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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

When returning the car, the agent complained about the fact that I had not cleaned the car before returning it (!?). I explained that I had never been told that I was expected to clean the car b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking, absolutely disgusting business. Go elewhere 4 minutes ago...i received the same bullshit response (below).... Goes around in circles...they do not give a rats ass about customer after the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We were made to pay a daily premium for winter tyres despite hiring the vehicle in a commune where winter tyres are compulsory between november and march. Then we were hit with a bill for repairs to t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I got charged extra insurance when I got to the desk plus a $1000 deposit on my credit card. 30% more than originally agreed to. When I arrived at the airport phone for pickup it was BROKEN. I tried t... See more

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  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Van Rental Agency

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Rent A Car est un acteur incontournable de la location de voitures et de la location de véhicules utilitaires en France. Le réseau Rent A Car met à votre disposition un large choix de voitures et utilitaires à louer : citadine, berline, monospace, minibus, fourgons et camionnettes de tous gabarits. Nous vous proposons des solutions adaptées à toutes les situations : déménagement, déplacement professionnel, départ en vacances, location occasionnelle... Toujours proches de vous, nos 500 agences en France vous conseillent et vous apportent les meilleurs offres de location et services, à des tarifs très compétitifs, pour louer le véhicule le plus adapté à vos besoins. Rent A Car vous propose également la location d'utilitaire en aller-simple : louez votre véhicule dans une agence et restituez le dans une autre, c'est simple et économique.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Careful of these people!

When returning the car, the agent complained about the fact that I had not cleaned the car before returning it (!?). I explained that I had never been told that I was expected to clean the car before returning it, and she explained that I could be charged €30–100 for cleaning.

When her supervisor came over, he dismissed her colleague’s claim about the cleanliness of the car, but she insisted and tried to convince him that the car was dirty.

In the end, I was not charged for cleaning.

I will never rent from your company again.

August 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking, absolutely disgusting business. Go elewhere
4 minutes ago...i received the same bullshit response (below).... Goes around in circles...they do not give a rats ass about customer after they screw up.
Steer clear of this mob, trust me !!

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We are sorry to read your review. However, without further details or context regarding your experience, we are unable to investigate the situation or provide a relevant response.

We invite you to contact our Customer Service at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, providing your booking or rental reference and any details that may help us review your case.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

€1400 incorrectly taken without refund 4 weeks later

Nothing wrong with the car and the rental process itself, but they took the €1400 deposit from my bank instead of taking a hold. It’s now been 4 weeks with many emails to follow up and I have not been reimbursed. The service has been incredibly poor when I have tried to obtain evidence of the transfer back to me and they have sent me incorrect documentation making me strongly believe they have taken advantage and this is fraudulent. Avoid this company if you can and if you do use them, be wary. I am still waiting for payment and will be escalating with relevant consumer bodies and seeking legal advice. Incredibly disappointed and this was a terrible end to our holiday.

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction regarding the handling of your security deposit.

We would like to clarify that the security deposit requested when renting a vehicle is a necessary guarantee for the rental. Depending on the rental conditions, this guarantee may be processed as a bank pre-authorisation or a charge, and the release or reimbursement process may depend on the completion of the rental agreement and banking procedures.

We regret that your exchanges with our teams did not meet your expectations. In order to review your case in detail and provide you with an appropriate response regarding the return of this amount, we kindly invite you to contact our customer service team at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, providing your booking reference.

We remain available to investigate your request and provide the clarification you are expecting.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this agency

Avoid this agency — Hidden fees for normal usage!
​While their lower prices might look appealing, it is absolutely not worth the hassle.
​First, their location is outside the airport, requiring you to walk all the way to their lot, which is already inconvenient when picking up and returning the vehicle with luggage.
​To make matters worse, after 9 days of completely normal driving, they charged me a €70 "cleaning fee" just because there was standard dirt and sand on the floor mats. What makes this even more absurd is that their drop-off lot isn't even paved—it's raw dirt and gravel, so walking on their own grounds to simply taking a video during the inspection and parking the car, naturally brings sand onto the floor mats!
​I have rented cars all over the world and have never been charged a fee to clean basic dirt off floor mats.

