ACE Rent A Car

I have been renting cars for 35 years and never experienced such a situation as a firm trying to extort money/cash from you at a rental car place. I had a prepaid reservation through Carrentals.com. They were 45 minutes late in opening. When they finally showed up, no apology and he asked for my insurance information which I provided, because I didn't buy insurance through him, he said his credit card terminal was down and I needed to go across the street to the seedy liquor store to get cash for the deposit. I suggested since I prepaid using my credit card to just use that or call another branch to use their terminal or call the credit card company. I had 4 additional credit cards I could have used. He demanded and tried to intimidate me in going to the liquor store to get cash instead of a credit card. He wanted cash and wouldn't take a credit card. It was straight EXTORTION trying to get me to give him cash! Extortion.

We booked a number of rentals with Ace through Rentalcars.com for our three month stay in New Zealand. The first we were given was a very tired Nissan with well over 100,000 on the clock and smell to match. The second was supposed to be a Toyota with capacity for two suitcases but turned out to be a tired Mazda with boot space for only 1 suitcase! There was no choice apparently. On the second day of the rental the central locking froze and we were unable to use the car until someone passing suggested we put the remote in the sun for a few minutes - hey presto it worked - but a few days later the car again locked us out.

I have rented from at least 5 Rental agencies in Tampa. ACE cars are inferior. The car I rented had 35,000 miles on it. It was very basic - didn't even have auto lights! I had to spend 1/2 hour taking pictures and documenting the scratches. (Never had to do this myself with any other rental car company.) I couldn't add the car to my Sunpass because there were outstanding tolls. They charged more $ to my credit card than my agreement. I have made several calls to inquire about this.

On 10-18-18 confirmation email was received from Ace Rent A Car regarding our reservation for a 15-passenger van that we needed in order to transport a group of 15 people when visiting LA to see the Rose Bowl parade. Plan was to arrive at 3:30 pm on 12-29-18. Actually arrived at 3:15 pm. After waiting in line and witnessing poor customer service provided to those in line ahead of me, it finally was my turn. I provided reservation info but was told that they did not have a 15 passenger van for us. They said that the largest vehicle available was a 12 passenger van.

I signed up for car rental online, it stated shuttle to pick up car. When I arrived in Los Angeles and proceeded to car rental pick up area, no sign of ACE on signs so I went back inside to ask information who told me I had to catch a Metro Green bus and then wait for shuttle to Ace location. Well, several green buses went past (20 mins. between buses) all full and not allowing people on. Finally, spent $20 on taxi cab to take me to rental place (called Ace several times and was finally given the address of the location).

The day after returning my rental car to the ACE location that we picked up from, I received a call from an ACE agent asking if we intended to return the car, which I stated that we had returned the car to the same location, and noted the time of the return. There was no follow through from the rental agency end, so I had to contact American Express to report the incident, fearing that the car had been stolen. I am in hopes of receiving a final statement from the rental location that all has been rectified, but have not as of yet. Not a good situation for a customer to be in.

I purchased additional insurance with Expedia when making my reservation. The agent in Tampa Int Airport refused to provide me with a rental when I said I have additional insurance with Expedia and my MasterCard as well. I was left stranded in the Airport without a rental car! No warning is mentioned in Ace Rental Car advertisement on purchasing mandatory coverage on their rentals... making this a form of bait and switch advertisement. They force you to purchase their additional insurance and if you refuse (like I did) then you are left stranded in the airport. This is completely wrong on so many levels!

I booked a car at ACE Rent A Car in Fort Lauderdale via a comparison website; it showed a total cost of c. $600, slightly cheaper than other options. When I showed up 11 pm at the remote location (2 shuttle bus rides) with family in tow after 15hr of flying, I was told that I had to pay an additional $300 for obligatory insurance. Fortunately, I had with me my laptop and was able to prove that my credit card covered for collision and my UK car insurance covered for liability - at which point the clerk simply said "Sorry, we don't take international insurance". The fine print doesn't say this but it was a good excuse to try and force me to pay the extra $300. Fortunately, my patient family held tight with me; we didn't give in, went back to the rental center and rented from another company. Based on my experience - avoid.

