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Hertz
Hertz reviews
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Hertz
Locations in Reno
1995 Vassar St, Suite B
+1 775 785 2650
2001 E. Plumb Lane
+1 775 785 2554
219 N. Center Street
+1 775 785 2650
- 5.7
- 6.6
- 6.4
- 6.1
- 5.9
Recent reviews
2.0 Poor
22 Apr 2017
Cons: Hertz at the airport said they could not find the reservation, told me to call Hertz and gave me a phone number which did not work on the weekends, so I had to rent with another company. Please refund me my money !
6.0 OK
18 May 2017
Pros: Gave us a ride to the airport.
Cons: Had to wait too long on both ends.
10.0 Excellent
27 Feb 2016
Pros: The only thing I did not like was the hard sell on the insurance, I already am fully covered by my insurance but they just don't let up, then the rep showed me some tiny dots on the windscreen and she said she had noted them, but if I came back with any increase in these tiny dots, I would get charged $20.00 for each dot! Scary!
6.8 Good
5 Oct 2016
Car was great. Directions were poor
Pros: Nice car. Clean and well maintained.
Cons: Map for return location was misleading and help phone number was closed. Bill for rental was three times estimate. Had to spend extra time to resolve which forced us to hurry through security.
2.0 Poor
24 Oct 2016
Cons: I rented a van, when arriving they said there was a "glitch" and they don't have vans, nor could they get one from the Hertz at the airport. Oh, and when I rented the car I wasn't told it was at a location that wasn't at the airport, but an off site location (there is also a Hertz at the airport.)
2.0 Poor
16 Jan 2017
Will never rent from a Hertz again
Cons: Service was horrible. Asked for a walk through of the car, the associate points through the window and says 'its that car and no its fine'. Asked for a different car and he states no other cars available. Car sounded horrible thought it was going to break down, rented the car with no washer fluid in the middle of winter. Called to try and change drop off to another place a mile away and they guy was rude and stated he would charge me $45. At drop off I asked for a receipt, women states all 3 printers are broke, asked for her to email me receipt which she states she will but I of course never receive.
HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!
4.0 Mediocre
9 Feb 2017
Cons: no shuttle from the airport which is 1/2 mile. Took 1 hr to receive car that was booked a week prior.
2.0 Poor
11 Feb 2017
No car available
Cons: On vacation and decided to rent a car to get around for a couple days. Booked through kayak and walked over a half an hour to the car rental place. They did not have the inventory for us and told us they have been attempting to let kayak know all day. Very disappointing service on part of kayak.
2.0 Poor
12 Feb 2017
No Car Available When We Arrived.
Pros: It doesn't seem that the Kayak system communicates or is update often with the rental car companies system. We arrived at the rental car companies office to pick up the car and they said they had no cars and hadn't for 2 days. However, the Kayak system still allowed us to make the reservation.
2.0 Poor
15 Feb 2017
Rental place closed when I arrived
Cons: Why isn't the opening/closing time of an establishment noted in the rental? I had to rent from another office.
Payless
Payless reviews
Car hire locations
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Payless
Locations in Reno
1395 Airmotive Way
+1 775 324 0164
- 6.4
- 6.7
- 6.5
- 6.3
- 6.6
Recent reviews
2.4 Mediocre
30 Sep 2016
Dishonest Company
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Payless IS NOT "In Terminal" as advertised, rather requires a shuttle to and from the airport. There are many "In Terminal" car providers, to include National, Alamo, Hertz and Avis. Payless is not one of them. They also overcharge your card requiring a customer to prepay for fuel. Never will I use them again.
10.0 Excellent
13 Mar 2017
PERFECT
Pros: Seamless, smooth, got a larger car then ordered cause they were out of compacts so that's ALWAY cool!
Great Price
2.0 Poor
18 Oct 2015
do not rent a car from here!
Pros: I didn't like anything about this place.
Cons: As soon as I started the vehicle on the pay less lot the low tire pressure light came on as well as the change oil light. I drove off the lot at the assistance of my dad. I had paid for the rental for a week, dropped it off a day early and it got a low tire while in the lot. I was not refunded a daily rate nor was I refunded the daily insurance rate. I was also told that as soon as you sign the paperwork that you are signing responsibility of the vehicle to maintain like it's your own. She was very rude and then had me fill out an incident report. I never got refunded.
6.0 OK
9 Nov 2015
Cons: The first car they gave us had a tire that was bald down to the steel. While they were quick and easy about giving us a second car, this task took valuable time from our brief visit to our dying father.
8.4 Excellent
17 Nov 2015
In the end, they made it right.
