Total scam. Avoid Avis at all costs
I rented a car from Avis in Palma, Mallorca. I paid the full rental amount in cash when I arrived -- everything was clear and paid. They also blocked €519 as a security deposit, which I approved and which was released after I returned the car.
The problem? Four days after I returned the car, they charged my credit card €455 for no reason.
I returned the car on time, on July 6th, and I even asked their staff at the return area to inspect the car. The supervisor told me, "no need, just drop the keys." I have my boarding pass that proves I left Mallorca the same day -- so there is no way I used the car an extra day.
And about the fuel? The tank was almost full -- just one bar missing, probably 2 or 3 liters. They could have charged €20-50 maximum, but they charged €455. No explanation. No proof. No warning. Nothing.
When I contacted customer service, they kept sending automatic responses talking about the €519 deposit -- which has nothing to do with this separate charge.
I'm now taking legal action and filing a complaint with consumer protection authorities. I will also share this experience across social media so others don't fall into the same trap.
This was blatant abuse and theft. Shame on Avis. I will never use their services again, anywhere. read more