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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers were dissatisfied with the pricing and payment processes, frequently encountering unexpected additional charges and difficulties with refunds. Reviewers often reported issues with the booking process, including website crashes and problems amending reservations. The service was also a point of contention, with many people experiencing long wait times and unhelpful staff. Conversely, some people were satisfied with the service, finding the booking process easy and the staff friendly and efficient. A few other people also felt that the prices were competitive and offered good value for money.

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Service

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Booking process

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Price

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Payment

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Staff

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The search service was good but the company providing the rental… The person signing us in for the car was incredibly pushy trying to sell the extra insurance. He lied and told us we had no insuran... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was encouraged to check-in early online to fast-track the collection process using a process called ‘Quick Pass’… At the counter, the Quick Pass button was not working and I had to wait almost a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

In large part my frustration is of my own making. I would offer up this advice... check your T&C's.. they cover every eventuality and use them to refuse just about everything. Personally I won't us... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Took 3 attempts to book car. Hopefully I will get first two pending payments credited back to my account. Have used EasyCar a few times in the past and have never had such problems.

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  1. Car Rental Agency

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Launched in April 2000 by Stelios, easyCar is built around the same principles as all easyGroup brands - the promise of outstanding value for money. A leading international car rental broker with a worldwide network of more than 45,000 car hire locations in over 170 countries, easyCar provides an easy and hassle free car hire experience.


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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very easy experience!

A very straightforward, professional and easy experience with easyCar. Collecting a car from one airport and returning to another. No wait time, few minutes walk to collect the car and all in excellent condition.

June 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid, they take money then don’t respond

Hired a car from Malaga airport for a family of 5 along with a car seat for our 1 year old arriving 8th July returning 16th July. Delpaso were providing the car to us, when speaking to the lady to collect she stated EasyCar had not transferred any money to them so we had to pay in full again then get our money back from EasyCar ourselves, apparently they work like booking.com and this is a common issue.
Have tried to call EasyCar and email, no response to either.
Now we’re £200 down and unable to get any response. Avoid and book directly.

July 8, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Emily,

It's quite clear from your feedback that you're disappointed and frustrated.

Please contact us at hello@e.easycar.com with your booking number and your query so we can look into what went wrong, also if you don’t mind, please refer this email to me, so I can personally review it.

Best Regards
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Easy car rental in sofia

Easy car rental in sofia. Shameful.... went in April. They withheld some money as they said the car was dirty. (Had fed some street cats and the bag had burst) We cleaned up most of it so fair enough, they held back money for cleaning , however after numerous emails and a phone call , still nothing back. 17th July, and they have sent an email detailing how much we will be getting and that isn't correct either. DONT USE THIS COMPANY.

July 16, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Mrs Lowrie,

I regret that you feel this way about our service.

It's quite clear from your feedback that you're disappointed and frustrated. I'm very sorry that we're unable to offer you the solution and outcome you'd hoped for here. I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Best Regards,
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful experience

Absolutely awful experience. We will never be using this company again.

We booked a rental car with what was advertised as inclusive insurance, only to be scammed at the rental desk and forced to pay an additional £280 for insurance we were told we needed — even though our original booking clearly showed we were already covered. This was confirmed by the company after the fact, but by then it was too late.

Their response? Blame us for signing the contract (under pressure at the desk), and tell us to call the supplier ourselves. They've refused to take any real responsibility or intervene with their supplier, despite the fact we booked directly through them.

This company is essentially working with cowboy rental agencies that use unethical, deceptive practices to squeeze more money out of travelers. Once they have your money, they do everything possible to avoid accountability.

Do yourself a favor — avoid this company at all costs. Book directly with a reputable rental agency, not through shady middlemen who disappear the moment something goes wrong.

May 13, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Laura,

I regret that you feel this way about our service.

Unfortunately, we are not physically present at the rental office, and we only rely on the documentation provided by you or the rental agent to reach a final outcome. We always recommend our clients to review the rental agreement issued by the rental agent before signing this document. Unfortunately, by signing the rental agreement, the fees and rental conditions were accepted.

I am very sorry that we could not provide the solution you were hoping for on this occasion. I can assure you that it has been in accordance with the terms and conditions of your rental agreement, and I hope you will understand our position on this.

Best Regards
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling

Absolutely appalling. They offer no help for any poor outcome of customer service, despite you booking through them, and palm off any accountability to the third party they set the booking up with. Despite outlining the situation, they advised they would submit a case and I should expect it be declined in due course. Absolutely fantastic.

