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Feedback highlights a mix of excellent and poor customer service experiences, with some staff praised for their helpfulness while others were described as rude or unhelpful.
Vehicle Quality
Customers reported issues with vehicle maintenance, including cleanliness and mechanical problems, alongside positive remarks about the selection and condition of cars.
Emerald Club Experience
Many customers appreciated the convenience of the Emerald Club, particularly the ease of vehicle selection and expedited check-out, although some expressed disappointment with the vehicle options available.
Location Issues
Several reviews mentioned logistical challenges at the Cleveland location, including long wait times and difficulties with vehicle availability, particularly during late arrivals.
Management Concerns
There were multiple mentions of poor management and lack of responsiveness to customer issues, suggesting a need for improvement in oversight at the Cleveland branch.
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Chris Ndukwu
6 days ago
5.0
Okay... Cleveland International airport is going through renovations. You need to pay attention during car rental return. The GPS will take you to the front of the rental center. However, the return station is in the back of the building. This is expecially important very early in the morning when it is dark. As you approach the rental center veer to your right and follow the rental return signs. Now.. the return station opens at 5:30pm. If you are returning prior to 5:29 am, that is okay. There is nobody around the return area. Follow marked signs and park your car. Take 4 photos of the car. Front 2 sides and a back photo . You will thank me for this. Here is why . In the event someone hits the car after you are long gone, you have proof of no damage return.
Lock the car and take the keys to the return locked box. This is a lighted area with a sign to deposit the car keys. Drop your keys here. Pull handle few times to ensure the key falls into the box. Then you can proceed to inside the return center. The box runs frequently.
There's always a security guard at the center that early in the morning. I arrived around 4am. Safety travels.
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Normas de Hoy y Siempre
Nov 17, 2025
5.0
Once you become an Emerald member, you just reserve, walk the Emerald, pick a car and go.
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Kyle Baker
Nov 12, 2025
5.0
Amazing team here! Ralph Doris and Bonnie really understand the meaning of customer service. I flew in and out of CLE for months and they took care of me every time and made sure I left satisfied and with a smile on my face in a vehicle I felt comfortable in and was excited to use. On top of being good at their job they are also just good people. Allstar team here keep up the good work and thank you for the hospitality!
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Matt
Oct 13, 2025
3.0
Second National Car Rental that I’ve been and had an empty Executive aisle. I question why I even bother with the status. Emerald had vehicles and took a mid-size. Vehicles are well maintained and very new. Never had an issue with the cars and highly recommend over other car rental agencies. But if you earned a higher status and expect to get nicer vehicles after all the business you’ve given them, good luck. I have yet to drive anything more than a $30K vehicle since moving up a status.
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Robby Hagan
Oct 13, 2025
5.0
National Car Rental is my go to rental provider. I love the app and rental program as it allows me to skip lines, pick any vehicle and check out. The personnel are always polite and helpful. The vehicles are updated and many different manufactures to pick from.