UPDATE: In their photo evidence, they even took pictures underneath the floor carpet area after removing the mat. We never removed or moved the floor mats during our entire trip, meaning any dust or debris trapped under the mat was already there before we ever picked up the car! This was a premeditated trap from the get-go designed to fabricate a pretext for extra charges.

​For total peace of mind and to avoid a frustrating experience, stick with more established car rental companies. I will never rent from them again.

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.

As stated in our rental terms and conditions, vehicles must be returned in a clean condition. If additional cleaning beyond the standard preparation is required after the vehicle is returned, cleaning fees may apply.

That being said, we regret if the condition of the return area contributed to your dissatisfaction. This does not change our expectation that vehicles should be returned in accordance with the rental conditions, but we understand your remarks regarding the environment of the parking area.

If you disagree with the cleaning charges that were applied, we invite you to contact our Customer Service team at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, quoting your rental agreement number so that your case can be reviewed in detail.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Rent a Car Porto Vecchio

Avoid Rent a Car Porto Vecchio

I would strongly advise against renting from Rent a Car Porto Vecchio, Corsica.

We booked a Jeep Avenger through their online booking system, but when we arrived to collect it, we were given a much smaller car. We were told it was in the same category as the Avenger, unfortunately it was simply not suitable for our needs.

After explaining that the replacement vehicle was too small, the only solution offered was a Jeep Renegade at a significantly higher price, which we felt we had no choice but to accept.

When we were shown the Renegade, it was extremely dirty on the outside. We asked if it could be cleaned before we took it, but the staff refused.

To make matters worse, when we returned the vehicle, we were told by a very rude fat lady at reception that we had to pay an additional €145 because the floor needed vacuuming. Given that they had refused to clean the car before handing it over, this was both surprising and unreasonable.

Overall, this was a very disappointing experience with poor customer service, unexpected additional charges, and a vehicle that was not as booked. I would not recommend this company and suggest looking elsewhere for car hire in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.

When you made your reservation, you selected the "Business" vehicle category, for which the Jeep Avenger is displayed as an example, or similar. In accordance with our rental terms and conditions, the exact vehicle model is not contractually guaranteed; only the booked vehicle category is.

The Jeep Renegade that was offered to you belongs to our "Comfort" category, which is a higher category than the one originally reserved. This explains the difference in price that was quoted.

Regarding the cleanliness of the vehicle, we sincerely regret that it was not presented to you in the condition you expected. This does not reflect our quality standards. However, as stated in our rental terms and conditions, vehicles must be returned in a clean condition, otherwise cleaning fees may apply.

If you would like us to review your case in more detail, particularly regarding the condition of the vehicle at pick-up, please contact our Customer Service team at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, quoting your rental agreement number so that we can investigate your case.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Experience and Perfect Car Match

Got exactly the car I requested clean, well-maintained, and in perfect working condition. The whole process was smooth and hassle-free, and everything matched the description. Very satisfied with the service overall and would definitely rent again without hesitation.

March 21, 2026
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you received exactly the car you requested, clean, well-maintained, and in perfect condition, and that the entire rental process was smooth and hassle-free.

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we will make sure to pass on your positive feedback to our team.

We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst service ever known!

Worst service ever known!

