MADRID CAR RENTAL REVIEWS

The car was very new and the price was great value.

I thought it was a small rental company, but the car return process was very smooth.

Overall good, but the wait time for picking up the car was very long as several companies share the same queue.

Picking up the car was very slow due to the high number of people. At around 11 AM local time, only two out of five counters were open. The staff was sluggish, and it took over two hours to get the car. The vehicle itself was in decent condition with various features. Returning the car was relatively quick. They offered an upgrade and insurance at pickup, but you can just decline.

They gave me a Toyota CHR hybrid when I picked up the car. It was fuel-efficient and only used half a tank over two weeks. The Echo tag also offered a 25% discount on parking fees in Madrid's city center, which was very convenient.

Staff quality varies.

We rented a car for three days, but after driving it for just one day, the car broke down on the highway due to a malfunctioning cylinder. We had to wait by the roadside for almost an hour before the rental company arranged a taxi to take us back to the hotel. On the third day, we were told to go to the nearest location that had the necessary replacement vehicle, which was a 50-minute drive away. The rental company arranged a taxi to take us to the Avis branch. After waiting for half an hour, the staff at the branch informed us that our reservation had been canceled the previous day. There was no car available for replacement and we would have to place a new order if we needed a vehicle. They claimed they had no idea why we were sent there and didn’t know who arranged the taxi for us. Essentially, nobody knew anything and nothing could be verified. The service attitude from the rental company depended on the representative; initially, one staff member told me that since our contract was with the branch, we needed to resolve any issues directly with them. But I had paid all the rental fees to the 'rent a car' app! Later, another representative called, claiming to be a customer service specialist, and said they would help coordinate a solution. As of now, aside from the full payment already made for the first car, we also paid entirely out-of-pocket for the second car. The rental period was from July 14th to 17th. To this day, I haven't received any response regarding the issue. Staff at car rental companies in Spain generally don’t speak English, and the 'rent a car' customer service doesn't speak Spanish. If I ever rent a car in Spain again, I would directly book with a major rental company to avoid unnecessary complications and to ensure faster resolution of any issues (since third-party services seem to be of no help).

Satisfied

Apart from the car pickup, everything else was acceptable.

Make sure to take videos at each spot to avoid getting scammed.

Very good

Very satisfied, the staff speaks slowly to communicate with you

Very satisfied, the car return inspection was completed in just two to three minutes.

The car rental company is very responsible. When picking up the car, the staff recorded any newly discovered scratches on the rental form. The A3's trunk space was sufficient; I easily fit a 26-inch suitcase, a 22-inch suitcase, and a handbag.

The rental company sent a novice to assist us. He was not familiar with the process, his English was poor, and he kept aggressively pushing insurance, emphasizing that our insurance was from our home country, not theirs. He repeatedly warned us that any scratches would result in a €1700 fine. It was unbelievable and took nearly 4 hours to complete the rental, wasting half a day. I have no idea who will compensate for this loss. I will never use this company again.

Very satisfied, returning the car was easy.

Great service, the car was very clean.

I purchased full insurance and informed them I didn't need additional coverage, but they still added tire and glass insurance. I arrived early but couldn't pick up the car early. I was sick and had to wait for a long time. Eventually, I got frustrated and quickly finished the process to take the car.

There were long queues when picking up the car.

Pick-up and drop-off were very smooth. The staff were professional and communicated well in English!