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.
First, I arrived at the airport and contacted them. They told me to wait, but after an hour, no one showed up to pick us up. Eventually, I had to spend 160 RMB on a taxi to their store. When I arrived, I found out that others who had been waiting with me at the airport also took a taxi. It became clear that this was a common issue with this company. At the front desk, the woman kept aggressively pushing their insurance, almost implying that they wouldn't give me the car if I didn't buy it. I made it clear that I only wanted the basic insurance and nothing else. After arriving in Shanghai, I noticed an additional charge of 22 Euros. When I contacted them through the taxi service, I was told it was a pre-paid cleaning fee, which they never mentioned at the time of pickup. If this fee existed, why wasn't I informed when I collected the car? While the amount isn't significant, it's extremely dishonest. I do not recommend this car rental company at all.
Actually, there is no Surprise rental car. The actual rental company is Autoone; Surprise is just a brand name. There are three receptionists during the day, and the procedures are quite extensive. They kept recommending the very expensive full insurance. The car was not the small one we wanted, but a compact Opel Astra, and there was no explanation for the change. When picking up the car, no one inspected it with us. They just said to take photos of any issues for records. There was a notice at the front desk that there would be a €22 cleaning fee if the car was not returned clean, which was not mentioned on the rental platform. A €900 deposit pre-authorization was required. When returning the car, there were no issues found, and I requested the deposit hold to be released immediately. The staff agreed and operated the computer to send an electronic receipt. However, the deposit was still not released even after I returned home more than half a month ago; I don't know the reason.
“Save your money and avoid SURPRICE RENT A CAR from Venice airport”
About SURPRICE RENT A CAR:4.0/10
They tried to scam us by inventing some random damage on the car. I had pictures from when I picked it up and before dropping it off. Although the guy did not admit it, it was evident that he damaged the car while inspecting it to charge us. In the end, after showing the pictures, the guy changed the subject and received the car without any complaints or so.
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