Dollar Rent A Car Reviews
Overall
2.93 of 5
(by 14 users)
budget-conscious, a frequent traveler, a travel & lifestyles writer
Bottom-Line: For the price, I would reluctantly do business with Dollar again; I am unwilling to let just one experience sour me to the entire company. — I traveled back east a few months ago and chose Dollar Rent-a-Car to rent my car from because it fit my rather tight criteria. However, my experience with Dollar Rent-a-Car was a mixed bag. On one hand the car I eventually rented for two days was what I wanted: a clear, powerful, but reasonably fuel efficient car that was fun the drive. But getting the car I wanted took some doing. — When I reserved my…
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budget-conscious, married to a Gearhead, torso-length challenged, driver of a minivan for 10 years
Intro — Planning our vacation and looking at rental car options, when the option for a Dodge Charger came up at Dollar Rent A Car, we chose this for a couple of reasons. One was because the price was good for the full size car we were needing as a family of four, and the other was that as a car lover, my husband really wanted the Charger. And it wasn't just him. My son couldn't wait to feast his eyes on it either. Even though we were later told we would have the use of one of my in-laws cars while we were down there, and that we could just rent a car to get from the Orlando airport to…
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special needs traveler, family traveler
I rented a car from Dollar over the holidays. Let me tell you. I don't know if I would ever rent from there again. I know that the rental car business is a give and take relationship. You TAKE my reservation, and you GIVE me the car I reserved! I rented a mid-size car from there online, but when I got to the airport counter, rather than doing me the courtesy of a lip service apology, and letting me know that they were out of that kind of car, they immediately proceeded to upsell me on the next size car, not TELLING me why they were doing that. We agreed on…
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appreciative of good service, love to travel, not rich, budget-conscious, daily driver, a travel & lifestyles writer, a frequent traveler, Business traveler
I had been a frequent user of Dollar car services - at least until this last trip. They charged for extra insurance and when I questioned them they told me the charge wasn't for insurance, it was the regular base rate. When I received the receipt for checking the car back in the code on the receipt matched the insurance code. They have refused to refund the extra insurance saying I used it and I initialed it (I actually did not initial it) and that I didn't inform them before taking the car out of the lot that it was wrong. I handle travel for many companies and have…
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business traveler, family traveler
On three separate occasions i booked a Dollar reservation due to the price of the rental. I alos joined the preferred customer program. Using the preffered custmer reservation I found myself waiting longer in the pickup area then the people who went to the counter in the terminal and just had to pick up keys. All three times my rated on the contract was higher than the rate I was quoted on the confirmation. Alszo i was told that a Toyota Corrla was a Full size car equal to a Dodge Charger. I think not. When i wrote to…
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family traveler
I rented a 4x4 truck in Panama and found out that not only is there a loop hole in the coverage policy, but they can truly gouge you. The car got stuck on a muddy road and Dollar charged me to tow the truck back to town...4 times! The first three were unsuccessful; including one truck that broke down requiring repairs...they charged me for the repairs! I appealed to Dollar in the US and they said "Oh well." — I checked with other car rental agencies in Panama and they said I would have only been charged for the last successful tow...sensible.…
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family traveler
We recently booked a rental through Dollar in Orlando. The entire experience was great. We got right in an out at the rental counter. The price of the rental was excellent and could not be beat by other competitors. It was very easy to book online. The vehicle was very clean, the price was just as quoted and we received the vehicle that was booked. We were not pressured into purchasing any other added options. Drop off was just as smooth! Completely happy with our rental from Dollar and would definitely recommend them. We would use them…
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budget conscious traveler
Their prices have consistently been better, but the people you have to deal with are less than ideal. The first dealing I had - the guy was talking about what a great deal he was giving me and lied about some parts of the offer. It was my first time renting a car, and I paid for my ignorance. He was slick! In Jackson Hole they were very nice but really didn't seem to know when they opened their store. (So can you get me to the airport on…
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into romantic getaways, business traveler
My experience with Dollar Rental Cars has always been very favorable. I've rented from this company on many occasions, and always find them to offer the best deals. Additionally, they typically upgrade your car for you when you order an economy and come in late in the day. The only negative that I can think of is that they always add the pre-paid fuel option without asking…
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love to travel
I was a little unsure about renting from dollar when my now husband suggested it for our honeymoon. I had always rented from enterprise. I compared prices and dollar was a lot less. I booked our car online ( the dollar website is really easy to use). I was very pleased and have since rented cars through dollar at least 20 times! I would highly recommend to anyone considering.…
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They helped me out when I needed a car. I was stuck in Jackson Hole Wyoming and needed to get to the airport and also to Idaho Falls, Idaho. I had tried to get a car at Budget but they were transferring cars to Salt Lake. I was without transportation so I took a chance with Dollar and it worked out well. I had a safe reliable car at a reasonable price. —…
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love to travel, into romantic getaways, daily driver, budget-conscious, Bargain hunter
They always have the lowest prices and you are always able to find coupons. Nice, new cars that are always clean and friendly…
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