My experience with your car rental service was extremely poor from start to finish.
The problems began upon arrival: the office was impossible to find and nobody answered the phone. I, together with other customers, waited almost 45 minutes before someone answered, and over one hour before we were finally picked up.
Once at the office, the staff did not speak English, and after another hour of waiting we discovered that some services included in the booking had not been applied. No one was willing to help or take responsibility.
I decided to leave anyway, but after 20 minutes of driving a motor warning light appeared. I tried calling the help desk for more than 30 minutes, with no answer. Since I was still nearby, I returned to the office, where they admitted they had forgotten to reset/update the service indicator. As a result, instead of leaving at 09:00, we only started our trip at 12:30.
At the vehicle return, the staff was polite and completed the check-out correctly. However, the real problems started two months later, when I received a toll fine. Nobody at the rental office had informed me that tolls in Normandy are virtual. I had to resolve the issue myself with the French authorities, with the help of a friend who speaks French. I paid both the toll and the fine due to late payment. Luckily, I paid in October; otherwise, the fine would have exceeded €200.
After six months, I received another unpleasant surprise: your company charged my bank account three times €30, without any prior communication. When I contacted you, I was told this was for “data processing.” This is unacceptable. Had I waited until January, I would have faced another fine of over €200, yet you still felt justified in charging me without notice.
This behavior is unprofessional and unacceptable. I strongly advise other customers not to trust this company. Paying more and choosing a reputable rental company is far safer.

August 31, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We have read your review carefully and sincerely regret the experience you describe.

Regarding the issues encountered at vehicle pickup (waiting time, communication at the branch, warning light), we fully understand the inconvenience caused and acknowledge that this situation does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

Concerning free-flow toll roads, this information is mentioned in the rental terms and is subject to local regulations. However, we regret if these details were not clearly explained at the time of departure.

As for the charges applied at a later stage, these correspond to administrative processing fees related to the handling of fines, in accordance with the general rental conditions accepted at the time of booking.

To allow us to review your case in detail and provide you with a personalized response, we invite you to contact our customer service department at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, specifying your rental references.

We hope to have the opportunity to clarify these points and improve your overall experience with our company.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brutal customer service

Absolutely brutal customer service. We reserved a car at a given Rent A Car location nearby. Reservation went through and we received email confirmation of the pickup location. Next morning we get an email with a different pickup location mentioned, so we call in to figure out what's up. Turns out the location we reserved has been closed for 2 years (!!) and since it's now within 48 hours of my reservation, they absolutely REFUSE to cancel. There's literally nothing I could have done given that I was only notified of the new pickup location less than 48 hours from pickup. There's no reasoning with these crooks, they're not out to help.

November 25, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced. To ensure your situation is properly reviewed and addressed, we kindly invite you to contact our customer service team at service-clientele@rentacar.fr.

They will be able to look into your reservation in detail and provide guidance on the next steps.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company

Terrible company. I used RentACar for my trip to Gran Canaria. When I arrived they said they would be waiting for me but nobody was there. Then, they said I had to tell them I was late (They had the booking details and could see it was delayed). They expected me to call them when I was flying to say I couldn't get there in time. Don't use them use another company.

August 26, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We have taken note of your feedback, but we would like to clarify that it does not concern our company. Rent A Car is a 100% French company, and the reservation reference you mention does not correspond to our booking system.

It is very likely that you rented from another company with a similar name operating abroad.

We hope your situation will be resolved quickly with the company concerned.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disregard for child safety

I would never use this company again due to their disregard for child safety. We booked a baby seat for our 10 month old baby and when we picked up the car they had given us a booster seat. We paid 70 euro for the baby seat and it specifically said for babies aged 1-12 months. The booster seat only costs 25 euro for the week so they absolutely knew what they were doing. They have scammed us out of money and used the safety of our baby to do so. When we called up to explain their mistake we were told there was nothing we could do and they wouldn't reimburse us our 70 euro either.

July 26, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sincerely sorry to hear about your experience regarding the child seat provided during your rental. The safety and comfort of all our passengers — especially children — are a top priority, and we understand your concern.

If the seat provided did not match the one booked, this should not have happened. We invite you to contact our customer service at serviceclient@rentacar.fr with your reservation details so we can investigate the matter further and, if applicable, process an appropriate adjustment.

We are committed to ensuring that such situations are addressed quickly and fairly.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor franchise. Out of sync with other rental providers.

