Average, they required a €1600 pre-authorization, which is outrageous. Ended up with a Peugeot 3008, the car was rather old with over 50,000 kilometers on it, and it lacked a rearview camera and Bluetooth.
Avoid renting a car from Hertz at all costs. If negative ratings were possible, I would definitely give them one. When returning the car, they claimed there was a scratch on the left side of the car and charged me 250 euros. It's clearly a scam since the scratch was already there. I picked up the car at around 10 PM—a blue-gray vehicle parked in a tight space between other cars. The scratch was very minor and barely visible in the dim lighting. It was only after driving the car out that we noticed it and took photos. However, the rental company refused to accept these photos since they were not taken at the exact moment of pickup. I have rented cars in over 40 countries without experiencing anything like this. It was my first time renting from Hertz, and I feel cheated. After checking their reviews, I realized most are negative. Avoid renting from them at all costs.
It's cheap, but if you don't have a credit card, you must buy their insurance, which costs more than the car rental itself. Plus, even with the insurance, there's still a €250 deductible. The car had a small scratch on the headlight, and they charged me €200 for it, even though there were previous scratches near that area. Luckily, I had other insurance to cover this; otherwise, I would've been scammed.
Highly satisfied with the car rental process. Picking up and returning the car were smooth, but there is an additional airport parking fee. Initially, I booked a Citroën, but they gave me a Hyundai of the same class instead. The Hyundai was not up to expectations - it felt underpowered, and the driver assistance features couldn't be turned off. Although it was a new car, it didn't feel very good. The rental company charged a deposit as a transaction, not a pre-authorization, and it took a month for it to be canceled. I was quite worried during that period.
8.3Nice start - terrible ending with fines extorsion.
Dear Sirs,
they made an outrageous extortion of fines.
We have not scratched the wheel cover - and all tires were black when the car was returned - so how come Surprice rent company sent us a picture where one wheel has now mark made with white chalk- pretending to be street paint - it is impossible to run into a curb and make this mark - to square. The wheel is always rotating so no such marks are possible - basic geometry.
This is a simple false claim on car rental company side - and extortion of fines. (do they do it to every car that has not purchased overinflated insurance with Surprice rent?)
And they charge 100 eur for a car wheel cover!!!!
I will post proper opinions on several websites about this case.
And Qeeq should look into this matter - if you are interested - we can send pictures - just to which email?
Best regards,
Rafal Golebiowski
My experience of car rental in Malta turned out OK. On collection of the car the rental company charged a location fee I was not aware of. The car itself was disappointing, very damaged inside and out. Seemed to be an old car, 65000 miles on the clock, not normally what you expect with rental cars. Other than that I had no problems with fuel or any other aspect of the rental, lots of reviews for this company in Malta were not very good, I did not have a problem. Qeeq got the location charge returned when I got back.
8.7Booking with QEEQ was easy; mechanical condition of rental car wasn't great
Car had a faulty indicator from the beginning of the hire - only noticed when we were on the road, and the counter closed when we left. Car was also displaying the warning spanner sign - service 600km overdue. Not really what you want from a rental car. It also had a very poor 1st and 2nd gear change - stiff and difficult to engage.
I booked a car twice in Malta, and the car I reserved online was not available, misleading me. The same model of car was too small to fit two pieces of luggage. I had to pay an additional 90 euros to upgrade to a car with a larger trunk. Please ensure that unavailable models are not listed to avoid misleading customers!
Car quality - good. Inspection showed several scarves what is a downsize for a minicar with 21000km only. Manual transition is in poor condition. Rest is fine or perfect.
Office - basic office, some staff roaming around. Up-sell is a must here so better be prepared for assertive approach. Apart from that no other comments.
Costs - the rate was good so I chose them. They blocked EUR 1200 + EUR 150 for fines. Get it back within 72hrs after drop off. Inspection is quick but I left power charger in the car and they haven't replied. My bad.
Giles was very friendly and went out of his way to replace a fuse to ensure our car chargers and GPS was working prior to leaving the facility. Best customer service I’ve seen in a long time. This man deserves a raise!!
Booked Citroen Berlingo category and got a downgrade to a smaller car. I couldn’t put all my family luggage in. The staff was very helpful to solve the problem. Got a bigger car after some discussions. However, in a dire condition. One side was very scratched, the side doors didn’t close properly and I got it with an empty tank instead of ‘full to full’ according to my contract.
Good service but very confusing to find. They told us to go to the upper floor of the airport but their office wasn't there; upon calling them, we were told to wait at the taxi area to be picked up and driven to the actual location (some 10 minutes away by car). They were quick once we got there.
