BARCELONA CAR RENTAL REVIEWS

Purely online booking, no manual intervention

Spanish siesta time is frustrating! I chose to pick up the car at 1 PM on Monday, April 22nd. The booking showed that the store's operating hours were 8:00-21:00. When we arrived at the store with all our luggage at 1:05 PM, the doors were closed! There were no signs indicating a move or closure. After waiting a bit, we met a man who seemed to be returning a car. He informed us that it was a local holiday and the store was closed in the afternoon. Monday, holiday? I couldn't believe it and quickly checked online, discovering that April 22nd was Easter Monday in Catalonia! How would anyone not local know that?! We contacted the car rental company's international hotline, and after some negotiation, they arranged a taxi to another rental company at Barcelona Airport. I had booked an Audi A3, but the company’s new order was for a Golf. The staff said the car they provided was cheaper than the one I initially booked. They promised to refund me the difference. However, to my dismay, I was later informed that they could only refund the base car rental price after deducting the insurance. As a result, the base rental for the Golf was actually more expensive than the Audi A3! The case is still under appeal. My advice is never to rent a car from a city store in Spain; their operating hours are too unpredictable. The car rental company is also highly irresponsible!

Takes a long time to get the car.

I booked online months ago including passport details, name, home address and DOB of both drivers to only have to do it all again when we pick up the car. Surely there is a quicker way of doing this. The drop off point in Madrid was difficult to find. No on the street signage to indicate location. Long wait for other renters to fill in their details that we missed transfer bust the airport. But overall the experience of using this rental company was good.

The guy on our return was quite rude. The way he drove the rental car, the way he accused us of damaging the car. The Canadian guy when we arrived couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.

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The car was nearly new and very tidy. It was spacious, but we had alot of gear so was pretty full. Service was quick and efficient with nice staff.

Easyrentcars was easy to deal with with good customer support, thanks alot!

We were a bit late and asked if we'd be charged for an extra day. They didn't answer but silently charged us 42 euros. If they charge for an extra day, I wouldn't have returned the car that day.

Great customer service didn't have to wait. Would defiantly book with you again

Very good car and good experience. Didn't be too picky on return which is great

Due to communication issues, I only needed an additional driver insurance, but the rental company charged me for comprehensive insurance, resulting in double charges of 773.45 euros. I had previously chosen the super supplemental insurance with my booking on the rental platform, meaning I wouldn't need to pay any extra fees in case of any issues. I couldn't contact the rental platform while abroad, and I am currently resolving the issue with them after returning home.

All they cared about was us upgrading the car for more money. When we said no, they immediately changed their attitude and became very dismissive.

Car was immaculate. Staff more interested in in conversations. Directions to pick up and drop off non existent. Spent 40 minutes trying to find place. Not ideal when dark and late at night

At Barcelona airport, AVIS was the only car rental company with a queue for car pick-up, while others were deserted. This shows its popularity; the service was naturally attentive and excellent.

I didnt received the contract(the told me the will sent it by mail but the forgot) When i received the car the lady at the counter spoke Spanish with me..I don't speak any. When i brought the car back the service was just perfect.

They always give me Japanese cars and won't let me change.

Both pickup and drop-off were relatively easy and not too much trouble. They tried to sell me insurance at pickup, but I told them I already had full coverage, so it was fine. Drop-off was quick too; they just checked the car's exterior and the full fuel tank, and that was it. However, the drop-off location needs some improvement. Following the address provided by QEEQ, we ended up driving into the airport parking lot, which cost us extra parking fees and wasted time. The correct address provided by QEEQ was actually the car rental counter in the airport, but the real drop-off location was an underground parking lot outside. Since it was too close, we couldn't use the GPS and had to navigate manually. We spent over half an hour just to find the drop-off point by following airport signs.

Dans l'incompréhension complète qu'une entreprise puisse pousser ses hôtesses menacent les clients pour leur faire peur et les forcer à prendre l'assurance. "Il vous arrivera forcément quelque-chose" "Vous êtes complètement irresponsable, vous avez un bébé quand-même". Interrent, vous ne nous conterez plus jamais parmi vos clients et sachez que notre expérience aura de la portée.

Efficace, merci pour le service. Je vous suggère tout de même de retirer les loueurs de voiture irrespectueux de leurs clients.

The car had 24 pieces of damage. The car was not available on pick up. The car when arrived was difficult to find. The staff were not helpful

Nous avons eu un accidents le dernier jour de voyage. La voiture a été fortement endommagée, mais l'accident n'était en aucun cas de notre faute. Le constat le montre lui-même ainsi que les témoignage de différentes personnes. Le service assistance que nous avons appelé (de nuit) à rapidement envoyé une dépanneuse, et un taxi, et nous a expliqué qu'une autre voiture "nous attendait" dans un point de retrait proche. Tout semblait simple et organisé. Seulement, le lendemain en arrivant au point de retrait Hertz, le monsieur nous informe que la caution a plus que doublée ! (pour un montant de 400€) Il nous est impossible de repartir en voiture si nous avons pas ce montant sur le carte (du conducteur précisément). L'accident, encore une fois n'était pas de notre faute, et nous avions encore une journée de loc prévue. Nous avons donc été punis pour une faute non commise. Aucune compassion, aucune aide pour trouver une solution!! Nous nous sommes retrouvé à l'aéroport d'Alicante en Espagne, sans moyen de retour, alors que nous devions être à Barcelone le soir même pour prendre un avion, retour en France. En plus du pris de la location, nous avons du aussi payer le retour en BlaBlaCar, ainsi que différents transports qui n'étaient pas prévus au début de notre voyage. Le monsieur a trouvé pour seul excuse "le service assistance Hertz est une autre compagnie qui n'a rien a voir avec nous" ! Haha, ce n'est pas notre problème !!! Mauvaise fin d'experience, dommage.

Waited over an hour at the pick up counter to get my rental that I prepaid online. And then waited another 20 minutes at the pick up location for the vehicle.