Pros: Good customer service. Despite the initial shortcomings, they ultimately made it right in the end and ensured we were satisfied and in a safe vehicle. Prompt shuttle service to/from airport.
Cons: Booked online as 'Ford Focus or equivalent'. Told at time of pickup from airport that it's actually for a Ford Fiesta or similar compact car, which is much smaller than a Focus/equiv and was not what I had booked the rental under. Clerk made it right and gave us a free upgrade to that size range of vehicle. When we were presented with vehicle, Hyundai Elantra, front tires were at wear bars. Seeing as it's front wheel drive and we anticipated snow, this would not work. Looked at two other equivalent vehicles, tires also bald, some well beyond wear bars. Inquired about a different vehicle, small Jeep crossover with good tires all around, and employee offered it as free upgrade.
9.6 Excellent
17 Nov 2015
Great service with Reno Payless!
Pros: The Payless service was excellent. I really appreciated that they had a shuttle that would come pick me up/drop me off without having to wait for a long time. It came immediately when I needed it!
Cons: I wasn't a fan of the car, itself, but that has nothing to do with the Payless service, which is what I value more when renting a car.
6.8 Good
17 Nov 2015
Vehicle Smell
Cons: The vehicle smelled like someone made been smoking in it.
10.0 Excellent
24 Nov 2015
great service
Pros: Upgraded to an SUV thinking it was 4x4; however, it wasn't. Payless took the upgrade charge off without even questioning. I appreciated their kind and fair service.
2.0 Poor
7 Dec 2015
Beware: Counter closes at 11pm, despite letting yo
Cons: I booked the car for 11pm pickup but the counter was closed at that time. All other rental agencies were still open. There was a piece of paper with a number to call for after hours, I tried calling this number at least 20 times and nobody answered or called me back.
Avoid Payless at all cost.
9.2 Excellent
3 Apr 2016
Pros: ease
Cons: I was charged for the basic insurance on top of the insurance I purchased at the time of reservation - I will be calling to see if this can be reversed.
Alamo
Alamo reviews
Car hire locations
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Alamo
Locations in Reno
2001 E Plumb Ln
+1 775 323 7940
- 8.7
- 9.2
- 9.1
- 8.6
- 9.1
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
14 Jun 2016
Returning car
Pros: Very quick and easy process.
Cons: Had a little difficulty identifying the Alamo lanes at the rental return because the Alamo sign was small compared to the others. Wasn't exactly clear on where to stop at first.
9.6 Excellent
3 Nov 2016
Fast and Easy!
Pros: I was in Reno for the day. Check-in was efficient and easy. Walked across the parking lot to pick up my car, did a check, got the keys and drove off. How simple could it get?
In each step, the staff were courteous and friendly.
Great customer service!
10.0 Excellent
6 Apr 2017
Car return
Pros: Same as SFO , courtesy n fast solution to problems .
Cons: None
10.0 Excellent
18 Oct 2015
Pros: Low one-way rate!
10.0 Excellent
20 Oct 2015
Great experience
Pros: From the beginning until the end, my first time with Alamo went splendidly. There was almost no waiting time from the moment I stepped up to the counter to the time I drove away in my car. I couldn't be more pleased. There were no hidden charges, everything was as stated on their website. I received a nice, clean new car and when I was ready to return it, the process was hassle-free. I went in expecting some hiccups, but there were none.
10.0 Excellent
31 Oct 2015
No Issues
Pros: Received the vehicle I requested
Cons: Everything was good . . . no issues with the vehicle or the customer service
10.0 Excellent
28 Nov 2015
Fast and Easy
Pros: From the line. To the car renting process. To the drop-off was a breeze.
Cons: I can't think of anything negative
10.0 Excellent
12 Dec 2015
Friendly staff. Great car.
Pros: Great car. Friendly staff. Many cars to choose from. Great price.
10.0 Excellent
16 Dec 2015
Fast and easy
Pros: Rental went smoothly. No surprise charges. In and out in less than 5 minutes.
10.0 Excellent
29 Dec 2015
Excellent Customer Service
Pros: Our flight was over an hour late arriving after the scheduled closing of the rental counter. Alamo customer service reps stayed late to assist their customers! Nice going, I'd definitely come back.
Dollar
Dollar reviews
Car hire locations
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Dollar
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
+1 866 434 2226
- 7.2
- 7.7
- 7.5
- 7.2
- 7.4
Recent reviews
2.0 Poor
7 Jul 2016
I will never rent from Dollar again.
Pros: The car had AC.
