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Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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When booking through their website, please note that the full coverage insurance is through this company, not the rental company.
So any damages incurred, you will STILL have to pay to the rental company and then reach out Economy Bookings for claim reimbursement.
But there's no number to call and they take very long to respond to you. You may never get reimbursed.
Rent the car and ask for coverage at the rental desk, never ever online!

Date of experience: October 6, 2022
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
over a year old

Hello Maria,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please send us your booking number at support@bookinggroup.com and explain the situation. We'd like to investigate this to see how we can help.

Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Price Misleading
January 2, 2016

I was so pleased when I booked with a car with EconomyBookings for over $100 less than my existing car reservation with another company. However, upon picking up the vehicle I was charged over $150 more! I found out that the advertised price with EconomyBookings did not included local airport charges. I've learned my lesson to carefully read the details of what's included in the price before booking with price that looks too good to be true!

Date of experience: January 2, 2016
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Hidden Charges
April 3, 2019

I rented a car for 5 days. Their web site listed rate were $16.85 per day and they charge me almost $143. I should have question but i booked my car in hurry. Once i realized, i called customer service to get break down. I was told they can't provide me with breakdown. Customer service rep told me that i should have checked before paying. I need to talk to dollar car rental.\How deceiving... IT MESSED UP MY VACATION..

Date of experience: April 3, 2019
Malta
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I rented a car through Economybookings.com. On returning the car, to the rental company, I discovered a small crack in the rear left light and although I opted for Full Cover with No Excess, the rental company asked me to pay for the damage, Euro 619.50 ( yes Euro 619.50 - which I found to be way too expensive for the light, but I still paid) and they asked me to claim the refund from Economybookings.com, as this was the procedure. So, I did and claimed for reimbursement with Economybookings.com. Although in the email I received when I submitted the claim stated that I receive a reply about my case in 5 to 25 days, 50 days have passed I in spite of sending them several emails, I am still waiting in hope they refund me. This is not a way to conduct a business. I will definitely look elsewhere and avoid Economybookings.com

Date of experience: February 12, 2024
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have checked your claim, and we see that our Full Coverage department is currently processing it. We understand the importance of a prompt resolution and assure you that we are working diligently to address your issues. You can expect to receive feedback as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understating.

Best regards,
EconomyBookings.com

Portugal
1 review
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This was a totally enjoyable experience for my first visit to Germany and also my first use of rental cars. The service went above and beyond what I had expected, due to my flight being 5 hours delayed, and I was made very welcomed throughout the handover. The staff were very friendly, helpful and sympathetic to our lateness picking up the car as well which helped settle us for the rest of our evening. I would highly recommend them due to the high standard of vehicle which we received and the assistance we also received to find our way around the local highways. It was an absolute pleasure to be so well looked after and the car, a Seat Leon, was the drive i had experienced in a very long time.

Date of experience: January 18, 2014
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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If I am able to give them 0 star I would. This company is a scam. We booked a car and paid $326 for the car rental. They said we full in price and would not have to pay additional when pick up. On the day of pick up, we were told to pay $400 extra stating that we only paid for deposit. We talked to the agent and everything and he said he could not help and that we have to contact economybookings.com. That is when I realized this company is so weird because there is no emergency phone number for you to contact. I had to contact them through email and they took more than 1 month to solve my case. And like I predict, they said no refund, claiming that we did not pick up the car.

Date of experience: January 17, 2024
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

If you remain dissatisfied with the resolution provided upon closing your case, we encourage you to reach out to our Customer Support team directly. They will be more than willing to review any additional details or information you can provide to ensure a fair assessment.

Best regards,
EconomyBookings.com

Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Worst service ever
January 18, 2017

CHARGED the full amount and when I got to the rental agency was asked to pay triple the price.
Economybooking hang up on me multiple times still waiting for my refund. There are not reliable and it's impossible to talk with them.

Date of experience: January 18, 2017
Austria
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Company the best
October 15, 2019

I needed to rent a car for just one-way and this service provided a good price and the type of car I wanted. When I looked at other websites there was simply nothing comparable especially since it was short notice. I have been extremely happy - have used twice and will continue to do so in the future!

Date of experience: October 14, 2019
Germany
1 review
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Price is best
September 26, 2020

I have rented at this location 4 or 5 times, Great cars, but even better is the staff. They get you in and out quick and easy. I find them competitive in pricing most of the time. But if they are a little higher I'll go with them anyway because of their customer service at this location.

Date of experience: September 24, 2020
RU
1 review
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Surely book
June 3, 2019

I was thinking twice before to go to dollar car rental because of negative feedbacks that they previously have; but I did took the risk and booked with them... and all I can say is I am glad I did; staff are helpful and price was reasonable. Will surely book again next time I come to LA

Date of experience: June 1, 2019
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Misleading Pricing
April 2, 2015

I have rented a car in Orlando for 2 weeks in April with this company, which I find out after booking, is located in Europe. I was quoted in U.S. dollars and at no time was informed that there would be a Euro currency conversion fee charged to my credit card! I even talked to someone on the phone to confirm the price quoted in U.S. funds before paying. When I contacted the company requesting a refund of the Euro currency conversion fee, they flatly refused. I would think that, if nothing else, a "good will" gesture to a customer would be worth $6.60. For me, it was not so much the amount of the fee as it was about the misleading information or lack of information that took place during my booking.

