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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/prices/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis Recent reviews written about trvl-Transportation-Auto Rental-All-Avis en-us 100 100 http://www.epinions.com/prices/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/100X100/00/01/54/b2/0e/22327822.JPG http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_483412774532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author europetraveler - Terrible experience with Avis Rental Cars (June 2009) * We arrived on June 12, 2009 at 7:30 am at the Starnberg, Germany, Avis branch to pick up the car we reserved online for a 7:30 am pick-up time.  To our dismay, the car was not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~483412774532 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 17:44:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_483412774532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_479054499460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author l8blumr - I sent an employee on a business trip, with the rental car prepaid online.  When he arrived, Avis SNEAKILY upgraded his car without telling him and without company authorization.  He didn't even KNOW he had been upgraded until the charge on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~479054499460 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:40:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_479054499460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_476465565316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dulladdress - Ok, where do I start? Avis will try to get every cent out of you they can, so pay attention. Unfortunately, I was too trusting and didn't pay close enough attention. When we picked up our car, they said the category of car I had made my reservation for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476465565316 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:58:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_476465565316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_471113633412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - It's been a while since I rented from Avis. When I did I was happy enough with their selection of cars, prices and service.They are usually out of the running in recent years because I find better deals with other car rental companies. This time,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471113633412 Thu, 21 May 2009 18:27:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_471113633412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468666912388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author eugene777 - I was not given the free upgrade or discount promised when the car was reserved. I think it is a scam that "coupon discounts are NOT included in the estimated total, but will be calculated and applied at the time of rental". By the time the customers get... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468666912388 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:58:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468666912388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468551831172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yvonnechoe - I rented a car from Avis in April 2009 as I had the impression that they were a good company.  However, I had a bad experience and will definately not go back.I rented the car and used half of a tank of gas touring around... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468551831172 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:49:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468551831172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468261179012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author trab - Maybe I assume that people are more sophisticated than they generally are, but when I called Avis, and made a reservation, I failed to specify that I wanted the kind of reservation where I actually get a car.  As a result, when I went to the lot to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468261179012 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:50:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_468261179012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_467581898372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author milanese - Dear all – a note of caution for renting cars in Italy with AVIS. This letter has been sent to AVIS’ Customer Service Director and Marketing Director. If they reply I'll update this post with a hopefully better experience to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467581898372 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:16:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_467581898372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_466953997956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tmccrain - I rented from Avis out of the Fort Lauderdale Airport, and I was scammed.  They provided discounts at the desk that were not reflected on the receipt at the airport on return.  A phone call to their billing dept. was frustrating and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466953997956 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:27:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_466953997956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_463873937028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - When it comes to car rental, I believe that cheaper is almost always better.  After all, it's only a weeklong (or less) commitment.  Mr_chelledun and I have recently discovered that the cheapest possible option for car rental is to book through... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463873937028 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:09:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_463873937028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_459063660164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Jiahong - As with American airports and airlines, I don't think that there are car rental "services": the "average" is very low. Once upon a time, Avis claimed to "try harder," but that time is past. As Mrkstvns updated the old Avis advertising slogan : "... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459063660164 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:51:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_459063660164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_452246408836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pzzdoff - Rented from Avis in Ft. Lauderdale. Was charges $6.99/gal. for a full tank of gas but was given a car with only have a tank. One month after I had returned the car I was charged for unspecified "damage".  The manager failed to produce... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452246408836 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:59:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_452246408836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_445581594244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author reginafug - In Cape Town, South Africa, most well-known car rental companies offer similar rates, similar cars, and there isn’t much product differentiation. Avis is a familiar name, but the decisive factor to use this company was the fact that customers... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445581594244 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:14:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_445581594244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_443999489668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author coonhound1 - I spent a lot of time reading various reviews on epinion about car rental company pros/cons. Finally, I decided to go with Avis. First time was in Hartford in Fall 2007 and second time was Portland, Oregon in June 2008. After reading many of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443999489668 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:40:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_443999489668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_440011820676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author madmoose - We rented a car from Avis for a 3 day weekend. Check in and return was fast and staff was friendly and helpful. Two thumbs up on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440011820676 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:23:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_440011820676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_439434317444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author webuk - Take great care when booking and check every detail. I phoned AVIS UK to book car for Prague Airport, and explained we needed large estate car (example Renault Laguna Grandtour) agreed price, pre-paid but failed to re-check after booking for the car... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439434317444 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:09:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_439434317444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_426894790276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sthom3521 - Hey, you can get an excellent price with Avis using Orbitz or Travelocity. I have nothing but good things to say here. They were very efficient, fast, and friendly. The counter was right in the Holiday Inn hotel in College Park, MD. They let me pick... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426894790276 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:09:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_426894790276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_424467533444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author whatticket - Avis is completely indifferent to the customer's business, as I have recently found! After I scraped a Toyota Prius ("weird" steering), I was honest and forthcoming about paying for the damage. They REALLY stuck it to me, charging me for vague things... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~424467533444 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:59:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_424467533444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_416504254084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author befairtoall - Well, I just returned from another trip during which I used an Avis rental car and once again found my experience to be quite pleasant. The car that we were given was better than what we had paid for. The car was nearly new, with 235 miles on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~416504254084 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:15:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_416504254084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414673964676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mosaic1 - We had a confirmed reservation at Avis in Sun Palace, Cancun. When I came to pick up the car, there were no car available. I refused to leave, so after 2.5 hours someone brought an old, smelly, tiny clunker from the airport with missing body parts, dirty... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414673964676 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:57:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414673964676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414563274372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author keheusser - Last April I flew to Atlanta on business. As I have family in the area, I flew in a few days early with my three year old daughter. I had to wait in line for, no exaggeration, 45 minutes, to finally get the car. Fate was smiling on the other renters... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414563274372 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:49:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414563274372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414555803268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yardena - Returned a car to the Frankfurt Airport lot in pristine condition in early November; a week later noticed the bill was about $1K higher than the receipt. Called Avis and was told that we'd been charged for accident damage. Disputed the charge with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414555803268 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:22:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_414555803268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_410188811908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author techtwo - I recently travelled to Australia in Nov'07. As an AVIS preferred member in the US, I decided to hire AVIS in Australia too, and this was so wrong choice did we make. I happened to hire their cars for 3 locations, so I would write them all in one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~410188811908 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:06:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_410188811908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_409366990468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scotiaguy - Background I have been a regular renter of vehicles for around fifteen years now, both in the U.S., and in Europe. Generally speaking, most of my rentals are business rentals, but some are for personal use. With the business rentals, most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~409366990468 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:31:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_409366990468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_405237960324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author truthruff - I rented an Avis car at the Fairbanks airport in March of 2007. Since the temperature was -20, I only did a quick walk-around of the car as I checked for damage. Within a month after my rental, I received a notice from Avis indicating that I was being... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~405237960324 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:13:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/review/trvl-Transportation-Auto_Rental-All-Avis/content_405237960324?linkin_id=8003929