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Very satisfied

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, and when we arrived at the car rental company, we were told that the fully prepaid car had already been taken. In the end, we had to pay for an upgrade, which was quite frustrating.

I made two bookings with this company, both at the same location in Rome Fiumicino Airport, one right after the other. So, I have a pretty comprehensive experience. Firstly, the positives: 1. The cost-effectiveness is commendable. The first small SUV was rented for four days; the second, a mid-size SUV, for eleven days. Compared to prices on the rental website, it wasn’t the lowest but was the cheapest among companies rated above 8.5 by users. There were a few cheaper options, but with lower ratings, I didn't dare to book those. 2. The pickup and dropoff were convenient as the company's counter is connected to the terminal, and all rental companies share the same hall. The parking lot for pickup and return is the same and is also connected to the terminal. However, there were many downsides, mainly due to unprofessional and inattentive service. During the first car pickup on the night of April 25th, the female attendant at the counter asked for an international driving license. I was surprised because, according to the rental website’s clear instructions, as a Chinese citizen, I only needed my domestic driving license along with its Italian notarized translation and Hague certification. She took photos of my license and its notarized translation and sent them to the company’s translator for verification. After this, she tried to sell me insurance in a threatening manner, implying I'd pay a lot for even minor damages if I didn’t buy it. I refused, which resulted in her displaying a displeased attitude. Later, during the second car pickup, a male attendant was more straightforward, only checking my domestic license without even asking for the notarized translation. I voluntarily opted for full insurance because I was heading to the less secure south of Italy, though the prices were quite high, so I didn’t purchase it. 3. There were issues in the parking lot during pickup. Both times, it was difficult to find any staff, causing significant delays. 4. Their contract management is confusing. They send the contract to their internal site and the customer’s email, but if the customer has difficulty with language or communication, they might end up with a random car from the available options. 5. Regarding my second rental, the contract stated BMW X3 or similar, but the staff claimed it was a lower category, and there were no BMW X3 or similar vehicles available. I had to settle for a Ford Kuga due to its larger trunk and relatively better condition among the available few. 6. The service inconsistency and casual approach cause customer inconvenience. For instance, the fuel tank wasn’t full during the first pickup, which I pointed out with photos. The staff acknowledged this and promised to refund the overpaid fuel, but I haven’t received it yet. There was also an error in my email address, preventing me from receiving my rental contracts despite corrections being made on their devices.

We needed to carry four 28-inch suitcases, so we booked this larger car. Although the price shown at the time was very cheap, it doesn't mean they can just randomly substitute another model. When we arrived at the store, they told us they didn't have the model we wanted. The actual available model was much smaller than we had planned. If we wanted to upgrade on the spot, it would cost us a lot more. In the end, we had to place one suitcase on the back seat. In the future, it's better to choose a larger car rental company. For companies with less international experience, you need to be more cautious.

The rental service was acceptable, but the car provided by the Italian rental company was significantly different from what was promised. It had very limited space, and the driving and riding experience was poor. Additionally, I was forced to purchase extra insurance, spending several hundred euros unnecessarily. Though the amount isn't much, the forced purchase of unnecessary items is unacceptable. I will continue to use the rental service, but I won't rent cars from the Italian company in the future.