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EconomyBookings

3.5

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EconomyBookings Reviews Summary

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.

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service
831
value
793
shipping
476
returns
615
quality
683
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Texas
1 review
5 helpful votes
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I reached Fox rental counter at Denver Airport on 14th May and they don't have any midsize suv. All jeep cherokee was recalled by company. So, I didn't take the car from Fox. Took a car from another rental company. Then I send 15 emails to *******@bookinggroup.com asking for refund. After 2 weeks I get first reply that they are investigating. Another 2 weeks past. I am still sending email with the hope to get an answer and refund. Never experienced this kind of customer service. I am fully feed up. NEVER EVER BOOK A CAR FROM THEM. Refunds are so difficult to get. I still chasing the dream of getting back the refund. I feel that I am being cheated.

Date of experience: June 13, 2015
Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Lying scammers
June 13, 2015

Sold me with the wrong information, very hard to get a response and would recommend to book directly with the main company you want to go with! Worst I've came across yet! Finally told me all the information I needed before booking on an email which said it wasnt refundable 3 weeks after I complained! AVOID!

Date of experience: June 12, 2015
Portugal
1 review
2 helpful votes
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They managed to change my credit card for a different car, in a different country provided to some else. I also pointed out to them the faults on their website and offered to discuss this problem with them over the phone. Their reply was... the booking left incomplete and we do not know anything about this try... The sort of reply I would expect from a 3 year old! And they still have my money. BEWARE!

Date of experience: June 11, 2015
Hong Kong
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Do not use them at all, they are outright scam. Booked a car on their website, paid a prepayment and on the day of collecting the rental car, I was being refused and had to be referred to another rental car company, I asked for refund from eoconomybookings.com and refused, stating reasons that I did not adhere to the rental company's terms and condition. I have never had any problems with Budget, Avis, Dollar. PLEASE PEOPLE, DO NOT USE ECONOMYBOOKINGS.COM

Date of experience: June 10, 2015
Bahamas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I was charged Euro 30 for 1/2 tank of petrol and told to return the car empty. I do not like this in principle because one cannot return the car empty. It is a way to add a couple of Euro to the rental in free fuel for the Rental Agency. But Economybookings said that was the policy and the rental fee was attractive, so I agreed. So far so good, BUT:
• When I picked the vehicle up, it actually had less than 1/2 tank of fuel (about 7/16 in my case).
• From as empty a tank as I dared go I put in Euro 30 of fuel. This fills the tank to over 7/8 on the gauge,
When I pay for 1/2 tank of fuel, I expect to get 1/2 tank, not an excuse that "it is almost 1/2 full". When I pay Euro 30 for 1/2 tank of fuel I expect that is what 1/2 tank of fuel costs. In fact Euro 30 comes close to filling this car!
When I wrote to Economybookings about this, they did not even have the courtesy to respond. That is unacceptable.
In fact, the price was good, even with the overcharge on the fuel. But I would never rent with Economybooking again on principle. They simply do not have the courtesy to even respond to comments. This was also noted in some reviews I saw before renting from them, but I discounted them. I no longer do.
I WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN.

Date of experience: June 10, 2015
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks!
June 4, 2015

Got my BMW Z4 in Berlin and was quite satisfied with service, and a car)) I don't really know why are you having problems with this company. Thanks!

Date of experience: June 4, 2015
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Keep it up!
June 4, 2015

I'm a repeat customer, I keep coming back because the service always was great, and this is now what I expect. Keep it up, and send my regards to Alex.

Date of experience: June 4, 2015
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awful
May 26, 2015

Got to this broker through the sky scanner car rental app. They directed me to Gold car which was supposed to be in Fiumicino airport but it was really a small company 15 minutes out of the airport. As I arrived I was told that I could not use any of my cards including the Amex and VISA debit. Of course it is written at the end of the voucher and it is odd that I could reserve the car with EconomyBookings using the AMEX without problems. As I called them they refused to grant a refund even though I did not get a service and they wasted 2 hours of my time. I went back to the terminal and got a car from Sixth without a booking and for a reasonable price. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. SKY SCANNER DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY EVER AGAIN.

Date of experience: May 26, 2015
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good booking experience, hopefully my rental is going to be good as well.

Date of experience: May 26, 2015
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was a real big deal! Car was good, and the price reasonably for this kind of car.

Date of experience: May 14, 2015
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This is a fraudulent company. They charged my card and gave me no car. Phone numbe ron their voucher is wrong. If u phone them they say email us and if i email them asking for refund they do not respond. I am surprised why companies like green motion, money supermarket do business with them. This company should be fined and banned. They say they will respond to emails but trust me, they will not respond. They subcontract to ACE and ACE sub-contracts to green motion and none takes any responsibility of no-car but yes-charge.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks very much for the quick service. Your rates are much better than the national websites

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you!
May 8, 2015

Thank you for arranging my reservations for three islands in HI. You have provided the best deals and we're looking forward to our vacation.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You're one in a million! Thank you so much for everything, Thanks

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't know what to say, but Thank You so much for helping me while my car was being repaired! It was a blessing and it meant so much to me.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We rented a car last month. You picked us up at Jantzen Beach RV Park. Your help at the office was wonderful. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just a message to thank you once again for the excellent service and vehicle that we received from yourself on our annual holiday to Grece. We are both now back at work and looking forward to being with you again next year.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am planning another trip to Cyprus early next year and will certainly use your services again. I will not hesitate to recommend your company to my friends and relatives, should they be visiting Cyprus.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My previous reservation was in July and I wrote afterwards to thank you for the excellent service. You were therefore a natural choice this time. We look forward to seeing you.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Once again many thanks for the car hire, as usual the service was of the highest order.
We will back to your beautiful island during August this year and I will contact you nearer the time to arrange another hire.
Take care and don't work too hard.

Date of experience: May 8, 2015

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Economybookings.com is car rental comparison platform which offers to you find the best car rental offer for the lowest price in more than 150 countries with more than 850 trusted car rental companies all around the world.


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