I booked a 7-seater vehicle - ekstra charge
I booked a 7-seater vehicle (5+1) more than two months in advance and expected the reservation to be honored. When I arrived at the Flensburg pickup location, the vehicle I had reserved was not available.
First, I was offered an Audi A5, which was completely unsuitable for my needs. After explaining that I had specifically booked a 7-seater, I was told that an 8-seater vehicle was available, but only if I paid an additional €58.
When I questioned the extra charge, the branch manager told me that the surcharge would only be €30 and that he would adjust it later. Unfortunately, after this experience, I am not confident that what customers are told can be relied upon.
I had already paid online, yet I was asked to provide my card again and another €358 was reserved. The entire process felt disorganized and confusing.
What makes this even more frustrating is that it appeared the type of vehicle I originally booked may actually have been available, but I was told it could not be provided because the vehicle would be returned to Hamburg Airport. Customers should not have to pay extra because of internal fleet management decisions.
I booked the correct vehicle category more than two months in advance specifically to avoid problems like this. Instead, I was asked to pay more due to circumstances that were not my fault.
Overall, a very disappointing experience at the Flensburg branch. Poor communication, inconsistent information, and additional charges for a vehicle that should have been available. I would not recommend this location, especially for families who require a specific vehicle size and expect their reservation to be respected.
Due to the way this reservation was handled, I am considering seeking legal advice regarding whether the vehicle availability and pricing were presented accurately. As a customer, I feel I was charged extra for a problem that should not have existed given my reservation was made more than two months in advance.