SURPRICE RENT A CAR CAR RENTAL REVIEWS IN ITALY

Very good.

I was not happy with the return process. Maybe it’s because I have an Italian driver’s license, but picking up the car wasn’t an issue. Just firmly refuse when they try to push their insurance, and make sure your credit card has a chip. One time I didn’t have a chipped card, and they forced me to buy their insurance.
Previously, returning the car at their location had always been smooth, but this time it made me furious! The car was parked under a tree, so there were some bird droppings and leaves on it. The inspector kept saying 'too dirty, too dirty!' and told me I had to pay a cleaning fee! I asked if 5 euros would be enough, and he said it would definitely be more. I was so angry right then!
I said, isn’t it normal for the car to get dirty when driving? Don’t you clean it before handing it over to the next customer? He pointed to the dust on the car and said that kind of dirt was acceptable. I was so frustrated!
Then I took out a bottle of leftover mineral water, poured it on the car, and used some tissues to wipe it! Even the shuttle bus driver nearby couldn’t stand it. After I wiped it twice, the inspector finally said 'va bene, va bene,' meaning it was fine.
I just wanted to write this to remind everyone: pay for what you’re supposed to, but don’t give them a cent more than necessary!

During the peak summer season, AVIS showed no available cars for rent, but we managed to find one here, which wasn’t easy. Before leaving Milan Airport, we contacted the rental company, and they said they would send a car to pick us up and take us to the rental point, saving us the hassle of dragging our big bags there ourselves. At the pickup point, we discovered that AUTOONE and SURPRICE were operating together. When we later received the confirmation email, it was under AUTOONE’s header, so I guess they are sister companies. There were two staff members handling the procedures on-site. We waited about ten minutes before it was our turn to process the rental. After adding full insurance and paying for cross-border driving at the counter, we received a car slightly larger than the one we had reserved—a white SEAT Arona. The whole pickup process took about ten minutes. (Unfortunately, the later survey options didn’t allow us to select the actual car we got.) For the return, since we had full insurance, as long as the tank was full, they quickly verified the vehicle and completed the return process.

During the busy summer season, AVIS showed no cars available, but we managed to find one here, which wasn’t easy. Before leaving Milan Airport, we contacted the rental company by phone, and they kindly sent a car to pick us up and take us to the rental location, saving us the trouble of carrying our luggage ourselves. Once we arrived, we found that AUTOONE and SURPRICE shared the same location. Later, when we received a confirmation email, it was under AUTOONE’s name, so they’re probably sister companies. There were two staff members processing rentals on site, and we only waited about ten minutes before it was our turn. After confirming the addition of full insurance and cross-border usage fees at the counter, we were given a car slightly larger than the one we had booked. It was a white SEAT Arona. The entire process took about ten minutes. (Unfortunately, in the later selection options, we couldn’t choose the actual car model we received.) When returning the car, we had full insurance, so as long as the fuel tank was full, they quickly checked and completed the return process.

Very quick

The location was extremely difficult to find, and it was impossible to get in touch with them, which wasted a lot of time. There were hidden charges as well. Overall, it was a terrible experience. The rental spot was very hard to locate, and there was no shuttle service. When I called local customer service, they spoke in rapid Italian, and later on, the phone line became unreachable. I had to rely on Google Maps and drag my heavy suitcase to find the place myself. Because of being late, I was charged extra fees, and I couldn't get the car model I originally chose. In summary, the experience was awful—I'll definitely opt for a big-name rental company in the future.

The overall service was quite good.

They forced me to buy insurance, saying they would cancel the booking if I refused. I had no choice but to comply because being in such a remote area without a car would be very inconvenient. Initially, they told me the insurance would cost an additional 19 euros per day, but when I paid with my card, it turned out to be 27 euros per day. When I questioned why the price was higher than the agreed 19 euros, they claimed there had been a mistake and that the card charge was correct. Beware of this!

The staff's English is very good.

The rental company forced us to buy insurance, claiming my license is not an international one. It cost a total of 400 euros and included roadside assistance twice.

1. They made various excuses to refuse handing over the car, only to finally reveal that we were forced to buy their full insurance. Beware! Beware! Beware! 2. Booked a FIAT 500X or equivalent, but couldn’t find a single one in the entire depot. The first car they gave us was an Opel Mokka with visible collision dents all over, and the right front wheel arch was even damaged to the point of leaking air. How am I supposed to trust this car for long trips? 3. After switching to another Mokka in slightly better condition, they rented the same car to someone who arrived an hour later right in front of us... Are you kidding me? Who else should I complain about if not you? 4. This is a 100% shady business. If the rental platform continues to allow this company to deceive future customers, it might as well prepare to shut down for good.

