VWFS Rent-a-Car Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 889 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly friendly staff and the immaculate condition of the vehicles, ensuring that every single trip feels comfortable, safe, and entirely straightforward from start to finish. Many people also appreciate the remarkably smooth booking process, transparent rates, and exceptional customer support provided consistently throughout the entire rental period. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional communication oversights, unexpected booking reappointments, or delayed deposit processing times experienced at specific branches. Others noted that receiving clearer instructions regarding vehicle features or dealing with rare administrative hiccups required a bit of extra patience during their journey.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By far the best car (actually van) hire experience I've had. Really friendly staff, brand new van, easy check out and return and £100s cheaper than other companies if you need to take a vehicle to Eur... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience Ive ever had renting a vehicle. Really pleasant, communicative, and personal service. The whole renting procedure was simple, fast and great value for money. everything was explained,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service all round. Peter was honestly amazing, such a good bloke. He walked me through the car so nicely, took his time going over everything properly, made it all dead easy and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've hired several Skoda Fabias now from VWFS - through Pulman Skoda Cramlington - from between 10 days and 4 weeks at a time for touring holidays in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland and Ireland. S... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. also in
  3. Car Leasing Service
  4. Van Rental Agency

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We make renting a vehicle simple. Whether you're looking for a car, van or campervan, it's easy to book with us. Browse our top-quality Volkswagen Group vehicles online now and collect from a local retailer. VWFS Rent-a-Car, Simple-as-That.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

7K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EVIE was amazingly professional and…

EVIE was amazingly professional and friendly for my booking. Explained everything to me and had to adapt and make the agreement work a few times and I always felt like she was doing what’s best for me as a customer throughout my career rental. I only return where I feel I was treated like a person not a number and I will certainly only fire from VW going forward

October 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great service

Always great service, with excellent, reliable vehicles, friendly staff and efficient booking system.

October 16, 2026
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We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was good from start to…

The experience was good from start to finish very happy

October 17, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tip top professional service from Mo…

Tip top professional service from Mo and the young gentleman that attended to me today and on pick up of my people carrier hire. Courtesy and warmth combined. Fab cars too. Thanks guys

November 2, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great experience

Always a great experience. Van was great, already booked again.

October 26, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and smooth booking

Easy and smooth,
Needed a estate vehicle as going away and peter looked after me no stress no drama’s everything straight forward
Will be using yourself’s again
A***** service

November 2, 2026
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We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were very pleased with our rental…

We were very pleased with our rental experience. All went smoothly. Had a minor hiccup with a warning light, but rectified quickly. Would definitely use VWFS again. Highly recommend John for his customer service.
Thank you

October 22, 2026
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Hi there!

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Van hire

I hire a a van at least once a month for fishing trips, the hire process is fast and reliable. I find these vans are always very well maintained never had any problems and the service is always great , big shout out to Sean who I think is a real asset to the company

October 23, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward rentals.

I've rented a car from vwfs a few times now and it's always been a smooth experience, no hassle.

October 26, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every thing was so easy definitely use…

Every thing was so easy definitely use them again

October 30, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam and Brian van hire

Just a quick note to say what a fantastic experience it was hiring a vehicle to take abroad from VW cleckheaton

Brian and Adam were absolutely fantastic from the word Go very professional helpful and informative all the way couldn't want for a better service. They are a credit to your staff VW.

October 28, 2026
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Hi there!

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service from Colin at VW…

Outstanding service from Colin at VW Hedge End! Colin was professional, friendly and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. The whole process was incredibly easy to organise, with exceptional value for money. His attention to detail and genuine customer-first approach made the entire experience a pleasure. Colin is a real credit to Volkswagen, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Fantastic service from start to finish! Neil

October 27, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annie - Van Rental

Annie, rental manager, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and experienced and made the whole process renting a van seamless. Would easily recommend to anyone. Thanks for the help Annie.

October 15, 2026
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We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super friendly service

Super friendly service, everyone at the dealer is great, van was nice and clean when I picked it up and quickly went through the paperwork before I left.

October 29, 2026
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We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If Carlsberg did car rentals.

Possibly met half a dozen different members of staff whilst renting and returning vehicles. On every occasion we could not fault the customer service, friendliness and quality of vehicles.

October 29, 2026
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Hi there!

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have rented few times with Citygate…

I have rented few times with Citygate West London and its always been a great experience, their cars are clean nice and very convinient. All the staff was amazing and Taylor was happy to help me with anything i needed.
Overall experience "Great"

October 10, 2026
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Hi there!

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We’re glad you had a great experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Raheel best customer service also very…

Raheel best customer service also very helpful loving the service will be using this service

Regards Jahedur

October 23, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

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VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great reliable service

Great reliable service. Vehicle was in top condition. Nice easy helpful staff, would recommend to anyone.

October 28, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super service

Super service, once again. Thanks very much.

October 19, 2026
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Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful during a stressful time.

Very helpful during a stressful time.

October 26, 2026
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Reply from VWFS Rent-a-Car

Hello,

We’re glad you had a great experience with VWFS Rent-a-Car. Our team looks forward to helping you again soon!

Many thanks,
VWFS Rent-a-Car

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