Drivo Rent-A-Car offers a wide range of cars available for rent in Newark EWR Airport NJ. We pride ourselves in our customer service, and hassle-free renting experience.
Drivo Rent A Car (drivo.com) has 698 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
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drivo.com
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Vehicle Rental
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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These guys are crooks. They charged my wife for insurance even when we had it and said she got it early and dropped it late. She was up to see her sister dying of cancer they said to bad.. They have been fined in the past and a bunch of us have made a complaint to the attorney general.. Join us!!
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Slavo P.
!!!! AVOID THIS COMPANY ASAP !!!!
!!!! AVOID THIS COMPANY ASAP !!!!
HORRIBLE experience from start to finish! I feel completely scammed by this company. First, they kept me waiting for over an hour to pick up the car, and the customer service was rude, slow, and totally uninterested in helping me. Second, the car they gave me had dangerously low tire pressure—I noticed something was off within the first few miles and had to waste more time returning it. The second car had only half a tank of gas, but they assured me I could return it the same way. Then the third car reeked of cigarettes and weed, which was downright disgusting.
When I finally returned the car, they hit me with hidden fees: a ridiculous $76 charge for a half tank of gas—even though that’s how they gave it to me—and a $150 “cleaning fee” because I had a service animal. That’s outrageous, especially since I returned the car in perfectly good condition.
Their behavior is completely fraudulent, and they force you to pay for shady extra fees. Not to mention the cars are in terrible shape, and they push you into buying the most expensive insurance. It’s clear they only care about taking your money, not providing decent customer service or reliable vehicles.
Save yourself the headache and avoid this company at all costs. There are plenty of other rental options out there—don’t let these scammers fool you like they did me!
Response from Drivo Rent A CarJan 7, 2025
We’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience, and we understand how frustrating this must have been for you. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we’re committed to addressing your concerns and finding a way to bring you relief. We’ve already created a dedicated ticket for your case (Ticket Number: 66942 ) to ensure it receives the attention it deserves. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (855) 550-0008 or via email at [email protected], referencing your ticket number. We’re here to listen, assist, and work toward a positive outcome for you.
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Linda E.
Horrible service
Horrible service. I rented a vehicle yesterday so I could drive home for Christmas. I got full ("premium") insurance--all told they charged me close to $2500. I drove it a few blocks to my apartment. This morning when I went to pack up the trunk, the left rear tire was completely flat. They have told me that they won't cover it, that it's my responsibility, and that I have to get it fixed and pay for the repair myself. I have been trying all day to find a company that can tow this car and fix it. I will be missing the holidays with my family. I can't even believe that this company is allowed to practice business this way.
Response from Drivo Rent A CarDec 24, 2024
We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the flat tire and insurance coverage. Please be advised that we have created a ticket within our system associated with your case and are willing to provide you with resolution. Please contact us at (855) 550-0008 or email us at [email protected] and refer to the ticket number T-65883 so we can find it in our system and provide you with assistance
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Patty
Up charge scam
It was a very unexpected terrible experience. We had to FIND where the Shuttle was. Took an hour trying to find where. Bad experience. All others were at the arrival area. Then the best surprise of all!!! Our size vehicle was said not available and next size up , we had to PAY an UPGRADE Fee of $100 extra!! When I booked it , price is NOT the price we pay. Extra??? That is definitely a bait and switch scam!!! We have no choice but to except it because there was not any Hertz that i normally go to. I will make sure my friends and family will be aware of this company!
Response from Drivo Rent A CarDec 24, 2024
Patty, we apologize for the inconvenience with the shuttle service and the unexpected upgrade fee Please be advised that we have created a ticket within our system associated with your case and are willing to provide you with resolution. Please contact us at (855) 550-0008 or email us at [email protected] and refer to the ticket number T-65879 so we can find it in our system and provide you with assistance
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Emily E.
Strange experience
Strange experience. Wish I had read reviews first! I'd be terrified this company would retaliate in extreme ways due to an honest review. Hopefully they just understand client concerns or people will be informed. Rented thru Priceline and a third party rental, ACE or parent company. Ace was great and responsive,
Drivo was very confusing, separate customer service...makes things a little difficult. Still going thru a refund process and cannot believe that DRIVO is not just smooth running.
Don't want to push my situation as it sounds like they do not understand public safety or pay regards to it. Just posting to inform and say go to the BBB, FTC, AGs or Police so these guys stop harassing people. You ask for basic customer service and you get extremes!! I'd say if there are investigations going on of Drivos practices that it's about time they get fined, shut down, absorbed...The employees dont seem to respond favorably to the citys standards...eg, if the AG is already on them, i dont know if Drivo will ever get legal business practices or a request for them....and you may actually have to request it, the kinks are not smoothed out there yet. Take pictures before and after, even the gas tank! Drivo does not have forms to fill out regarding gas tank or assessed damage, like other rental companies or I was not given any, thus tons of pictures!! No option to pay for full tank of gas! Still dont know whats gonna happen with any toll charges. They charge an arm and a leg for inhouse insurance, may file false claims if they get a hold of yours. This is not a normal, well run company. Strange rental process! 🤔 Never had that happen before!!
Response from Drivo Rent A CarNov 16, 2024
Emily Elyse, we apologize for the confusion and difficulties you experienced with our service. Please be advised that we have created a ticket within our system associated with your case and are willing to provide you with resolution. Please contact us at (855) 550-0008 or email us at [email protected] and refer to the ticket number "T-62894" so we can find it in our system and provide you with assistance.
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Bob C.
A history of insurance fraud
I rented a car from this company over a year ago and on returning it as I received it was later told I owed them over $2,000 for "damage" to the vehicle. When I contacted my insurance company, they knew who this company was and informed me that they would not pay due to a history of insurance fraud claims. My credit card company also rejected their claim. They are still trying to collect from me which is not going to happen.
Response from Drivo Rent A CarSep 18, 2024
Hi Bob,
We apologize if our damage claim process has caused any frustration. At Drivo, transparency and fairness are key, and we want to ensure your concerns are fully addressed. Please email us at [email protected] with your rental agreement number and the details of your claim so we can investigate further and provide clarity. We’re confident that with this information, we can work together to resolve the issue and improve your experience.
Sincerely,
The Drivo Team
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Renee L.
Total scam!!
Total scam!!! Do not give any deposit because they will find a way to keep it. Entirely deceptive and untrustworthy.
Response from Drivo Rent A CarSep 11, 2024
Renee, we apologize for the frustration you experienced with the deposit process. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (855) 550-0008 so we can investigate your concerns and work towards a resolution.
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Luna
Rental Priceline, don't rent from ACE NYC
I rented the car in Priceline. The rental agreement wasn't clear about "boundary restrictions". If the information was in red or had a map about these restrictions, I would have not rented from ACE (NYC) because I was driving the car to states outside what the company allows. I would have rented from a different company and paid less.
I received clarifying information when I picked up the car as the customer representative showed me the map about the boundary restrictions. I incurred additional charges because I was driving to the states outside ACE's set boundaries. Additional, why should a customer have to pay $25 per day for the entire rental agreement, instead of just the days that the car is in those restricted states?
My whole experience was terrible and I ended up paying a lot more than expected. I would not rent from ACE in NYC again. I cannot provide the names of the states you're allowed and not allowed to drive to, as I can't recall all that information.
Response from Drivo Rent A CarSep 5, 2024
Luna, we apologize for the confusion regarding the boundary restrictions and the unexpected charges. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us directly at (855) 550-0008 so we can review your rental agreement and address your concerns.