I booked and confirmed the rental online for $167.10 and was sent a detailed enumeration of the costs. Imagine my shock when I returned the car and was billed $544.65! When I protested to "manager" Alfredo ** I was met with a scowl, coldness, nastiness and contempt. He said I was charged each day for collision coverage, which I proved via my insurance card, that I had. He was unresponsive, obstinate, and would not help. I recently retired from government service after 27+ years, having done extensive traveling during my career, and know the intricacies of travel quite well in all its aspects.

I rented a car from them 12-3 and returned it 12-6... They charged my debit card for a $500.00 which was supposed to be a hold. They rang it up as a sale. My charge is supposed to be $102.00. Today is 12-19 and I still haven't received reimbursement. I called the Newark location today and was told they send a $397.63 reimbursement back to my account on 12-17. I called the bank today and they have no record of it. I supposedly spoke to a manager named Kristina today, who was so rude and condescending. She told me to contact the Newark location. I told her that I had contacted them and they lied to me. She then told me that there was nothing she could do. So I'm actively being ripped off!!!... Stay away from this company.

I am still researching: they billed me $50.54 for a 54 cent toll, ACE representative stated the $50 is what they charge for toll billings. First there are no tolls between here and Tampa that are less than $4.00, and we stopped and paid a cashier at each window so we didn't underpay unless it was their error, how was there a 54 cent toll? The rental agreement nor their website says anything about service charges for tolls. Ripoff. I will be contacting the BBB and the FL State Attorney General's Office.

The car was filthy inside! Stains all over the seat! DIRTY Car! The customer service was a joke, had to wait for almost an hour to get my car! The sites off the airport grounds. No one to pick us up, (we didn't know it wasn't at the normal rental place.) We had to find a number where they were (had already paid for rental). Once we did called them, and they stated they only picked up every 30 mins. (On the hour and half hour.) It was 10:15 and our rental time was 10 am. So I asked, "Well! Where are you then."

So we rented a car, they advertised on Hotwire they were at an airport location at Ft Lauderdale Florida. They gave us a car with multiple dents then had us sign multiple papers. We had already paid through Hotwire. They held $200 for a deposit and said we would get it all back. They added a plate pass charge for toll booths. We NEVER went through a toll. They still charged us $54.99 anyway. They were rude and would not fix the problem. We even returned their dented car a day early. Horrible personality.

I have a service dog. I have all the paperwork to prove he is a legit service dog. I rented a car from ACE and the girl that checked my car I rented out before I left. I brought to her attention that the car had a lot of scratches, dents, the seats were stained and the car stunk of cigarettes. She told me I won't be charged any extra fees because I have a service dog. As long as the car came back clean and full of gas. Not only did I clean the car. I got the cigarette smoke smell out and I cleaned the stains on the seats.

Rented a car in Las Vegas for a week through Hotwire. Unfortunately got Ace Car hire. If had looked at the reviews before collecting the car would not have dealt with them. Hotwire deal was $220 for 7 day hire, took insurance with Hotwire. Once at desk was told that we need another $300 dollars worth of insurance, disputed this and had to prove I had adequate insurance. They finally allowed this but would not rent the car unless I took their additional liability insurance!

I rented a car at ACE Rent a Car through Hotwire for 4 days. On the website I got a deal for 4 days x $14.27 +$57.07 of taxes and fees $46.69 = $103.76. But when I got to the Agency, they told me I was obliged to get a SLI, even if I got that on my credit card. So if I'm obliged, that means my rate is not the one shown on the website. My total was 243.95, much higher than I was expecting and I felt really bad about that. When I asked the employee if I could use only the insurance from my card, they said no and if I wasn't willing to pay for it, I could search for another company. Very unsatisfied.

