The car pickup process was anything but smooth. Hertz displayed a price on Zuzuche that wasn't the final amount. We almost couldn't get the car because our credit card limit wasn't enough. We had to transfer funds last minute, which made the start very unpleasant. The car we got was a Peugeot 3008, apparently the only model available. The staff insisted that it wouldn’t fit our luggage and tried hard to get us to upgrade to a Land Rover at an extra £60 per day, totaling £3000 even after a supposed 50% discount. We found it too expensive and decided to try fitting our luggage first, which we did successfully. Is a 3008 the same class as an A4 estate? We were so annoyed that we didn't argue much more. Eventually, due to cross-border fees and one-way rental charges, the total cost was about the same as other rental companies. In the future, we will ask for all details up front. We used to rent from Europcar, where the displayed price was what you paid, and it felt straightforward. No wonder Hertz gets low ratings; there are too many hidden charges.

Never choose this company. Originally booked a car for £1005, but they claimed there were no cars available and switched to a model that cost £1083. Upon returning the car, they unjustly charged an additional £517. They also charged £224 for a small scratch that was already there (I had noted it but didn't take a photo). I've never encountered such a company in all my years renting cars abroad... It's like robbery.

The staff responsible for renting out the vehicle had a good attitude, but the manager in charge during the return was rude.

The staff provided warm and attentive service, with a patient and responsible attitude towards customers.

Pre-check prior to hire was not rigourous enough - this resulted in me being charged for stowed tyre inflator. This was apparently missing on my returning the van. So it was missing when I drove the vehicle off - unbeknown to me. For stowed (therefore hidden) parts, rental companies should have checklist of items renters need to check before leaving the forecourt. Wholly unreasonable for hire companies to expect renters to have mental list of all hidden equipment (spare tyre, jack, high viz jacket, triangle etc etc) that they need to check before leaving so that they do not get charged excesses on return! I contested this with Hertz and they waived the charge fortunately. But unpleasant.