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Jacqueline K

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2024

04 Jun 2026, 09:22

EXTREMELY TERRIBLE SERVICE FROM AVIS SOUTH AFRICA

As a company, we rented a vehicle from Avis Monument Park Krugersdorp. Upon arrival to collect the vehicle, I realized that my driver's license has expired and we therefore had to transfer the vehicle to another driver. The agent at the branch then consulted with his colleagues and someone on the phone from customer service and they said that we cannot transfer the vehicle and that we had to cancel the booking and make a new booking. We then requested the agent to cancel the booking and make a new booking for which we paid upfront. Take note that the exact same vehicle was rented to us on a new booking. Upon request for my refund of the prepaid amount, I was informed that my booking was never cancelled and therefore they cannot refund me. Someone at Avis then cancelled the booking again (it was supposed to be done when we were are the branch). I was then informed that the cancellation was too late and that the refund will not be paid. Following numerous emails back and forth, no one takes responsibility and I have still not received my refund of the rental paid. The most recent communication received was 3 weeks ago where they asked the card number used when making the original payment. I answered them immediately, but have not yet received any further communication.

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Replies (3)
Avis
Avis's reply07 Jun 2026, 13:56
Official
Good day Jacqueline,

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We apologise for the inconvenience experienced.

Kindly be advised that we have escalated your query to the relevant department for investigation. We will revert once feedback is received.

Kind regards,
AVIS Southern Africa 
Avis
Avis's reply09 Jun 2026, 09:00
Official
Good day Jacqueline,

Please note that we have escalated your query to the refunds department for investigation. We will revert once feedback has been received.

Kind regards,
Avis Southern Africa
Avis
Avis's reply26 Jun 2026, 13:01
Official
Good day Jacqueline,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration caused.

Please note that your refund of R598 was successfully processed back to the card ending in XX5306 on 14 June. Refunds typically take 7–10 working days to reflect in your account, depending on your bank’s processing times. If the funds have still not reflected after this period, please let us know so that we can investigate further.

Kind regards,
 Avis Southern Africa