Avis Car Rental

Avis Car Rental

🚙 Rental Cars · 25 Bowery Bay Blvd · East Elmhurst

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
22

total experiences

73%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jul 30, 2026

Vehicle provided had damaged fender and two spare tires.

Business reply on Google

Hi Lolita. We are glad to hear Kiondre gave great customer service and took good care of you. We're sorry to hear that you were not happy with your rental experience with us recently. We apologize that the vehicle was in poor condition and you felt unsafe. Anytime you are in a rental and there are any concerning issues you can always reach out to our roadside team at 1-800-354-2847. We'd be happy to address your concerns with you directly. So the matter can be investigated, please email us at [email protected] with your reservation/rental agreement number, name of renter, relationship to renter (if applicable), details of your review, and the case #275402 in the subject line. -Bridget

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 20, 2026

Reserved vehicle unavailable and staff provided false information regarding return policy.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 20, 2026

Long wait times caused the customer to miss a prepaid event.

Business reply on Google

Hi Colin, we sincerely apologize for the long wait you experienced at our location. We strive to provide fast, efficient service, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. We truly value your time and regret any inconvenience this caused. -S.R.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 17, 2026

Excessive convenience fees charged for toll road usage.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 13, 2026

Customer denied rental due to undisclosed credit card hold requirements

Business reply on Google

Hello Mikki! We apologize for any issues that your daughter encountered with her recent rental. Please have her email us at [email protected] with the details of her experience. Also, please include the reservation number, the renter’s name, and her phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 253756 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 9, 2026

Customer denied prepaid rental car and left stranded with children

Business reply on Google

Hello Angelica! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 248781 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 8, 2026

Customer was overcharged for a vehicle downgrade by staff.

Business reply on Google

Hello Kathryn! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 247337 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jun 23, 2026

unjustified fuel charge added to final rental invoice

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jun 21, 2026

Customer was wrongly charged for fuel despite providing proof of purchase.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 18, 2026

Excessive wait times and failure to provide reserved vehicle

Business reply on Google

Hello I apologize that you had a long wait to pick up your rental. Please email us at [email protected] with your rental or reservation number, as well as the name on the rental and email address, and we would be happy to look into this situation for you. Please be sure to attach the details of your complaint and case#216541 to the email as well. Thanks Blake

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 3, 2026

Staff failed to provide the requested vehicle and delayed the refund process.

Business reply on Google

Hello Tommy! Thank you for contacting Avis via Social Media. We apologize for any issues that you encountered. Please email us your rental agreement number, renter’s name, relation to renter if applicable, confirm phone number to [email protected]. Include details of the issue in the email and list “case #194182” in the subject line. We are happy to help!~RG

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 30, 2026

Long wait times and lack of reserved vehicles at checkout.

Business reply on Google

Hello. I am so sorry for the frustration this caused you. Having a reservation should mean a seamless pickup, and we clearly missed the mark with our staffing and vehicle availability. Please share your booking details or rental agreement number with us here so we can pull up your account and make this right. — Will

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 29, 2026

Incorrect late return charges applied to the customer account

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 28, 2026

Excessive wait times for shuttle and desk service at airport location.

Business reply on Google

That is what we Love to hear! We appreciate the shout-out and thanks for taking time to share your positive rental experience with us and others. 5 Star service is what we aim to provide every customer. We're glad that we were able to take care of your rental needs, and we hope to see you on the road again soon! -S.R.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 28, 2026

Excessive wait times for desk service and shuttle transportation.

Business reply on Google

We are deeply sorry to hear about the exhausting and incredibly frustrating experience you and your husband had at our location. Please email us at [email protected] with case #185848 in the subject line so we can look into your wait time. Be sure to include the rental agreement number, the name of the renter, and the email provided for this rental. ~Rory

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 22, 2026

Excessive wait times and failure to provide reserved vehicle

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 10, 2026

Long wait time at rental counter due to poor line management

Business reply on Google

Hello, we apologize for any issues that you encountered. Please email us your rental agreement number, renter’s name, and relation to the renter if applicable, and confirm your phone number to [email protected] include details of the issue in the email that may have been left out of the review that you feel we need to know and list “SM #162115” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Xavier

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 7, 2026

Inconsistent billing information and failure to return promised deposit amount.

Business reply on Google

Hello Wendy! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 157797 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Mar 29, 2026

Vehicle was dirty and staff provided poor customer service

Business reply on Google

Hi R C. Please accept our sincere apologies for the difficulties you experienced during your recent rental. We regret that your experience did not meet our standards. We would appreciate the opportunity to investigate this matter further. Please email us at [email protected] with your reservation/rental agreement number, name of renter, relationship to renter (if applicable), details of your review, and the case #106707 in the subject line. -S.R.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Dec 23, 2025

Customer received a smaller vehicle than the one reserved.

Business reply on Google

We apologize for any issues that you encountered. Please email us your rental agreement number, renter’s name, relation to renter if applicable, confirm phone number to [email protected]. Include details of the issue in the email and list “SM #82434” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Hope to hear from you soon! ~Monte