Cons: The service at RNO was horrible and rude. The support at the call center as well. After receiving terrible service the car wasn't even ready when they said it would be and I had to wait more. Then, they overcharged me on my return and had to deal with that. I will never rent here again, or let anyone I know rent from Dollar. I hope they treat their employees better than their customers.
10.0 Excellent
19 Oct 2015
Quick and Friendly
Pros: expedient service
fair rate
clean comfortable car
8.4 Excellent
25 Oct 2015
Pros: Clean car
Cons: Nothing
2.0 Poor
25 Oct 2015
Cons: The customer service was so bad the womestuck her hand in my husband's face and then got on her phone and told h to leave
6.0 OK
23 Jan 2016
Cons: Up sell to $500
4.4 OK
24 Jan 2016
Pros: The staff was great. Checkin and check out was very efficient.
Cons: Thought for the dollars charged the insurance coverage was not good. Seemed very very high.
Also car had a previous smoker and you could tell instantaneously. Also beer bottle and stray mitten under passenger seat.
8.0 Good
2 Feb 2016
Pros: Everything was fine except for the very high cost of insurance.
Cons: Price given was deceptive. When we went to pick up the car the sales people convinced us that the insurance we had bought via Kayak was essentially worthless, then they sold us insurance that cost about $25/day, more than the rental itself. A second problem is that only SUV's had IPod ports -- this seems pretty basic in this day and age.
8.0 Good
3 Feb 2016
Cheap car
Pros: Cheapness
Cons: Non smoking
10.0 Excellent
7 Feb 2016
Pros: The staff was very friendly and helpful. They picked out a car that was perfect for my needs and made sure I wouldn't be stuck in snow with a small car. I can't thank them enough for their help.
2.0 Poor
9 Feb 2016
Pros: Price
Cons: Unable to easily cancel car rental appointment. Got a much better deal through Costco.
Costco and Alamo were awsome!
Enterprise
Enterprise reviews
Car hire locations
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Enterprise
Locations in Reno
11555 S Virginia St
+1 775 853 4894
2001 E Plumb Ln C/o Reno Arpt
+1 775 325 3977
2500 E 2nd St
+1 775 325 8882
2707 S Virginia St
+1 775 825 7274
294 East Moana Lane
+1 775 332 0405
3005 Mill St
+1 775 329 3773
407 N Virginia St
+1 775 322 4755
7111 S Virginia St Ste A17
+1 775 826 2442
809 W 4th St
+1 775 328 1671
- 8.6
- 9.2
- 8.8
- 7.9
- 9.1
Recent reviews
9.6 Excellent
21 Sep 2016
Great Enterprise location
Pros: Extremely efficient, professional, and friendly group of sharply dressed young men running the show at this office. A+ on all levels. Vehicle rental was handled very competently, free upgrade made when regular size pickup was not available, etc.
Cons: Nada.
8.0 Good
21 Jun 2017
Pros: They instructed us to proceed to any Firestone Tire Center to address a leaking tire. Discovered the tire had a nail and was not repairable. A new tire was put on and we were back on the road. Firestone Tire Center took care of everything with no hassle or charges.
Cons: They would not pick up at the airport even though they state free pickup. Enterprise office that handled the booking was close to the airport but we had to walk to a hotel across a dangerous four lane highway (with luggage in tow) to meet up with the pickup driver. We are in our 70's....It was not an easy task.
10.0 Excellent
20 Oct 2016
Great Folks
Pros: Personnel in 2 locations were wonderful with their advice. When we believed that we left something in the car at the airport, one employee went way out of his way to help us try and track it down. While we didn't find it, he was wonderful to help as much as he did.
6.0 OK
4 Aug 2016
Pros: To get a car at the airport
Cons: They delay soooo much, couldn't get the same rate as they had gave me in kayak reservations
9.6 Excellent
23 Sep 2016
Liked some of the car's features
Pros: My plane was delayed and I didn't know the agency closed at 3 pm. Representive was getting ready to leave but still went ahead and rented the car. Great service!
Cons: All ok.
10.0 Excellent
25 Dec 2016
It was great..! will use enterprise again..!
Pros: the staff was helpfully, the car was clean..!
Cons: everything was perfect... nothing to dislike..!
10.0 Excellent
29 Dec 2016
Pros: Got a full size
10.0 Excellent
16 Jan 2017
Yukon 4x4
Pros: Brand new (1800) miles Yukon 4x4. Was a must in Tahoe blizzard conditions. Thanks for a great ride for the week!
9.2 Excellent
15 Mar 2017
Pros: Nice car, clean; helpful staff and no wait.
