Afford Rent a Car Reviews 

576
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 255 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this local company, consistently praising the overall excellence of the business. Customers frequently mention that the staff and reception teams are exceptionally friendly, polite, and professional during every single interaction. People also deeply appreciate the quick, smooth rental service, alongside clean, well-maintained vehicles offered at very affordable and highly competitive market prices. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional vehicle preparation delays, mechanical stiffness, or unexpected cleanliness issues encountered upon collection. A few consumers also mentioned strict documentation requirements, missing communication responses, or significantly higher insurance costs specifically affecting older drivers.

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Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, describing them as consistently courteous, cheerful, and... See more

Service

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Price

Customers consistently note positive experiences with price, highlighting competitive rates and affordable... See more

Product

Users describe satisfaction with product, highlighting that vehicles are in great condition, clean, and... See more

Quality

Customers had positive experiences with quality, expressing satisfaction with the excellent condition,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One day hire of van with tow bar. Van provided in good, clean condition and fully serviceable including a number plate for a trailer, hired separately. All Staff were very friendly and helpfu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a long time since I needed to hire a car (decades) so didn't really know what the "process" was. After submitting online, had a phone call to confirm what I needed (which actually needed to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone I have spoken to/dealt with have always been excellent extremely helpful and polite. Never had a problem with their vans. I wouldn’t use anywhere else and if a friend or family member are loo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Afford Rent A Car many times during this year, and always find them to be polite and professional. The service I have experienced is always quick and efficient. Above all else they are rel... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Van Rental Agency

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Afford Rent A Car provide car hire, van hire and MPV people carrier rental, in Stoke on Trent, Stafford and Crewe in Cheshire. Choose us for reliable, affordable, cheap car and van hire.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

576 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent thank you

Excellent thank you

16 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer interface.

Prompt, helpful and good customer interface.

16 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reliable service and friendly…

Quick reliable service and friendly helpful staff

15 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice car friendly staff

27 September 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process with professional staff

Easy process with professional staff. Nice Luton. Would use again, thanks :)

7 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good smooth process

Good smooth process, car had no spare wheel but luckily we didn’t need it

3 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 4 star review.Manufacturers unfortunately due to weight not always include spare wheels but because of the sort of tyres they use include an inflatable foam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy hire

Easy hire from start to finish and excellent service from the lovely lady behind the counter. Van was clean and tidy and collecting and dropping off easy.

11 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Girls were courteous and helped me sort…

Girls were courteous and helped me sort out the hire of the same van I had a day earlier really quickly - changed pick up time and again they sorted it - really happy to recommend Afford - have used them for years and they have always been great - just one thing - if they could scan the proof of address so they last a year it would be really helpful

10 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.We look forward to seeing you again when you next need to hire.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Everything smooth, efficient, friendly, good price, good vehicle

10 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and professional…

Very friendly and professional servuces. Appreciate their service and the price is worth it all. Very good quality cars and van. My go to place if in need of hired cars. Very affordable and suits all budgets.

3 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service all the time

Great service all the time. Vehicles always clean and in great condition.
Friendly staff, keep up the good work is all i can say. Thank you

8 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

That’s great thanks and will pass onto the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best

Simply the best. Vehicles are always well maintained and the prices are great. Phil and the team are 1st rate

6 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review which I’ll pass onto Phil and the team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking customer service booking was…

Shocking customer service booking was for 10 am arrived at 9.50am van brought rd to me at 11am no apologie nothing. When returned van jst took my word for it all was ok gave keys in on my way. 2 days later had email saying if didnt pay for the rental they will take legal action. Clearly anonnyed at this as it was paid and was fully there wrong doing. So i seen your reply is this same natasha that emailed me a reciept and goidwill gestere voucher that i never recieved avoid this company cause not a clue

29 September 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

I know Natasha our General manager has rung to apologise and goodness knows why we didn’t take payment at the beginning of the hire.
Please accept my sincere apologies too and hope it’s not put you off using us next time you need to hire.
Tony Dobson.
C.E.O.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of the Staff at Afford are great…

All of the Staff at Afford are great especially Nicky who always goes the extra mile to make sure we have everything we need in time for any trips we are taking.

25 September 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always good service

Always good service, wouldn't go anywhere else. Great new transit, did the job

3 October 2025
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Reply from Afford Rent a Car

Thanks for your comments and 5 star review

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