I made two car rental reservations with mode during my visit to New Zealand. One was at Queenstown from 4/19 to 4/27 and the other was at Auckland from 4/27 to 4/30. I am not sure what’s mode’s standard SOP to check return car. When we picked up the car on 4/19 at Queenstown, we were told that as long as we return the car at 8:30am, they will send shuttle to take us to the airport immediately. We arrived at 8:20 but could only wait till customer service rep to open the door at 8:30 sharp. He took more than 20 photos of the car, then drive the car to the parking lot (when I thought he was doing a test drive.) Then he returned to the front door where we waited, said he would ask his colleague to take us to the airport. We waited a few more minutes, just to find him chatting with the guy at back door…. We almost missed the deadline to check in luggage if our flight to Auckland was not delayed. I must say the experience was extremely awful! On the other hand, when we returned the car at Auckland, the Service Rep didn’t take any single photo of the car!

The lady on pickup was unhelpful, and looked like she didn’t want to be there. The man on drop off was super lovely. But we wouldn’t use them ever again.

Didn’t tell me there would be a $3000 bond until AFTER the booking was made. So I couldn’t cancel and get money to rebook somewhere else in short notice. Price of car hire with insurance ended up being twice as much as expected, and we were left with no other option but to continue with the booking upon arrival.

One issue I didn't understand was the insurance. I believe I paid QEEQ as the agent sufficient funds to ensure full coverage and no excess. On pick up I was asked for a $3000 bond and told any damage etc would be taken from that bond. I would then approach QEEQ for a claim on insurance paid with you. Turns out there were no issues, but I still don't get it?

Came down for a funeral and I mucked up the pick-up time. Staff were helpful and sorted it out for me over the phone. Communication was clear and the whole process from booking to dropping the car back off again was super easy. It made my trip down stress free in that regards.

Very easy to use, booking was quick and clear.

Nice staff, very helpful