About Nifty Car Rental

Nifty Car Rental has an average rating of 3.5 from 143 reviews. The rating indicates that most customers are generally satisfied. The official website is niftycarrental.com. Nifty Car Rental is popular for Car Rental, Hotels & Travel. Nifty Car Rental has 3 locations on Yelp across the US. Read below to see the top rated Nifty Car Rental businesses on Yelp and their customer service rating.

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Nifty Car Rental - The frame on the axle is bent which caused the steering wheel to not be centered
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Nifty Car Rental - Someone's overnight bag and toiletries left in the trunk.
Nifty Car Rental - The frame on the axle is bent which caused the steering wheel to not be centered
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Nifty Car Rental - Someone's overnight bag and toiletries left in the trunk.

Recent reviews of Nifty Car Rental

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143 reviews based on 3 locations
143 reviews based on 3 locations

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Robbie N.
El Segundo, CA
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AVOID THIS CAR RENTAL COMPANY. They require a $400 deposit. I returned my vehicle almost one month ago, and still haven't received my deposit back. They may be a scam operation, hoping that customers will forget about the deposit. I called back and requested the deposit

back and still no response. I have recently disputed the $400 charge with my credit card company.

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Angie T.
Hollywood, FL
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On 11/26/2024 rented a car and they put a $400 hold on my credit card and to be released 7-10 business days car when car is returned. To this day they have not credited me back the $400. I have called twice and promised the credit back to my cc.

but to no avail. Not TRUSTWORTHY, watch your cc closely when renting for them. Make cc dispute when necessary and don't rely on them.

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Toni C.
Hazel Crest, IL
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The car had an odor, and was very old . It served its purpose however , it's been three weeks and they hav not returned my deposit! Ugh !!!!!!

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Nicole D.
Charlotte, NC
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I advise NO One to rent from this company. I had a car filthy dirty, 2 hub caps on and 2 hub caps off. The Transmission cover fell and was dragging underneath the car. they want a $450 deposit and do not refund this money or any unused portion of

the deposit until the 10th day, which means you will not see a credit until 13 days later not counting weekends and holiday. they will over book and then explai; ohh we have no more cars, although you have a confirmation number. DO NOT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE.

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Kenneth F.
Lawton, OK
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Good prices and they will pick you up from the main rental from the airport shuttle. I rented once and had a good experience, made reservations again but when I called them to pick me up they said that they didn't have me down for pickup. Then

they quoted twice was I was told it would be when I made my reservation. The one time I did rent they told me my $400 hold fee would be refunded in 7 to 10 days, it took almost a month for them to refund me.

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Scott P.
Denver, CO
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They offered a great rate and were friendly to deal with. There weren't clear instructions on how to return the car outside of business hours, though. The non-airport location is in a warehouse district which is hard to get to as well. They require a large deposit, but the savings after

dealing with the inconveniences are still pretty nice.

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Jasma L.
Clear Lake, Webster, TX
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The cars!!! All cars were wrecked. The customer service was great but I never experienced a rental car place where all cars were wrecked for the most part or broken.

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Tiffany A.
Boston, MA
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Stay away! First off it's disguised as ACE car rental but it's actually Nifty. The car was subpar and they have scammed me out of the deposit I returned the car on July 8th and it's July 26th and still no return on deposit. I have had to call them

several times!!! They said oh it's been refunded and still have not gotten the funds back! Total rip off and not at all worth the headache!!!

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Nila B.
Lancaster, CA
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Lacks the ability to provide return deposits in a timely manner. Rented vehicle from June 10th to June 19th. Today is July 15th still have not received the $400.00 credit. This is not how you should handle business.

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Derek D.
Baton Rouge, LA
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i used the Poydras St.in New Orleans store I would strongly recommend staying away. 1) Some of the vehicles should not be used as rentals they are more like rent a wrecks If you call to repot the problem the mechanic is out 2) It takes weeks to get

your 400.00 dollar deposit back when you call about it they don't call back or the accounting dept is backed up.

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They take way to long to refund your deposit they tell you when you rent vehicle that deposit will be refunded 7to 10 days I returned car on May 17th and credit was just pending today June 04

