Initially, we were given an MG, but its trunk was too small to fit 4 suitcases. After negotiating, since there was no X-Trail available, we received a new Toyota RAV4, which was a hybrid. The car had a mileage of 13,000 km, was in great condition, and was fuel-efficient, consuming about 5.8 liters per 100 km. The return process was very simple; we just handed over the keys, and they didn’t even check the car’s condition. However, they sent me a final invoice and charged a small additional fee, which was the first time this had happened. Since the amount was small and there was no extra charge for an additional driver, I didn’t pursue it further.

The store had a short queue, but the staff was pretty slow and often answered phone calls. Initially, I chose Avis despite being double the price because I wanted a new car and good service. However, the actual cars provided were quite old, one had nearly 40,000 km and the other almost 30,000 km. The Mitsubishi SUV was also outdated. Later in Auckland, I rented from EUROPCAR, and got two very new SUVs with one having 1,500 km and the other 5,000 km. The car features were also excellent.

We were forced to buy insurance. I told the AVIS staff in advance that we had already purchased insurance on ZuZuChe, but AVIS said we hadn't and wouldn't let us pick up the car without it. Reluctantly, we had to pay. For two cars, each was charged $101.90. When we returned the cars, we tried to explain to the company again, but they refused to refund us, saying we had already signed the contract. We are very dissatisfied!

For the first 4 days, I got the Hyundai iMax 8-seater van I had booked. The rental company provided a 2017 new car in great condition, and the pickup process was simple. On the fourth day, we needed to exchange the car in Wellington to get the same model in Picton on the South Island. However, AVIS in Picton couldn't provide the same model and gave us a 5-seater Highlander instead. They suggested we try our luck tomorrow morning if we don't pick it up today. Due to our itinerary and hotel reservations, we had no choice but to continue with the smaller vehicle for another 5 days. Key issues: 1. They did not provide a matching model and downgraded us, ignoring our concerns. 2. The service attitude was poor; they demanded payment for scratches on the previous vehicle (which was clearly noted by the front desk to have been caused by the previous renter). 3. They were verbally sarcastic and ignored our request for a similar 8-seater model. They showed disdain for Chinese people and accused us of being unreasonable when we left. Note, six adults and six suitcases crammed into a 5-seater SUV—it was unbearable.

Very good.