First car hire from a supposedly serious car hire company (enterprise) that has required customer to clean car inside and out before returning. I also see similar complaints below with responses from Rentacar stating T&C’s and extraordinary dirtiness of car. To claim this in my case would be gross dishonesty. The car was returned little dustier than it was picked up. Rentacar then apply a disproportionate charge to clean the car. Also, highlighted that no other rental company at Figari airport made these charges. Quite possibly this is a franchise issue and Enterprise/Rentacar will look at addressing this. Not recommended. If you want to go with this company, I suggest you add the 130 euro cleaning fee to the quoted price, or spend the last 2 hours of the holiday cleaning your car. Better value elsewhere.

June 1, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

We noticed that your review mentions Enterprise and Rent A Car, two separate companies. To clarify and address your concerns, could you please confirm that your rental was indeed made through Rent A Car France on the following website: https://www.rentacar.fr?

If this is the case, we invite you to send us the details of your rental (reservation number, dates, and rental location) to serviceclient@rentacar.fr so that we can investigate the situation.

Kind regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very untrustworthy company

I would NOT recommend this rental company to ANYONE.
I booked a hire car INCLUDING insurance on April 13th.
I did not realise I needed a driving license as their website was all in French with no option to translate into English. I do not speak or read French so did not understand this.
They refuse to reimburse me the €146 I paid.
I even went INTO the branch (Arcachon) in person to confirm if I can get a refund and the lady (Centrine) assured me that when the manager came in I would be reimbursed for this.

I have received emails to say the company isn’t liable and will not refund me as it was written on the website…. But in FRENCH! How can a customer coming from the UK and booking with you for the first time know this?

This is a very unprofessional, untrustworthy, non-customer friendly company and I will be taking action further if this is not resolved.
I would like my money back.

April 13, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you for your message.

We understand your frustration and regret that your experience was not satisfactory. However, we would like to remind you that, according to our terms and conditions, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time of the vehicle (excluding pre-paid options) are non-refundable. These conditions are clearly stated during the booking process and are available at any time.

If you wish to file a complaint, we invite you to contact our customer service at service-clientele@rentacar.fr, providing your booking reference number. We will review your request carefully and respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No issues at Lyon airport

Rented a car for a week from Lyon airport. Please make sure you give them a ring once you are at the pick up location. I don't think this has been mentioned in the paperwork but I could be wrong.
Form then on everything was impeccable. I had the fastest check in ever, literally 2 minutes, got a good Opel Astra with 25000 on the clock, check out and transfer to the airport were efficient and quick as well.
Obviously as with any other cat hire company make sure you do your homework beforehand but these guys seem to be honest and reliable.

April 5, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are very pleased to receive your compliments. We will be sure to share your comments with our entire team.

Your satisfaction is the greatest reward for our staff, who work day after day to provide you with impeccable service.

We look forward to welcoming you again to our network!

Best regards,
The Rent A Car team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately

Unfortunately, my experience with this rental car company was extremely disappointing. I rented a vehicle at a pre agreed price like , but in the end, I was charged significantly more due to an issue that was not my fault.

and during the rental period, the car suddenly stopped working due to a malfunction in the electronic ignition system. I contacted customer support, but instead of receiving assistance or a replacement vehicle, I was told that the repair costs would be my responsibility! Even though the issue was not caused by my negligence or improper use, I was still charged unexpected fees, making the final amount much higher than what I originally agreed to pay.

At no point was it clearly explained why I was being held responsible for a mechanical failure, and the support team was slow and uninterested in resolving the issue. Instead of transparency, I was faced with hidden fees and an unprofessional approach.

I would not recommend this rental car company to anyone looking for reliable and fair service. If you want to avoid unpleasant surprises and additional charges, I strongly suggest choosing a different companyyy!

March 11, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

We would like to inform you that, in accordance with our internal procedures, a thorough inspection is always conducted both when the vehicle is picked up and when it is returned. This process ensures that all visible damages are documented.

If, during this inspection, the agency determines that the vehicle is safe to drive, it will be rented to you. However, if any issues that could compromise the safety of our customers are identified, the vehicle is immediately removed and sent for repairs.

