BC Rentals

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Business details

Opening hours

Monday:

8-5.30

Tuesday:

8-5.30

Wednesday:

8-5.30

Thursday:

8-5.30

Friday:

8-5.30

Saturday:

8-3.00

Sunday:

9-12.30

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Reviews (38)

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verified email - 12 Aug 2015

Unprofessional and lengthy customer service. Would not recommend! We paid for GPS and they gave us the faulty one, when we went back to exchange gave us another one which was absolutely useless too and was a risk to use on the roads. When we complained about a time waste and we had to use data on our phones to navigate the car, they apologised but refused to refund saying GPS wasn't faulty. CHEAP NASTY SERVICE AND BAD VALUE FOR MONEY!!!

BC Rentals 12 Aug 2015

Thank you for your review Valerian and we are very sorry to hear you were so dissatisfied with the service you received. As we explained, the GPS that you described as useless was tested and we could find no fault nor safety concerns with the device and as a result no refund was issued. We are sorry that the result was not in your favor however we do believe that other than this particular part of your rental you received only kind service from our attentive staff.

All the best with your future travels,

BC

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

Oh wow

verified email - 01 Jul 2015

Staff are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely use this company again, highly recommended and reasonable priced. Great range of vehicles for every adventure

Approximate cost: $60

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

Sounds great, I'll have to try them out next time

01 Jul 2015

Very easy to deal with, friendly and helpful. The car was economical to hire and run. This medium size vehicle was spotlessly clean with fresh interior and ran like a charm. Staff went out of their way to give us extra tips and maps etc. about our 4 day trip and arranged, at no extra charge, a later return time even though it was the Saturday of a long weekend .. thanks.

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

sounds truly wonderful!

06 May 2015

Great experience to hiring the car with BC rental. Totally recommended.Reliable and exceptional customer service. Easy and pleasant to deal with....

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

thanks for the recommendation

13 Apr 2015

Great experience, they really cared, gave us directions and explained the driving rules, they even printed off maps for us. It was fun to deal with them would def use them again! I want to thank the lady there as she really helped us, explained driving and gave us her phone number if we got lost or needed help, above and beyond. Good first impression of Australia.

Approximate cost: $40

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

That sounds great! i'll be giving them a try soon

verified email - 12 Apr 2015

Overall we were disappointed for a poor quality car and poor value for money. These are are collective reasons:
- We rented a 3-door Hyundai Getz - the condition of the car was much below the quality of standard of any other car we've rented through other agencies (eg. already a chip in the front windscreen, which is dangerous)
- The first GPS device we were given did not work, so we had to drive back to request a functioning one. It was an out-of-date model anyway.
- The petrol gauge was slightly under full capacity when we started driving.
- Once we reached higher speeds on the freeway, the steering wheel began to shake considerably, which was not only a big irritation when driving, but also a safety concern. We were too far away from the pick-up location to go back.
- The guy who served us was nice enough, but the service was nothing exceptional.
- We would recommend going to somewhere more professional like Budget Rentals instead, which are comparative costs but supremely better quality cars (who we have no affiliation with either, by the way). We tried BC Rentals, thinking it might be a cheaper option, but it was not once we discovered the "unlimited kilometres" price (be careful when reading the "advertised price" as this is probably the "limited kms" option. We were just grateful that our car did not break down. Perhaps it would be good value if you only wanted limited kms and were lucky to get a decent quality vehicle. However, we would honestly never go back to BC Rentals ever again.

Approximate cost: $200

BC Rentals 13 May 2015

Hi. thanks for you feedback. as a stand alone car rental company we try to provide the best customer service for a great price. unlike other well known car rental companies we do not update our fleet every year. we maintain and look after our cars to the highest standard possible. all of our cars are fully road worthy and undergo services regularly.
we do offer cheap prices that come with a low level of insurance. you as a customer are the one who can select what level of insurance to upgrade to if necessary.
we would really hope that you could return to BC and turn your experience into a positive one.

verified email - 11 Apr 2015

Overall we have received good service. Just one thing that admin fee of handling traffic offense charge is ridiculously expensive, A$99 and it should be lower.

verified email - 11 Apr 2015

In one word, PERFECT.
The staff are really friendly, the cars are in excellent condition and the process is extremely fast.
I have used their services twice and now I am a member, I will get back to them very soon for renting in future.

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

Sounds amazing!

25 Mar 2015

Excellent service. We hired a car for a holiday trip. The conditions of rental were clearly explained. The car was well presented and we had no problems. I'll certainly use them again.

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

awesome, will have to try them out soon

verified email - 11 Mar 2015

BC provided a 8 seater people mover on short notice when other more known firms could not. Staff were very helpful and I will use them again when needed.

Approximate cost: $160

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

Amazing!

verified email - 14 Jan 2015

I have used BC Rentals several times and highly recommend them. They are friendly and very helpful in meeting your needs.

verified email - 08 Dec 2014

Love these guys, they make it so easy and always have time for you even when really busy, cars are old but good and clean, great value.

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

That's awesome~ I'll have to try them out soon

verified email - 13 Nov 2014

we had a very old car, very expensive, the same price than the concurrence would charge for a brand new car.. I said I was not very happy about the quality of the car when returning the car, the lady behind the desk reacted very unfriendly almost not polite, very bad service the worse ever I experienced when renting a car.. Don't go there, there are much better deals in Melbourne with real customer service..

Approximate cost: $70 $

BC Rentals 13 Nov 2014

Thank you for your comment we try to get it right 100% of the time but some days it all goes wrong! We take your comments onboard and promise to do better.

07 Nov 2014

We needed a one day rental and wanted to be able to fly home with the shirt on my back. We required a car that was reliable with decent mileage and BC delivered. They provided a car large enough for four adults and an automatic transmission. The auto was very important to this American driver. Being on the wrong side of the road was challenge enough, so didn't need to have a stick shift.

