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Wisecars has a rating of 2.0 stars from 134 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Wisecars most frequently mention credit card, and rental company problems. Wisecars ranks 206th among Car Rental sites.

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  • Quality
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 27%
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Top Positive Review

“Fantastic experience”

Lisa N.
5/18/24

Easy and fast booking system. Found a great price for our vacation in Italy. I would definitely recommend going through Wisecars if you're looking to rent a car.

Top Critical Review

“Avoid awful scam service”

Dave S.
9/26/24

Absolutely awful experience with these cowboys. They accept my Revolut card to book the car and pay the deposit, then when I arrive at my destination they claim that they can't accept a "online banking institution" card and refuse to refund my money. The customer service agent was incredibly rude, refused to identify himself and was very unprofessional. I have had to chase this up several times to even get an update a week later. Book direct with the rental agencies and Avoid avoid avoid wisecars!

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Hille-Riin R.
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March 8th, 2023
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Using Wisecars car rental was an excellent experience from start to finish. The website was easy to navigate and allowed me to quickly find the perfect car for my needs. The rental process was seamless, and I appreciated the clear instructions and helpful tips provided throughout.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Hille,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

We're thrilled to hear your can rental went smoothly and can't wait to have you back next time.

Have a nice day!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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December 21st, 2022

Customer service from the agent Wisecars was very quick. I was on the payment page and with in few seconds I was connected to the agent and while I was waiting on the payment page Rachel helped me with queries. Am sure he has the required knowledge and answered spot on. Good job n thank you.

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January 13th, 2023

I had a wonderful experience with Wisecars. My communication with customer support was immaculate as they were very helpful and I could see they had my interests at heart. What also made the experience with Wisecars very smooth, was the prices. I would recommend Wisecars to everyone!

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Liisbet,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us!

We're more than happy to hear you're satisfied with our customer support.

Have a nice day!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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February 7th, 2023

Our family rents often, and we were finally ripped off! WISECARS and FOX Car Rental made us pay twice for a rental and conspired to make us upgrade our rental at 10 pm after a long flight. We asked FOX and WISECARS to consider refunding a portion of the deposit of $274.13 or the upgrade fee of $571.00. We paid this amount for a one-week rental of an STD SUV. All of our searches when we arrived at the hotel showed we could have rented that night for $430/wk. Now, both companies won't take accountability and correct the error. Be very careful as these companies are profit only and do not care about us as consumers. This should never be an issue when renting a car.

Tip for consumers:
DON'T Rent from this company EVER!!!

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Graham,

Thank you for contacting us! I'm very sorry to hear that the rental did not meet your expectations.

Please note that you accepted a price during the booking process and no refund can be done if the price changes when you look at the same offer once you have picked up the vehicle.

Clients are not required to upgrade for an extra charge at the pick-up if they arrive on time and their car is still available. After checking your booking, I can see that the car rental company confirmed that the booked category was available but you opted to take an upgraded vehicle.

For further assistance, please reach out to us through support@wisecars.com

Regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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October 9th, 2023

Rented car for pickup at airport in Atlanta and when I got to counter Thrifty had no cars available. Told me to cancel through third party which i called immediately and they said it would be refunded. Since that time Wisecar has said its Thriftys issue and they cant issue refunduntil Thrifty can confirm i did not complete the reservation which they have done. Wisecar collected my money and should make the refund but is saying they dont have proof i didnt pick up car.

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April 18th, 2023
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I recently used Wisecars to rent a car for a cross-country road trip, and I couldn't have been happier with my experience. Their website was easy to use, and I was able to compare prices from different rental companies to ensure that I was getting the best deal. The rental process was quick and hassle-free, and their customer service team was available to answer all of my questions and provide valuable advice. I appreciated that they offered a wide range of rental options, including different types of cars and insurance coverage. I would definitely recommend Wisecars to anyone in need of a reliable and affordable car rental.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Romina,

Thank you for your 5-star rating!

We always strive to offer you the best rates from the most known suppliers around the world, it's really nice to hear you could get a good deal with us!

Have a nice day.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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March 8th, 2023
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I recently used Wisecars to rent a car for a weekend trip and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. The booking process was incredibly easy and straightforward, and I was able to find a great deal on a rental car in just a few minutes. The car itself was in excellent condition and drove smoothly throughout the entire trip. I also appreciated the fact that Wisecars offers 24/7 customer service in case I had any questions or concerns.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Maria,

Thank you for your kind message!

It's great to hear everything went well with your rental, we strive to offer our customers the best quality and assistance!

Have a nice day.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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November 16th, 2023

Read every single line of contract as price at pu location jumped by $500 when original rental price was $200. Didn't take a rental, customer service refuses to refund.

