Author Topic: Has anyone used Fox Rent a Car? (Read 7837 times)

Entrepreneur · « **on:** July 11, 2012, 11:39:32 PM »

Rates seem pretty low. In San Fran, a Fiat 500 for 3-days goes for $150. Just worried they hit you up with other fees when returning the car or whatever.

Ergel · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2012, 12:01:12 AM »

Renting from them in August.
Last time I rented from them was in 2007 (actually just received an email about this rental, a class action suit which entitles me to like $4. At least the lawyer will get rich). No added on fees but the car I got was pretty old (it was a minivan, it topped out at 106, it would start shaking and drop speed to 98)

sky121 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2012, 12:09:38 AM »

I rented with them once in San Diego. They weren't located IN the airport but the rates were cheap and the ride was good. Nothing to complain about.

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2012, 12:16:01 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 12, 2012, 12:01:12 AM

Renting from them in August.
Last time I rented from them was in 2007 (actually just received an email about this rental, a class action suit which entitles me to like $4. At least the lawyer will get rich). No added on fees but the car I got was pretty old (it was a minivan, it topped out at 106, it would start shaking and drop speed to 98)

that is probably not the car but the governer on the car, IME all rental cars have governers, iv'e had this with brand new cars as well such as an avalon which did just that at 134

Finckmyster · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2012, 01:54:44 AM »

Rented twice in California and no issues, they use new model cars like the major car rental agency's

gozalim · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:10:59 AM »

not Fox but I rented once from PaylessCar (similar off-brand, very cheap) was actually a pretty new car, but they have a policy of "no refunds"-return it 2 days early, you still pay for the 3 days you rented for. was not at all clear beforehand.

harry · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2012, 04:47:28 AM »

rented 4 years ago in SFO. VERY basic cars. Service slow.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:52:39 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 12, 2012, 12:01:12 AM

it was a minivan, it topped out at 106, it would start shaking and drop speed to 98

Quote from: steeeveknowsbest on July 12, 2012, 12:16:01 AM

iv'e had this with brand new cars as well such as an avalon which did just that at 134

I hope we're not talking mph. And if we are, how is that a significant issue for the majority of renters? I guess I can see the possibility for that kind of speed cross country or somewhere in the middle of nowhere, but for city driving and on highways within metro areas you just don't usually get the opportunity to go that fast.

Ergel · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:59:42 AM »

We are. The joys of being single and not a father(would never do it now). Was driving to grand canyon

outinstyle · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2012, 10:07:01 AM »

Used them twice in LAX & once in LAS. No complaints. Lowest rates.

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:53:23 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 12, 2012, 09:59:42 AM

We are. The joys of being single and not a father(would never do it now). Was driving to grand canyon

+1
i was single and driving from jersey to toronto through the night, i made it in less than 5 and a half hours...

EliteMavin · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2012, 01:20:06 AM »

Rented a minivan in san diego. Got a decent price and a basic new dodge minivan.. was not looking for anything unique so i was satisfied with that rental... That was a few years ago, and havn't rented with them since..

farchez · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2012, 11:58:04 PM »

i was planning to rent from them this summer so i did alot of research, this is what i came out with.

they are the cheapest (not by much tho, only about $50 cheaper per week than budget or others)
but you run the risk of additional charges unscrupulously being tacked on or being conned into insurance that you dont want (if they say sign here, make sure to check which boxes are marked off and what you are signing/initialing)

based on the reviews ive read, certain locations are pretty bad (hidden/false charges, rude employees, reserved car not available, no one to speak to) but others are ok. they usually have decent late model cars. so basically, do your research on your location and im sure a ddf'er can navigate fox car rental

AsherO · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2012, 06:34:32 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 12, 2012, 09:59:42 AM

We are. The joys of being single and not a father(would never do it now). Was driving to grand canyon

What state(s) we're you able to cruise through at ~100mph?

Quote from: steeeveknowsbest on July 12, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

i was single and driving from jersey to toronto through the night, i made it in less than 5 and a half hours...

Wowzers. Not afraid of getting pulled-over/arrested/losing your license Ch"V?

myb821 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:08:15 AM »

Quote from: AsherO on July 20, 2012, 06:34:32 AM

What state(s) we're you able to cruise through at ~100mph?

Wowzers. Not afraid of getting pulled-over/arrested/losing your license Ch"V?

when i drove from den to LA in Utah the speed limit was 80 or 85 cant remember which and everyone was cruising at 95+

Ergel · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:25:09 AM »

Quote from: myb821 on July 20, 2012, 08:08:15 AM

when i drove from den to LA in Utah the speed limit was 80 or 85 cant remember which and everyone was cruising at 95+

I think it was actually 75. not everyone was going as fast as I was.
I was driving in the left lane and a truck from the right lane cut me off for no reason and I was really upset at him, until I saw that right past him there was a cop with a radar gun. Guy saved me a sizeable ticket (and I felt really bad that I had honked him)

steeeveknowsbest · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2012, 05:48:57 PM »

Quote from: AsherO on July 20, 2012, 06:34:32 AM

Wowzers. Not afraid of getting pulled-over/arrested/losing your license Ch"V?

i am! i was young and stupid (this was 6 years ago!) and even then i wouldn't have done it on my own, there were two other cars and like a real loser i didn't stand up to the peer pressure!

outinstyle · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2012, 06:03:51 PM »

Just used them again in LAS. Although theprice cant be beat ($20/day midsize) they are off the rental area, which means you need to take TWO shuttles each way! Not sure if it is worth the hassle. Also, when I returned the car they "found" a small chip in teh winshield. Still fighting them on this.

Luvisrael · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2018, 09:55:00 AM »

Looking at renting at Fox at JFK because they have very cheap rates. Can anyone share their experience here? They have terrible reviews...

ChaimMoskowitz · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2018, 09:58:02 AM »

I used them in LAS but never again.