Melbourne City - Great Ocean Road - Melbourne Airport

The Chinese staff suggested that I upgrade to a diesel vehicle, claiming the Highlander consumes six tanks of gas while the diesel would only use one. The upgrade cost $450. I was almost scammed.

Very satisfied, the car was very clean and new. We rented an Audi A3 which was perfect for two people

1. No explanation of pre-existing scratches on the car's body at pickup; I had to inspect and take photos myself in a poorly lit parking area. 2. No instructions on how to use the car, like opening the gas cap, high/low beam lights, or wipers. 3. No instruction on how to handle the parking ticket if the self-service return area is full (you need to get a parking ticket before entering the self-service return area). 4. They charged a 100 AUD deposit and 23 AUD for the baby seat rental on my credit card during pickup (the rental on the site was listed as 11 AUD) without notifying me or providing any receipts. I only found out when I checked the bill and called the store. 5. The staff had a terrible attitude when handling car damage after return, showing impatience and using abusive language. 6. Constant upselling to more expensive car models during pickup.

Hertz is a big company and generally quite good, but make sure to refuel before returning the car because Hertz's fuel prices are twice as high as outside! I reserved a Highlander, but they only gave me a RAV4.

Hertz is a big company and generally quite good. The staff spoke Chinese, so communication was smooth. However, I didn't get the car model I booked; I got a smaller one. Not sure how Zuzuche handled the booking????