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Absolutely terrible experience with Avis. I booked a Toyota Corolla gas vehicle weeks in advance, only to arrive and be handed keys to an electric SUV with absolutely no communication that my reservation had been changed. When I returned to the desk to ask where the car I reserved was, the employee informed me that they had simply given it away. The customer service was just as disappointing as the reservation process. The woman helping me was extremely rude and acted irritated that I was asking questions about a vehicle I had specifically reserved. When I requested a gas-powered vehicle instead of the electric SUV, she reluctantly handed me different keys. I then asked a simple question--whether the new vehicle was gas-powered--and her response was, "I don't even know," delivered with an attitude that made it clear she couldn't care less about helping customers. To make matters worse, the entire process took nearly two hours. What's the point of making a reservation weeks in advance if Avis is just going to give your vehicle away and then treat you like an inconvenience when you ask about it? Poor communication, terrible customer service, and a complete disregard for reservations. I would not recommend this location to anyone.

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Got off my flight and went straight to the Avis desk. I had a reservation for a Premium car. Got to the Avis area and there was a long line and 4 employees working. The problem was, each time they got a new customer they would have to wait for car assignment from the garage area. It was a very slow process. Some customers were directed to the garage area and not having to goto a desk agent. There were no signs to which customers should go directly to the garage and who needs to wait to see an agent. After waiting in line for about 90 mins, I finally got to the desk. Gave the employee my info and he was able to find my reservation. I declined all the usual upsells and then we waited another 20+ mins for the garage to assign the car, which took even longer since I was renting 1 way from Tampa to Orlando. They didn't want to give their nicer cars to the Orlando location. Finally they assigned a vehicle and the employee says "We're gonna upgrade you". What's higher than a "Premium"? You'll be getting a Chrysler 300. That's an upgrade? Fine, at this point I just want to get on the road. Get out to the garage area and the car is beat up, missing the mirror cover, scratches all over. Looks like it was just returned and was not washed or cleaned. The only positive was it had a full tank of gas. They share the same counter space as Budget and apparently share the cars they have in stock - and they had a shorter line on that side.

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Never before, and especially as a Mother now, do I ever complain about bad service (not worth my time or energy). TERRIBLE service however, must be reported. I was traveling BY MYSELF, with a toddler, a stroller, and luggage. I'm a preferred Avis member and when I went to the counter they didn't acknowledge that, for starters. Once they processed my reservation they sent me down to the lot to get my rental car. The number on the receipt was f36 as you can see in the photo, there was no vehicle there. I went to the counter, mind you it's not a few feet, I went down 2 long aisles to get to the empty stall and back to the counter with ALL my luggage, stroller and child. When I returned to the counter and notified the employee she took my receipt and handed me a new one that said D30. I asked her if she was sure there was a car in this stall and with a condescending tone said "nope, I'm not". I grabbed the ticket and went to stall D30, NO CAR !!! I went back and at this point I'm extremely frustrated and I ask who the manager is and a different employee says with an attitude "I don't know I just got here". I said "ok, thanks, No problem, I will find out her name". She handed me keys and a 3rd receipt and I went on my way. For being a "billion dollar company" Avis sure lacks in investing in their customer service training! I won't EVER rent another car from Avis. This is absolutely ridiculous, inconsiderate, and beyond unprofessional. Tampa airport location for "Avis preferred" you are an utter disgust and unprofessional in customer service. If this is how they treat a mother traveling solo, visibly exhausted, and lugging a baby, luggage, and stroller, I'd hate to see how they treat anyone/everyone else. Actually, I did witness 3 more customers come to the counter with the SAME complaint!!! Makes perfect sense why they have 1 1/2 stars. They deserve 0 stars!

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One employee line over an hour long do not book from Avis. Why only one employee on the busiest travel day of the year????

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There is a long line that isn't moving! 1 person is working his butt off. There are 3 people standing around waiting watching.

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