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NÜ Car Rental offers discount rental cars in over 29 countries including Europe, Central and South America, The Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand. NÜ Car Hire has the great rates, exclusive discounts and cheap deals
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loss damage waiver lied to and deceived
I stated 3 times i did not want the insurance, then when it came to signing the documents i was told it would be waived when the car was returned.
i have attempted to resolve this but keep getting the run around. i asked if i could speak to a manager at the Denver location and i was told they don't have a phone there. I see several others have had this issue as well they must train the employees to do this. i was told they have audio and video of every transaction i nor my bank can get a copy.

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I rented a car for 3 days in advance on…
I rented a car for 3 days in advance on Orbitz for a trip to Phoenix, Arizona for a wedding. I foolishly accepted the "manager special" mystery car and found out that the vehicle reserved for me was a ten person tourist van-bus...... the type of vehicle for a small church choir. I complained and asked for anything else like a sedan truck or suv and I asked to speak to the manager and was told that he was out to lunch. I had no choice but to accept the BMW "upgrade" and get on my way to the wedding in Sedona. I called customer service as I left the lot and complained and was told they would do something to help me when I returned the car. Another lie. The "upgrade" was another $94. Upon returning the car, I called customer service.Does find some kind of remedy to the situation. The agents talked down to you and then gaslight you and make it sound as if you are being rude for complaining in the first place and talk over you. I stayed calm and tried to explain that they were doing nothing to help or assist me with the situation. Like the rest of you, I have found countless negative reviews on countless websites and seen that a lawsuit has been filed with the Arizona Attorney General for bait and switch tactics against the company.
They are just absolutely the worst and the unprofessional behavior is disgusting. I will be disputing with my credit card company and obviously will make the intelligent choice of never renting with this company again ever.
Look at all the other reviews on countless websites and do the smart thing and don't rent with this company. It's going to be way more of a headache than any of you deserve.

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Do Not Rent from this company
Knew it was too good to be true that it was only $7/day. The place to pick up the car was off site from the airport so we had to be shuttled there. Once there, there was no one in-person to talk to, they tried to force you into buying extra liability insurance---it didn't matter if you would tell them you had plenty of coverage from your insurance company, and they would put a $1,000 hold on your credit card. This company is a big scam! Do not rent a car from them. So we went next door to another company and was able to rent one from them without a hitch.

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SCAM
SCAM… SCAM… SCAM…
This company is running a blatant bait-and-switch. I booked a $140 rental through Capital One Travel and ended up paying over $500.
They forced me to buy a $124 “mandatory” insurance I’ve never heard of, even though I already had full coverage. After a long trip, they clearly count on customers being too exhausted to argue.
Then they hit me with a $263 charge after return—$13 in tolls and a ridiculous $250 “processing fee” they never disclosed. They also failed to mention I couldn’t use my own E-ZPass.
Cheap advertised prices are just a trap. Avoid this company at all costs.
I have filed a complaint with Capital One Travel requesting they remove this provider from their platform, and I will continue pursuing further action to have them delisted from other reputable websites.

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I had a very disappointing experience…
I had a very disappointing experience with NU Car Rentals at their Denver location. The vehicle I received was not provided with a full tank of gas, despite the contract clearly stating that it would be.
Because of this, I was forced to stop and refuel immediately late at night on my way up the mountain, alone with three young children, which was both stressful and completely avoidable. I have documentation showing I purchased gas the same day as pickup.
Despite providing proof and explaining the situation to customer service, my claim was dismissed with no accountability. I still returned the vehicle with a full tank as required, yet was left covering the cost of their mistake.
This lack of transparency, poor customer service, and disregard for customer safety is unacceptable. I would strongly recommend choosing a different rental company to avoid similar issues.

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NEVER RENT FROM THIS SCAM COMPANY!
NEVER RENT FROM THIS SCAM COMPANY!! We booked a car with advanced website confirmed payment of $80 US dollars. When we arrived at their counter to pick-up the car, we were told by their rather uninterested clerk the total would be $189, thus having to pay extra for mandatory insurance. When inquiring why, they plainly replied that prices on their website does not represent reality!!! PLEASE do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. THEIR FALSE REPRESENTATION IS TO LURE YOU IN!!

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Nu Rentals Positive Experience!
Edhi Lima was extremely professional and a great representative of Nu Rentals. She went above and beyond to make our experience of picking up and dropping off our rental vehicle first class. Everything was extremely smooth!

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Avoid at all costs. They scam you
Avoid at all costs.
They scam you badly and provide shockingly terrible vehicles.
In my case there was no office at the pick up location. I called them and they brought me in a so called office (horrible place with a tiny desk and space for no more than one client).
Once I tried to leave a deposit on my credit card they told me that the card was not working. I gave them another one and they told me that was not working either. I called my two banks and both told me that there was absolutely no problem with my 2 cards.
They asked for 3 time more than what I had already paid to reduce the deposit and allow me to kake the vehicle.
Whilst I was calling my banks a customer after me had exactly the same problem.
The vehicle was all damaged on the outside and fumes entering the seating area when driving.
I had 3 children with me and we add to drive for 8 hours. And being in Morocco I had no other option than progressing despite it all.
---- After 2 months they have now reached me asking for some information. No compensation, no remedial action, huge delays in noticing the review and reaching me. Continued horrible experience.