I rented a car for my Disney vacation, when I was picking up the car, I was told it had an empty tank of gas and I should return it empty! Really funny. As a tourist in an unfamiliar place, finding a gas station is not one of the first things I wanted to do. They told me there was a gas station just down the street (wonder if they has a kid back deal with them?). I let them know I already had a SunPass for the tolls. They told me and another customer that all of their cars come equipped with SunPass and I should use theirs for $9/day. They also, told me that I would probably be charged twice (mine & theirs) and should only use cash to pay the tolls if I didn’t want theirs. They almost convinced me and I didn’t appreciate the scare tactics used at pick-up. I ended up spending less than $5 on tolls with no doubling of fees as I was told! Unprofessional, and I do not recommend renting from Ace.

I asked to extended the rental. They agreed but did not told me of the rate changed, double what was in the contract. I should have been better taking their car back and rent another car somewhere else or even at their place would have been cheaper. I call the company and it is a location decision. The staff was even laughing at my name as they could not understand it... REALLY UNPROFESSIONAL. PLEASE avoid them at any cost.

This is my first and last time renting from this company. First of all my rental had been prepaid prior to picking up the car. After arriving at the rental agency and told them my rental and rental insurance had been prepaid was told that didn't go thru and it was not all the charges. When turning in the car asked for a receipt and it was given. Imagine my dismay upon my return home to find two different invoices in my email. So I called my credit card company to dispute the charges and was informed of a 3rd totally different amount that was charged to our account. I would like to dispute all the charges on my account except the original amount posted in June of this year. I am a senior citizen and feel that I have been preyed upon my this dishonest company.

Had the car a week. Yesterday afternoon, 10/1/18, car was completely dead when I tried to start. I called the # on agreement as instructed when there is a breakdown. I was put on hold 5 times at what I assume was the Ft. Lauderdale Airport location I rented from. Agent always answered, "Good morning, welcome to ACE, please hold," and placed me on hold before I could get no halfway out of my mouth. Decided to call the nearest location, West Palm Beach, FL. Actually got to talk to someone and explain the situation. She asked the # I called, I told her, (954)764-1008, she stated that is the wrong # and quickly transferred me. As soon as an agent answered I got the same treatment as stated above. After two more times of waiting through the holding period I hung up.

DO NOT RENT from ACE. I been disputing a charge on a bill for more than 5 months now and when I finally get to someone I was told that the company I rented from is now close and it was privately own so they can't assist me that I need to dispute the charges with my credit card company. Now I'm stuck with 400.oo worst of bill from E-Z PASS and charges and penalty fee for a E-Z PASS that I was told was on the car and will only be charge if it was use which it was but the company refuse to pay for it so I got 5 bills which I don't mind paying but they refuse to waive the penalty fee. E-Z PASS refuse to waive the penalty fee after I try to dispute the charges. Below is my confirmation:

AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! First we had a confirmation to rent a car from someplace in Calgary on JULY 19, 2018, which was a mistake. We called and changed it to the airport, the lady waived the fee. We arrived at the airport, the rental car people said, "We don't have a reservation for you, your car is in the city at a location a half hour away." Already now behind in our schedule, we took an Uber to the city 40$ ride. We arrive, no car, they put us in a minivan and said we won't have any fee to turn it into the airport location on the 26th.

I'm a Federal Government traveler and I've been dealing with rental companies for almost 9 years and so far this is the worst. Last week had the worst experience with the ACE company (located in Miami Intl. Airport)... Horrible customer service (very disrespectful) and at the time you get to the front desk they changed the numbers... Not good at all!! And last but not least when I get to the car, the car looked like someone used for a bank robbery the day before!! LOL... Don't try, trust me! Ahh let's not forget that the facilities are way outside of the airport and they looked so weird and suspicious!! I'm still waiting to get my insurance refund and it's being almost two weeks.

