ACE Rent A Car customer service can assist with reservations, booking questions, contact-form inquiries, and complaints involving the ACE reservation system. Because many ACE-branded rental locations are independently owned and operated, customers may also need to contact the specific rental location identified on their confirmation or rental agreement.
How to Contact ACE Rent A Car Customer Service
- ACE customer service and reservations: 1-877-822-3872
- Customer Care email: customercare@acerentacar.com
- Live chat and contact form: ACE Contact Us
- Rental locations: ACE location directory
- General website terms: ACE terms and conditions
- Official website: ACERentACar.com
ACE offers telephone support, live chat, email, and an online contact form. ACE states that a Customer Experience Specialist generally responds to contact-form submissions within one to two business days.
Customer-service hours: ACE does not publish one universal schedule for every customer-service channel and rental location on its main contact page. Check the official contact page and the page for your specific pickup or return location for current availability.
Is the Rental Location Operated Directly by ACE?
ACE Rent A Car Reservations, Inc. operates the ACE reservation system and licenses the ACE brand to independent rental-car operators. Many ACE-branded locations are independently owned and operated rather than branches managed directly by the reservation company.
This distinction matters because the local operator may control:
- Vehicle pickup and return
- Counter and shuttle hours
- Security-deposit requirements
- Accepted payment methods
- Age and driver requirements
- Optional protection products
- Fuel and mileage policies
- Roadside and accident procedures
- Lost property
- Local taxes, airport fees, and administrative charges
- Vehicle-condition inspections
Check the company name printed on the rental agreement, receipt, payment-card charge, or complaint response. That company may be the independent operator responsible for the rental rather than ACE Rent A Car Reservations, Inc.
Which ACE Contact Route Should You Use?
- New reservation: Call 1-877-822-3872 or book through the official ACE website.
- Existing reservation: Have the confirmation number ready and contact ACE before the scheduled pickup time.
- Pickup, shuttle, or counter issue: Contact the telephone number shown for the specific rental location.
- Vehicle condition or missing vehicle category: Notify the local operator immediately and document the vehicle before leaving the property.
- Active rental or return question: Contact the local operator listed on the rental agreement.
- Billing or deposit question: Compare the final agreement and receipt with the pending and completed card transactions before contacting the operator.
- Written complaint: Email Customer Care or submit the official online contact form.
- Lost property: Contact the return location directly because items may remain with the independent operator.
- Accident or breakdown: Follow the instructions and emergency numbers printed on the rental agreement.
How to File an ACE Rent A Car Complaint
Begin with the rental location when the complaint concerns the counter, shuttle, vehicle condition, pickup, return, fuel, mileage, optional products, deposit, or a locally assessed fee. The location’s contact number should appear on the booking confirmation, location page, or rental agreement.
If the problem remains unresolved, contact ACE Customer Care:
- Call 1-877-822-3872
- Email customercare@acerentacar.com
- Use the ACE contact form or live chat
Information to Include in an ACE Complaint
- Your reservation or rental-agreement number, provided privately
- The pickup and return location
- The dates and approximate times involved
- The name of the independent operator shown on the agreement
- A chronological description of what happened
- The specific fee, charge, vehicle problem, or service issue being disputed
- The resolution you are requesting
- Photographs, receipts, invoices, inspection records, and relevant correspondence
- Any existing Customer Care case or reference number
Keep the complaint concise and factual. Do not send original documents that cannot be replaced, and do not publish the reservation number or financial information in a public review.
How to Escalate an Unresolved ACE Complaint
- Contact the local operator and request a written explanation or corrected receipt.
- Ask for the location manager when the issue involves the counter, vehicle, return inspection, or local charge.
- Open a written ACE Customer Care case by email or contact form.
- Attach supporting records and identify the exact resolution requested.
- Ask whether the case can be reviewed by a supervisor if the response does not address the evidence provided.
- Keep copies of all messages, invoices, photographs, case numbers, and refund confirmations.
- For an unresolved card charge, review the card issuer’s dispute process and filing deadline. Disclose any refund or credit already received.
ACE Reservation Changes and Cancellations
Contact ACE before the scheduled pickup time when you need to cancel or discuss an existing booking. Do not assume that a reservation can be changed without affecting the rate, vehicle category, pickup location, or payment terms.
ACE Prepaid Booking Terms
ACE’s general website terms state that prepaid bookings are refundable until the scheduled pickup time. The same terms describe prepaid bookings as non-changeable and non-transferable.
ACE also states that after the rental begins, no credit or refund is issued for unused rental days or an early return. These are general website terms for ACE bookings. The location-specific policy and signed rental agreement may contain additional conditions.
What Happens If You Miss the Pickup Time?
ACE’s general terms state that a vehicle may be held for up to 24 hours after the scheduled pickup time. However, customers should not rely on that provision without contacting the location. Counter hours, vehicle availability, flight delays, local policies, and no-show rules may affect the reservation.
Contact ACE and the pickup location as soon as possible when a flight is delayed or the renter will arrive after the scheduled time.
ACE Deposits, Payment Methods, and Optional Charges
Security Deposits
ACE’s general prepaid-booking terms state that a debit card may be used for the initial prepayment, while the primary driver must present valid government-issued identification and a major credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit at pickup.
