Rent-a-Wreck Reviews 

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Considering 59 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently reported dealing with unexpected, heavily inflated costs, steep security deposits, and numerous hidden charges upon arrival at the various rental offices. Reviewers commonly stated that they were strictly forced to purchase expensive extra insurance policies or face outright refusal of service. Some reviewers were not happy with the extremely poor customer service, noting that staff members were unhelpful and completely unresponsive to subsequent complaints. Consumers also highlighted severe logistical difficulties, including missing vehicles at pickup locations, a total lack of advertised shuttle services, and rental cars delivered in terrible condition.

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Price

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Service

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Payment

Consumers find payment to be frustrating, frequently reporting unexpected charges and excessive fees applied... See more

Location

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rented a car in Miami airport , Yanet and a guy with a Chivas soccer team “helped us” at counter, they were incredible rude, especially the guy who was actually rude to everyone he was encounterin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID Horrendous experience - should have paid £850 ended up having to pay £1100 with hidden fees. I didnt even book with this company i booked with VIP cars so was una... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't write reviews, but listen when I tell you, read what everyone else has said, and RUN. The initial "deal" found on Expedia is nothing but a click-and-switch scam. Every single part of this expe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do NOT rent here. They use bait and switch tactics and attempt to purchase unneeded extra insurance or they will not rent you a car. My auto insurance coverage exceeded their requirements but they r... See more


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  1. Car Rental Agency

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Rent-A-Wreck is a car rental company renting vehicles which have been previously owned by individuals or other rental car companies.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People are great

People are great, helpful and friendly.

April 30, 2024
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Thank you for your amazing 5-star review!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company!

This company was trying to charge me another $600 for insurance and rental deposit. I already paid for insurance and they wouldn't listen. I never ended up getting the car that I already paid for and I ended up having to pay for transportation repeatedly on my trip. Overall this company cost me hundreds of dollars and caused lots of stress! If I could give no stars I would have but you have to give at least 1. I will never rent from this company again!

April 21, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100 with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Friendly customer service. Clean car.

April 30, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

Thank you, Nancy, for your awesome 5-star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service and Five-Star-Fleet

I could not be happier with the service and hospitality I received from Rent-A-Wreck in Reno. They were the only company that had a 15 passenger van available during the dates I needed one. To make things more challenging for them, my flight arrived after their office was closed but Jerry accommodated my request to leave the rental at a safe location ready for me to pick up. All I had to do was take an Uber to it (small compromise I was okay with). The vehicle was clean and in great condition. All in all, I will definitely use this company again next year when I come to Reno.

April 27, 2024
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Thank you for your generous 5-star review!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast pickup

Fast pickup, economical, fast drop off at airport. Vehicle was clean and reliable.

April 28, 2024
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Thank you, Rick, for your amazing 5-star review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rented in Mexico with a big liability…

Rented in Mexico with a big liability surprise. This has and continues to be a hidden fee in Mexico. I wasn’t the only renter in the office who was placed in a situation.
I had rented though Orbitz which had liability insurance along with the rental.
But was told it wasn’t enough and had to purchase the required Mexican liability insurance at the time of rental. New to me.
Both priceless car rental and Orbitz pointed the finger at each other. Both said they had no control over what happens and is advertised in another country.
That’s total BS. They have contracted with each other to sell and have sold these rental cars. They both know very well what the regulations are. If they don’t they should so they can tell their consumer what is required.
This is a huge revenue earner at $50 a day for the Mexican rental companies.
Shame on you for cheating your customers and leaving them stuck with no other alternative.

April 20, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred, and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We extend our sincere apologies that your recent experience fell short of the positive service we aim to provide. We acknowledge that the service you received did not meet our usual standards, and we are committed to addressing and improving upon the areas of concern.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Easy to walk to from terminal, great service and car was wonderful. Highly recommend

April 27, 2024
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Thank you for your very generous 5-star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pricing through Expedia reservation did…

Pricing through Expedia reservation did not mention insurance required in Costa Rica. I bought the $11/day insurance from Expedia - which I hope to get refunded - that was not adequate. $1/day rental turned into $35/day plus a $500 hold on my credit card released upon returning the car.

April 27, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We extend our sincere apologies that your recent experience fell short of the positive service we aim to provide. We acknowledge that the service you received did not meet our usual standards, and we are committed to addressing and improving upon the areas of concern.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cockroaches on the dashboard

First car rental we had a Kia Rio that could barely drive straight. My girlfriend and I came to the surprise of little critters(cockroaches) crawling all over the dash and middle glove compartments. We spent over two hours spending our first night in Puerto Rico trying to get a car swap. Come to find out the couple in front of us also came for that same reason not once but twice during the day. Never in my life have I seen something like that ever. Something needs to be done.
Wasted the day before my birthday trying to get a new rental, while it also coming out to a way higher cost than it should've. The only positives were the workers being patient and understanding, but we still wasted a whole day of our trip. Wish we could’ve at the very least got part of the rental cost off.

April 26, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred, and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The price had a catch that wasn't…

The price had a catch that wasn't mentioned on the website, from a rate that I had around $60.00, I ended up paying more than $200.00

April 19, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred, and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The owner was very friendly and…

The owner was very friendly and flexible with my schedule. My only complaint is that he charged a $10 vacuum penalty upon my return for a few crumbs on the mat.

April 26, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We genuinely apologize for the negative experience you encountered, as it does not align with our commitment to excellence. The service you received did not meet our typical standards, and we assure you that our team is actively working to rectify and enhance the customer service experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Price and terms and conditions not respected

They deal with a third party that does not honor the terms and conditions listed by rent-a-wreck. I was asked to pay between 300$ and 500$ USD more for insurance coverages. No other rental company in Costa Rica has forced me to take out insurance other than third party liability (which is supposed to be included in the price you pay through rent-a-wreck. I chose this company because the deposit was supposed to be of 250$ maximum (again, as per the terms and conditions of Rent-a-Wreck). However, the third party was asking for 500$ up to 3000$. Be aware that the price quoted on this website is not what you will end up paying. Do not pay in advance if you wish to complete a reservation.

April 25, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred, and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is so bad

This company is so bad. They quote $30/day but the required charges end up being $80/day. Their practices are borderline unethical. The customer experience is dismal so you might as well go ahead and pay for Enterprise.

April 25, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We do apologize for the inconveniences that have occurred, and take all feedback seriously. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Customer Care Department Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends at (877) 877-0700 or Outside USA +1-301-681-8100.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I didn’t like the attitude of the woman…

I didn’t like the attitude of the woman when I ask for the shuttle to take me back to airport she said there is a store on the corner you can wait there I was lost asking where the store was I almost called for Uber other than that all good thank you

April 25, 2024
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Reply from Rent-a-Wreck

We apologize sincerely that your recent experience did not reflect our commitment to providing excellent service. The service you received did not meet our usual standards, and we want to assure you that we are taking corrective measures to address the issues and improve our overall customer service.

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