expectations and is delivered promptly.

Thank you for choosing Otoq, we can not wait to see you again in the future !

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was good

Everything was good. Reliable, kind and serious staff (Michael) at the Chania station made the whole car pick up procedure effortless and quick. Due to flight delay we had a late pick-up and at the return we anticipated the car return and in both cases we had maximum availability from the company.

Quick and serious car return procedure, Mike brought us in front of the airport entrance.

Car was ok (lil bit slow but we knew it😉) and we had absolutely no problems with it.

Suggested!

Period: August 2024

August 10, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Enrico,

Thank you for your glowing review and recommendation !

We are thrilled to hear that our team exceeded your expectations in providing our service.

At Otoq, we strive to deliver professional and efficient service to all our customers.

We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again in the future !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was ok

Everything was ok, very kind.

August 17, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Elio,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five star rating !
We can not wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience.

We look forward to serving you again in the future !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After my last year's very bad…

After my last year's very bad experience in Bulgaria this car hire is a million miles better. They kept in touch from the beginning to the end. Michael is a very helpful guy and the car given was only 3 months old better than the 12 year old one FlyRentAcar in Bulgaria.
We picked up from Chania Airport Branch. Walking distance from terminal.
Will definitely use them in the future.

August 21, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Jitendra,

We greatly appreciate your five star rating.
It is fantastic to know that you had a wonderful experience with us.
If there is anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We can not wait to welcome you back !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems very friendly

All good, we had a tire problem and the problem was very fast solved.
We can recommend this car rental.

August 14, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Kristina,

Thank you for posting your five star review.
We value your time and are committed to delivering our services in a timely manner to all customers.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Would give zero stars if I could, sold my soul for a holiday to Orlando and arrived at MCO Airport, rang the company excessively and had no answer. Managed to figure out what shuttle service needed to take us to sales office (after many hours of being stranded at the airport), got to the office and it was locked. The shuttle driver even tried to ring the office as he felt so bad for us. We are now without a car in Orlando and will need to pay for Ubers to get around. Don’t waste your time or money!!

August 21, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Emily,

Thank you for posting your review. We value your time and regret any inconvenience caused.

Please note that the local supplier remains accessible to all scheduled customers within their operating hours.
In the event of delays, customers are requested to notify the supplier to reschedule the vehicle pick-up, if feasible. Should the grace period lapse without the customer's arrival, the office will close, and the reservation will be subject to automatic cancellation.

Please be aware that the office and shuttle service are not available outside of business hours.


We hope to be able to provide you with our service next time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dacia

I rented a dacia for 10 days. Customer service was very pleasant and helpful. They informed me very important points and make my reservation very smoothly. I really recommend here and they can speak 3 languages, bosnian, english, and turkish.

August 21, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Yavuz,


We are happy to hear that we met your expectations.
Our team is committed to delivering top-notch customer care.

We hope to see you again in the near future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT!

DO NOT!
Horrible experience,

Rented in santorini, from 10th to 14th.
I made a mistake and did not took full detailed videos of the car.

Seems like a one man show and feels like I became a victim of a known scam, what a shame.

Took the car and returned it by the 14th it was my birthday and I asked to extend my rental till 10 PM. VASSILIS agreed and I payed the extra.

Came back the 14th at 0930 after letting him know I’m on my way an hour in advance.
he said he must welcome other clients at the airport and could not meet me.
I had to jump on a flight so I told him to meet me outside arrives to hand over the keys.

As soon as he came he said there is a scratch I did not agree with him it was there already the car was all scratched
He told me he will contact me and I left for the flight

Same day I asked for the original copy and still did not have it till today 19th of August
All I got today was a receipt made by a repair shop from him for 410 eur dated for the 18th

My bank shows a deduction already at the 15th for the same amount

He took the money before the work even made?

Been still asking for the agreement and the contract signed on the day of rental to no avail.

Contact local law firm in Athens hoping for justice.

Will update here

August 14, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear valued costumer,

We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulties with your rental. Please note that a minor delay may have occurred with the documentation process due to increased booking activity.

In case if any assistance is required, do not hesitate to contact the Otoq customer support via ask.me@otoq.rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

I rented a car from the Chania station and was very happy with the service I received. Michael was extremely welcoming and went through the whole check-in process with me. He also had some nice tips on how to get around the island and avoiding tourist buses going to Elafonisi. The check-out was straightforward. We could just park the car in the parking lot next to the airport and leave the keys in a designated area. Very time-efficient process.

Overall, I was very satisfied and highly recommend this company.

July 27, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Andreas,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review !

We are thrilled to hear that you had a seamless and stress-free experience with us.

We hope to see you again soon !

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a seamless experience renting a…

I had a seamless experience renting a car and am very satisfied with the service. Everything went smoothly, from the booking process to the return. The car was in excellent condition, and the customer service was prompt and professional. I highly recommend otoQ for everybody who want to discover the Chania and Crete.

August 1, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Mykhailo,

Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience.
Our team here at Otoq is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we are thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you.

We hope you will visit us again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I usually write bad reviews about car…

I usually write bad reviews about car hire companies but this was a truly refreshing experience. I received a lovely text clearly explaining where to go to pick up the car. There were very friendly staff, they explained the insurance options but there was no hard sell. The car was quite new with no damage, the collection was fast and easy with no queue and they brought the car to me rather than me having to go and find it. The best part - on returning the car, they checked it over with me, agreed it was all fine and tehn gave us a lift as close to the departure gate as it was possible to get! Amazing! Well done Otoq.

