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1.6 (183 reviews)
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the line was backed up outside and wrapped behind me

You would be better off walking to your destination than renting from this location. I reserved a car a week in advance for a routine trip upstate less than two hours away, arrived on time for pickup, and waited over two hours in line before even getting to the counter. This alone burned through most of the buffer I had built in to reach my destination on time, and it was only the beginning. When I finally got to the counter, I was informed that the SUV I had booked was no longer available, which mattered since I had to transport some large items. My options were to cancel or take a compact car. Since no nearby alternatives had a larger vehicle available on short notice as a walk-up, I took the compact and tried to make do. As fate would have it, the checkout for the car I didn't even want was also a disaster. Their card reader did not register the magstrip on the credit card I had made the booking with. Since they were apparently unable to enter the numbers manually, I was forced to switch to a different card with a chip. Not only did the booking modification take forever, officially making me late, but the card I switched to did not have associated rental car protection. That meant I had to pay extra for their scam of an insurance plan, which stings even more given that this company is notorious for charging customers for "damage" after the fact. The car itself, when it finally arrived, was dirty and on the older side. When I tried to clear the windshield to see better, the sprayer did not activate. Not sure whether they just didn't bother to refill the wiper fluid or if it was fully broken, and honestly neither answer is a good look. Because of all this, I had to push my obligations to the next day, and since this location is closed during the afternoon when I would have wanted to return the car, what should have been a simple one-day out and back trip turned into a three day nightmare. The difficulty of finding parking for the car while I wait to return it has just added insult to injury. Either way, I will not be coming back, and would strongly advise you not to go in the first place.

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1 hour wait for routine Friday. Arrived at 9:45, didn't get car until 10:46 and had to wait outside in the cold. Customers made responsible for line management.

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The lines here even if you arrive before open are 1-2 hours, because up to 20-30 customers are served by one employee. Do not come here

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The staff is fine but the building is small and hard to get in and out of. The weekend hours are equally awkward.

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They charge for every little thing and when they make a mistake they do not rectify it. I most definitely will not rent with them again

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3.9(30 reviews)
1.0 miProspect Lefferts Gardens

The staff was great! I reserve economy car for memorial day weekend. It was for a 9am pickup. I…read moreshow up at 9am and I was told the cars haven't been returned. I was offered a mini van. I did not take that because of parking and too big for my needs. I was told to come back so I went to have a quick breakfast. Long story short the car never came back and the staff worked hard to get me a vehicle. After a great deal of calling to customers with cars and other Enterprises one was found. They ordered a car service to the other location and I was on my way. ***To corporate allowing customers to extend there rental with other renters behind that reservation is irresponsible? If your staff was unable to get me a car what would have been the recourse? Maybe each location needs other stand by cars other then a large out of date mini van. Also the car I got at the other location was dirty on the inside like it hadn't been clean thoroughly. The staff at the Emprie blvd location is the only reason I am giving a 4star for the staff!

Since I can't find the enterprise page for the crown heights location-…read more Before I came in, I was told I needed a credit card or a debit card and a current utility bill. Reserved a vehicle which of course was not available in person. Alright, expected. So I was offered something else which turned out better. The fee came up to $310 on line, in person you gotta pay a deposit of $300. Alright not expected but I'm cool I'm calm. Then I was told the debit card thing was BS and the credit card thing gotta have a onetime transaction. Waste of time and energy. Nothing like that was discussed. Definitely should add these things to the fine print. Anybody know a good car rental place for the future ?

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3.9(27 reviews)
1.5 miBoerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights

This was my first experience as an Emerald member at this location and I was so impressed! Here to…read moreadd my compliments about the team. Johnny the branch manager is amazing - he was friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, and quick. He answered all of my questions and made some recommendations about the return of the car that saved me tons of time (not arriving at a certain time when the courthouse next door is having rush hour). He helped me with car selection, got me a great vehicle, and set my mind at ease regarding the insurance coverage which I had questions about. Return was also a breeze, thanks to Johnny's advice about timing and the prompt and professional attention from the lovely Z. Z was friendly and the return process was simple - she met me at the car, worked quickly and calmly, and I didn't even have to step into the office. National has a great team at this location and I plan to always use this location going forward.

