From Frankfurt to Amsterdam to Cologne

Very good.

I reserved a Mercedes E-Class, but when I arrived in Frankfurt, they gave me a Jeep Wrangler! After refusing it, they replaced it with an XC90. At the time, I thought it was an XC60 and didn't pay much attention. Only when I got the car did I realize, and ended up spending over 200 euros in three days! Hertz in Europe is honestly mediocre. A few days ago in Switzerland, I used Europcar, and it was much better.

Arriving in Frankfurt full of enthusiasm, I had to walk quite a distance to collect the car, which was a C4 Cactus with a 1.2L gasoline automatic transmission. I had to find it myself in the parking basement. The car had only 8900KM but felt old and small. Upon inspection, I found damage on the side mirrors and hood, suggesting I was being scammed. I immediately reported it and got a yellow tag for the damage. Driving on the German autobahn was a disaster, as the car roared at full throttle for thousands of kilometers over 21 days and couldn't easily overtake other vehicles. It felt like a gardening vehicle suited for an old Frenchman in the countryside. The 1.2L engine lacked torque, making it impossible to climb even small slopes in parking garages. I nearly hit cars multiple times when the car rolled back during refueling. Thankfully, with 20 years of driving experience, I used the handbrake technique to manage. Choosing Frankfurt as an entry point turned out to be a mistake. The rear windows couldn't open, making it very unsafe, especially for female drivers. This car rental was the worst part of our one-month European trip, despite the beautiful scenery and nice hotels. Avoid believing the big companies' promises and free upgrades; Hertz gave me the worst car, and using QEEQ was just a waste of time and money.

Hertz company is quite good. Even when an accident occurred, they managed to coordinate and resolve it without affecting our subsequent trip.

The Frankfurt Airport location is easy to find, right inside the airport! The service was attentive. They even brought the child seat directly to the garage. The return process was simple. Very satisfied!