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Doug M.
Kenner, LA
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Deceitful and Pathetic, ACE Rent a Car, Kenner, LA Last minute change of plans required me to return the vehicle at 2:00 AM Saturday to catch a 5:00 AM departure flight. Friday evening, I started calling the two numbers listed for the office as soon

as I knew of the change of flight time. My phone log shows I made 7 attempts from 5:45 PM until nearly midnight but just kept getting a recording saying "...leave a message.", then "This mail box is full..." This left me with only one option. I drove the car back to the exact location from which I picked it up and called an Uber to take us to the airport. The location is a small building about the size of a one-star garage and has parking for about 12 vehicles. I was surprised and a bit baffled to discover they had no Drop Box for after hour car key returns, so I hid the key behind a sign on the building. I called them once I landed in Charlette NC and explained the situation. The woman I spoke with was very rude and told me I would have to pay an additional $250 "Abandonment fee". ABANDONMENT FEE???!! Where would they rather I had left it? Their Rental agreement (Nifty, not Ace, btw) states: Item #4. "...Renter shall return Vehicle to Daily Rental Company..." That's exactly what I did. RS 32:473.1 Abandoned vehicle - Louisiana State Legislature defines abandoned vehicles as: ... decrepit cars or car wrecks or cars that have become useless in other ways, which are abandoned and illegally dumped in the environment. How can ACE possibly say I abandoned the vehicle when I returned it to the exact location from which I rented it, cleaner than when I got it and with a full tank of gas? One of the several documents they flashed before me and had me sign was a document called "Addendum to Rental Agreement". It covers accidents, traffic violations, cleaning fees, wheels tires and glass, fuel fee, drop off before / after hours, unauthorized driver, traveling rules, and other fees. Under drop off before / after hours, it does state, "... prior arrangements must be made at the time of rental if the vehicle used to be returned before or after hours." That was impossible under these circumstances. Initially I had intended to return the car during normal working hours but the need to change to an earlier flight forced me to return the car at 2:00 AM. This is nothing more than thinly veiled THIEVERY.... Read other reviews, DON'T GET SCAMMED BY THESE CON ARTESTS.

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Simone F.
LA, LA
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Oh my God , rip off , brake tag expired.so car parked for days and on top of that ticketed , never reimbursed, car wouldn't start , the New Orleans office. Poor customer service, do not use , a total rip off . Saddest part the owner proclaimed his faith in God

, will not judge him , your business is like a slum lord , rats, molded and trash ,service light on constantly. Replaced 3 tires inability to notify the company, no on call

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Austin G.
Washington, DC
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What a great experience renting with Nifty Car Rental! Much more affordable than other options, we were able to rent a car for a few days for under $200. Staff were professional, friendly, and flexible. When we called to add an extra day, there were no worries. Once we dropped

it off, staff let us use their restrooms and waiting area as we waited for an Uber to the airport. If you drop off before rush hour, they take you to the airport at a guaranteed discount of 10% of the going Uber rate. Highly recommend this rental car company!

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Alex G.
New Orleans, LA
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Great convenient service and good people. Added bonus was the best mpg I've ever had. I'd rent hear again for sure.

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Bonnie K.
Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA
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Garrett and Michelle provided exceptional service during our car rental experience. Their professionalism, efficiency, and friendliness made our trip seamless and enjoyable. Thanks again :)

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Nicholas W.
Dixon, IL
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Michelle helped me on a Sunday when the company was supposed to be closed. She was very kind and efficient.

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Murray D.
San Francisco, CA
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Hi All. Just wanted to write and say that I was really impressed with the staff at Nifty Car rentals. I had spent the day booking a number of sites for a vehicle including Budget and Enterprise. Finally booked with enterprise and confirmed the booking, went to the

office only to be told they did not have a vehicle. Then tried to book directly at their airport office and was told they would ring me back within 15 to 30 minutes with a solution. 90 minutes later still no answer then after another call they advised me to seek a vehicle elsewhere. Contacted Nifty and they could not have been more helpful, courteous or professional. Less than 15 minutes later I was in my vehicle and on the road. Thanks again to the staff on duty Saturday the 16th of March. Regards Murray

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Rachel B.
New Orleans, LA
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I booked my rental through Priceline and there was a bit of confusion. (Read ALL of Priceline's fine print.) I was on a tight schedule and already falling behind, but the staff here was able to work with me anyway. The deposit was definitely more than expected, but I did

get it all back, no problems. The car was a smooth drive, no issues. I was a little nervous given some of the reviews but my experience here was great. The staff and owner were all really friendly and helpful.

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Gabby G.
New Orleans, LA
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The staff very friendly, professional but the system is trash. They charged $400 vs a pending hold extra on my card then i have to wait 7-10 days for them to refund my credit card thats gaining interest on something i never purchased. This is a low level drug dealer

rental car location. I rented a car for 2 days because my Benz was being regular serviced , the car had 120 thousand miles they tented out to me . I only used 18 miles the entire 2 days .So you rented me a dirty used car then over charge my card and i have to wait. Most true rental car places wont have me depositing $400 extra on a credit card and wait for a refund. They do a pending hold vs a true charge. I live across the street and I will never rent from this place again in life. Dont do it . Let them rent to their local drug dealers with no credit card they have to charge $400 for upfront. Thats why you cant go more than 200 miles its for local drug dealers who cant afford a car or have credit. Staff great , cars , service , local drug dealer policies the worst. Customer abuse keeping our money for 2 weeks in my case cost me extra interest i had to pay on my credit card that this company caused me because they don't operate as a true rental company.

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