Avis - Car Rental Ratings and Reviews

4.7 out of 5
292.6K Ratings

292.6K Ratings

angCurtis35 ,

Impressed!

I was having a hard time finding a rental company that didn’t cost me a fortune plus a deposit on top of that! This company worked with me and I didn’t have to go into detail and explain myself as I often feel I have to, I am very comfortable in their vehicle! In fact I actually love it! 2020 Kia Optima. Since I’ve had the car, it’s been a complete turnaround on my mentalState of mind.,It has greatly affected my moodAnd emotional status in a positive way! I recently lost my Toyota Camry and the unfortunate car accident on route 1A. I had only liability insurance and unfortunately I didn’t have collision. My insurance company paid the other party involved in the accident $7905! When my car is completely totaled, they hit me, and they were able to drive off! Their front bumper was a little damage sure, anyway that’s besides the point clearly I’m still upset about it. But besides all that, yes I have been extremely grateful and hopeful that I can get a lot done while I have this rental so I can get old blue back on the road! So thank you Avis company for working with me!The two young folks that were working the desk the day I picked up the car we’re extremely kind and helpful and got me in right away! The airport was pretty dead because of the snowstorm but they both seemed like they took pride in their job and we’re also dressed very nicely by the way! Very professional! I love the app I love the rental car I love everything you guys are awesome! 👍👍😊

Perpetually Tired ,

Disappointed and almost done with Avis.

Over the years, Avis has made a consistent decline in the quality and amenities included in the basic full size vehicle. It’s very disappointing to feel as though I’m getting less and less for the same amount of money I spend. In addition to this fact, Avis has become less likely to issue significant upgrades, unless it is clearly convenient for your station representatives. I used to be part of the Avis First program- what ever happened to that program? Now when I get upgraded, it’s to a gas-guzzling SUV (which I NEVER ask for because I prefer driving a regular sedan). It’s almost as tho you can’t get them rented- so why not give them as upgrades. I DONT LIKE RENTING SUVs. I just want a sedan with leather seats, and I prefer Ford since that’s what I drive personally. These requests seem to always inconvenience your local station reps.

I used to be part of Avis First- a higher tier Preferred program that was actually pretty good. Bring that back please

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your feedback. The Avis First Program was replaced with the Avis Preferred program that provides the option to earn Avis Preferred points towards free days, etc.

Please email us at avisapp@avisbudget.com and provide your full name and wizard number along with this feedback so that we may better assist you.

~ Terri

176465536728 ,

Late renter beware I’m Albuquerue

I was worried when I reserved my rental for my late night trip to Albuquerque and trying to find a car that would be available after midnight but Avis said they’d be there. So when I arrived at the terminal in the rental car area I was ushered through to the garage where preferred AVIS renters were to be met by someone with my vehicle ready. Finally arriving all the way out there hoping to be quickly seated in my new rental, I was met by darkness and my name was no where on the preferred rental board. I also could not find any attendant at all due to the fact that they all went home. So I made my way back into the terminal to talk to Melissa who thankfully was still there and was able to help me access a car and put me in the right direction. Too bad the left-hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing as the inside counter person had no idea of the staff activities in the garage. So if you’re arriving late, call ahead and get the facts about your car and be sure to grab papers and keys before heading to the garage after midnight. I did try calling from my connecting flight in Dallas just to make sure everything would be well when I arrived late in New Mexico by calling the Avis 800 number , which put me in a merry-go-round of voicemails that took ne nowhere close to Albuquerque‘s car desk area to ask any such questions. In the end, all was well.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our sincere apologies for the lack of Avis Preferred Service at this location.

~ Terri

7Astral7 ,

be careful

I am writing especially for American tourists, please read my message before you book any car through this app, you will lose money 100%, and so I booked a car through this app, they charged me 575% of the initial amount and I had to pay the rest of the money in the amount of 1200+ $ when I pick up the car, but when I arrived at the Avis location to pick up my car, they told me that they did not have this car and apologized for the damage caused, they wasted my precious time + because of them I lost an important business meeting, but that's not all, after I wrote to Carla's support service to get my money back for the goods not received, they refused to return the money to me without any reason, and there can't be any reason and it doesn't matter to me since I I didn't receive my car and besides the fact that they were obliged to immediately return my money, they also owed me compensation for the damage and inconvenience caused, but they even refuse to return my money to me, and this is chaos and illegal action, I ask all tourists to be be careful from this app and Avis rental car, if you suddenly pay in advance through a credit card or through another and you have a problem with the car, then you will most likely lose all your money thanks, and I am not going to pay not one cent, and after I have a problem with my credit history, there will be legal problems with this company with my lawyer

yyosiqq ,

Reservations “Not Honored”

This is a company that values some customers a lot more than others. I have a lot going on and regularly need to change plans to book flights and rental cars last minute. Today was the 3rd time I have booked a car with Avis (and Budget) in the morning to pick up at the destination airport later that evening… only to be told at the counter that “we didn’t plan well and are running low on cars — my manager is not honoring same day bookings unfortunately”. Why is it OK for a company to allow you to make last minute travel plans with them and confirm a rental car pick up— and then simply say oops we are out when you arrive in a new city?? I was told that people who booked months in advance would be priority for being honored. 1) Why are customers who have the need to make last minute travel plans valued so much less than customers who happen to have been planning a trip months in advance? 2) The real question is why guarantee a booking for someone online if there is any chance at all that they won’t be able to get a car when they arrive? I love Jetblue and love that I can get TrueBlue points with Avis and Budget, but I’ll be moving on from this incompetence now.

