From beginning to end, this whole experience was a complete waste of both my time and money. I walk in to an agent who looks less than thrilled to be working and seemingly annoyed I'm there 5 min prior to my scheduled pickup time. He asks for my driver's license and credit card. I explained that I completed the "check-in online" option and was sent a barcode to expedite the process. He (literally) laughed at me and ran my credit card through the machine anyways in which I responded, "I already paid, though. Can you confirm that's just for incidentals?!" A little explanation would've been nice. Then he has the audacity to question me as to why I didn't just rent a vehicle from your Lockport location (as that's listed as the city on my driver's license.) Despite it not being any of his business, I proceeded to explain the purpose of the Amherst location having to do with my destination and convenience thereof. He handed me the keys and (initiated by me), I asked if I should move my personal vehicle to the end of the open row to stay out of anyone's way. He, without saying a word, pointed to a makeshift sign barely hanging up behind his desk that read "No Customer Parking"...I said, "Ok. Well that rule didn't exist the last time I rented with you. I'll have someone pick up my Jeep by end of business today." I was told that won't work. "Maybe you misunderstood me. I have no intention of leaving my vehicle here for the duration of my trip, but I'll make arrangements to have my vehicle taken off your lot by this afternoon." To that, I was given shrugged shoulders implying that it was STILL not an option. Completely beside myself and this "customer service" I asked, "I'm ONE person with TWO cars. How do you expect me to take them both of your lot at the same time?" And I was told "That's not my problem."
Had I not committed to the "Buy Now - No Cancellation" reservation, I would've left my keys on the counter and driven down to Enterprise (or anywhere else for that matter) where I've NEVER had poor customer service nor have I ever NOT been accommodated given that situation. Instead I left the lot with my own vehicle, inconvenienced others to take me back to pick up the rental, lost one full day of the vehicle I paid for, $200+, and complete respect for this business. If Hertz decides to have implement policies such as "No Customer Parking" - fine. But be professional about it. Disclose that on every form that's required to be signed. Hire agents who at the VERY LEAST seem like they give a damn about you and your business. Overall, best believe that I will blast this review all over every site possible so anyone with eyes can avoid the frustration, save their money, and prevent the reorganization of any trip they had planned. Every second of my experience was completely unacceptable. The only reason this got ONE star was because my vehicle was operable. You know...once I was able to drive it. read more