I had an amazing experience with National Car Rental at the Fort Lauderdale airport, thanks to two…read morephenomenal team members--Paul and Rico. My family and I landed at FLL and worked with Latisha and another gentleman who were also great with our change to our initial reservation. I made a mistake in not reading all of the fine print (they did it all right - I did not see something - it was my error) and upon returning the car both Paul and Rico resolved and handled it with such kindness, understanding and total professionalism. They didn't just fix my issue when I was in a panic - they made me feel valued at National car rental throughout the entire return process. It's rare to find customer service this good, and it made a huge difference in my travel day. Because of Paul and Rico, I'll always choose National when I rent a car. SO easy & highly recommend this location!!!!!

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4.0(78 reviews)
1.5 miBoerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights

I had an extremely disappointing and uncomfortable experience at this Enterprise location that…read moreultimately caused me to cancel my reservation. I booked a rental online a week in advance with a 6:00 PM pickup time. On February 4 at 10:07 AM, I received a call from the location confirming my pickup. No additional requirements or concerns were mentioned. On the day of pickup, Ben called me at 5:35 PM and told me I needed to arrive earlier because the location closes at 6:00 PM, despite the system allowing customers to book 6:00 PM pickups. I explained that I was in class until 5:50 PM and that the location is a short walk away. I arrived on time and was then told by Ben that I needed two utility bills (cable, internet, or utilities) showing my address. This requirement was never mentioned during booking or during the confirmation call. We were standing in a parking garage, and I was expected to immediately produce documents I had never been told to bring. While I attempted to access my account online, Ben repeatedly rushed me and asked whether I would have it "in the next five minutes." When I pointed out that no one had informed me of this requirement earlier, Ben stated--in a dismissive and mocking tone--that they had called and left a voicemail. This was inaccurate. I answered the call and spoke with someone directly. There was no voicemail. There were two other employees present during this interaction who remained silent while this took place. While I was there, I overheard them joking that they were only cleaning and vacuuming because "Michael" was coming the next day, which they discussed openly. That comment did not inspire confidence in how the location is normally run. Ben then told me they were closing and that I would need to return in the morning. I explained that I needed to be in Long Island by 10:00 AM. He said the location opens at 8:30 AM and that he would schedule me for then. After leaving, I received a confirmation for 7:30 AM, which directly contradicted what I had just been told. An employee referenced Michael in a way that indicated he is in charge. I would genuinely appreciate a call from him, as this experience reflects serious breakdowns in communication, customer service, and overall operations that should be addressed with real customer feedback. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable proceeding and cancelled the reservation entirely. I will be taking my business to AVIS down the block next time. As long as Ben is working at this location, I would not recommend renting here unless you are comfortable being spoken to dismissively and dealing with last-minute, undisclosed requirements.

One of the most unprofessional business' and group of people I've ever had the displeasure of…read moreencountering. Booked online for a rate and when I arrived they more than doubled the price of the rental despite my confirmation email saying the exact price. If I could out 0 stars I would. Use any of the other hundreds of rental places in Brooklyn.

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2.9(15 reviews)
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Ok, here's the thing... If you're renting a car, it's because you don't own one, and since you…read moredon't own one, you don't have insurance. The smart thing to do is to purchase extra liability insurance, so if there's an accident, you're not going to the poor house. If you happen to hit someone and they sue you, you could be out a serious chunk of change. Well Silvercar has a place on the website to sign up for this, but the last two times I've tried to use their service, the day before I go to pick up the car I get a message that they are in the middle of a Policy transition, and the insurance isn't available. Well now, if I rent the car, it's like I'm driving without insurance, so I have to cancel, but wait, it's only the day before, and all the ZipCars are rented, and well, time to cancel the trip. Thanks Silvercar, for ruining my weekend. If you NEED a car for something, and you don't want to go broke in the case of an accident, go somewhere else. Their cars are damn nice, though, so it's a shame.

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1.8(117 reviews)
1.6 miBrooklyn Heights

If you have a rental scheduled for 9 AM, make sure to arrive by 8 AM, or you'll end up leaving at…read more10 AM. This location has the slowest rental processing I've ever encountered. It takes the team about 35 minutes upstairs, and then you'll have to wait in a hot basement for another 25 minutes. It's ironic because if I return the car just one minute late, I get charged a full day's late fee, but they can start my rental an hour late without any refund for me. I've rented from here over a dozen times, and it's consistently a terrible experience. The unfortunate part is that the staff are trying their best; however, they simply aren't adequately staffed to handle the business volume. Having only two people in the basement processing 300 returns, cleaning cars, and checking out customers is absurd. After you return the car, make sure to check your receipt, as they will likely fraudulently charge you for a fuel service fee even when the receipt indicates that the car was returned with a full tank. This has happened to me nearly every single time, and I have to wait 5 days for the dispute to be resolved. This is how they treat Presidents Club Avis customers. Can't imagine how people booking on third party apps are handled.

