Evolve Rentals
VerifiedABN: 99680642406426 reviews
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Evolve Rentals delivers a consistently positive experience, with customers frequently highlighting competitive pricing, clean vehicles, and an efficient booking and collection process. The complimentary transport options between the airport and the depot are a distinct convenience, supported by a helpful and professional team. Overall, the service is well-regarded as a reliable and cost-effective alternative to major airport-based rental companies.
The price was great. It was really quick to get the car and also to return. If was a very smooth process. The only slight issue was that we were given the car with a screw on the wheel. It was not a big deal but this should be checked for next time. Show details
Evolve were very competitively priced, and the transfer to and from the airport with the uber voucher was simple. This was only a 5 min transfer which will save you a lot of money on car hire. The 2 cars I had were very new and of a good spec. Show details
We reserved our vehicle thru Expedia. The prices were very reasonable. Directions were given as how to pick up the vehicle once we landed in Australia. We were given a phone number to call and an uber driver picked us up and dropped Us off at the car rental office. Our car was ready and waiting when we got there. It was so clean and full of gas… Read more
the staff were amazing and made the whole transaction so easy. The vehicle we received was almost brand new. Dropping it back went so smoothly as well. We were taken back to the airport and we flew home. I would say it was one of the less stressed car rentals we have ever had. I would certainly rent from them again. Thank you
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Absolutely awesome! Great customer service and amazing car. Yes I was spoilt with a brand new one, but both pick up and drop off service was so friendly and helpful. Only a short shuttle bus trip away. Show details
Quick and easy. Pick up from airport was great. Everyone was so friendly. Show details
Great experience with this car rental company. They picked us up from the airport with an Uber, and the rental location was only a short drive away. The car was brand new, and comfortable. Everything was easy and hassle-free. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend! Show details
Booking was easy. Pick up was even better. Complimentary uber service to and from. Pre-booking and filling forms online makes pick up seemless. Codes provided for after hour drop off / Pick ups. Will book again. Show details
Good service nice clean late model price was OK will tent from them again
The staff were very friendly and quick. As soon as we reached the Airport and called them we waited no more than 10 minutes and when we got to the yard the car was ready . we were out within 10 mins. Returning the car was just as easy. Will definitely use them again. Highly Recommended and great pricing. Show details
The vehicle was refused at collection despite my attendance at the rental desk. The reason provided was that P-plate drivers are not permitted to rent vehicles. However, the rental terms state that Green P-plate drivers are permitted provided they are 25 years or older, while only Red P-plate drivers are excluded. Please provide the specific term… Read more
relied upon to deny the rental and refuse the refund. If there is no applicable term that excludes me from renting, I request a full refund of all amounts paid. please don't use this company, no one speaks English, had top repeat myself 6 times
Wonderful from the start. The only thing I would change in my experience would be the lazy English gentleman who I would suggest that he has never completed a customer service course. His acknowledgement of me arriving to the office was dismissive and gave the impression that his time and his phone were more important. Other than that, everyone… Read more
was great, the car was clean and everything was explained clearly on pick up. Would def recommend evolve.
Best Customer service in the Rental Car industry. Il be back shortly Team. Show details
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The process was so easy and the staff were very accomodating and friendly. The car was clean and in great condition. Overall experience was excellent. Will highly recommend to others. Show details
Latest follow-ups
Our experience with renting a car from Evolve was one of the worst ever. When we arrived to collect our car, another customer advised us he'd been waiting 2hrs to get his car. So We decided to go and have some breakfast (considering there was… Read more
another couple waiting). Upon our return we had to wait another 20min before it was our turn. Once we fluffed around with paper work, and told i had to pay an additional $4.19 because I paid by credit card, even though your website site didn't say this and I made full payment prior to picking up the car. We got into the car (that was left running) and noticed there was only 60klm of fuel left.
We went to our first destination and when we tried to start the car it wouldn't start. We then wasted another hour trying to contact someone to get it sorted. After finally getting in touch with RACQ and NRMA we had to wait 2hrs for a service vehicle to assess the car. The battery was gone / flat and needed replacement. We then had to ring RACQ and get it authorized to get replaced. Totally wasted our day ever after email them upon our return, no one bothered to contact me about this.
Follow-up · We have had no communication with this company since we tried to advise them about our problem. We were never offered any refund or discount even though I told them I will be passing on our experience to others about how bad the company was. We rented a Toyota ute as we needed to take some rubbish to the tip. Never again will we use this company and I advise others to be aware. I will definitely use a more reputable company next time.
Easy pickup and drop off. Staff were very friendly. Car was a recent model and in excellent condition
Follow-up · Didn’t receive a refund for the uber. Not only that, didn’t receive a reply to my emails about it.
Hi Michael, Sorry to hear you haven't had the… Read more
Very polite staff, easy explanations of terms of rental. Vehicle clean and tidy Show details
Follow-up · I haven't needed to use this service again at this time, but wouldn't hesitate to do so.
