Wisecars Reviews 

17,598
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 1,037 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professional approach, and efficient issue resolution. Many found the booking process easy, efficient, and appreciated the great prices and overall value. Customer service is frequently commended for quick responses, understanding, and effectively clarifying concerns. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with unexpected additional charges for insurance or upgrades at the rental desk, despite prior payments or promises. A few other people also felt that customer service was sometimes unhelpful, leading to issues with refunds or being left without a reserved vehicle.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked online and it booked me downtown instead of at the airport. I opened a ticket then called and happen to get the same person so answered my call, also responded to my ticket. Meelis was very h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hazel was helping me today. I wanted to upgrade the existing reservation to a bigger vehicle. She found the cheapest option while still satisfying our needs. Thank you so so much, Hazel!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark at Wisecars was amazing. He communicated promptly and was able to help me to my complete satisfaction, and in a timely manner, with my cancellation and refund. He even responded to me what a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

even though we were 48h past the cancellation and modification window Meelis and Mark were willing to help us change our booking after my wife fell ill. very grateful for their excellent support. surp... See more

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Company details

  1. #9 of 21 best companies in Car Rental Agency
  2. #3 of 11 best companies in Search Engine Company
  3. #14 of 25 best companies in Transportation Service
  4. #132 of 197 best companies in Travel Agency

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Wisecars is a car rental broker staffed by people who have worked in the online car rental industry for over 20 years. All this experience and expertise is aimed to ensure you get the best experience. We offer a price comparison of major and independent car rental suppliers around the world!

Wisecars - wide selection of internationally known car rental brands

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How does Wisecars offer such competitive prices?
Our team has many years of experience in the car rental industry and knows how to negotiate strong rates for our customers. We work with both leading global brands and trusted independent car rental companies, giving us access to a wide range of options. Because of this broad coverage, our platform can compare multiple suppliers in real time and highlight the best available deals for each location and date so you can choose the option that offers the best value.

Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before you pick-up your car.

What's Wisecars' cancellation policy?

You will receive a full refund if you request the cancellation 48 hours before the pick-up time. If you have bought the Wisecars Cancellation Protection and/or the Wisecars Protection Package you can cancel with a refund until 2 hours before the pick-up time and receive a refund minus the amount paid for the products. Read more from https://www.wisecars.com/en-us/reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an outstanding experience with…

I had an outstanding experience with Eduardo Car Rental! From the moment I booked the vehicle, the entire process was easy, professional, and stress-free. Eduardo was friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was ready when I arrived.

The car was spotless, well-maintained, and drove perfectly throughout my trip. I really appreciated the excellent customer service, fair pricing, and attention to detail. It’s clear that Eduardo takes pride in providing a great experience for every customer.

I highly recommend Eduardo Car Rental to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be renting from Eduardo again on my next trip!

July 22, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Car wasn't ready

Showed up at the desk and my reserved car wasn't even ready. Had to wait 40 minutes. When I finally got it, the back seats had crumbs all over them.

July 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good so far with instant support…

All good so far with instant support from Aune who answered my questions. I hope the car pick up is as seamless with no issues. I will update either way.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Adam,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're thrilled to hear that Aune was able to answer your questions and provide excellent assistance. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast service

Fast, friendly through service. Quick responses to all my questions. I felt like I was appreciated as a customer.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear David,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our customer service. We appreciate customers like yourself!

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent customer assistance

Aune was very helpful in assisting me when I did not receive the deposit back from the rental agency. He kept me informed until I received it. Thumbs up!

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Gill,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're thrilled to hear that Aune was able to resolve your issue immediately and provide excellent assistance. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Mariyam,

Thank you for your feedback!

We’re happy to hear that you found the booking process easy and convenient. We appreciate you choosing Wisecars and hope to assist you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Book with Wisecar - reasonable and I've book before and will again

Thank you for providing a service that is with very reasonable rates, and booking on the website was easy as well.

August 20, 2025
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Reply from Wisecars

Hello!

Thank you for your feedback!

We’re happy to hear that you found the booking process easy and convenient. We appreciate you choosing Wisecars and hope to assist you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT

GREAT. We have used Wisecars before.

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Thomas,

Thank you for your feedback!

We’re happy to hear that you found the booking process easy and convenient. We appreciate you choosing Wisecars and hope to assist you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a question regarding traveling to other countries

Had a question regarding traveling to other countries while renting in Albania. Eerik from Wisecars responded very quickly and even helped me look for other options with different companies. Really grateful. Eventually I just stayed with Wisecars because the other options were out of my budget. Thanks again!

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Ian,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're thrilled to hear that Eerik was able to resolve your issue immediately and provide excellent assistance. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wisecars lacks compassion with imminent death

I booked a rental car through Wisecars to attend a wedding. Before my trip, my father became critically ill, and I needed to remain with him. My companion was still traveling, so I asked Wisecars to transfer the reservation to her.

