HERTZ is quite reliable, and their office is easy to find inside the airport. Very smooth experience.

The pick-up and drop-off locations were easy to find, but the car's condition was poor. The car wasn't cleaned, and I rented it from Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands, but it had an Italian license plate. Although the scratches on the car were noted in the documents, it still increased the risk of disputes. When returning the car, HERTZ initially refused to inspect it, claiming it was due to a different drop-off location and that their system couldn't find the record. After insisting on an inspection, they were able to locate the record and confirm it. When they asked why our car had an Italian license plate, we realized the car provided wasn't registered in the Netherlands. Only after we presented the rental agreement did they finally confirm everything.

The rental company required a full tank upon return, so I found a gas station at Amsterdam Airport and filled up. It was less than 1 kilometer to the drop-off point. The attendant quickly processed the return, and since I was in a hurry to catch my flight, I didn't scrutinize the bill. It wasn't until I was on the plane that I noticed a 79-euro fuel charge on the bill. Back home, it took countless phone calls to find the right person. They requested a receipt for the fuel, which luckily I hadn't thrown away, so I emailed a photo of it. I thought the issue was resolved, but then I received an email saying that their records showed they added 7.5 liters of fuel at 2.99 euros per liter plus a 12-euro service fee, so they could only refund 44 euros. Upon reflection, I realized this didn't add up. If there’s a post-return fuel check process, then charging 79 euros at the time of billing wasn't a mistake but an intentional overcharge. Furthermore, if it's 2.99 euros per liter plus a 12-euro fee, 79 euros would only cover about 30 liters. This pricing method is clearly misleading. If I returned the car empty, would they end up losing money?

Well done

Very dirty car with mud both inside and outside. Horrible cigarette smoke. Had to buy a spray can to get it somewhat under control. Got 3 euros back for spray can thats it. Got a headache from the bad smell. I should have rejected this car and Hertz should have never put it up for rent. No more Hertz NL for me.