Hamk23 ,

Dishonest Company: Don’t Use

I rented a Jeep to drive it around to determine if I want to buy one. I did not take the jeep off-roading. I merely drove it around town while on vacation in Virginia (where is rains a lot). When they gave me the Jeep, the wheel well was already covered in mud. I should have said something, but I didn’t. When I returned the Jeep. There was a little bit of grass on the floorboards of the back seat from the kids shoes (from getting in and out of the vehicle for a whole week). They took 1 photo and duplicated it 3 times and then charged us $125 extra, for “sand” in the car. When we spoke to a representative about it on a recorded call, he agreed there was no sand just a little grass (we never went anywhere with sand) and it was the same picture duplicated. However the company decided not to do what was right, but to go after more money. They charged us extra for having to vacuum the vehicle, which is something they should be doing after each return. There was no extra work involved. There was just a little bit of grass on the floorboards. If you don’t intend to have the vehicle detailed before returning it, use another company. Avis care little about ethics, only about money.

Saved J.O.Y ,

Terrible cars at this location

This is the 2nd time I’ve rented a car from AVIS & EVERY car I’ve ever gotten has been run down. Today I picked up a car & rep said there wasn’t any damages to it. After getting into the car, not only did it have chips on the bumper but the drivers seat seems broken (I went back into the location to info rep. & he said there weren’t any more cars. The car is suppose to be an upgrade and it rides HARD like there’s a problem with the tires, it pulls to 1 side as if it needs an alignment, it rumbles & accelerates hard as if there is a problem with the transmission. I had to wait over 45 min. for the rep because he was cleaning cars. Waiting caused need to be late for some very important meetings. Therefore, I had no choice but to leave in this broken down car. The last car I rented was a nice full size car with lots of upgrades ( unlike this one) but, it was obvious someone had smoked in it. I drove it out of town by myself at night and I wasn’t sure the car would make it. When I got to Atlanta I had to switch the car out & it wasn’t any better. This will be the last time I will rent a car from AVIS until they begin to get newer & better fleets of cars.

ezmony511 ,

The modern day?

We talk about technology what is it? Just gathering data for whose benefits? What good is it to go to t
He site and try to do something no matter what is it suppose to be the convience n time n direct map to your needs with ease n simplicity? So my complaint is just give me one company that wll do this without wasting our time just to get one general question answer or straight to what you ask for without playing musical chair with different agents that don’t nothing about anything you are calling about without transferring to another of the same! I see a lot of wasted time being used n that means money is being fork out to something that is not even the road to its purposes? Or is it just data they after n by that just junk up of emails with the same around and around again. I just wanted to know where can I buy this item if available or whatever the best next avenue is please provide? Location, contact info etc., etc. that’s what I thought all this technology is for. Simplicity n convince and service to the need of that petticoat item or services we inquired about.

Lack of management ,

Poor service

Where do I start? Poor customer service after the morning shift. No Preferred or President line Rude staff and no visible ID tags. No on site or hands on manager. The manager I was told work remotely from Birmingham Al or Knoxville TN. The cars are almost never ready or cleaned and the servicing staff for the vehicles are lazy and there is a high turnover rate in that department and shortage of staff. The representatives are without working printers, lack of pens, Avis booklet covers, etc. Customers are going to other agencies while at the Airport for a car due to lack of availability. I’ve talked to several staff members and the morale their is at an all time high. Frustrated staff members with no management support and no tools will always yield poor customer service. Many times I’m always late for my business meetings due to waiting on a car or waiting for someone to check for keys or waiting for someone to clean the vehicle or waiting for someone to come in or the representative to get a break from the desk to go find a car. This is unacceptable. Today I have a vehicle not of my preferences/choice that I had to wait almost an hour after my pickup time to get. I’ve waited as long as 2 hours past my car pick up time. This is the ONLY location in Huntsville Al and it is at the airport. Please fix these issues asap because I’ve been a loyal customer for over 8 years and I have a business account with Avis.

Thank You

Mona J
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wtfsmokeshop ,

Horrible customer service at rock hill location

I booked a prepaid car using this app.. I arrive after taking a $30 Uber to get there and am informed they “can’t” rent to me. Keep in mind I am a preferred member with over 60 rentals this year alone. I was then directed to call customer service to return my car. I asked for the number and the response was “this avis site doesn’t have a customer service number call the number that’s on your email.” When I then showed this “avis agent” that the number on my email to call for issues was in fact her local branch’s direct number. Still no help.. finally I was able to google avis customer service and get through to the billing department and get a refund. This did not help the situation as I was at this location with a newborn baby and a rude Avis agent. After a little research I’ve seen several complaints about this specific location. Rock hill galleria is a privately owned franchise and they constantly have complaints about the owner himself being just as rude. Why avis hasn’t stripped him of his ability to ruin their name? I have no idea and until this rude, inconsiderate, and poorly ran Avis is not allowed to use their name I will never rent from you again.