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National car hire reviews

9 reviews90 countries covered
4.7

National is a supplier worth checking location by location. Read the reviews below for honest feedback on queues, deposits, car condition, and whether the desk experience matches the price.

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5–15 min avgMedium pressureNo common damage disputes
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4.7

Excellent

9 reviews

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Stefan Novak

14 Mar 2026

4.0

Toronto, Canada

Toronto city centre: National, quiet efficiency

National's downtown Toronto branch was no-frills but reliable. Car was a Hyundai Elantra, GPS worked, fuel-to-fuel. Winter tyres included at no cost — a nice touch.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Toronto
FM

Frequent M.

21 Dec 2025

5.0

Miami, United States

Miami Airport National — Emerald Aisle saves time

Emerald Club member and walked straight to the car. Chose a Jeep Grand Cherokee and drove off in under ten minutes. The only rental experience at MIA that didn't feel like waiting.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Miami Airport
PP

Phuket P.

20 Dec 2025

4.0

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket Airport National — island luxury option

Premium counter with no queue. The BMW X3 was overkill for Phuket roads but made the trip memorable. Pricey but worth it.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Phuket Airport
RP

Raj P.

13 Dec 2025

5.0

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Airport National — quick aisle, clean car

Emerald Aisle meant we picked our own car and drove off in under ten minutes. The Hyundai Tucson was well-maintained and return near the SkyTrain was seamless.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Vancouver Airport
JM

Jack Morrison

30 Nov 2025

5.0

Las Vegas, United States

Las Vegas Airport National — skip the Strip walk-ups

The Emerald Club aisle was a ghost town compared to other desks. Picked a Tahoe, drove it off the lot in under ten minutes. Worth every dollar of the membership.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Las Vegas Airport
DL

Desert L.

15 Nov 2025

5.0

Phoenix, United States

Phoenix Airport National — desert luxury

The Cadillac XT5 upgrade was a nice surprise. Staff were professional and return near the terminal was seamless.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Phoenix Airport
BC

Bangkok C.

8 Nov 2025

4.0

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok city National — Sukhumvit pickup

City branch near BTS. Avoided airport chaos entirely. The Honda was perfect for Ayutthaya day trips.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Bangkok
DA

Disney A.

5 Nov 2025

5.0

Orlando, United States

Orlando Airport National — Disney skip the line

Emerald Aisle meant walking past a 45-minute queue to pick our own SUV. The experience was so smooth we've booked National for every Orlando trip since.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Orlando Airport
BB

Boston B.

8 Oct 2025

5.0

Boston, United States

Boston Airport National — Emerald Aisle efficiency

Emerald Club members skip the queue entirely. Picked a Jeep Compass and drove off in 8 minutes. Worth every cent.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Boston Airport