When meeting with the local agent, I had an AMEX credit card for the security deposit. The agent's card machine did not accept the card. The card was fully functional and was used many times in Marrakesh.
What he then did was to take an amount on the debit card, and he then said I'd need to pay EUR135. I asked several times, with my wife standing next to me, that I would get the EUR135 when the car was returned. This WAS confirmed by the agent. When I returned the car, I asked the same question again, and he confirmed I would receive a refund in several days.
I subsequently as told by United that the EUR135 was an insurance payment to reduce the security deposit and is not refundable. At the time, the local agent NEVER mentioned the word insurance at all and said 3-4 times that I would get the EUR135 back.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comApr 5, 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about your experience.
Regarding the payment of EUR 135, our standard practice is to apply an insurance payment to reduce the security deposit, which is non-refundable. We apologize for any miscommunication that may have occurred during your rental process, as we strive to ensure all terms are clearly explained at the time of pick-up.
We understand your frustration and encourage you to contact us directly at [email protected] so we can further investigate the situation.
Best regards.
AC
annie C.
Nous avons loué excellente prestationune voiture pour une…
Nous avons loué une voiture pour une semaine à Funchal.
Tout est parfait : acceuil, propreté, professionnalisme.
Si nous devons revenir à Madère, nous louerons de nouveau avec United.
Hervé Badoureaux
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 20, 2025
Cher client,
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que votre expérience avec nous à Funchal a été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Votre satisfaction est notre priorité, et nous serions heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau lors de votre prochain séjour à Madère.
À bientôt !
Cordialement.
LV
Linda Van der H.
Bad experience with this company
Bad experience with this company. They charge money without explanation. Received just a part of the deposit that we paid.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 20, 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to assure you that no charge is made without a justifying explanation. We kindly ask you to contact our customer care department at [email protected] for a detailed explanation regarding any of your inquiries.
Best regards.
MK
Mohamed K.
J'ai loué une voiture à l'aéroport de…
J'ai loué une voiture à l'aéroport de fes, mais la dame qui me l'a apportée ne parlait pas bien et n'était pas très professionnelle. Elle m'a livré une voiture avec les pneus avant usés et a refusé de le reconnaître. J'ai dû passer 3 heures à l'aéroport pour qu'on me trouve une autre voiture . En revanche, pour le retour, lorsque j'ai rendu la voiture, le monsieur était sympa, gentil et professionnel (Amine).
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 19, 2025
Cher client,
Nous sommes désolés pour les désagréments rencontrés lors de la prise en charge du véhicule et prenons en compte vos remarques pour améliorer notre service. Nous sommes ravis que la restitution se soit bien déroulée et espérons vous offrir une meilleure expérience lors de votre prochaine location. Merci pour votre retour.
Cordialement.
LA
Lisa A.
Avoid this rental company at all costs
Avoid this rental company at all costs. When we returned the car we were charged 25 euros for cleaning a car that we had used 3 times and was no dirtier than when we picked it up.This was not pointed out at the start of rental. The “lady” that we returned the car to was extremely agressive, pointing, waving and calling us liars about the car being clean. The most unprofessional car hire company that we had ever dealt with and the woman that we returned the car to is the most rude and horrible woman that we had the misfortune to meet in the whole of Morocco.
The fact that all of these reviews are replied to but nothing is done to assist customer satisfaction during the car pick up and drop off says a lot about the company and their lack of service to their customers.It would be easy for them to address customer complaints by speaking to the customers and not just spurting out the contract terms which were never explained during pickup, a truly terrible company that are just out to scam you out of as much money as possible.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 19, 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
We are sorry to hear about your experience, but we would like to clarify that, as per our rental agreement, the vehicle must be returned in the same condition it was delivered. Since the car was provided clean, it should have been returned in the same state. When this is not the case, a cleaning charge applies, as outlined in our terms and conditions.
Our team strives to provide professional and respectful service, and we regret if there was any misunderstanding during the return process. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure it is taken into account for continuous improvement.
Best regards.
MA
María Magdalena Blanco C.
Mi experiencia fue pésima por no decir…
Mi experiencia fue pésima por no decir horrible! Mi experiencia fue en Tánger, es me dijeron q había oficina en el aeropuerto y es mentira! Tuve q esperar una hora y como no aparecía nadie en el parking encontré una vieja furgoneta con el rótulo de UNITED y como tpc había nadie tuve q comprar una tarjeta de teléfono y llamar al número q allí aparecía me salió una mujer q no entendía nada y estaba con un niño q se oía de fondo y después de un rato me devolvieron la llamada y me dijeron q esperarse q enseguida venía alguien, otra media hora de espera de noche y con frío en la calle cuando llegó el chico la oficina era el maletero de su coche me cargó 15.000DH de fianza y 900 y pico del resto q quedaba x pagar! Di a todo el ok xq solo quería llegar a mi hotel a descansar, no sin antes cambiar moneda x un precio de 9’84DH/€. Al llegar al hotel tranquilamente comprobé los cargos de mi cuenta y cuál fue mi sorpresa al ver q de fianza me habían cargado los 1.500euros q correspondía y reflejaba el contrato a un cambio de 10’07DH/€ y al comprobar el cargo pendiente del precio del coche,q según contrato debía ser de 80€,resultó q era de 92€ al cambio! Desde luego q no esperaba q lo hicieran a los 9’84 q me habían dado a mí el dinero cambiado, pero si los 1.500€ me los habían retenido en base a 10’07DH/€ entendía q los 80€ tendrían q ser al mismo precio y al no corresponder,a la mañana siguiente llamé a mi banco y me informe a q precio estaba el DH y desde luego estaba claro q me habían cobrado de mas ya q el DH fluctuaba entre 10 y 10’30 en concreto aquella tarde 10’07.