I was fined 200 euros for being late by an hour, and 325 euros because the car window was smashed. It's important to be aware of differences in spending habits, charging methods, and cultural practices. In short, ask more questions, verify details, as unexpected situations can happen anytime.

From the moment I arrived at the rental company to return the car, I knew it was going to be trouble. The staff member, an Indian guy, took a large flashlight and started inspecting, claiming there was a scratch on the front bumper and asked me to provide the pick-up video. I said they should check their own footage, and after reviewing their video, they admitted the scratch was an old issue. Then they turned to the windshield, saying there were tiny sand marks. This is ridiculous—the car has 80,000 kilometers on it, and the video they took when handing the car over was so blurry that no damage could be discerned. Basically, if you don't buy their insurance, they'll look for reasons to charge you. I told them I had purchased comprehensive insurance on the platform and just asked them to proceed with the damage assessment and generate the bill. The staff member said it was too late to provide a quote and promised to send it via email the next morning. Four days after returning the car, there has been no update on the damage assessment. It's infuriating. I reported all these issues to Zuzuche, but they've been utterly unresponsive. They only sent a text saying I’ll be compensated about 80 yuan. What does this even cover? In conclusion, this company is nothing but fraudulent. It all boils down to the rental price being too cheap—a bait to lure you into booking, and then they push high-priced insurance or scam you on vehicle damage if you don't buy. Zuzuche, this is goodbye. Your platform is far inferior compared to others. I'm done with you.

They aggressively pushed insurance at the beginning, even though I already purchased full coverage through Zuzuche. It took half an hour before they handed over the car. Upon return, they claimed a minor scratch, which was disputed, and charged me 325 euros for damages. Since I had a flight to catch, I couldn't argue with them further and had to leave. I didn’t receive any written damage report; they said they would email it to me. Strongly do not recommend using this company!

Excellent service.

There were no issues with picking up or using the car. I rented it for just one day, so I didn't purchase their insurance and had a €1200 deposit held. The ridiculous part happened a day after returning the car when €98 was deducted from the deposit. I contacted customer service, and they explained it was a cleaning fee. When I returned the car, it was midday, and the staff mentioned it was the last shuttle before their break, so they rushed us off without properly inspecting the car. I then asked customer service for evidence of the car being dirty since we only rented it for a day, didn't drive through muddy areas, and absolutely didn't smoke or anything like that. It couldn't have been so dirty to warrant a €98 cleaning fee. The photos they eventually provided showed two small spots on the back seat, which made no sense because the two of us never even used the back seat. Finally, after almost two weeks of appealing to the Zuzuche (Car Rental Platform) customer service, they only refunded half of the charge. This whole experience was ridiculous. Here's a tip for everyone: make sure to inspect the car in person and do some cleaning before returning it.

Because the card I brought was not a chip card, the rental company forced me to purchase full insurance, which cost nearly 400 euros. Although it was partly my fault, the company was completely inflexible. Additionally, this company often does not provide the reserved car model and asks for extra payment. Overall, the service was mediocre.

Picking up the car was extremely difficult. After multiple communications with the Zuzuche service specialist, who also communicated with the rental company, we couldn’t locate the shuttle bus. The service specialist suggested I take a taxi to look for the pickup point. The taxi driver drove around the airport for a long time, asking people for directions, and after much effort, we finally found the pickup location. Once there, I was told I couldn’t pick up the car because I didn’t have an international driving license. Later they said I could pick up the car but would need to pay over 200 euros because I lacked the international license. After contacting the Zuzuche service specialist again and receiving their help, I was finally able to get the car. The original plan was to pick up the car at 8 AM, but I didn’t get it until after 10 AM. It turns out this company shares the same office space with a 24-hour rental company.

Before picking up the car, you can contact them via WhatsApp. They will send pictures to guide you to the shuttle bus location at Bari Airport. Upon arrival, the customer service is very good. They also offer to upgrade to full insurance on-site. I spent around 250 euros for four days. It's not cheap, but in Europe, it's better to pay for peace of mind.

The service was fine, and I met a Pakistani brother.