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This was one of the worst rental experiences I have ever had with any company.
Upon arriving to pick up my rental, the staff member assisting us, Jonathan, was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional toward both my family and other customers. The vehicle we were given was absolutely unacceptable, completely filthy, with stains on the seats, a terrible odor (a mix of what smelled like feces, dirty mop water, and smoke), and visible damage including dents and missing interior pieces.
We immediately complained and requested another vehicle. At first, our concerns were brushed off, and even after Jonathan agreed to provide a different car, we were left waiting outside in the heat for over 30 minutes while he socialized with coworkers, after a long day of travel.
During this process, Jonathan also repeatedly implied that we would be responsible for damages to the vehicle, even though we had purchased a collision damage waiver. He specifically stated we would still be responsible for at least a $1,000 deductible, which added unnecessary stress and confusion given the coverage we had already paid for.
At that point, we decided we could not safely or reasonably proceed with the rental and left. We were taken back to the airport by shuttle.
During the shuttle ride back, the driver shared that issuing vehicles in filthy condition is apparently a recurring issue at this location. He also mentioned that he has recommended a different cleaning method he was familiar with from a previous employer, but that his suggestions have been ignored by management.
What makes this experience even worse is that I was still charged an odd, confusing amount by the company--even though I never drove the car off the lot due to its condition. I have had to deal with partial refunds and unclear billing that does not make sense for a rental I never used.
For context, I have rented with this same company in other cities, including Los Angeles and Orlando, and those experiences were completely different--professional service and clean, well-maintained vehicles. This location does not reflect that standard at all.
Based on my experience, I strongly advise others to avoid this location entirely.