CIRCULAR CAR RENTAL REVIEWS

It was a smooth car rental experience overall. However, the staff at the car rental branch in Turkey seemed a bit unscrupulous. Although we had already discussed insurance online, they insisted on purchasing additional insurance at pick-up, implying that we might not be able to get the car otherwise. We reluctantly paid an extra 100 euros for some glass insurance and speeding insurance. Complaining about this! It's the branch at Izmir Airport, Turkey.

This company does not have an office at the airport; you have to call them to get picked up. The right front tire of the car they gave us was deflated and visibly flat. I pointed out that the tire had an issue, but the person in charge said it was fine and that we could just inflate it at a gas station. We had no choice but to take the car, and ended up having to inflate the tire daily. The worst part was that before reaching the town of Cappadocia, at around 6 PM, the tire went completely flat and couldn't be repaired, so we had to replace it with the spare tire. Since we were planning to drive within Turkey for a few more days, we had to buy a used tire in a local town as a backup, costing us 50 liras, and we have a video as proof. When returning the car, they refused to take responsibility for the tire, claiming it was not covered. We were in a hurry to catch our flight and couldn't argue with them. We hope your company can give us an explanation! We shouldn't have to pay for their faulty tire!

At the airport, there was someone in the arrivals hall to assist with the car pickup. They charged an additional 30 euros for returning the car at a different location and requested a 5-euro tip. Since we arrived at the airport in the early morning, we felt it was appropriate to tip for their trouble. Shortly after leaving the airport, we were informed by a gas station attendant that there was an issue with the tire pressure. Kudos to the gas station staff who filled the tires for free. Given that almost everything costs money back home, we insisted on tipping. After driving for a few hours, one of the tires blew out—a car with 100,000 kilometers on it likely never had the tires changed, as the spare was worn down. We paid 300 lira when returning the car but received no receipt. They said a digital receipt would be emailed the next day, which we have yet to receive. Fortunately, we followed the advice from Zuzuche customer service and got a written proof from them. We are now in the process of claiming insurance. Hopefully, it will go through. We're glad we bought full coverage insurance, as a tire costs nearly 900 RMB. Sigh...

Poor English and service attitude. Customers have to bear the consequences of the company's issues.

The car delivery was professional, the explanation was patient, and they answered all questions.

There is no counter at the airport, so you need to call separately. The receptionist's English proficiency was not satisfactory. They asked for a 15 Euro tip when picking up the car, which was very unpleasant. We booked two cars, one of which was an SUV. The front right tire was flat when we picked it up, and we had to go back to the company because of this. We were worried about a tire leak throughout the trip. When we returned the car, there was a small scratch and the rental company fined us 120 Euros. The money isn't a big deal, but there was no receipt. In the end, after we insisted, they wrote down the situation on the contract and had it signed by the staff.

Returning the car was slightly inconvenient. We had trouble finding anyone and had to search for a long time. Also, the person who came did not speak English...

The pickup reception was average, followed the standard procedures, and the entire self-driving trip was smooth.

1. Circula sends a representative to pick up customers at the airport holding a sign since they don't have a counter at the airport. This wasn't clearly indicated by Zuzuche, causing us to search frantically upon our late-night arrival. The representative was also waiting cluelessly with the sign. 2. Make sure to check the car pick-up and drop-off times carefully written in English by the rental company. We arrived late, exhausted and stressed, and thought showing the Zuzuche order was enough. They handed us an order, we signed it quickly, only wanting to get the car as soon as possible. We didn't realize they put the return time a day earlier. When it was time to return the car, the Circula owner scolded us, asking why they couldn't reach us on our Turkish phone the previous day. We found it weird because we had a data SIM card, not a phone SIM card. We had our Chinese phone, why didn't they contact that? They wanted to charge us an extra day. I urgently called Zuzuche, but it was 3 or 4 am in China, and although someone was on duty, they couldn't actively resolve the issue. After returning to China and going through some trouble, they finally didn't charge the extra day, but it was a waste of energy... really...

I noticed scratches on the car when returning it and was charged 500 lira. I followed their instructions and had the amount charged to my card. Since I was at the airport and about to board, they assured me they would email the invoice, but I never received it even after several days back home. When I called, they rudely hung up on me! Now, I can't provide the bill to my insurance company for reimbursement. Such a dishonest company, I will never use them again!

There is no fixed counter at the airport; both pick-up and drop-off are at the airport entrance. The person delivering the car asked for an 8-euro tip. The vehicle is fairly old but functional. Make sure to check the car's exterior for scratches and take photos as a record.

The sales agent pushed insurance heavily at pickup, but other than that, the service was quite good and efficient. You need to go to the Vodafone counter at the airport arrivals area to find the sales agent dressed in green.

The service was very good. The gentleman who received us came to the airport himself to meet us. Although it took some effort to find him, he warmly explained the necessary procedures and demonstrated the vehicle and the HGS system. When returning the car, I contacted him in advance, and he came to the airport to pick us up. He was very polite. He even guided us to the international departure hall. Overall, the service was excellent, and the vehicle was great.

Very convenient. Both car pick-up and return are at the airport. The staff always arrives more than 30 minutes before the agreed time, and the vehicle inspection and return process are smooth without any issues.

Not bad.

Couldn't get the car I wanted, had to switch to a similar type.

The company proactively picked me up from the airport.

Everything else was great! Just one issue—the website listed a manual transmission, but the car provided was automatic. It didn't affect my trip, but the planning wasn't perfect, so I didn't fully enjoy my vacation. I'm planning another trip soon.

The service provided at both pickup and return was acceptable. However, since the communication about the pickup location was mainly handled by the customer service of Zuzuche, I believe that the inconvenience and additional costs caused by the confusion regarding the pickup location are not related to CIRCULAR CAR HIRE.

The service was excellent and the company was very considerate. Since it was snowing heavily in Turkey at the time, the rental company intentionally adjusted the tire pressure to be a bit lower for us.