Dinis R.
Pay a little more and stay away from this company.
I rented a car in Marrakech through United Rent a Car in July 2025. The experience was very disappointing: • There is no proper office at the airport; instead, they operate out of an old van covered in peeling stickers, which feels unprofessional and untrustworthy. • At pickup, I was pressured to accept a lower-category vehicle than the one I booked. Only after firmly insisting was I given a higher-category car. • Strangely, the payment terminal failed to process my credit card (which I use in Morocco for years) for the security deposit. The only alternative presented was to pay the deposit with a debit card, which came with an additional fee of 1,265 MAD. I was forced to accept this because there were no other options and it was late in the night. • I provided proof not only from my bank but also from SIBS, the Portuguese interbank processor, showing that no attempt was made to contact my bank during the transaction, disproving the company’s claim that the problem was with my card. • United Rent a Car refused to provide logs from the Moroccan interbank network (CMI) which could clarify the issue, showing a lack of transparency and accountability. • Overall, the service was marked by pressure, poor communication, and hidden fees, leading to a stressful and unsatisfactory rental experience. I do not recommend United Rent a Car and caution other travelers to be aware of these issues. Again, do a favour to yourself and pay a little more and stay away from this company. (In response to their response: it’s never their fault and they are always transparent and bla bla. That’s why the disastrous reputation they have, like the numbers here shows)
Response from united-rent-a-car.comOct 29, 2025
Dear Dinis Rosa, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points regarding your booking. Firstly, regarding the vehicle category, our team ensured that you were provided with the vehicle booked, and when possible, upgraded your car at no additional cost to guarantee a comfortable rental experience. Concerning the security deposit, payment issues can occasionally occur due to card-specific restrictions or banking protocols. In your case, our team offered the alternative solution to ensure the rental could proceed safely and without delay. All charges and procedures comply with our standard rental policies, and any applicable fees were clearly communicated at the time. We continuously strive to provide transparent, professional, and reliable service to all our customers. Your feedback is valuable and will help us further improve our processes, particularly around payment procedures and communication at airport locations. We hope this clarifies the situation and that, despite the challenges, your rental experience in Morocco was overall satisfactory. Kind regards, United Rent A Car



