Ivano B.
AVOID IT...
AVOID IT... I rented a car through United (on the Discovercars website, reservation number D011178577). The pick-up address was at the Apollo Rental Car office in Heraklion. They delivered the car, an old and badly damaged Panda, without giving us a copy of the contract. Since it was late and we were pressed for time, we left without complaining. After a week, the car wouldn't start. After a day of reminders, we managed to get a tow truck to Chania (135 km from the rental location) and took a taxi back to the hotel. From there, only after numerous reminders, we were told that we would not have a replacement car or any refund for the remaining 3 unused rental days. Furthermore, upon our return to Italy, they charged us €450 for tow truck fees, when they had told us via text message that it would cost €30 + €1 per km. They forced us to both wait for the tow truck and to come back. At their office in Heraklion on the day of our departure, to no avail as no one knew anything. We had to rush by taxi to the nearest airport in Crete (Chania) and rent another car to get back to Heraklion, spending double the entire previous rental cost for two days. A nightmare.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comJul 27, 2025
Dear customer, Thank you for sharing your experience. We regret that your rental did not meet your expectations and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered. We would like to clarify a few points to provide a full picture. All our vehicles, including the Panda you rented, undergo thorough inspections before each rental, and we document their condition with the customer at pick-up. A copy of the contract is always provided upon request, and we regret if this was not the case during your busy schedule. Regarding the breakdown and tow truck charges, our communicated fees were based on standard rates, and any additional costs correspond to the actual distance covered, as agreed in our terms and conditions. We strive to assist promptly but understand that the situation was frustrating. While we regret that a replacement vehicle was not provided, our team follows strict policies to ensure fairness to all customers. We are sorry if this was not clearly communicated. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Should you wish to discuss this further or require assistance, please feel free to contact us directly. Kind regards.



