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    National Car Rental

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 1:00 AM, 5:00 AM - 11:59 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Closed on time ... not reliable to provide promised customer service
    Natalie A.

    My flight was delayed 8 hours in advance of my arrival to Pittsburgh Airport. We were admittedly assured someone would wait up to two hours for us and had our reservation on file. Prior to take off our flight was further delayed but we were to arrive by 1am local time. Counter said they closed at 1am so would wait up to 3am. By the time I got off plane quickly and got tram down to ground transportation ALL the car rentals counters were closed. About a dozen families were stranded here with no option. When I called customer service only response was sorry I can't help you. They didn't even have a supervisor to speak to. No one call staffing to handle this situation. Many other families shared like me had called ahead to leave flight details and were all told the same thing that someone would wait. They advised me to go to another car rental counter to get a vehicle because they all "partner" together but could not give me a number or even call Enterprise or others to facilitate a solution. When I proceeded to explain no one else was open either the only response I got was "oh". We have to wait until 5am when the counter opens again. This was first time renting from National and probably the last. They don't follow their policy and seem to report in accurate information and are not supported my their management to provide resources to problem solve for customers. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PLACE NO MATTER HOW GOOD OF A DEAL YOU MIGHT HAVE

    Noteworthy Employees to be recognized for their phenomenal and professional engagement with customers.
    Robert F.

    I just wanted to share some feedback regarding my trip to Pittsburgh recently. First and foremost, I must thank Stew and Kristin for being consummated professionals and accommodating during the selection of the vehicle. They were phenomenal with their customer service on site and continuing to ensure my trip to Pittsburgh went extraordinary. National Car Rental has continued to be my favorite rental service due to the professionalism and commitment their workers show you. A true blessing. Thank you National and again thank you Stew and Kristin for being phenomenal and punctual. Truly a pleasure spending money with this company for the last 6 years. Mr. Fitzgerald III

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    Yolanda A.

    No complaints! I was a little frustrated and Bob put me at ease with exceptional customer service!! I will definitely rent from again when I come in town. He greeted me as soon as I walked up. He took all my info and sent me on my way to get my rental. Once outside, I was warmly greeted. My paperwork was checked and allowed to pick a vehicle. I went with small SUV due to the snow. Returning the rental was a piece of cake. Again great customer service! Thanks for making my trip safe and hassle free.

    Nikhil R.

    Great experience from start to finish. We got a complimentary upgrade to a luxury car, and staff were friendly throughout. Emerald Checkout makes the process incredibly fast. Super easy to return the car as well - clear directions! Returning was fast and it's a short walk to the terminal.

    And I tweeted again days later after they acknowledged my tweet but never got back with me

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    Is there people there till 1 am?

    Hello Tim, Thank your for choosing National! Our location closes at 1:00 AM and reopens for business at 6:00 AM. -Samira

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    Review Highlights - National Car Rental

    I rent here when back in town and have had some good cars in the Executive section, and sometimes in just the Emerald Aisle.

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    Jeff Santa must've gotten his MBA at Clelian Heights, because I can't see him being anywhere but…read morethe bottom of any class regarding the administration of business. Highly recommend National as the alternative to this insanely poorly run outfit. Luckily, Jeff blacklisted me from ever potentially using any Avis, despite the status I enjoyed and my positive experiences at every other branch, because I hurt his feelings speaking plainly in response to his poorly timed, automated status check in email as I sat with my two young kids on a curb at 3 am without vehicle. Guy's way too soft to be from Pittsburgh. He's probably from Cleveland. Like the Browns, this Avis location could use a couple years off to try to regroup before returning again to be the worst location in car rentals. Just rented from national for the draft and the process was smooth as could be. Staff was friendly and competent, like they got their degrees at accredited schools. Way smoother process.

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    These people are crooks. I booked via Expedia. They took a $500.00 deposit since I do not have a…read morecredit card, and it's been over a week, and they still have yet to release the funds. Although they have possession of the rented vehicle for over a week. The guy who attended to me advised the hold will be released within 3 to 5 days. It's been over a week. Now I'm trying to speak to someone at their Corporate office and their claiming the funds have been released. So I ask them for some sort of proof of release to provide to my bank, and Thrifty is claiming they can't provide anything. So then I ask to speak to a supervisor, and no one is available (lol). Robbery at its finest. I don't understand how they could take the money out so fast but not issue it back in a timely manner. SHAME ON YOU, THRIFTY. Moving forward I will take my business elsewhere.

    I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent rental experience at the Thrifty…read morelocation at Pittsburgh International Airport from March 24-31. I have rented cars many times and take the process seriously, and unfortunately this was one of the most unprofessional experiences I've had with any rental agency. At pickup on March 24th around 10:00 AM, the two older employees working the counter were dismissive and unhelpful. When I declined the additional insurance coverage--after having already confirmed with my insurance company that I was eligible and covered --the woman at the desk laughed at me, and in a snarky tone asked, "What's your insurance?" When I asked about how tolls were handled, she didn't answer me. When I asked whether my card went through for the rental after using the tap card option, she replied, "How should I know? You should be able to see it." Her tone and attitude were embarrassing and unnecessary, especially during a process that should be straightforward and professional. Additionally, I did not receive the Chevy Malibu that I reserved. I was given a smaller Nissan, and no explanation was offered. When returning the vehicle on March 31st, the process was equally unclear. There was no guidance on where to go or what steps to follow. When an employee finally appeared, I asked if everything was good and if I was clear to leave. His only response was, "You're good, bro." Again, this felt unprofessional, especially considering how important it is to ensure no unexpected fees are added after the fact. I returned the car clean and filled with gas, exactly as instructed, but due to the overall poor communication and lack of professionalism from the staff, I am concerned about billing accuracy and would like confirmation that there are no additional charges pending. I am disappointed that this experience has left me unwilling to rent from Thrifty or its associated companies in the future. I hope you will review these concerns seriously and take appropriate action to improve service at this location.

    National Car Rental - carrental - Updated July 2026

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