Cons: A little pushy on trying to sell extra insurance. Also they had no maps available.
10.0 Excellent
22 Mar 2017
15 Passenger Ford Transit Van
Pros: The Mill St. Enterprise in Reno, NV was awesome. Although off-site from the airport, the Mill St. branch went out of their way to pick me and my family up from the Reno airport. We had six (6) passengers, eleven (11) checked bags and twelve (12) carry-ons. We were headed to Lake Tahoe for a ski vacation and were really pressed for time. We had family photos scheduled and a surprise marriage proposal planned in the early evening. Enterprise understood our need to depart the airport quickly and to get in and out of the rental car office quickly. They picked us up in the van that we had rented and I only needed to sign paperwork at the branch office. With people and luggage already loaded, we were on our way within 15 minutes. Great experience from beginning to end!
Cons: The 15 passenger Ford Transit van had plenty of room for people. However, a 10 or 12 passenger van with fewer seats and more storage space for luggage would have been preferred for our trip from the Reno airport to Lake Tahoe. Luggage had to be move around and over seats in order to get people and luggage to fit. This was a slight inconvenience but given the size of my party and amount of luggage, there wasn't too many other others to consider at the price I was given. A 15 passenger van for less than $490 for the week.
Budget
Budget reviews
Car hire locations
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Budget
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
+1 775 785 2409
5405 Meadowood Mall Circle
+1 775 826 4166
- 5.8
- 7.2
- 6.9
- 5.7
- 5.8
Recent reviews
6.8 Good
8 Dec 2016
Good car rental but sticker shock
Cons: I was charged $10 for 'late return'. I returned the car within 24 hours of renting it (for a one day charge) but I guess since I estimated the return time as earlier I was charged more.
4.4 OK
5 Nov 2015
Fast break? More like No Break!
Pros: My car. Antonio
Cons: Somehow Budget always seems to come up with these crazy tax fees and obsurdly overpriced "misc charges". They are not a company with integrity. I will no longer rent from them. And I rent a hell of a lot!
10.0 Excellent
18 Dec 2015
Pros: Quick easy check in
Cons: Everything was great no complaints
6.0 OK
5 Jan 2016
Pros: Proximity of car counter and cars
Cons: Politeness and honesty of front desk staff (Cole) who added a significant daily upgrade fee and a minimum duration to the contract without notifying us
2.0 Poor
24 Feb 2016
Inflexible
Cons: My flight got diverted from Reno to Sacramento. I explained this to the Budget representative as I was waiting in baggage claim and she said there was nothing she could do and that it would be over $600 to pick up in Sacramento--more than 3 times the price I had booked online. So I cancelled the reservation and booked from another rental company for the same price I originally got online. Seems like a bad business policy by Budget.
2.0 Poor
28 Feb 2016
Pros: I wasn't allowed to rent without a cedit card.
8.8 Excellent
29 Feb 2016
Pros: After waiting for about 8 groups to get their car delivered to them, we go upgraded to a vehicle that was sitting in the garage. It was a more suitable vehicle for our trip.
Cons: They had one older gentleman walking to get the vehicles, and there were about 8 parties waiting for cars. Very inefficient.
10.0 Excellent
3 Jul 2016
Great and easy to rent
Pros: We loved everything about our rental Thank you
5.2 OK
22 Jul 2016
Clean up the car before you rent it again!
Pros: Friendly staff.
Cons: The Budget staff behind the counter at the Reno airport where helpful, but I ended up not getting the car I had reserved - a compact because of the limited choices/availability. So then we tried an SUV but found the one we had selected had an open recall so that went back on the shelf. Ultimately I ended up with a slightly discounted Luxury car for my four day trip. When I did finally get the car, it was dirty on the inside and only slightly better on the outside.
4.8 OK
4 Sep 2016
Cons: Changed me for an extra full Day for being 59mins late.
Thrifty
Thrifty reviews
Car hire locations
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Thrifty
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
+1 877 283 0898
- 7.5
- 7.8
- 7.7
- 8.0
- 7.8
Recent reviews
6.0 OK
24 Mar 2016
The pickup counter took too long. one person for 1
Cons: The pickup counter took too long. one person for 10 oeople in line. 3- plus minute wait
10.0 Excellent
27 Jul 2017
Great experience
Pros: We had the car for 20 days and it was less than 30 per day
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
15 Dec 2015
Good Rental
Pros: Upgraded to a larger mini van with no problems. Good car, well equipped and enjoyable ride.
