AVIS Budget Group vs Hertz
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Our website collected and compiled various consumer reviews about AVIS Budget Group and Hertz as well as customer ratings and recommendations for these brands. Each brand score is calculated based on set of relevant criteria and displays company performance over time.
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Overview
Hertz was first mentioned on PissedConsumer on Nov 19, 2007 and since then this brand received 802 reviews. It is 713 reviews more than AVIS Budget Group received since Apr 27, 2012.
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Consumer Ratings
Rank
50
out of 892 in Rentals category
85
out of 892 in Rentals category
Customer service
53
in category
63
in category
Product or Service Quality
33
in category
60
in category
Billing Practices
30
in category
44
in category
According to consumer ratings and reviews, AVIS Budget Group ranks 35 points higher in the Rentals category than Hertz.
People gave AVIS Budget Group 1.2 stars for Customer service criterion in Rentals category and it is 120 points higher than the worst rated brand in this category.
At the same time, Hertz was rated 1.1 stars for Customer service criterion in this category and it is 110 points higher than the worst rated brand in this category.
If we look at Product or Service Quality criterion, than we see that AVIS Budget Group has a higher rating than Hertz.
Regarding Billing Practices criterion, consumers gave AVIS Budget Group 1.5 stars and it is 83% greater than other in category.
Hertz however was rated 1.2 stars and it is 75% greater than other in category.
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Rating Details
Reviewer's quote
...TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE...
Sheldon G
...Their customer service is in on the con. The contract they create after you dispute the claim shows a large “X” in the acceptance box right above your signature..
Jeff S
Product or Service Quality
Reviewer's quote
Avis did not have the car we prepaid for. Did not offer anything comparable. Then ignored me. I then asked for a refund, in which they said it would take 5 to 7 days in order to receive it, in two different refund amounts. Even though Avis broke the contract we had. They then said, that Avis would...
Kerry C
Problems with pick-up (twice in one day)Agent surly, rude, not helpful, left office while dealing with me, ...
leon h
Reviewer's quote
I rented a Budget Truck in good faith in Memphis Tn. on Aug. 11 2018.I did not get 30 miles out of town when the truck broke down.I called road side *** It took 4 hours for him to arrive and another 2 hours approx. to repair.When finished I then drove approx 418 miles to Macon Ga.where it broke...
John W
They have refused to send a breakdown or even accept that this was some type of billing error or someone plain and simply stole this money right out of my pocket! Hertz should be ashamed of the costumer service they offer. Might as well call themselves HURTS because thats how most customers seem to...
PissedConsumer943193
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Pros and Cons
Pros
- Stinks
- Ricardo
- Pricing is good
- Cleanliness of vehicle
- Pathetic
- Location
Cons
- Customer service
- Lack of responsiveness of their customer service department
- Lack of customer care
- Customer service
- Lack of customer service now horrific billing practices
- Customer service and price
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Most Positive Reviews
Top rated reviews
I rented a car a week before the 4th of July supposed to had returned it that Sun morning at 8am so I took the car back...
I took my family including my 6 yr old granddaughter who is in remishion of brain cancet to florida for thanksgiving..i...
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Most Critical Reviews
Lowest rated reviews
AVIS NEVER MORE
I come to warn those who want to rent a car at AVIS than do the reasons that expose: I rented a vehicle...
Prepaid for rental car weeks in advance of my planned trip. I noticed they had no problem taking my money, but when I...
AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Latest Reviews
Recent published reviews
I got put on the DNR list for a misunderstanding with the herocane we had in Houston two years ago.. my insurance pay...
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Hertz in Katy (Houston) posted this vehicle below as available for purchase with an option to purchase online which I di...
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AVIS Budget Group and Hertz Products and Services
Most reviewed product and services
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Avis Budget Group Car Rental
(15 reviews)
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Avis Budget Group Ford Car Rental
(2 reviews)
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Avis Budget Group Truck Rental
(2 reviews)
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Hertz Car Rental
(464 reviews)
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Hertz Customer Care
(44 reviews)
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Hertz Car Rental Booking
(29 reviews)
How would you compare AVIS Budget Group vs Hertz?
I have never used Avis so cannot judge, however the reviews are as bad as Hertz, next time I am going to give Enterprise a chance?
Don't depends on Avis to keep your reservation