ComplaintCensus

RentalCover.com vs The Zebra: most-reported complaints compared

Most-reported issues at RentalCover.com and The Zebra, according to reviewers on Trustpilot — classified by our automated reader and backed by verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. This is a side-by-side of what reviewers report, not a score, rating or recommendation for either company.

RentalCover.com

TrustScore 4.8 · 24,286 reviews on Trustpilot.

1,017 reviews analysed, 2026-06-04 to 2026-09-23.

Complaint rate (recent window): 4%

98% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Support unreachable64%
Warranty disputes28%
Support unhelpful22%
Refunds delayed19%
Refund refused11%
“After a week of trying to contact support I have heard nothing!”
1★ Trustpilot review, 2026-07-10

The Zebra

TrustScore 4.7 · 5,049 reviews on Trustpilot.

497 reviews analysed, 2026-06-19 to 2026-09-24.

Complaint rate (recent window): 6%

94% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Misleading pricing24%
Support unhelpful22%
Overcharging18%
Other16%
Support unreachable12%
“When creating the policy I was told by the Zebra Agent that it was set to Auto Payments.”
1★ Trustpilot review, 2026-08-05

Reported on both

Issues with an evidenced category (at least two verbatim quotes) on both sides.

IssueRentalCover.comThe Zebra
Support unreachable64%12%
Support unhelpful22%22%
Account/app problems7%10%

Method: reviews are classified into a fixed complaint taxonomy by an automated reader; every category shown is backed by at least two verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. Figures are census classifications, not official statistics, and reflect what reviewers reported — not findings of wrongdoing by either company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Trustpilot A/S, RentalCover.com or The Zebra.