7.2 Good
31 May 2016
Cigarette smoke
Cons: This car drunk of cigarette smoke to the point where I had to open the windows to not feel sick. I thought I must have missed a selection box for smoking or non-smoking, so we didn't return the car and ask for another one at the time of pick up. However, at the time of drop off we spoke to Thrifty about it, since we learned that they have s no-smoking policy in their cars, and they gave us a free day of rental. The moral of the story is that if you are given a car that smells like cigarette smoke, go immediately back to the counter and ask for another car.
9.2 Excellent
3 Aug 2016
Smaller truck than asked for
Pros: Speed of pickup and drop off
Cons: We were transporting bikes and needed a large F-150 truck. Instead, they didn't have one available so we ended up with a small truck that barely fit everything. Our reservation was made 2 months in advance!!!
10.0 Excellent
3 Nov 2016
Super easy drop-off
Pros: Really convenient drop off at the airport. Can't imagine it gets much easier.
10.0 Excellent
24 Jan 2017
Friendly helpful counter representative
Pros: I wound up coming late for the car pick up. Agent was helpful and friendly. He actually appeared interested in our trip to Disneyland fro the grandson/sons birthday.
Cons: Calling the 800 number in a panic about picking up the car late. Communicating the problem and understanding the answer was difficult
7.6 Good
28 Feb 2017
Pros: Nice car, friendly folks
8.4 Excellent
1 Apr 2017
Good car old model
Pros: The car was good and since we drove +200 mi it worked really good
Cons: Front view looked old and suitcase did not fit well in the back
2.0 Poor
4 Jul 2017
Didn't have reserved vehicle
Cons: Showed up at agreed time. Reserved vehicle not available. Clerk was apathetic - at best. Clerk suggested I wait to see if reserved vehicle shows up. Little to no effort made to secure comparable vehicle or to offer constructive alternatives
Avis
Avis reviews
Car hire locations
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Avis
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
+1 775 785 2727
5405 Meadowood Mall Circle
+1 775 851 4286
- 7.8
- 7.8
- 8.0
- 7.6
- 7.6
Recent reviews
2.0 Poor
17 Nov 2015
Pros: That they refunded part of our $
Cons: The agent who rented us the vehicle was not knowledgable about the care or what we as a customer needed. She flat out lied to us. The vehicle was horrible smelling; so much so I put my jacket on the back seat and it smelled so bad I had to plastic baggy it to pack in my suitcase and was without a jacket. We drove around in freezing temps with the windows down because it was so bad, for the 3-4 days we had it. I febreezed it and they didn't even help!
The entire experience was bad. They refunded part of our $ but doesn't make up for having to go to my own wedding in a smelly dress and jacket. Won't rent from them again. Totally ruined my trip.
10.0 Excellent
19 Feb 2017
Cindy is the greatest
Pros: My Avis agent in Reno, Cindy went above and beyond to make my experience perfect. She helped me find the best car for my needs and made sure I had all I needed and More.
10.0 Excellent
26 Sep 2016
Easy off site pick up . No line..
Pros: Nice agents
10.0 Excellent
29 Sep 2016
Pros: Very fast and friendly I was in and out in minutes.
10.0 Excellent
18 May 2017
Pros: Super easy! Nice car. Manager at this location is the best.
Cons: They charged a tax for being out of state and not using the airport. Mostly the airports fault but we booked before the "inplimented date" so we really shouldn't have had to pay it.
2.0 Poor
13 Jun 2017
Cons: They did not hold my reservation for 24 hours and I was wait listed to get a car. I had to rent from enterprise to guarantee a rental for a wedding weekend last minute
10.0 Excellent
30 Jun 2017
Pros: Jennifer was AMAZING! Can't say enough good things about her!
10.0 Excellent
9 Jul 2017
Pros: Easy to get car in and out fast service, staff very kind
6.0 OK
12 Jul 2017
Unhappy with additional Avis taxes and fees at pickup location
Pros: The overall rate was good.
Cons: I was surprised with a $1.25 daily fee and an additional 11.11% tax for picking the car up from a separate location away from the airport.
6.4 Good
19 Jul 2017
Car helps us travel to National Parks
Pros: The car was comfortable and fit our needs.
Cons: It was a hassle to pick up the car outside the Reno airport. Had to spend money on a cab to get the car.
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Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in Reno
2175 Market Street Ste D
Reno airport
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National
Locations in Reno
2001 E Plumb Ln
+1 775 323 7940
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Rent-A-Wreck
Locations in Reno
295 Gentry Way
+1 775 826 7676
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Sunnycars
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
325 travellers who hired a car in Reno gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2