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November 9th, 2023
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Even with documentation of name change, they rejected my reservation BUT STILL CHARGED ME FOR IT. This was completely wrong and no one should trust this business. I cannot believe they charged me almost $400 for a vehicle they REFUSED TO GIVE ME.

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Even with documentation of name change, they rejected my reservation BUT STILL CHARGED ME FOR IT. This was completely wrong and no one should trust this business. I cannot believe they charged me almost $400 for a vehicle they REFUSED TO GIVE ME.

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August 15th, 2023

Unclear about restrictions hidden in small print, and then make false claims about information provided. No other company does this. Use someone who can be trusted.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any confusion you experienced with our rental restrictions and the information presented.

We understand how important transparency is, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused by unclear details or misunderstandings. We aim to ensure that our customers have a seamless and positive experience, and we take your comments seriously.

We are committed to addressing this matter and enhancing our communication to prevent similar issues in the future. Unfortunately, we cannot identify your reservation based on the provided details.
Please reach out to us at support@wisecars.com mentioning your booking number and which information was missing from the booking flow so we could review the situation.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars

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April 3rd, 2023
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Good service, no problems, right on time. We had a late flight and called from the airport when landed to be picked up. Shuttle arrived a few minutes later.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Lasse,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback!

It's great to hear you experienced no problems during your rental and hope you give us another try in the future.

Have a nice day!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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April 11th, 2022

As an update on Wisecars they're also now ignoring my complaint about the car at Fox Rental not being the car I reserved, or up to standard. Even though Wisecars took my money to hook me up with Fox Rental, their staff are telling me to contact Fox Rental myself over the issue! Can you believe the audacity of that? It's a company they use and charge me for using them, yet when there's issues they tell me to sort it myself as they say Fox haven't replied. No "We'll chase it up sir" but instead "We've had no reply, try contacting them yourself". It's a truly disgusting way to treat a customer whose money you've taken and shows complete disregard for the satisfaction of the customer.

Avoid this company because as many reviews on many sites show, if you have any issues with your rental they just don't want to know because they have your money. Our entire trip to take a handicapped lady to Disney World was ruined because of the financial difficulties they put us in and they just don't care.

Tip for consumers:
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!!!!!!

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Hello!
Thank you for the feedback!
Wisecars deals mainly include basic rental rates, but all other extras are presented during booking. Unfortunately, I was not able to find your reservation. If you have a problem with our partner, please contact our customer support. (support@wisecars.com)

Regards,
Rachel from Wisecars

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October 4th, 2022
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These guys gladly accepted my debit card as a method of payment, and until I finalize the transaction there was no VISIBLE sign that I had to have a credit card at the pick up location. THIS IS A F** SCAM. I did not get the car and NO REFUND. They took 2 weeks to tell me that I was not going to have my money back.
This is the reason why the business have so many bad reviews online EVERYWHERE. I was absolutely naive in not checking this business reviews before.

DO NOT RENT or insert your BANK info in their website. They do not have good customer service or will support your business with them.

Tip for consumers:
Do not rent their cars!

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Brisa,

Thank you for contacting us!

I am very sorry to hear about your experience. After checking the recordings of your booking process, I can see that it was stated on the main page of the offer that the only payment method that Fox accepts is a credit card.

This information is stated as well on the Supplier Terms and Conditions you accepted before proceeding with the payment, just so we can avoid situations like this. Please feel free to check this information on wisecars.com.

I am really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused but it you fail to present the necessary documentation at the pick-up, this will be considered a No-Show as per our Terms of Service and no refund can be issued.

I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.

Regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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January 18th, 2023

The booking process was simple and easy to understand, best rates I could find. The customer service agents responded to my request in a timely manner

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for the great feedback!

We're more than happy to hear you're satisfied with the booking process and our customer service.

Have a nice day!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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June 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

Wisecars has excellent customer service and the best prices I've been able to find. I highly recommend them as they are the best car rental site I've ever dealt with.

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February 13th, 2022

I checked out a dozen websites and they had the best prices on rental cars in Hawaii
Where the online costs were $650-800. My price was half of that. Definitely rec ommend!

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November 14th, 2023

I did reservation over wise car for six days in Cologne and I did my payment in advance, My flight delayed and passport control took time and I arrived late, service provider told me they cancel my reservation, And they did present me any other option and they took six days payment from me, I think its not fair, they might took maybe one day but not six days, Wise Car has no sanction over service provider
I am leaving this note here because Wise Car is only broker not giving good service

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September 5th, 2022

Had to change airplane ticket due to an emergency, Budget told me no problem for the refund. However, WISECARS WILL CRIMINALLY KEEP YOUR MONEY. First, they will send you to the company you rented the car from. After Budget told me to go back to Wisecars, customer service will read their 'voucher terms and conditions' when you call back. They will just keep your money and will not listen to anything you have to say. "Supervisors/managers cannot come to the phone..."