The car was clean and had reasonable mileage for our trip out the Great Ocean Road.

You won't be disappointed, just make sure that the GPS you pay for actually operates, because they won't refund the cost when you report the poor function.

We were satisfied with BC's service and I think you would be satisfied too. I am pretty picky and will complain when not satisfied. We were visiting from Texas, USA.

Approximate cost: $80 UDS

10 Sep 2014

Was very good and cheap was everything I wanted very good car wish I had one to own car was in good condition

Approximate cost: $120

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

That's awesome!

24 Jun 2014

Good customer service and very convenient location. Provide unlimited KMs and no hidden charges.

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

That's awesome no hidden fees. will have to try them out soon!

verified email - 23 Jun 2014

No fuss. Pickup and drop off was a breeze. Car was in good condition and we had no issues with it whatsoever. Ideally located near Crown Casino.

verified email - 15 Jun 2014

Hired a small automatic car to travel down the Great Ocean Road, BC Rentals were easy to find with very helpful staff.

babenreviewer 15 Jun 2014

a drive on great ocean road needs a rented car when you don't have one xx

verified email - 23 May 2014

old cars bad customer service, man on desk cannot even explain insurance, staff on mobile phones cars dirty. Woman shouting at me not to speed, telling me she worked for business next door so had no clue abut anything, did not make me feel comfortable. Shambolic!!

Approximate cost: $39

BC Rentals 23 May 2014

Exactly why we do it, we make nothing on the vouchers, but we hope that it encourages people to try an independent business rather than always going to the big guys, once they see how easy it is with us then hopefully they come back again and again. Thank you for your comments really appreciated.

verified email - 16 May 2014

I had a very fulfilling experience with BC car rentals. They have cars available on the spot, there is no rushed service, and I was explained everything about car hire options, insurance options and additional information on 24Hr contact and road safety.
BC Rentals is one of the best value for money car rental service in Australia.

Approximate cost: $63

zahras811 08 Nov 2015

Amazing!

11 May 2014

Initially phoned to get a quote for a basic 1 day car rental for myself. Had an excellent, thorough explanation of all available rental packages, insurance and optional extras. I chose the "no worries" plan, which is affordable and comparable to other companies I'd researched, and gave my deposit and contact details. I was 30mins early to pick up my car on Saturday but everything was still ready for me when I arrived - all paperwork and conditions were talked through and I was able to inspect the car for damage before I drove it away. Great little basic car that was just what I needed for my journey, and I chose to have a GPS too, just in case (free of charge!)
The staff are all lovely and they didn't make me feel pressured into renting from them, the process was so quick and easy!
I wouldn't hesitate to rent a car from BC Car Rentals again. Fantastic, affordable service!

BC Rentals 12 May 2014

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you again.

verified email - 26 Apr 2014

Great service, freindly people, really efficent got free GPS. We hired a car and it was so easy and good fun we felt confident with these people and good experience.

verified email - 26 Apr 2014

I heard about these guys through a friend who rented from them while backpacking. I wasn't sure what package I needed as I have never rented a car before. I spoke to a very friendly staff member on the phone who asked me my needs and then suggested the most suitable package for me. As a novice to car rental I didn't know what bonds and excess meant but it was all explained to me. I was given a used car as I wanted a long term hire. I got it for 3 weeks for only $500. It's not a lot when broken down between the 4 of us who were traveling. The car was in really good condition for a used car and it didn't go too mad on petrol! I am overall really pleased with these guys and would definitely use them again if I was in Melbourne.

Approximate cost: $500.00

28 Mar 2014

Excellent and friendley customer service from start to finish making our experience with BC rentals fantastic. We emailed for a quote and within a day they had got back to us with a price that we were very pleased with and followed up to book us in as soon as we were ready. pick up and drop of was much the same running smoothly with no dramas unlike some others we've hired from! I would highley recommend these guys and we are both very happy to have found them will we stayed in melbourne.

Approximate cost: $40 per day

BC Rentals 28 Mar 2014

So nice thank you, glad we could help, appreciate the feedback.

BC RENTALS

verified email - 16 Feb 2014

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, great value, travel all went smoothly and am looking forward to using BC Rentals again when I come to Melbourne.

Approximate cost: $159.95

BC Rentals 17 Feb 2014

Thank you Anne, we look forward to seeing you again too.

verified email - 16 Feb 2014

Really happy with BC Rentals. The car they provided was in good order, affordable, and fuel-efficient. Their people were all pleasant and easy to deal with. Only suggestion might be to put up some signage at the airport dropoff location. We weren't sure we were in the right spot when we arrived. We'd rent from BC again, though, no question.

Approximate cost: $200

BC Rentals 17 Feb 2014

Great advice, we go to the airport everyday and I guess we never thought abou it, but we see it now, its a tiny sign, not clear at all, really appreciate your comments, big sign on it's way, thank you.

verified email - 23 Jan 2014

We found the service excellent and of a high standard. Booking online and picking up the vehicle the next day was a breeze. We were also very impressed with the vehicle itself; immaculately clean and a beautiful car to drive. I would highly recommend
BC Rentals to others and will most definitely be hiring from here again. Thank you so much for the excellent service.

BC Rentals 23 Jan 2014

Thank you for using us and for the feedback, very much appreciated. BC RENTALS

09 Jan 2014

Excellent car hire company. Competitive rate and great service. We were also a little late bringing the car back due to a long drive and traffic and they did not try and charge an extra day which was nice

10 Nov 2013

Efficient, friendly service and really competitive rate. Would definitely use again and more than happy to recommend :)

21 Sep 2013

Great value, great service, the staff are always friendly and helpful. I think I've found my favourite car rental place!