Asi q antes de iniciar reclamaciones escribí al comercial q me había entregado el vehículo, ya q me había pasado su teléfono x si tenía algún problema y como era de esperar jamás respondío! Cada día envié correos con la reclamación y cada día me respondían con la excusa más absurdas,q yo desmantelaba porque tenía pruebas y datos. Por último se han agarrado a q el cambio me lo hicieron a 11’5 precio de mercado (leva mas de 5 años sin estar a ese precio) y no se apean del burro por mas q les digo q si fuera ese el precio del DH los 1.500€ debieran haber sido 17.250DH y no 15.000DH,pero me ha servido de poco,ley del pataleo! X otro lado al ir a entregar el vehículo en el aeropuerto a la hora concretada, no apareció NADIE tuve q esperar más de una hora y cuando veía q podía perder el vuelo no me quedó otra q sacar video al vehículo,foto a contrato y lugar donde dejaba la llave, mandar mensajes al comercial y marcharme. Por supuesto hoy es el día q NADIE me ha respondido ni dicho nada acerca del coche q encima me lo dieron en reserva y quedo con medio depósito. Si tenéis opción de reservar en otro lugar, vale la pena pagar un poco más y olvidaréis de estos gitanos e informales.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 18, 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your rental. At our company, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide clear and efficient service at all times.
We would like to kindly highlight that the instructions to locate our meeting point were clearly mentioned on your voucher, along with our 24/7 hotline number, dedicated to assisting customers whenever needed. Had you reached out to us, our team would have been more than happy to guide you immediately. Similarly, for the drop-off, customers are required to call our hotline to notify us of their arrival so we can ensure a smooth and timely return process.
We truly regret that your experience did not meet expectations, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Best regards.
EL
Elena
Extremely Disappointing service, would NOT recommend
I strongly advise against using this car hire company. Our experience was marked by numerous issues and poor customer service that must be addressed:
1. Hidden Fees: The company charged us with unexpected and unreasonable fees that were not clearly disclosed at the time of booking (such as 39 euros for earlier drop-off!!), which is both unprofessional and potentially illegal under Moroccan consumer protection laws.
2. Delayed Pick-Up: The car was OVER 1 hour late for pick-up, causing unnecessary delays and inconvenience, as we didnt get to our accommodation until late at night, which made us miss half a day of our trip. This lack of punctuality is completely unacceptable.
3. Poor Condition of the Vehicle: The car provided was in a terrible state, both in terms of cleanliness and functionality, which further reflects their disregard for quality and customer satisfaction.
4. Unjust Early Return Charge: Despite attempting to return the car earlier than the agreed time, I was charged an additional 39 euros, which I believe was unfair and lacked proper justification.
5. Misleading Customer Service Claims: The company claims their customer service line is open 24/7, but when I tried calling them at 7 PM, there was no response. This is misleading and false advertising, which violates consumer rights.
It is clear that this company has no regard for customer satisfaction or the basic legal rights of consumers in Morocco. I strongly urge others to look elsewhere to avoid the frustrations and financial penalties I faced.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 16, 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. However, we would like to clarify a few points to ensure accurate information:
1. Early Drop-Off Fee – The €39 charge for an early return is clearly stated in our terms and conditions. We strongly encourage customers to review these details before renting a vehicle.
2. Operating Hours & Charges – Our business hours are from 08:00 to 22:00. Any service requested outside these hours incurs an additional €39 fee, as outlined in our policies.
3. Pick-Up Delay – While delays are rare, we always compensate customers with an extra free hour at drop-off if such an issue occurs.
4. Vehicle Condition – All our cars are well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety and cleanliness. In case of dissatisfaction, customers are encouraged to contact our 24/7 hotline immediately for a replacement.
5. Customer Service Availability – Our customer service center operates 24/7, ensuring support at all times. If you were unable to reach an agent, it is likely that you contacted our rental agent directly, who works in rotating shifts. We recommend using our official hotline for assistance.
We hope this clarifies your concerns. For any further inquiries, please reach out to our customer care team at [email protected]. We appreciate your understanding and hope your next experience with us will be more satisfactory.
Best regards.
PR
Pedro R.
Empresa mais barata de aluguer em Marraquexe
Empresa mais barata de aluguer em Marrocos, fácil de encontrar a carrinha que faz de escritório no parque de estacionamento, processo foi fácil de resolver e saímos com o carro. A limpeza do interior do carro deixava a desejar mas o mesmo foi entregue igual e não disseram nada, o carro já tinha defeitos estéticos mas o agente disse que não havia problema e assim foi no final estava tudo registado e devolveram a caução sem problema. A repetir quando regressar a Marrocos.
Response from united-rent-a-car.comMar 11, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our rental process easy and affordable. We appreciate your honesty regarding the car's cleanliness, and we'll work on improving this aspect to enhance our service. It's great to know that everything went smoothly with the deposit return. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to Morocco! 🚗✨