Green Motion Car and Van Rental Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Review summary

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Considering 4,071 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently mention that the car rental process goes smoothly, noting that vehicles are clean, comfortable, and in good condition. People also appreciate helpful staff members who handle documentation efficiently and ensure a pleasant start to their trips. Some reviewers were not happy with payment issues, unexpected extra charges, and large security deposits required at the desk. Consumers additionally pointed out long waiting times in queues and communication hurdles when trying to locate representatives at the airport. Individuals occasionally experienced problems with vehicle specifications or maintenance, such as missing spare tyres or unexpected damage upon arrival.

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Service

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Staff

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Price

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I rented a car through a broker app. Picked the car up at the Zagreb Airport location. I rented from GreenMotion in Zagreb twice before. The new thing is cleaning fee option, which everyone is in... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good and Trustworthy car rental company. Got the car at the airport and left and the airport. The process was smooth and as promised. Only one thing the car rental executive was catering so many clien... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Apart from the guy eating his breakfast sandwich when serving me, it was good. It wasn’t the most hygienic of experiences. Price was good, exceptional. Just wish your staff don’t come across as sharks... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

All went smoothly with our rental. The agent was very helpful. Would have been better if the rental company had released our deposit soon after the car was returned without any issues, rather than w... See more

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  1. Car rental company
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  3. Car rental service

About Green Motion Car and Van Rental

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Car and van rental, wherever your journey starts

Green Motion is an international car and van rental brand with branches at airports, railway stations and city centres. We're part of Green Motion International, which operates more than 600 rental locations in over 80 countries across the Green Motion and U-Save brands.

Book online at greenmotion.com to see live prices, choose your vehicle and extras, and collect from the branch of your choice. Our fleet includes small city cars, family SUVs, people carriers and commercial vans, with lower-emission and electric models at many locations.

Before you travel

  • Payment card: you'll need a credit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit. Accepted cards and deposit amounts vary by country and are shown before you book.
  • Documents: bring your full driving licence and a valid ID. Some countries also need an International Driving Permit.
  • Booked through a travel site? Check your voucher for what's included.

Here to help

Questions about a booking are fastest answered by the branch you're renting from. Their details are on your confirmation email. For anything after your rental, including deposits, charges or damage queries, contact our customer care team at ics@cs.greenmotion.com.

We read every review on this page and reply to them. Your feedback goes directly to the branch team so we can keep improving.

Why rent with Green Motion

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Cars and vans for every trip
From city cars to 7-seaters and commercial vans, with lower-emission and electric models at many locations.
Know what you need before you go
You'll need a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit, plus your driving licence. The deposit amount and accepted cards are shown before you pay.
No surprises at the counter
Optional cover and extras are listed at booking, so you can compare what's included before you reach the counter.

Something not right with your rental?

Our customer care team will look into it personally

If your rental didn't go the way it should have, we want to put it right. Email our customer care team at ics@cs.greenmotion.com and include: • your booking reference • the location you rented from • a short summary of what happened, plus any photos or receipts This lets our head office team review your rental record with the branch straight away, rather than coming back to you with questions. Deposit, charge and damage queries are all handled by the same team. Thank you for telling us. Every review on this page is read, and your feedback goes back to the branch team so we can keep improving.

Contact info

10% off when you book direct

Code TRUST10 at greenmotion.com. New bookings.


3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Usually I love Green Motion but my last…

Usually I love Green Motion but my last experience was awful. The first car offered had a problem with the steering column and so a second was then given - this may have caused the issue! On returning the car and signed off as ok I awaited the return of the £1,500 holding deposit. This is usually returned in 7-10 days. This time it took a month which is just not acceptable - although it wasn’t a charge on my card it effectively blocked £1,500 of credit.

10 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Never again, horrible experience. There's no impartiality in the criteria. Never again, not even recommended.

28 October 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing experience

Very disappointing experience – €890 unfairly deducted from my €900 deposit!

I am genuinely saddened and disappointed to have to write this review. I have always tried to act honestly and responsibly, which makes the way this situation has been handled particularly upsetting.

From 17 to 24 September, my wife, F. de With, rented a Fiat Panda from this company. We drove to a campsite approximately 250 kilometres away from the rental location.

Upon arrival, we noticed that something was scraping underneath the car while driving along a bumpy road. It turned out to be the plastic undertray protecting the engine. My wife immediately contacted the rental company to report the problem because we wanted to be honest and prevent further damage.

We were told to bring the car back and exchange it for another one, which would have meant driving 250 kilometres there and another 250 kilometres back. To avoid further damage, we instead visited a garage just 3 kilometres away, where the loose undertray was secured.

The garage owner told us that the undertray had been loose for quite some time and that the damage indicated the problem had existed for several weeks. According to his assessment, this was not something we had caused during our rental period. He also estimated that replacing the entire undertray would cost a maximum of approximately €120, including labour.

When I returned the car, I explained everything and provided the garage's written statement. Despite this evidence, the rental company still charged me for the damage.

Out of my €900 deposit, €890 was withheld!

I find this completely disproportionate and deeply unfair. The garage estimated the replacement cost at around €120, yet almost my entire deposit was taken. I genuinely cannot understand how the company justified such a large deduction.

What hurts me most is that I did the right thing. We reported the problem immediately, tried to prevent further damage and provided supporting evidence. I could have said nothing, but I chose to be honest. Now I feel as though my honesty has worked against me.

I am not only angry about the money; I am genuinely sad and disappointed by the way I have been treated. I expected the company to investigate the situation fairly and take into account the garage's findings before charging me such a substantial amount.

This experience has completely destroyed my trust in this company. It is upsetting that I now find myself wondering whether it is even worth reporting a problem honestly in the future. Customers should be able to trust that doing the right thing will be met with fairness and respect.

I consider this treatment extremely unfair, and I am genuinely saddened by the entire experience. My advice to anyone renting from this company is to photograph the car thoroughly before driving away and keep all evidence and correspondence.

I tried to handle this situation honestly and responsibly, yet I feel seriously let down. This is an experience I will not forget, and I would never rent a car from this company again.

24 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys there are always super…

The guys there are always super friendly, great cars. Very easy to work with them and the prices are very competitive. I’ve been using them for about 3 years now. Highly recommend

26 October 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Service

1.the woman gave me a car with a lot of km.she left me the car with out explanation about it.evan how to turn on the light.
2.i wanted a car with multimedia screen-no answer was given.
3.why i have to call to pick me at the a/p .it must be frequent

27 February 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I only gave it a 3 because of the good…

I only gave it a 3 because of the good work of the staff member we dealt with. Booked the car weeks in advance, got there, no car! Then wouldnt release the car without me paying more as my credit card, which they happily accepted upon booking, had 3 months till expiry, another issue. And to cap it all they tried to charge me £100 for a parking offence that occurred in the car whilst i was 30000 feet in the air above England! Needless to say i will never book again

16 February 2026

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