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Budget

1.5(85 reviews)
1.7 miDowntown Brooklyn

Convenient location for sure. My rental car was new and clean. Front desk did little to explain…read morethings so be on top of it. The woman was vague if I asked anything. I know little stuff to look for since I rent a lot, and cover myself as much as I can. I choose to fill the gas tank to where it is now when I return it. Every rental place I have been to gives you a full tank. This wasn't and the games begin,.,,, When the office asked the fuel level over the radio, the lot/garage guy on the radio said G4? Not clear, I checked. The car had a half a tank so I took a picture of it with the millage. I asked about that and the guy at return said half. I mentioned I had a photo anyway. There's over 3/4's so they can't charge me. They also have a dishonest practice I caught, and confronted them in the garage, and office. They PURPOSELY put the EZ PASS/EZ TOLL SENSOR DOWN when you pick up your car. Tricky.. Every single place gives you that choice, and tells you to flip down if you want it. If you don't check it, and pay cash on the Bridge or turnpike, you'll have to call a number, too bad.. Lame stuff but true. Some woman was picking up a car and I pointed it out. She wasn't happy. Every car all over there I seen had it down!! BS! Customers in the office were curious when I mentioned it. Nothing was said but call a number if charged. That proves its scammy. They'll probably say you bumped it, or show us your cash receipts.. Your screwed. Using Kayak/Priceline type of combination the insurance is cheapest of you want it. And the cost was lowest I found. So check your GAS tank before and after with a photo, Check the EZ FLIPPER to be UP! And buy the cheap insurance so you can get a surprise. Get a receipt when you leave, and confront what I mentioned so they think twice about deception. Great world we live in these days, huh. Only one thing I'm waiting for is them to say there's some damage. The office woman seemed cheery when I mentioned I had coverage from elsewhere. ?? The car is the way I got it. I will update if it happens. If all this is too much to deal with, keep looking for better reviews and go there.

The location is an absolute nightmare of an experience. Always use the excuse of being…read moreunderstaffed, poor customer service and zero urgency. Waited 2 hours+ past our reservation and not even help with getting extension due to wait. Please avoid at all cost to your sanity.

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Still waiting after 2 hours

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Hertz Rent A Car - Entrance is on boerum place between Atlantic and Pacific located inside parking garage

Hertz Rent A Car

2.5(60 reviews)
1.5 miCobble Hill

What a horrible experience, from start to finish…read more This location is inside of a monthly parking garage, and they had one attendant staffing the entire operation when I went on a Friday morning right at open. No self-service either. Just a long line of people with reservations, forced to wait to check in (again) at the counter. It took me over 45 minutes just to check in, despite having reserved a car weeks in advance. Moreover, their hours on the window don't match the hours listed in the app, which means that booking online is unnecessarily restrictive (and apparently useless, since this location doesn't honor online reservations). Hertz, if you can't hold partner locations to some sort of standard, at least let us know ahead of time, so that folks know where to give their business. Definitely do not rent from this location!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! Indescribable how horrible this…read moreexperience was. Reserved a gas car in advance for a trip upstate, 10:00 AM pickup. We wait in line while one person slowly checks everyone in (not his fault; should be staffed better). At 11:30 AM, we're finally next in line and he announces they're out of all cars except EVs. The next gas car was set to arrive in "maybe an hour, maybe more." We had already wasted so much time that we took the EV and subsequently spent so much time and money taking cabs everywhere while the car charged. Such a waste. And every person at Hertz says "there's nothing they can do" because "we signed for the car." No mention of the fact that we had PAID EXTRA to RESERVE a GAS CAR at 10:00 AM. I truly hope all upper management for Hertz has an awful, terrible life due to the mistakes of others while everyone sweetly apologies and says "there's nothing we can do." I have never felt such hatred for a brand before and can't wait to shout from the rooftops at everyone I know to avoid Hertz like the plague. Doesn't care about their employees or their customers. Doesn't deserve to be in business. I hope the company suffers a swift & painful downfall.

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