DO NOT USE THEM. Just go direct and save yourself some headaches. Wish I saw all these negative reviews before I booked my car...

Tip for consumers:
The tip for using Wisecars is: DON'T ! Waste of time/money, horrible customer service,. They have good reviews on their site, but did you notice that you cannot write a review there? Was not cheaper in the long run and very big headache, just go direct - DO NOT USE THIS THIRD PARTY, THEY WILL CRIMINALLY KEEP YOUR MONEY.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Hello!

Thank you for leaving us feedback.
We are not able to find your reservation. Unfortunately, this means I can not look up the reservation details and look into the case.

Regards,
Rachel from Wisecars

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February 7th, 2018

Wisecars.com is a broker and had excellent customer support! Also best price on the market. Used them for pick up in Munich for last year's Oktoberfest - no hassle at the supplier desk

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June 10th, 2021

Found Wisecars through Kayak. The prices were too good to be true but I contacted the customer support and they responded really fast. I hope the pick-up goes as easy as booking did

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October 4th, 2023
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DO NOT BOOK A CAR WITH THIS "COMPANY" IT THREATENS TO WASTE MONEY AND NERVES
I booked a car for my vacation through Wisecar. My flight was delayed, which I informed Wisecar about, unfortunately, as it turned out Wisecar employee did not inform Europcar about it. When I landed on the spot my reservation was canceled, they would not give me my money back and no one helped me - I was told that there was no car for me and that they would not give me my money back. I had to find my own means of transportation at night in Italy even though I had a car booked and paid for in advance. Scandal. They are thieves and the matter will go to court. I also sent emails to "Ms. CEO" Felicity Travaini, to which she never responded - you know, a fish goes bad from the head. I do not recommend Wisecar company if you do not want to spoil your vacation and lose money. Fatal customer service.

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March 2nd, 2023

Unfortunately, I had to cancel my reservation, I really like their free cancellation policy. They also quickly transferred the money back to my account.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Rauno,

Thank you for your 5-star rating!

We're glad you're satisfied with our assistance and hope you book again with us in the future.

Have a nice day!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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February 18th, 2023

We received the car that we booked from Enterprise in perfect condition and the deposit was returned shortly after the drop-off. Will surely book again with Wisecars

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Aneta,

Thank you for leaving us a review!

We're more than happy to hear that your car rental went well and can't wait to have you back next time!

Have a nice day.

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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May 30th, 2023
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My wife and I flew to Tuscon for a business trip and when I arrived at the rental pickup counter, I noticed I had lost my drivers license. I must have dropped it at our previous layover. They would not accept my photo of the license that I had on my phone, nor would they accept my wife as a second driver, even though she had her license with her. I was then told to call their customer service while I was standing at the counter, so I did. The guy that answered was very rude on the phone and told me they cannot refund me until the rental period was over, and then I would have to call back in. So I called back after the rental period and they refused to refund me because I lost my license on the way there. Then the guy literally hung up on me. Talk about unprofessional! Their only solution was for me to book ANOTHER rental with them for over DOUBLE the price. Are you kidding me? It would have been such a simple solution to add my wife as a driver and let us be on our way. But noooo, let's make it as difficult as humanly possible! Complete scam artists!

Now I'm out almost $400 for a car that I never even saw. Never EVER use this company! Unless you enjoy losing money to crooks.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Tim,

Thank you for reaching out to us! We apologize for the inconvenience and negative experience you had at the pick-up. We understand the frustration and disappointment caused by the loss of your driver's license and the subsequent difficulties you encountered at the rental counter.

Losing a driver's license can indeed present challenges when renting a car, as it is a standard requirement for verification purposes. While we strive to be as accommodating as possible in such situations, there are certain limitations and policies that we must adhere to for legal and safety reasons.

That being said, we acknowledge that the customer service experience you described fell short of our usual standards. We sincerely apologize for any rudeness or unprofessional behavior exhibited by our representative. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will address the issue internally to ensure it doesn't happen again.

We would like to clarify that reservations can only be modified up to 48h before the pick-up, meaning that we were not able to change the main driver's name to your wife's anymore when you called us at the counter. You could have added an additional driver at the pick-up, but the issue is that only the main driver can pick up the vehicle.

We apologize once again for the inconveniences you faced, and we hope to have the opportunity to make it right in the future. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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November 5th, 2022

We only needed to change the drivers name and they would not let us. The driver lost his license and the other adult wanted to drive but they would not allow it and they kept the money!

Tip for consumers:
Just don't waste your money. Go to a trustworthy company.

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Rachel L. – Wisecars Rep

Dear Jackie,

Thank you for your feedback!

It seems you put the wrong main driver's name and contacted us to change it past the pick-up time, which is not possible anymore.

I apologize for any inconvenience!

Kind regards,
Rachel from Wisecars.

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