I would cancel my reservation; however, I suspect that there would be yet another Euro conversion fee to have my money refunded to my credit card!

A Disappointed Canadian

Date of experience: April 2, 2015
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I wish I had never used this website. I prepaid for a car and insurance prior to my arrival. When I arrived to pick up the car in Brazil the car wasn't available leaving my wife and one year old twins without transportation in a foreign country. Economy bookings kept my money and did not deliver any services whatsoever. They refused to provide a refund. I now understand why they only have a rating of 1.1 out of 5 with the better business bureau. Please head my warning and do not trust this website. They will only take your money and not deliver.

Date of experience: August 19, 2022
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
over a year old

Hello Steve,
Thank you for your feedback. Please send us your booking number at support@bookinggroup.com and explain the situation. We'd like to investigate this to see how we can help.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Beware, economybookings.com free cancellation is not truly free cancellation. Only they will provide as credit in their website. If you want money back in your credit card then it will be with additional $65 as Resource Subscription Fee for processing the refund. Contacted Customer care support, they said, you read and agreed while booking the car on the terms and conditions. Very greedy, putting back on customer as customer's fault not reading the terms and conditions.

Date of experience: January 26, 2024
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
over a year old

Dear Customer,

We appreciate your feedback, and we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations.

We apologize for any confusion regarding our cancellation policy. We consistently strive to ensure clarity in our terms, and we apologize if this wasn't reflected in your experience.

If you have further questions or if there's anything we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
EconomyBookings.com

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy and stress free - from start to finish

This is the second vehicle I've had on lease from this company. They are superb, very professional.
I told them my requirements and they sourced the best deal for me.
Highly recommended to anyone.

Date of experience: May 15, 2014
Washington
1 review
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I reserved a car with this company and then called Budget to confirm the reservation. They told me they would charge me the full amount plus $100.00 for the reservation even though I had prepaid Economy Bookings. I immediately cancelled with Economy Bookings who said I would get a refund minus their fee within two weeks. After eight months, and a claim with my credit card company, I finally received a refund minus about $40.00 for their fee. Their customer service is terrible and they definitely don't deliver as promised.

Date of experience: May 22, 2019
Ukraine
1 review
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Recommend
October 30, 2018

Car rental and rental company. They used their services once. I have no complaints about them, everything is transparent. There have never been any punctures. It is convenient to order. There is always a choice - you can compare prices, so I recommend.

Date of experience: October 29, 2018
RU
1 review
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That's how
December 2, 2018

I often travel around Europe on the instructions of my boss and, accordingly, always need a car. I have been using this service for the past four months, it is more convenient and practical for me. What can I say the best!

Date of experience: December 1, 2018
Germany
1 review
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They usually have a large selection of cars to choose from and the prices are surprisingly usually lower than airport locations. The staff also tries to help you out as best as possible and upgraded me on multiple occasions free of charge.

Date of experience: August 17, 2020
Netherlands
2 reviews
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Thank you!
March 29, 2020

As a customer in search for a specific service, I would like the comfort of knowing that I could depend on that need being fulfilled at the attempt of acquiring. And that's been established with me through EconomyBookings with my rental experience...

Date of experience: March 29, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Renters Beware
September 22, 2024

On Sunday, September 8,2024, I arrived at Orlando International Airport and caught the shuttle to the rent a car site. The site is an out of the way rental office and I didn't see any cars on the lot to rent.

When I arrived to pick up my reserved rental car, I had all the required documentation. The representative stated that he could not rent me the car because he could not accept my renewed Virginia driver's license paperwork, along with my pictured driver's license.

He refused to rent me a car or refund me my deposit. I contacted Economy Booking and the company states they have the right not to refund the deposit or rent the car for a "No Show" if the documentation doesn't meet their requirement.

I requested an explanation for why the company would not accept my driver's license and they refuse to give me an answer or my refund. I had to file a disputed charge with my credit card company to receive my deposit.

Also, beware that the company charges you $10 dollars a day if you use your own insurance and there are a host of other charges, they will hit you with when you arrive at the rent a car site. In my opinion, this is not a credible rent a car company and I will never book another reservation with them.

I gave it one star because I had to give it a star rating in order to have it posted. The company doesn't deserve any stars.

Date of experience: September 22, 2024
Suppport T. EconomyBookings Rep
9 months ago

Dear Donald,

Thank you for your feedback.

As we see, our Customer Support team has already responded to your case. Unfortunately, in your case, a refund is not applicable according to our policies. We understand this may cause disappointment, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Best regards,
EconomyBookings.com

Overview

EconomyBookings receives mixed feedback, with notable strengths in the professionalism and efficiency of some rental partners, contributing to positive customer experiences. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious concerns regarding transparency, poor communication, and unresponsive customer service. Customers frequently report issues with booking confirmations, unclear cancellation policies, and difficulties in obtaining refunds, leading to frustration and financial loss. Overall, while there are isolated instances of satisfactory service, the overarching sentiment suggests a need for improved clarity in terms and conditions, as well as a more responsive customer support approach.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
820
value
784
shipping
471
returns
608
quality
675
This company responds to reviews on average within 84 days
+300