August 11, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Gareth,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and for awarding us a five star rating !
We can not wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience.

Once again, thank you for your support and for being a part of our community !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the pleasure of working with…

I had the pleasure of working with Armando for a rental car arrangement that spanned from Albania to Montenegro, and I can't speak highly enough of his exceptional service. From the very beginning, Armando's professionalism and grace shone through. He not only ensured a seamless car rental experience but also managed an unexpected traffic accident with remarkable efficiency. Armando's coordination with local authorities was flawless, relieving us of any stress. His promptness, kindness, and proactive approach were truly commendable. If you’re looking for top-notch service and a reliable, gracious agent, Armando is the person.

August 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Mike at the Chania…

Great service from Mike at the Chania branch, very friendly, excellent communication and a nice new car too!
Would definitely recommend. Thanks.

July 21, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Mr A,

Thank you for your gracious words !

We are delighted to hear you enjoyed Michael's service.
Providing exceptional experiences is our top priority, and your feedback motivates us to keep exceeding expectations.

We look forward to serving you again soon !

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 EXPERIENCE!

An incredible experience with Michael at OtoQ Chania Airport. He was extremely kind and efficient, and super helpful across our whole holiday. Gave us some fantastic recommendations too, an all round lovely company to book through.
We can't wait to return to Chania and book through him again.

August 1, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Niamh,

We greatly appreciate your five star rating.

It is fantastic to know that you had a wonderful experience with us.
Your glowing feedback truly brightens our day. We are honored to have had the opportunity to serve you.

We look forward to serving you again soon !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chania Station

Great Experience.

Location is one of the closest to the Airport, literally a 5 minute Walk.

Michael Communicated thoroughly, and explained the excess insurance requirements without pressure.

Pre and Post Rental Inspections were fair and evidenced with your own images via WhatsApp.
It really was a breath of fresh Air.

Also, this is the first time in 25 years of renting that I actually got the exact model of car that I had booked !

August 9, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Tyred,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a five star review, that means a lot to us.

We always strive to give our best to help our clients and we are glad that we exceeded your expectations.

We hope to see you again soon !

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Look elsewhere!!

First of all, the rental car company doesn’t have their number on the reservation so it took forever to figure out which shuttle to get from the airport to the company. Turned out otoq is also next car so we finally were able to figure out where to go after about 45 minutes. We get to the rental car company and find that (unlike most rental car companies) they have a specific time for you to pick up your car and if it’s two hours post (say your flight got delayed) then they removed your reservation. Thankfully, they still had a similar car for us to rent out but the associate made it very clear we were at fault for not calling, though that was never conveyed on the reservation. The associate then goes to us all about the additional fees and policies using the scare tactic to pressure us into insurance for tire/window damage, automatic 500 dollars if anything happens (mean while if a tire goes flat, it’s less than 500 to replace it) but it’s not covered by insurance so you must accept. The other out of this world policy is your own personal car insurance must cover up to $300,000 for it to be accepted. That, my friends, is a price of a high class house.. not the price of a car. Completely unrealistic. So you are forced to use their insurance policy because even if they “accept” your car insurance, no car insurance covers that amount. It was an additional $500 on top of the $100 for the week with the policy coverages added on there. Sure, other companies are still more expensive than $600 for the week but the sneakiness behind the rental was absurd. I would not recommend this rental service.

July 29, 2024
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Reply from otoQ

Dear Alysia,

We value every piece of customer feedback we receive and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment that might have been caused !

As is mentioned in the Terms and Conditions, Your reservation will be considered as NO-SHOW if you cannot be present on time at the station to pick up your car without a prior notice. In this case a no-show fee may be applied.

Please note, that vehicle availability can be scarce during peak season due to high booking volumes. While customer delays may not be a problem during the low season when inventory is ample, the high demand of peak season often results in limited vehicle choices, making punctuality essential.

Regarding the insurance coverage, if the customer's private insurance does not meet the terms and conditions of the mandatory requirements of the state, the customer is offered to make the payment locally at the counter.
This provides essential coverage in case of unexpected events. Otherwise, the vehicle will not be released. The safety of the customer can not be put under the risk as it is a safety measure.

In order to use the renter's own insurance at the specific location, the customer must provide proof of TPL and CDW coverage in his/her own name, issued by one of the following companies: State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Geico, All State, Infinity, Progressive, USAA, Nationwide, e-surance, Farmers. Insurance is accepted only if issued in the following country(ies): USA.
Kindly note, this action is mandated by both the local supplier and applicable legislation. Renters must provide proof of their own insurance. Acceptable proof of insurance must include the insurance declaration page, Insurance, that is valid for at least 3 months before the pick up date, insurance declaration page, that matches with the home address on the driving license, Bodily Injury and Property Damage liability with not less than 300,000 USD limit.
Please kindly note, tires, mirrors, glasses and interior are not covered, therefore you were offered to select the extra coverage.

We understand how crucial it is for our customers to trust our services and products, and we genuinely regret any inconvenience caused.

We sincerely hope your next experience will be much better.

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