The answer was no. The only option offered was to rebook the reservation at nearly four times the original price. The only alternative was the standard cancellation policy that was already included with my reservation.

Wisecars explained that accommodating my request was incompatible with its business model because it would require the company to absorb the increased cost from its supplier. In other words, there was no flexibility whatsoever, even under extraordinary circumstances.

I canceled the reservation, received the refund I was already entitled to under the booking terms, and reserved the same vehicle through another company for substantially less than Wisecars wanted to charge to make the change.

By contrast, other travel companies involved in this same trip recognized the circumstances. For example, United provided a full flight credit for my Basic Economy ticket after I explained that my father was critically ill. Wisecars chose not to offer any comparable accommodation, despite having the opportunity to do so.

If you're considering booking through Wisecars, understand that if your plans change because of a genuine emergency, you should not expect the company to work with you. In my experience, the only options were to pay nearly four times the original price or rely on the standard cancellation policy that already existed under my reservation. At no point was any compassionate accommodation offered despite the circumstances

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

First and foremost, we are very sorry to hear about your father's critical illness, and we sincerely hope he is doing better. As a car rental broker, we work with live rates provided by our car rental partners, which can fluctuate significantly based on availability and demand. When a reservation requires changes such as a change of the main driver, it often has to be repriced using the current live rates.

In your particular case, modifying the reservation would have required us to pay the car rental supplier nearly four times the original reservation cost. Absorbing such a difference is unfortunately not sustainable for our business, which is why we were unable to offer the modification at the original price.

We wish you and your family all the best.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs! Arbitrary rules, incompetent support, and stolen deposits.

Avoid at all costs! Arbitrary rules, incompetent support, and stolen deposits.

If you are considering booking through Wisecars, please save yourself the massive headache, the risk of being stranded without a car, and the loss of your money.

I booked a car rental with their partner, FlexWays (Booking 35941415). When I went to pick up the vehicle, they rejected my first credit card because it expired in under 6 months. Fine. I immediately presented a second, fully valid, physical, and embossed credit card in my name to pay the security deposit.

The local desk refused my second card, claiming it was from a "non-major bank" and arbitrarily classifying it as an "electronic card" to force me into buying their grossly overpriced premium insurance package.

When I refused to be scammed and requested a refund of my 30 euro deposit, Wisecars customer support (specifically an agent named Peter) was utterly useless.

First, they do not read their emails. I explained the situation multiple times, but Peter kept sending copy-pasted, canned terms of service about card rules.

Second, they ignore their own terms of service. The terms they sent me lists "electronic cards" as unaccepted, but says absolutely nothing about a physical card needing to be from a "major bank" to be valid. My card was 100% compliant.

Third, they side with shady suppliers. FlexWays' corporate team already admitted on Trustpilot that refusing my card was against policy, yet Wisecars support still chose to side with the local desk's arbitrary scam to keep my money.

Wisecars has refused my refund under the guise of a "no-show," completely ignoring the fact that I showed up, presented a fully compliant credit card, and was turned away by a supplier violating their own contract.

This is not customer support; it is a wall of automated scripts designed to tire you out so they can steal your deposit. They do not care about their customers. Avoid this middleman broker at all costs!

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Arvid,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered during the vehicle pick-up and the frustration caused by the handling of your case. We understand your concerns regarding the payment card acceptance and the communication you received from our support team. We take feedback like yours seriously, and we would like to reassure you that we will review your case once again to ensure that it has been handled fairly and in accordance with the applicable rental terms and the information provided by the supplier.

Our goal is always to provide a fair resolution based on all available information, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. If our review identifies anything that requires further action, we will make sure to address it accordingly.

Thank you again for your feedback.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marten was extremely helpful and solved…

Marten was extremely helpful and solved my problem immediately - excellent!

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear John,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're thrilled to hear that Marten was able to resolve your issue immediately and provide excellent assistance. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very easy to book

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Nelson,

Thank you for your kind review!

We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process very easy. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you with your next car rental!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had to delay my rental by one day and…

I had to delay my rental by one day and they charged me $40 more for one less day.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Dear Diane,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the cost of modifying your reservation. When a booking is changed, the reservation has to be repriced using the live rates available at the time Unfortunately, rental prices can change over time, so even shortening the rental period may result in a higher overall price if the current rates are higher than those originally booked.

We understand this can be frustrating and appreciate your understanding.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marten was very helpful!

Marten was very helpful in canceling my booking due to unforseen circumstances. I appreciate his promptness in handling my cancelation.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Wisecars

Hello,

Thank you for your kind review!

We're sorry to hear that you had to cancel your booking, but we're glad Marten was able to assist you promptly and make the cancellation process as smooth as possible. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.

We hope to have the opportunity to assist you with a future trip!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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