Sani Fleet Rentals
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Based on recent customer reviews, Sani Fleet Rentals faces severe and systemic service failures across virtually every aspect of its customer experience. The overwhelming majority of reviews describe deposit refund disputes, hidden charges, unreachable staff, and a near-total breakdown of aftercare communication. While a handful of customers praise specific staff members by name, these positive experiences are vastly outnumbered by reports of dishonesty, financial mishandling, and hostile treatment.
TrustIndex
0
Ranking
#7
in Car Rental
NPS Score
-83
Recommended: Unlikely
May '25 - Apr '26
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
sani did illega card purchase of R142 000 in my FNB account They did an ******* card purchase of R142 000 in my old cancelled FNB card. ive hired a vehicle once with them in 2024 and they inspected the vehicle and there was no single dent, they never contacted me about anything and now they left my account in a very huge negative balance. Whwn i phoned them SANI they said they dont know anything about this yet it them .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
sani did illega card purchase of R142 000 in my FNB account They did an ******* card purchase of R142 000 in my old cancelled FNB card. ive hired a vehicle once with them in 2024 and they inspected the vehicle and there was no single dent, they never contacted me about anything and now they left my account in a very huge negative balance. Whwn i phoned them SANI they said they dont know anything about this yet it them .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
They did an ******* card purchase of R142 000 in my old cancelled FNB card. ive hired a vehicle once with them in 2024 and they inspected the vehicle and there was no single dent, they never contacted me about anything and now they left my account in a very huge negative balance. Whwn i phoned them SANI they said they dont know anything about this yet it them .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
They did an ******* card purchase of R142 000 in my old cancelled FNB card. ive hired a vehicle once with them in 2024 and they inspected the vehicle and there was no single dent, they never contacted me about anything and now they left my account in a very huge negative balance. Whwn i phoned them SANI they said they dont know anything about this yet it them .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
This company is a **** I rented their vehicle, it came back with damage, they forced me to pay full R16,142.66 damage amount, telling me that the insurance I took and extra super cover i paid for won't pay for this damage, its insane They refused to return my R8700 deposit and try to forcefully take another R7442 from my credit, people be careful these are ****mers.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
This company is a **** I rented their vehicle, it came back with damage, they forced me to pay full R16,142.66 damage amount, telling me that the insurance I took and extra super cover i paid for won't pay for this damage, its insane They refused to return my R8700 deposit and try to forcefully take another R7442 from my credit, people be careful these are ****mers.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Sani owes me my deposit money, however debited that amount from my account. I cannot find any number to address this matter. The only listed number is 011 2305000 I called this number 19 times without any assistance, without being referred to their "premium agent".
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Sani owes me my deposit money, however debited that amount from my account. I cannot find any number to address this matter. The only listed number is 011 2305000 I called this number 19 times without any assistance, without being referred to their "premium agent".
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
*****ulent Activities and Overcharging. 1. Have been charged so more than R7k from 3 rentals that both the front desk and customer service are unable to explain these costs. Since the matter been escalated to management NO one has reached out. 2. I extended rental over the phone and still got charged penalty and was advised to do that to avoid penalty. 3. Deposit that amounted closed to R30k after all costs paid has been reduced to R22k meaning that the R7/8k cost gone down unexplained. 4. We are renting from this SANI as a business and we are taken advantage of because they think we don't have monitor and checks. All the reports and pictures have been taken before and after with the officials around. 5. This will not go down very well, because fuelling of vehicle its our policy we used the filling station at the airport and took pics when returning the car. Previous employee, who use to work as an Account Manager for Businesses once engaged with her they advised that if your don't record everything about the car you will be charged for every dent that you found in the car. I would give a minus if I could Firstly - they are not transparent about the fees - only when you get to collect the vehicle are you told of a higher rate and some mumbo jumbo about the excess - I was also charged extra on my credit card. I was then charged a premium location fee. They were very quick to take additional money from credit card as I did go over the mileage allowance which I acknowledge and expected. I did not however expect the extra fees - then the deposit. It has been 18 days since returning the vehicle and no sign of my deposit. after countless emails and phone calls I have basically been told it is my problem now to get the money released from the Bank which of course is not possible as they require the rental company to authorise the refund. So disappointed in the service - actually furious - other consumers be ware!
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
*****ulent Activities and Overcharging. 1. Have been charged so more than R7k from 3 rentals that both the front desk and customer service are unable to explain these costs. Since the matter been escalated to management NO one has reached out. 2. I extended rental over the phone and still got charged penalty and was advised to do that to avoid penalty. 3. Deposit that amounted closed to R30k after all costs paid has been reduced to R22k meaning that the R7/8k cost gone down unexplained. 4. We are renting from this SANI as a business and we are taken advantage of because they think we don't have monitor and checks. All the reports and pictures have been taken before and after with the officials around. 5. This will not go down very well, because fuelling of vehicle its our policy we used the filling station at the airport and took pics when returning the car. Previous employee, who use to work as an Account Manager for Businesses once engaged with her they advised that if your don't record everything about the car you will be charged for every dent that you found in the car. I would give a minus if I could Firstly - they are not transparent about the fees - only when you get to collect the vehicle are you told of a higher rate and some mumbo jumbo about the excess - I was also charged extra on my credit card. I was then charged a premium location fee. They were very quick to take additional money from credit card as I did go over the mileage allowance which I acknowledge and expected. I did not however expect the extra fees - then the deposit. It has been 18 days since returning the vehicle and no sign of my deposit. after countless emails and phone calls I have basically been told it is my problem now to get the money released from the Bank which of course is not possible as they require the rental company to authorise the refund. So disappointed in the service - actually furious - other consumers be ware!
