The car pick-up process at Amsterdam Airport went smoothly. The staff were very patient in explaining everything. We originally booked a Ford SUV, but since it wasn't available, they gave us a Skoda instead. The trunk was spacious, meeting our requirements, and the car was very new. The most satisfying and unexpected part was that the car came with GPS, which made our trip very smooth.
The service was very good. Picking up and returning the car were both quick and there weren't many procedures, which made it convenient. I booked a Golf, but it was unavailable, so they upgraded me to a Mercedes A180 for free. I drove over 6000 kilometers, which was quite a pleasant surprise.
Overall, the experience was quite good. However, the lack of Chinese-language service added a lot of communication difficulties. It's really a shame that such a large service company, with such a significant market in China, does not provide Chinese-language support. Also, since this rental company doesn't have a partnership with any oil companies, there were no fuel discounts, resulting in the loss of many customers.
The staff were very professional. We took some time to find the parking lot because our English isn't very good. Both picking up and returning the car were very quick.
I saw online that the model I wanted was only available with a manual transmission, but in fact, they reserved an automatic for me (the counter staff didn't mention this). The counter staff said I could switch to an automatic for an additional charge and tried to sell me insurance. The insurance coverage was ridiculous – it was meant to cover the gearshift of manual cars, and they claimed I would have to pay over 5,000 euros if it broke!
The rental company required a full tank upon return, so I found a gas station at Amsterdam Airport and filled up. It was less than 1 kilometer to the drop-off point. The attendant quickly processed the return, and since I was in a hurry to catch my flight, I didn't scrutinize the bill. It wasn't until I was on the plane that I noticed a 79-euro fuel charge on the bill. Back home, it took countless phone calls to find the right person. They requested a receipt for the fuel, which luckily I hadn't thrown away, so I emailed a photo of it. I thought the issue was resolved, but then I received an email saying that their records showed they added 7.5 liters of fuel at 2.99 euros per liter plus a 12-euro service fee, so they could only refund 44 euros. Upon reflection, I realized this didn't add up. If there’s a post-return fuel check process, then charging 79 euros at the time of billing wasn't a mistake but an intentional overcharge. Furthermore, if it's 2.99 euros per liter plus a 12-euro fee, 79 euros would only cover about 30 liters. This pricing method is clearly misleading. If I returned the car empty, would they end up losing money?
This is a terrible company. I will never use them again. I arrived at Amsterdam airport at 11:20. I originally booked a Polo, but they switched it to a Toyota Yaris Hybrid. There was no one at the parking lot, and no one to ask. The counter didn't give clear instructions, and it took me an hour to find Hertz's parking area. There was no one there, I had to pick up the car myself! The Hybrid model doesn't make an engine noise when it starts, but how was I supposed to know that? It took me half an hour to figure it out and nervously drive on the foreign roads (right onto the A4 airport highway). The so-called 24-hour service phone number was not answered at all! Otherwise, I could have asked how to use that crappy car! On the 25th when I returned the car, the staff was extremely rude. As soon as they found out I was Chinese, they started making jokes with each other, possibly mocking us. Their attitude was very dismissive, but since I was in a hurry for my flight, I didn’t argue with them. The fuel gauge was about 5/6 full, but they claimed it wasn't full and said they would charge me, without specifying the amount. Then they said I had scratched the left rear side! When I picked up the car that night, no one was there to hand it over, so how do I know if it was already scratched or if I did it? With no handover process, how can they claim it was me? I had no choice because I was running out of time. They charged an extremely high fee, around 500 euros. This is the first and last time I will rent from this company! Thrifty is so much better. Last time I went on a road trip in the USA, I used them. There was someone available 24 hours, the handover process was thorough, and the service was excellent. Hertz should just go out of business and stop scamming people!
When picking up the car, there was an unexpected high-priced fuel fee, but showing the fuel receipt upon return waived the fee. Since I picked up the car early, there was no queue; when dropping off, it was also early but quite crowded... The car's condition was okay, but if you're traveling to Germany, it's better to choose a European car since Japanese cars' brakes are not as responsive.
The pickup and return process was very fast. The initial charge included the rental fee and a full tank's worth of fuel as a deposit. I returned the car with a full tank, and the rental staff said the deposit would be refunded, but I haven't received it yet.
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