We are sorry to hear that you encountered difficulties with the vehicle. We encourage you to contact our customer service to review the situation and find a suitable solution.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thrifty Malaga scamed os on 180 euros

We got scamed on 180 euros. Malaga airport.
The dealer told me that it was a deposition for fuel if I didn't fill up the reservoar when the car was returned. Which I did!
When I returned the car they told me that I'll get all my money back in 3-10 days.
Now it seams that he sold me an insurance that I didn't needed. I've allready had an full insurance that I pre payed when I booked the car on autoeurope.com.
Warning, warning!!

February 20, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Please note that Rent A Car only operates agencies in mainland France and the French overseas territories (DOM-TOM). It is therefore likely that the rental was made with another company with a similar name.

We invite you to check the details on your booking confirmation.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust this agency

The airport rental agency ruined the end of our nice holiday in Corsica. The car they rented me didn’t show how much petrol I had put in it. I topped up the tank 3 times before dropping it off (at about 2 litres per time - ridiculous I know but I was stressed because the petrol gauge didn’t register the amount I was putting in). No one was at the agency despite their opening hour displayed at 9am. Our flight was a 10am so I left the agency in good faith, leaving a phone message and my fuel receipts in the car. I got a call after arriving at home, telling me that I was going to be charged for the missing fuel and there was nothing they could do. DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY.

February 22, 2025
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

We sincerely regret that your rental experience did not meet your expectations. We understand the situation you described and want to provide you with all the necessary assistance.

We invite you to contact our customer service team to address this issue and find a satisfactory resolution. To help us review your case efficiently, please be sure to provide your reservation number when reaching out.

You can contact our customer service team at: service-clientele@rentacar.fr.

We remain at your disposal for any further inquiries.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Winter Tyre Trickery

We were made to pay a daily premium for winter tyres despite hiring the vehicle in a commune where winter tyres are compulsory between november and march. Then we were hit with a bill for repairs to two minor scratches totalling more than a thousand euros. I doubt these repairs will get done until others have inflicted further damage and paid

December 28, 2024
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Reply from Rent A Car

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Please note that, in accordance with our internal procedures, a vehicle inspection is systematically carried out both at pick-up and return. This process is designed to record any visible damage in a dedicated document.

Regarding the winter tyre surcharge, this is a mandatory measure implemented to ensure vehicles are properly equipped for winter driving conditions, in compliance with local regulations that apply from November to March in certain areas. This additional fee helps cover the costs of fitting appropriate tyres to ensure our customers' safety on the road.

If any damage is noted during the return inspection, a repair estimate is drawn up based on manufacturer standards, and the necessary work is scheduled in order to maintain the quality of our fleet.

We understand that these procedures may sometimes seem restrictive, but they are strictly enforced to ensure driver safety and uphold the quality of our service.

We sincerely hope you understand the importance of these steps and that this experience will not deter you from renting with one of the agencies in the Rent A Car network again in the future.

Thank you in advance for your understanding. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions.

Best regards,
The Rent A Car Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warnung: Worst experience ever!!!

Worst experience ever. Do not use this company! I was forced transfer the deposit as they would not accept the card over the phone.
The vehicle was in a catastrophic state and it was not the one we had ordered and confirmed. Although the deposit has been unblocked by the agency after the return of the van, I am still waiting for my money to be transferred back into my account. We are talking about 12 days now when it should have been transferred back right away on the 2nd of August. The agency can’t help as it is up to the accounting department, the management of the company is on holiday and nobody even cares. This is criminal! They are absolutely not entitled to keep the cleared deposit. As I read on the internet I am not the only one experiencing this issue. I wish I had known before, therefore I would like to warn all consumers regarding the unlawful proceedings of the company! If you need to rent a car, go somewhere else and save yourself time and hussle. This incident will have consequences for the company. Believe me. anyone who reeds this and has similar problems make sure you feedback it.

August 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM

SCAM! They take the bail

I have pictures with no damage.
Thay invented a damage and they are not giving me my money back.
Scammer! AVOID!

June 6, 2024
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