Asked for car to drive in Switzerland but got car without winter tires
J.B. Van de Velden
France
Reviewed: Wed, Mar 27, 2019
About Europcar:7.0/10
Had to pay an additional Eur 200 for a car with winter tires. Had asked specifically for a car to drive in Switzerland. At the desk I was informed that driving the car I got in Switzerland was not allowed since it had only summer tires. Driving this car in Switzerland could result in fines and liability. But “you can pay extra for another car” staff then told me. I felt tricked and forced to pay extra.
“Had to pay 100 euros extra to upgrade as the car class I ordered was not available.”
About Europcar:5.7/10
Will never use Europcar again! And will never hire from the French side of Geneva airport again - both are too much stress and hassle! No winter tyres available on a car that will spend 90% of its time driving up the alps? Then told because I didn’t have winter tyres I need to up the insurance to cover - double the rental. Then told car I ordered not available and to get a car we could fit our luggage in I needed to pay an upgrade, not happy! Then access to French side of Geneva airport is unmarked and very difficult to find - even with Satnav. Whole rental was a very stressful experience for 80 miles driven to resort and back, next time we will use a transfer service!
“europcar need to set up the drop off (for Geneva airport French side) on the car sat nav as home”
About Europcar:6.7/10
europcar need to set up the drop off (for Geneva airport French side) on the car sat nav as home (or favourite destination)
plus winter tyres should be standard (as it is on the Geneva side)
“Had I know the additional expense of winter tyres it would have been cheaper for me to get a coach t”
About Europcar:7.0/10
The car did not have winter tyres despite me making it very clear I was going to a ski resort. I had to pay extra for the winter tyres when collecting the car.
It would have been helpful at time of booking to be told it didn't have winter tyres rather than being told 30euro a day for winter tyres
About QEEQ:10.0/10
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