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WORST RENTAL CAR COMPANY EVER!
WORST RENTAL CAR COMPANY EVER!
Rented from these guys 3 weeks ago. Tried to pressure us in to using their mandatory toll system. Total scam. Would have added $250. Pressure to use their overpriced insurance. Another hassle to show them we were insured already. Vehicle was very old (50,000 miles). Oldest I have ever seen for a rental. The sun visor fell off multiple times in traffic. Very poor service at pick up and drop off. Was a big hassle to get anyone to find the vehicle, look over the van and inspect on drop off.
AVOID THIS PLACE.

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Stay as far away from this company as…
Stay as far away from this company as possible. They are running a textbook predatory scam.
I arrived with a perfectly valid credit card for the security deposit—the same card I used without a single issue at another rental agency and various shops the exact same day. However, their machine miraculously 'had no connection' or 'refused the transaction.'
This is a blatant lie and a forced-sales tactic. They intentionally use faulty terminals (or fake connectivity issues) to claim your card is rejected so they can force you into buying their 'premium' insurance at an astronomical daily rate. If you don't pay their ransom, they won't give you the car, and you’re left stranded.
It is a dishonest, calculated maneuver to exploit travelers. They aren't in the business of renting cars; they are in the business of intimidation and credit card fraud.

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Please do not use this rental company
Please do not use this rental company. I just had a horrible experience with them regarding the extra charges on the rental agreement that were never explained to me. And the underhanded way they get you to pay $400 for insurance. My original rental price was $76.95. Final cost $481.55 Plus the $400 for the insurance, the cost of which was never revealed to me. $841.55. That's a lot higher than $76.95 for 3 days. I'm a nobody, but I'll tell everyone I know not to use this company. Maybe this will save one person from going through what I'm going through.

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Naoufal and the whole Agadir team were amazing!
Naoufal and the whole Agadir team were amazing—very transparent and incredibly helpful. They were flexible with my payment methods, especially since my Argentine credit card didn’t work. They stayed with me at the airport until everything was sorted out, which I really appreciated. Super kind and supportive. Thank you so much for everything—hope to see you again soon!

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won’t make that mistake again
Well,
much like other's complaints ,, they definitely try to whistle past the graveyard as you initial for extra fees, but i’m not sure it’s a whole lot worse than other rental experiences i’ve had.
pretty simple. if you wanna wait for a train, then wait for a shuttle, then 10 minutes to the ghetto of Phoenix, and wait in line for 20 -40 minutes to save MAYBE $100, then this is a good place to go

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Scandless and unethical company
Scandless and unethical company. They rent you a car then transfer it to another company amd then transfer to another. Needed up at u-save in Tampa. Forcing people into buying insurance or having g to put a $2000.00 deposit on the car. So if ypu don't have a limit like that you're forced to but insurance. I sat there while they scammed three people in front of me and then I said wow this seems scandleless. Then the lady kicked me out and refused to rent me a car. No refund nothing.
Thanks for your response. To all who read this. They did not refund me. I disputed this with my credit card company and they were unsuccessful because the have a no refund no one cares or gives a S policy.

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Terribly overpriced with hidden fees!!
Terribly overpriced with hidden fees!!! We will never be renting from this car rental again. When we asked more questions and pushed back a little on what the staff was saying (shouldn't this be our right as customers!!) we were then told that they will not rent a vehicle to us. Another person in our party had to do a separate rental because our party of 8 was now stranded!!!! In the end we paid 3x what we should have!!!! NEVER RENT FROM NU CAR RENTALS!!! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. HORRIBLE PRICES AND SOOOOOO MANY HIDDEN FEES!!!

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Just where are the shuttle buses
There was construction out at the airport and it was not very clear where shuttle pick-up was. I was concerned that I would be late for my car reservation and was not sure I was in the right area. I called NU and got Adeel. He assured me that my reservation would be good and confirmed the location of the shuttle bus. He even followed up with me to make sure I was on the bus and enroute. He was kind courteous and proactive to my situation. My vehicle was also upgraded to my surprise!
His professionalism is greatly appreciated!

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Not great. Not cheaper.
Well, booked in Expedia. It looked significantly lower than the other rental companies. There are additional steps to take to get to the car rental place, including a shuttle. Annoying. Ok if it's $200 cheaper than the others... great. guess what? It's not cheaper. The ending invoice I thought and was told I'd get my deposit back on, I'm not getting. It is literally the same price as the others and the others do not have all the annoying hoops to jump through. Book at the places at the car rental place, not this place.

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I wish there was a zero rating
I wish there was a zero rating, this is the worst company you could ever do business with

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My car needed servicingNu car rental so…
My car needed servicing, so I booked with Nu car rental online, only because the price was right. I paid in advanced. However when I arrived tp pick up the vehicle, I could already tell the Latino man at the front desk was a racist, just by the way he greeted us. We rented a simple compact car with no bells or whistles. Just to get around until my car was repaired. The front service man told us we had to pay a 2 thousand security deposit before renting. Making it difficult for us. I told him I have rented in the past & never heard such requirements. If you do not want to be racially discriminated upon & unfairly treated. DO NOT rent any vehicles from this company!! Terrible buisness pratice. Depending on what you look like is how you are charged a security deposit!!

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