Car book was “economy” so I expected a panda or fiesta but was given a Citroen C1 which is classified as a “mini”.
Pick up desk was stated as in the terminal but was about 3 miles away.
The car was old, dented and dirty.
Did not get the car I had however got similar sized car. The car condition was not very good. Customer service was good no problems picking or dropping the car. Word of advise take as much pictures and video of the car before pick up.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is an insurance excess?
The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.
Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?
You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.
Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?
QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results. However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available. After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.
Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?
If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with. If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind: 1. You may have to pay more. There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter. 2.It may not be allowed. Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country. Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.
Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?
Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ. Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.
April 27, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Pretty good.
View moreApril 20, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Excellent
View moreApril 5, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Average, they required a €1600 pre-authorization, which is outrageous. Ended up with a Peugeot 3008, the car was rather old with over 50,000 kilometers on it, and it lacked a rearview camera and Bluetooth.
View moreMarch 13, 2025
Destination: Luqa
As expected
View moreFebruary 25, 2025
Destination: Luqa
The best car rental company I've ever encountered. You will truly be impressed.
View moreFebruary 18, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Quick pickup process with no upselling.
View moreFebruary 15, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Avoid renting a car from Hertz at all costs. If negative ratings were possible, I would definitely give them one. When returning the car, they claimed there was a scratch on the left side of the car and charged me 250 euros. It's clearly a scam since the scratch was already there. I picked up the car at around 10 PM—a blue-gray vehicle parked in a tight space between other cars. The scratch was very minor and barely visible in the dim lighting. It was only after driving the car out that we noticed it and took photos. However, the rental company refused to accept these photos since they were not taken at the exact moment of pickup. I have rented cars in over 40 countries without experiencing anything like this. It was my first time renting from Hertz, and I feel cheated. After checking their reviews, I realized most are negative. Avoid renting from them at all costs.
View moreJanuary 30, 2025
Destination: Luqa
Good, very nice.
View moreDecember 24, 2024
Destination: Luqa
I was worried about hidden charges since the rental car was cheap, but it turned out I overthought.
View moreDecember 18, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Unreasonably withheld the deposit, and the car was really old.
View moreNovember 16, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Professional and efficient.
View moreNovember 7, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Very good, many thanks to the staff who handled the car return.
View moreOctober 2, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Friendly service, hassle-free, and quick deposit refund!
View moreSeptember 22, 2024
Destination: Luqa
The staff at the store were very friendly.
View moreSeptember 22, 2024
Destination: Luqa
It's cheap, but if you don't have a credit card, you must buy their insurance, which costs more than the car rental itself. Plus, even with the insurance, there's still a €250 deductible. The car had a small scratch on the headlight, and they charged me €200 for it, even though there were previous scratches near that area. Luckily, I had other insurance to cover this; otherwise, I would've been scammed.
View moreSeptember 13, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Very good.
View moreSeptember 11, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Only one staff member, long wait times.
View moreSeptember 4, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Satisfied
View moreAugust 18, 2024
Destination: Luqa
The car is very fuel-efficient, driven only 13,000 kilometers. The car is in great condition and very easy to drive.
View moreAugust 8, 2024
Destination: St Julians
Excellent service, the office is located in the hotel lobby.
View moreJuly 30, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Highly satisfied with the car rental process. Picking up and returning the car were smooth, but there is an additional airport parking fee. Initially, I booked a Citroën, but they gave me a Hyundai of the same class instead. The Hyundai was not up to expectations - it felt underpowered, and the driver assistance features couldn't be turned off. Although it was a new car, it didn't feel very good. The rental company charged a deposit as a transaction, not a pre-authorization, and it took a month for it to be canceled. I was quite worried during that period.
View moreJuly 28, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Pretty good
View moreJuly 4, 2024
Destination: Luqa
It's okay.
View moreJune 26, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Dear Sirs, they made an outrageous extortion of fines. We have not scratched the wheel cover - and all tires were black when the car was returned - so how come Surprice rent company sent us a picture where one wheel has now mark made with white chalk- pretending to be street paint - it is impossible to run into a curb and make this mark - to square. The wheel is always rotating so no such marks are possible - basic geometry. This is a simple false claim on car rental company side - and extortion of fines. (do they do it to every car that has not purchased overinflated insurance with Surprice rent?) And they charge 100 eur for a car wheel cover!!!! I will post proper opinions on several websites about this case. And Qeeq should look into this matter - if you are interested - we can send pictures - just to which email? Best regards, Rafal Golebiowski
View moreApril 5, 2024
Destination: Luqa
They didn't provide the reserved model.
