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“Cheap - at least it could have been!”

★★★☆☆

written by jam911 on 31/03/2015

Like others before me, was pleasantly surprised by the supposed cost for a few days car rental - £20 for 3 days. Renault was as expected and was brand new so no problems there. Had bought my own excess insurance online at a cost of £6 for three days. Was told this wasn't valid and would either have to block out my credit card with £1200 or pay £16/day excess insurance via them. I could make this limit over 2 credit cards but was not allowed to do this neither could I pay on my partners card with the available limit, so instead had to pay the costly insurance. Marred the experience significantly. To top it off, could not pay in cash either so had card charges and currency charges on top. Despite this being shown in the car hire firms copy of the terms and conditions, I saw no mention of the blocking out of a single card at £1200. This should have been clearer and so avoided the charges.

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“Everythng worked”

★★★★☆

written by Ogdenmr326 on 31/03/2015

No fuss, easy to use car hire website. I use it when hiring a car for business and private travel. Does what it says on the site.

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“Could be more transparent!”

★★☆☆☆

written by npkincart on 27/03/2015

The car is not at the airport as described, a smoke and mirrors setup. Not clear on website that you will need the card you paid with at the airport as proof otherwise you get hit by additional insurance premium. Considering my husband paid for the car on his card this meant the premium incurred cost more than the rental of the car. Will never use again!

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“good service in Cork.”

★★★★★

written by 166Maynard on 27/03/2015

Picked up a seat toledo diesel in Cork March 15. Quick collection and drop off on return.

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“Watch out for the fine print”

★★★☆☆

written by SistaB on 26/03/2015

I hired a 4 door vehicle and paid an 'excess waiver' when hiring the vehicle. When I went to collect my car I was informed that the waiver I paid was to a 'broker' from the website so I had to pay another excess, failing which I had to leave a £1.200 deposit. When I got the vehicle it was a 2 door vehicle. When I showed my printout reflecting '4 door', the response I got was 'we don't have any'. Cheap and easy to hire but watch out for the fine print.

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“cheap and good”

★★★★☆

written by AdonisTucker242 on 26/03/2015

I would recommend Nova service over other car rentals.

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“hidden costs”

★☆☆☆☆

written by LizbethDonovan73 on 23/03/2015

never again, the worst hire company ever used. The quote we had wasn't the correct one so we end up spending 200 euros more that quoted, insurance bought through this company was useless. STAY AWAY

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“Painless with no hassle ”

★★★★☆

written by Andylimb on 17/03/2015

Pick car up in France had no language difficultys Got what I asked for and drop off was great to.

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“Excellent Service”

★★★★★

written by on 16/03/2015

I live in Ireland, and I usually rent cars from Nova when I can plan my trips well in advance in the country or abroad (United States, France, Spain, and Italy so far). They have a great selection of cars that are normally cheaper than any of the other providers. I have never been let down by the service, and any time that I have had a question or complaint (only twice due to rental companies not adhering to T&Cs) they have dealt with it promptly and efficiently. Thanks Nova!

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“Painless service”

★★★★☆

written by Carlos409 on 16/03/2015

I decided to hire a car for the week whilst working in Belfast. The time previously I had hired taxis and spent a fortune (even from Belfast Int airport to the City) Very simple online booking and pick up from the airport terminal. Car I hired was very basic but immaculate and eco and extremely cheap to hire!. Drop off was simple and nearby airport with an added door to door service to departure doors. Only thing that I did not like was the pressure to take additional excess insurance at the pick up point which would have bumped up the price x 3. I was made to feel that I was taking a huge risk by not paying out for the additional excess insurance. I decided not to take it out and all was well. I think it should be pointed out on the online booking system and maybe mentioned at the desk but ultimately it is my decision so it should not be laboured. Other than that, good service and deal and I would use again.

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“Exellent”

★★★★★

written by ValeriaReese374 on 13/03/2015

We've have rented cars through Nova both in Europe and N. America and the experience has always been great. The check ins have always been seamless and more often than not we have ended up with an upgrade. I would also recommend getting your extra insurance coverage through Nova to save even more money.

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“Fast and reliable service at very good prices.”

★★★★★

written by Darienm129 on 12/03/2015

Nothing special to say except that everything was in order. Car ready when we arrived. Good and fast service, and above all good prices.

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“Insurance cover miss leading”

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written by YellowFlower on 11/03/2015

Booked car on line and ticked to waive access. When collecting car at Dublin Airport was advised that I would still need to take out another insurance cover with Europcar. Had not noticed this whilst booking????Two choices either pay and additional £22.00/£26.00 per day or a holding desposit of £1200.00!!! on a credit card. So called the insurance company who cancelled the policy with no fuss, so that we could take the insurance waive cover with Europcar. Very missleading when booking, only actually stayed with Europcar as was late at night and had small children with us, so didn't have time to try another car company. Will book with car hire company direct next time :(

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“Absolutely no complaints!!”

★★★★★

written by on 11/03/2015

Good Service, Good Car, fantastic!!!

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“best ever price”

★★★★★

written by BreannaNewman432 on 11/03/2015

Quick and easy website to use. Car booked quickly and efficiently. Cheapest price quoted ever cheaper than direct with the company. Would use again.even car hire company where surprised not more people where using site.

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“Excellent value, was upgraded due to they being out of...”

★★★★★

written by Collins272 on 11/03/2015

Excellent value, was upgraded due to they being out of vehicles of that type. Would definitely use again.

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“Our only car rental choice in the USA!!!”

★★★★☆

written by MacDonald1 on 09/03/2015

While traveling to the States over the past few years we have only used NOVA CAR HIRE for our car rental needs. Price is very competitive and pick up and drop off is always seamless. Thanks Nova Car Hire, we'll be back!!! The MacDonald family, Canada

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“First Class”

★★★★★

written by MrsYorke on 08/03/2015

Easy to book, good price and hassle free when we collected and dropped off the vehicle. We were delighted with the SUV we got and would use Nova again. I would definitely recommend Nova when booking a hire car.

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“Best prices !”

★★★★☆

written by lmHernandez439 on 07/03/2015

Excellant value with hire companies unable to match our deal received from Nova. We will certainly use Nova again.

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“Excellent experience”

★★★★★

written by Cristald416 on 05/03/2015

I hired a 5 door automatic Yaris. Lovely little car and economical. Picked up Later than planned and dropped off later than planned but no penalty. Very straightforward and quick to get through initial paperwork. Drove this little car round the south island of NZ for 10 days and very happy with the experience.

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Asked by keinan on 5th March 2015 Report this content
Why have Nova stopped offering car rental packages in the USA that includes additional drivers and fuel? That service was great and useful.

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Report this content Shollins Written on: 06/03/2015
Sorry,I cannot really help you on this one, as I have never used Nova car hire, or any other car rental in the United States of America. Regards
Report this content Richardson12345 Written on: 10/03/2015
I'm sorry but I don't know. I only needed one driver and I filled the fuel up before returning my rental.
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