In-depth reviews
I initially rented a small car for the 10 days I was told it would take for my car to be finished being repaired at the panel-beaters. I needed a car mainly to get to and from work, as well as the occasional shopping trip. The car was ready for me almost immediately and the customer service was friendly and efficient. It was a different car than… Read more
the one I was expecting, however that didn't matter to me. My own car took 3 weeks longer than expected to be repaired, so I needed to extend my rental period twice. This was handled really well with a quick phone call each time. The only issue I had was that because the cars are registered with the company for tolls and attracted an extra charge each time a toll is used, I had to drive the long way to and from work to avoid paying a lot extra each week. It didn't matter fuel wise as the car ran on the smell of an oily rag, but it did add about 1.5 hours per week to my travel time. I asked about having to toll fees put on my own Linkt account, but apparently sometimes Linkt gets confused and charges both the customer's account and Evolve. I have rented moving vans several times from the company before, when it was Andy's Rentals, and would highly recommend them to everyone.
We picked up a beautiful, clean car after a long-haul flight, which was a great start to our holiday. The vehicle was well presented and drove perfectly throughout our trip. The instructions for using the complimentary Uber to their pick-up location were a little confusing, although the team advised they are taking this feedback on board to… Read more · 1
improve the process for future customers. Unfortunately, the Uber fare was also charged to our personal account instead of being covered by the voucher, and we are still waiting for this to be refunded.
Our biggest disappointment came when returning the vehicle. We returned it with more fuel than when we collected it, yet we were charged for an additional tank of fuel. Resolving this has been frustrating, with the refund process far from straightforward, and we are still trying to have the incorrect fuel charge refunded. UPDATE: refund has now been processed and we appreciate Matt’s professionalism and the way he handled this.
Overall, the car itself was excellent, but the post-rental billing issues and the difficulty in resolving them have overshadowed what otherwise would have been a positive experience.
Priced at $82 for the day reads well BUT the wording could be clearer on the default option as this invokes a $7500 excess that is not refundable. Fortunately the staff today was knowledgeable and we could discuss the pros and cons at checkin. I… Read more · 1
chose to pay an extra $40 for insurance and a $300 bond. So the $82 fee became a realistic $120/day. There are other rentals around that are cheaper on an apples for apples comparison. Also I was cautious that the terms and conditions are entirely geared to extract extra cash for infractions, so much so I am still wary that there will be some gotcha declared over the coming days that will profit from the bond money. It's an uneasy feeling that may be unfounded. The vehicle was great. Clean, healthy and with quality fittings for the cage. Drove well and was a nice experience to use. I washed it and spotlessly cleaned the cage area however given the torrential rain for the day, its hard to know if it will be deemed as cleaned enough. I haven't rented a vehicle in decades and all I see is angles to not refund the bond. This may be the method all rentals use, I dont know.
Follow-up · UPDATE: The bond was refunded and no further charges, so all clear. I had made it a point to be very obvious with my apprehension about the bond by emailing the staff at the site and confirm that they were happy with the vehicle and that the bond was secure. They replied that the vehicle was fine but it still took a week for the bond (PENDING… Read more
Positive reviews
Arrival and collection was great. The little MG was ok but probably needing a service? Staff were friendly and helpful. Drop off at Tweed Heads was good and a nice friendly lift to bus depo after hand over. Had to take the car back 4 days early and did understand theres no refunds but thought we should of at least got the insurance money refund??? All in all no regrets and happy. Thanks
Prompt service, very reasonable price. I had an option to add more mileage for moving van which was very handy. Hyundai Staria van was very spacious. Highly recommended. Show details
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The vehicle suited our purpose. The only problem was on the pick up on Sunday afternoon. It was not indicated that the car was on the road and not in the locked compound.
Negative reviews
Very rude patronising staff member. Refused to collect us from airport. Refused to give us a Kia Picanto which was available in yard. Refused to accept the insurance we had paid for through Carjet. Picking the car up was a nightmare due to the above issues. Show details
We really appreciated your support & help, getting us a car & we made it to the funeral. However we were disappointed when charged for 2 days car hire, when we only had the vehicle for 1 day. Unfortunately a miss communication. The vehicle was perfect.
Good service easy to pick up and drop off after hours, good reliable vehicle, affordable rental rates, Did not get insurance as it was almost twice the cost of the rental price per day ( rental was $25 insurance extra $40 per day so completely unaffordable ( other than that all good ) just would of liked peace of mind regarding insurance especially driving around northern Queensland at night with the animals on the roads , Show details
Recent reviews
So easy to work with. They organised a free pick up from Brisbane airport to the rental faciility. Most inortantly i was able to drip the csr off in tbe Gold Coast so didnt have to go back to brisabane
We hired a 3t truck to move some furniture up to the Sunshine Coast, the pick up was very easy and everything thoroughly explained, the truck run well and hand over back was simple, great service and highly recomend using them.
I was really happy with the process renting a car from Evolve rentals. We arrived late and I found the process really easy. We had a call before to check all good to go and received all the relevant information. The car was clean and full of fuel which was great after a long trip to get there.
Car was very clean and drove well. Only thing that was disappointing was the tyre pressure sensor turned on once we left the depot. Both rear tyres were only at 20psi so had to fill them up and also we hired a Mitsubishi ASX and were given a GWM Havel instead. Show details
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