Never ever rent from ACE Rent A Car. Having rented hundreds of cars in the US and abroad from almost every major company, I have never seen such unprofessional service. I rented from the Las Vegas airport location. They left me waiting for their shuttle for almost an hour in 106 degree heat. Their phone is on a loop so you cannot reach them by phone. Corporate was aware of this. They then insisted that I not use a debit card and promised to bill the debit card when I returned the car. When returning the car, they refused to use my debit card even though their own notes showed they promised to do so.

I waited three and a half hours to get my car. I missed half of my father's funeral because of this. They ran out of cars due to overbooking. They had the nerve to tell me that if I got there at my scheduled time I wouldn’t of had to wait over three hours. I was pissed because I showed up 30 min early and waited in line for two and a half hours before I even made it to the counter. I was charged more than the original price I was quoted online and couldn’t do anything about. If I knew my way around Ft. Lauderdale I would of left and went somewhere else. DO NOT RENT FROM THEM! They are rude, understaffed, overcharge you, and take hours to get you your car.

Do not be fooled by the low prices. I booked and paid for a Ford Explorer from ACE through their website to be picked up in Santiago International Airport, Dominican Republic weeks in advance. Upon arrival I went straight to the counter and informed the agent on duty that I had a reservation and gave him my information. He looked at his monitor and after 2 minutes staring at his monitor he tells me that they don't have a car for me. I started to panic because that was my only form of transportation and I didn't tell anyone I was coming.

I hired a car at Toulouse airport France via Expedia and on arriving at the desk, the salesperson suggested that for Euro 3 per day extra I could upgrade to a larger car. The upgrade was actually a Fiat 500. Is there actually any car that is smaller than a Fiat 500? I sincerely doubt it. Then the sales person presented me with a sheet of paper with a long list of items that I would be responsible for if I didn't take up their insurance of €18 per day. This list included all parts of the car and I was told that I would be responsible for any breakdowns, towing, mechanical problems etc. as well of course as any damage to the vehicle.

Rented a car from Saint Pete Clearwater airport. They are N0T at airport as we paid for airport taxes which to leave car at airport for an early flight. They scam you 20$ to leave car at airport. Joke! Car we got was dirty first observation then the gas tank was half full. Lady says no worries bring it back half full. Which when you are refilling how can one know where half is so of course they got car back with more gas than we got it. Then on Sun Pass we paid for and as we drive thru the toll it says STOP pay toll! The topper some dog hair on seat send us a $150 fee to vacuum car! Are you kidding me.

During our trip to Las Vegas wife misplace the set of keys. Had to call office to get a set brought out to hotel. Later she realized she had them in the bottom of her purse just 10 min after they brought a new set. Called office. They instructed us to just bring back when we return car at the end and no charge. We did as they asked. I even went to the manager office in the back, spoke to lady running the show and she said no problem. Had even confirmed the amount I WOULD BE CHARGE. Asked for the receipt. She said, "No, we will email that to you." Right as we get on the plane the email is sent with the $200.00 charge still on the bill. I have tried calling customer service. They will switch me to that location, and guess what? No one ever answers.

I had a reservation (via Expedia) to pick up a rental car August 4th at the Toronto airport. Knowing it was an off-site rental, I followed the directions on your website to go to where the shuttle was meant to pick customers up. I used the courtesy phones, as directed, to call Ace. I called at least 10 times (the phone ringing 12 times each call) before anyone answered the phone. When someone finally answered, I was told that the shuttle would pick me up in 15 - 20 minutes. No mention was made at that time that there were no cars available. One hour later, I finally gave up on the shuttle and ordered an Über. I reached this decision after noticing that there were at least 30 people waiting for a pick-up and speaking to the driver from another company’s shuttle. He told me that people had been asking him all day and that nobody seemed to actually be doing pickups from Ace.