View moreApril 4, 2024
Destination: Luqa
The staff were Indian, making communication a bit difficult.
View moreMarch 20, 2024
Destination: Luqa
My experience of car rental in Malta turned out OK. On collection of the car the rental company charged a location fee I was not aware of. The car itself was disappointing, very damaged inside and out. Seemed to be an old car, 65000 miles on the clock, not normally what you expect with rental cars. Other than that I had no problems with fuel or any other aspect of the rental, lots of reviews for this company in Malta were not very good, I did not have a problem. Qeeq got the location charge returned when I got back.
View moreMarch 18, 2024
Destination: Luqa
This company doesn't require any additional payments at the store and doesn't push insurance. Very good.
View moreMarch 11, 2024
Destination: Luqa
The car was good for the purpose rented. The rental car rate for the rental period was excellent.
View moreFebruary 16, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Overall satisfied, but was charged a 10 EUR location fee when picking up the car.
View moreFebruary 14, 2024
Destination: Luqa
So far, it's very good. The car is a bit old, but overall clean and tidy, a good experience.
View moreJanuary 21, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Overall satisfied
View moreJanuary 18, 2024
Destination: Luqa
Car had a faulty indicator from the beginning of the hire - only noticed when we were on the road, and the counter closed when we left. Car was also displaying the warning spanner sign - service 600km overdue. Not really what you want from a rental car. It also had a very poor 1st and 2nd gear change - stiff and difficult to engage.
View moreDecember 31, 2023
Destination: Luqa
It's okay
View moreOctober 9, 2023
Destination: Luqa
I booked a car twice in Malta, and the car I reserved online was not available, misleading me. The same model of car was too small to fit two pieces of luggage. I had to pay an additional 90 euros to upgrade to a car with a larger trunk. Please ensure that unavailable models are not listed to avoid misleading customers!
View moreSeptember 25, 2023
Destination: Luqa
Average
View moreDecember 3, 2022
Destination: Luqa
Car quality - good. Inspection showed several scarves what is a downsize for a minicar with 21000km only. Manual transition is in poor condition. Rest is fine or perfect. Office - basic office, some staff roaming around. Up-sell is a must here so better be prepared for assertive approach. Apart from that no other comments. Costs - the rate was good so I chose them. They blocked EUR 1200 + EUR 150 for fines. Get it back within 72hrs after drop off. Inspection is quick but I left power charger in the car and they haven't replied. My bad.
View moreAugust 9, 2022
Destination: Luqa
Easy collection and return. Great little car. Excellent Service
View moreJune 22, 2022
Destination: Luqa
Overall service was excellent, but QEEQ's insurance was useless - a waste of money.
View moreJune 7, 2022
Destination: Luqa
I received a brand new car which was fabulous
View moreOctober 5, 2021
Destination: Luqa
Good service attitude and easy communication.
View moreAugust 20, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Giles was very friendly and went out of his way to replace a fuse to ensure our car chargers and GPS was working prior to leaving the facility. Best customer service I’ve seen in a long time. This man deserves a raise!!
View moreJuly 23, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Booked Citroen Berlingo category and got a downgrade to a smaller car. I couldn’t put all my family luggage in. The staff was very helpful to solve the problem. Got a bigger car after some discussions. However, in a dire condition. One side was very scratched, the side doors didn’t close properly and I got it with an empty tank instead of ‘full to full’ according to my contract.
View moreMarch 17, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Brilliant service and extremely quick. Would def recommend
View moreFebruary 27, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Good service but very confusing to find. They told us to go to the upper floor of the airport but their office wasn't there; upon calling them, we were told to wait at the taxi area to be picked up and driven to the actual location (some 10 minutes away by car). They were quick once we got there.
View moreFebruary 26, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Very helpful staff and very friendly. Superb van.
View moreFebruary 3, 2020
Destination: Luqa
Car was new and clean
View moreDecember 20, 2019
Destination: Luqa
Car book was “economy” so I expected a panda or fiesta but was given a Citroen C1 which is classified as a “mini”. Pick up desk was stated as in the terminal but was about 3 miles away. The car was old, dented and dirty.
View moreNovember 24, 2019
Destination: Luqa
Did not get the car I had however got similar sized car. The car condition was not very good. Customer service was good no problems picking or dropping the car. Word of advise take as much pictures and video of the car before pick up.
View moreNovember 23, 2019
Destination: Luqa
High fees if your are to drop your car before 7:00 am
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