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Worst experience i have gotten . I did a reservation in November for a pick up in December even paid their 10% immediately. Now they claim they can't find any reservations under my name where else I have a reference number that they also claim they can't find in their system with also proof of deduction. Now when I call I get put on hold and they hung up .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Worst experience i have gotten . I did a reservation in November for a pick up in December even paid their 10% immediately. Now they claim they can't find any reservations under my name where else I have a reference number that they also claim they can't find in their system with also proof of deduction. Now when I call I get put on hold and they hung up .
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
My employer lost a jersey in the rental car on Monday 22 December 2025. I phond on her behalf as she was travelling back home. After four days - numerous telephone calls and e-mailsv - telling me explicity that theu could not get hold of Cape Town office - and after following up on this matter - i received an e-mal seconds later that the item was not retrieved and i was forwarded an customer review e-mail. Diplorable to say the least!!!
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
My employer lost a jersey in the rental car on Monday 22 December 2025. I phond on her behalf as she was travelling back home. After four days - numerous telephone calls and e-mailsv - telling me explicity that theu could not get hold of Cape Town office - and after following up on this matter - i received an e-mal seconds later that the item was not retrieved and i was forwarded an customer review e-mail. Diplorable to say the least!!!
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unacceptable service I experienced at the time of vehicle collection. On the date of my booking, I successfully made full payment for the vehicle rental. However, upon arrival to collect the vehicle, I was informed that the rental was being declined due to an alleged poor credit record. This information was only communicated after payment had already been made, which I find highly unprofessional and unfair. At no point prior to payment was I informed that a credit record check would affect my booking or that it could result in a declined collection. Had this requirement been clearly communicated upfront, I would have been able to make an informed decision before proceeding with payment. As a result of this late decision, I was inconvenienced, embarrassed, and placed under unnecessary stress, especially as arrangements had already been made based on the confirmed booking and payment. I request the following: A full explanation as to why this requirement was not disclosed prior to payment. Confirmation of a full refund (if not already processed). Steps Sani Car Rental will take to ensure that future customers are clearly informed of all requirements before payment is accepted. I trust that this matter will be treated with urgency and professionalism. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. Kind regards, Lindiwe Kunene
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unacceptable service I experienced at the time of vehicle collection. On the date of my booking, I successfully made full payment for the vehicle rental. However, upon arrival to collect the vehicle, I was informed that the rental was being declined due to an alleged poor credit record. This information was only communicated after payment had already been made, which I find highly unprofessional and unfair. At no point prior to payment was I informed that a credit record check would affect my booking or that it could result in a declined collection. Had this requirement been clearly communicated upfront, I would have been able to make an informed decision before proceeding with payment. As a result of this late decision, I was inconvenienced, embarrassed, and placed under unnecessary stress, especially as arrangements had already been made based on the confirmed booking and payment. I request the following: A full explanation as to why this requirement was not disclosed prior to payment. Confirmation of a full refund (if not already processed). Steps Sani Car Rental will take to ensure that future customers are clearly informed of all requirements before payment is accepted. I trust that this matter will be treated with urgency and professionalism. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. Kind regards, Lindiwe Kunene
Based on recent customer reviews, Sani Fleet Rentals faces severe and systemic service failures across virtually every aspect of its customer experience. The overwhelming majority of reviews describe deposit refund disputes, hidden charges, unreachable staff, and a near-total breakdown of aftercare communication. While a handful of customers praise specific staff members by name, these positive experiences are vastly outnumbered by reports of dishonesty, financial mishandling, and hostile treatment.
Sani Fleet Rentals's biggest strength, according to Hellopeter's AI analysis, is Staff Professionalism & Conduct. A small number of customers praise individual staff such as Nyembezi, Tshepiso, Trudie, Thabang, and Zikhanyile for exceptional friendliness and willingness to go the extra mile, though these are isolated bright spots.
The most common complaint about Sani Fleet Rentals, based on Hellopeter's AI analysis of recent customer reviews, is Communication & Aftercare. Customers consistently report being ghosted after returning vehicles. Deposit refund queries go unanswered for weeks or months, with agents providing contradictory information and no follow-through.
Sani Fleet Rentals ranks #7 in Car Rental on Hellopeter with an overall AI Score of 1 out of 5, compared to the industry average of 3.3. Its strongest theme is Staff Quality at 1.4; its weakest is Aftercare at 0.8. Best-in-class for Car Rental is Botha & Deysel Executive Motors (4.8). How is the AI Score calculated? →
Sani Fleet Rentals has a TrustIndex of 0 out of 10 on Hellopeter, based on 62 reviews in the last 12 months. Hellopeter has tracked Sani Fleet Rentals across 378 total reviews. How is the TrustIndex calculated? →
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