July 15, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Fin,

It's quite clear from your feedback that you're disappointed and frustrated.

Please contact us at hello@e.easycar.com with your booking number and your query so we can look into what went wrong, also if you don’t mind, please refer this email to me, so I can personally review it.

Best Regards
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete Rip Off

In Majorca we were told to inspect it before we left. We looked over it quickly but it was so covered in dust we could never have hoped to see tiny scratches. Sure enough when we returned it, the guy came armed with a sponge to wipe the dust off and find the tiniest of scratches for which they have charged me €500. There is no way I did this and frankly, it is more wear and tear anyway!

Thanks for your response. I understand but would strongly encourage you not to be associated with GOBYCAR any longer as they will give you a bad name. If you look at their Trustpilot reviews, almost 50% of them are 1 star and all of these have had the exact same problem as me.

July 11, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Christopher,

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused during your last car rental.

I am very sorry to hear about the damage charges to the car rental. Unfortunately, as we were not physically present during the check-out and check-in for the car rental, we are unable to investigate the issue on your behalf. We advise that you contact the supplier directly to request documentation of these damage charges or get in touch with your travel insurance provider to open a claim.

I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Kindest Regards,
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No car, I had to walk and use taxis

When I arrived at Dublin airport they said my car wasn't available due to an accident. No other cars were offered and they referred me to the broker, Carjet. This company offered me no solutions as they have to verify that the information I gave them was true (4 days have passed and this investigation seems to be very thorough because they still don't know ) I asked easycar to put in writing the fact that they had no car for me, but I'm still waiting for that email.
They dropped the ball and wrecked our trip. I'm still waiting for my money back.

Update! Omar replied here on Trustpilot but hasn't acknowledged my email after 4 days... This is BS

July 11, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Denice,

It's quite clear from your feedback that you're disappointed and frustrated.

Please contact us at hello@e.easycar.com with your booking number and your query so we can look into what went wrong, also if you don’t mind, please refer this email to me, so I can personally review it.

Best Regards
Omar

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Excellent company, poor car

The company and the staff were very friendly and helpful but the car was very bad despite being new. MG3 hybrid is the worst car that I have ever driven.
The steering wheel material makes your palms sore after long driving,the wheel is nor well adjusted with the axle and the car’s chassis is poorly engineered as it is the hybrid drivetrain-an awful struggle and unexpected drop of torque when you need extra power. This car’s engineering is a complete failure. The multimedia is equipped with many gizmos which frequently fail and usually give inadequate warning which distract you on the road-more hazard than safety equipment.The car had annoying long beeps during driving which i couldn’t resolve and understand.The command buttons on the wheel are confusing and unresponsive you frequently end with unwanted features on the screen.I strongly recommend not to hire this car especially if you plan to drive in the mountains
Avoid MG3 at any cost, avoid it even if they pay you to drive it
Europcar is an excellent company but I think that they should get rid of this car as soon as possible because it is a complete engineering nightmare and a disgrace for the automobile world. Well done Chinese car industry- you may be proud of yourself with MG3 hybrid

July 12, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Consumer,

I regret that you feel this way about our service.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for the difficulties you encountered during your recent car rental

At Holiday Autos, we act as a travel booking platform that connects customers with a wide range of car rental suppliers. While we strive to ensure a smooth booking process, we understand that unforeseen issues can sometimes arise at the rental desk.

We want to clarify that while we facilitate car rental bookings through various suppliers, we do not directly operate the rental companies.

We value your feedback immensely and will share your concerns with Europcar directly. Your input is crucial in helping us improve our services and ensure a better experience for all our customers.

If you wish to pursue your concerns further, we recommend contacting Europcar directly to discuss the matter with them. You can find their contact information on your booking confirmation or on their official website.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Best Regards,
Omar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Insurance upselling

I hired and paid for a week's rental through Easycar - the rental was sub contracted to Thrifty.
Despite paying Easycar I returned to the UK to find I had been charged £304 by Thrifty - bringing the total for a week's car hire to more than £500. On investigation it transpired I had been charged for an enhanced insurance policy - despite already taking one out with Easycar. Their response to my complaints thus far - tough luck.

June 14, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Piersh,

It's clear from your feedback that you're disappointed and frustrated, and I sincerely apologize for the experience you've had.

Unfortunately, we are not physically present at the rental office, and we only rely on the documentation provided by you or the rental agent to reach a final outcome. We always recommend our clients to review the rental agreement issued by the rental agent before signing this document. Unfortunately, by signing the rental agreement, the fees and rental conditions were accepted.

I am very sorry that we could not provide the solution you were hoping for on this occasion. I can assure you that it has been in accordance with the terms and conditions of your rental agreement and I hope you will understand our position on this.

Best Regards,

Zaghloul

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hertz were inefficient with long wait times …

Hertz were inefficient and long queues 45 minutes to pick up a car. Hardly any staff and not at all conscious of so many people waiting.

June 26, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Alistair,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

I would like to sincerely apologize for the delay at the rental desk.
We make every effort to ensure that our rental partners are sufficiently prepared to deal with a high volume of bookings. However, the increased number of customers at peak times, combined with an increase in flight delays, can result in long queues at car rental locations. This, unfortunately, is beyond our control, as I am sure you can appreciate.
I understand that such a wait can be frustrating, but please be assured that customer feedback is incredibly important to us. Customer experience is our main focus, and I thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback will be used to improve this experience in the future.

Kind Regards,
Hala

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Relatively hassle free

Relatively hassle free, unfortunate there was an additional charge on return, for exchange rate fluctuation fee, which I do not understand.!!

July 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be VERY careful!!

Turned up to collect car to be told would have to pay £200 because my credit card had my initial on it, not my whole name. Are we living in the 18th Century??!!!!!
Be VERY careful using this company! Awful start to our holiday. NEVER use them again!!

June 30, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Geoff,

I regret that you feel this way about our service and that you had issues at the rental desk.

In this case, to make the payment for the car hire booking on our website, you can use any payment method (private payment channel, credit or debit cards) as we have no requirements on the cards that can be used for payment, however, the suppliers do have requirements for the cards that can be used for the deposit amount that you need to leave at the rental desk, and that the presented card needs to carry your full first & last names.
These requirements were given to you before selecting the car on our website in a section called "important information" and in order to confirm the booking, you would need to indicate to us that you have read and accepted these conditions by ticking the appropriate box.
I am very sorry that we are unable to provide the solution you were hoping for on this occasion. I can assure you that it was reached in line with the Terms and Conditions of your rental agreement and I trust that you can understand our position on this matter.

Kind Regards,
Hala

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice car rental experience

I recently rented a car from Hertz in Stockholm, and overall, the experience was smooth and professional. The booking and pickup process were quick and efficient, and the staff was helpful and courteous. The vehicle itself was in good driving condition, and it handled well throughout my trip. However, I was a bit disappointed that the car wasn’t as clean as I expected when I picked it up — it could have been better prepared in terms of cleanliness.
That said, everything else went well: no issues with the car’s performance, and the return process was just as easy as the pickup. I would still recommend Hertz in Stockholm and would consider using them again on a future visit — just hope for a cleaner vehicle next time.

June 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad

Very bad! They did not provide us a car after waiting an hour to be served due to the fact that my wife who had booked the car could not provide a credit card. We offered two debit cards and one credit card on my name but were not accepted. Finally we did not get the car and we did not have a refund! Nice business they have! Avoid at all costs!

June 15, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Michael,

Thanks for your feedback. I understand your disappointment and frustration about not being able to use your rental, and I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this caused.

We looked into your complaint that you filed with us, and our investigation shows that the rental agent couldn't release the vehicle because a valid credit card in the lead driver's name wasn't presented at the desk.

As stated in the terms and conditions you agreed to before booking: "A valid credit card in the first name and surname (no abbreviations) of the lead driver must be presented at the rental desk in order to pre-authorise/charge a deposit. In the event that you fail to present a valid credit card, there is a lack of sufficient funds available on the credit card or the credit card is not in the lead driver's name, the car rental agent may refuse to release the vehicle. In these instances, no funds paid will be reimbursed."

Unfortunately, because the terms regarding credit card presentation weren't met, we're unable to issue a refund. We apologize again for the inconvenience.

Regards,
Kholoud

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

All conditions were met, but the car was never provided. They said that I did not pass the credit check. But in the Experian report, no records about the credit check that day. My rating is 969/999 (Excellent)!
Both EasyCar and Drivalia flatly refused to refund the money, without providing any adequate arguments.
Never use these services, all this is very similar to ordinary fraud.
Where law enforcement agencies are looking is unknown.

June 24, 2025
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Reply from easyCar

Dear Yurii,

Thank you for your feedback. I understand your disappointment and frustration regarding the credit check, and I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this caused you.

Please send us an email to (hello@e.easycar.com) with your booking number, a copy of this review with any other extra information/documents you might feel is relevant to your case.

Regards,
Kholoud

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