Individual operators may impose different or additional requirements. Before traveling to the counter, review the location policy for:
- Accepted credit and debit cards
- Deposit amount
- Credit-check requirements
- Proof of return travel
- Local identification requirements
- Address or residency restrictions
- Minimum and maximum renter ages
Optional Products and Counter Charges
ACE’s general terms state that optional products, additional-driver fees, and supplemental protection are generally not included in the prepaid amount and must be paid to the operator at the rental counter.
Before signing or initialing the agreement, ask for an itemized explanation of:
- Collision or loss-damage products
- Supplemental liability products
- Roadside-assistance packages
- Additional-driver charges
- Young-renter fees
- Fuel options
- Toll programs
- Airport and facility fees
- Taxes and concession charges
Decline optional items before signing when you do not want them. Keep the signed agreement and final receipt.
How to Dispute an Unexpected ACE Charge
First determine whether the charge is from ACE Rent A Car Reservations, Inc., the independent rental operator, a toll administrator, an insurer, a claims company, or another service provider.
Compare the charge with:
- The booking confirmation
- The signed rental agreement
- The final receipt
- The deposit or pending authorization
- Fuel and mileage records
- Toll notices
- Damage correspondence
- Late-return or cleaning charges
- Optional products accepted at the counter
Ask for an itemized explanation and supporting documentation. A pending deposit authorization is not necessarily a completed charge. The renter’s bank controls how quickly a released authorization disappears from the account.
ACE Vehicle Condition and Damage Disputes
Inspect the vehicle before leaving the rental property. Photograph or record:
- Every side of the vehicle
- Wheels, tires, glass, and lights
- The interior
- Existing scratches, dents, stains, or warning lights
- Fuel level and mileage
- The return condition and return area
Ask the operator to record existing damage on the inspection document. If a damage claim is sent after the return, request the pickup and return inspections, photographs, date of discovery, repair estimate or invoice, and explanation of the amount claimed.
ACE Accident, Breakdown, and Roadside Help
ACE does not publish one universal roadside-assistance number for every independently operated location on its main contact page. Use the emergency and roadside instructions printed on the rental agreement or supplied by the pickup location.
For an accident, theft, breakdown, or unsafe vehicle:
- Move to a safe location when possible.
- Call emergency services if anyone is injured or the scene is dangerous.
- Contact the police when required.
- Notify the rental operator using the number on the agreement.
- Follow the operator’s towing and replacement-vehicle instructions.
- Photograph the vehicle and surrounding area when it is safe.
- Keep police, towing, repair, and operator records.
Do not authorize non-emergency repairs or towing without the operator’s approval unless immediate action is required for safety.
How to Report an Item Left in an ACE Rental
Contact the return location directly. Provide the rental dates, return time, vehicle description, and a detailed description of the item. Because locations may be independently operated, ACE Customer Care may need to refer the inquiry back to the branch that received the vehicle.
If a wallet, telephone, passport, payment card, or identity document is missing, also take appropriate steps to secure the related accounts or report the document lost.
ACE Rent A Car Corporate and Ownership Information
ACE Rent A Car Reservations, Inc. is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and manages the ACE reservation and licensee system.
ACE’s official company history states that certain operating rental locations were sold to Avis Budget Group in 2014 while the ACE brand, licensee system, and proprietary software remained with ACE’s owners. ACE should therefore not be described as an Avis Budget Group brand.
For a separate corporate-office reference, see the exact ACE Rent A Car corporate office page. Verify a mailing address before sending documents, payments, identification records, or legal correspondence.
ACE Rent A Car Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ACE Rent A Car customer service phone number?
ACE customer service and reservations can be reached at 1-877-822-3872.
What is the ACE Rent A Car customer-service email?
The published Customer Care email is customercare@acerentacar.com.
Does ACE Rent A Car offer live chat?
Yes. Live chat is available through the official ACE contact page when the chat channel is open.
How long does the ACE contact form take?
ACE says a Customer Experience Specialist generally responds within one to two business days.
Are all ACE Rent A Car locations owned by ACE?
No. ACE states that its reservation system works with independently owned and operated rental businesses licensed to use the ACE brand.
How do I complain about an ACE rental location?
Contact the local operator first for a branch-controlled issue. If the matter remains unresolved, call ACE, email Customer Care, or submit the official contact form with the operator name, rental details, supporting documents, and requested resolution.
Can I cancel a prepaid ACE reservation?
ACE’s general website terms state that prepaid bookings are refundable until the scheduled pickup time. They are described as non-changeable and non-transferable. Check the specific booking terms before cancelling.
Does ACE refund an early vehicle return?
ACE’s general terms state that no credits or refunds are issued for unused rental days or early returns after the rental begins.
Can I use a debit card at ACE?
Policies vary by operator. ACE’s general prepaid terms permit a debit card for initial prepayment but state that the primary driver must present a major credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit. Review the exact location policy before pickup.
How do I dispute an ACE deposit or charge?
Compare the signed agreement and final receipt with the card transaction. Determine whether the amount is a pending deposit, completed rental charge, optional product, fuel fee, toll, damage charge, or other adjustment. Request an itemized explanation from the responsible operator.
Is ACE Rent A Car owned by Avis Budget Group?
ACE’s official history says certain ACE rental operations were sold to Avis Budget Group in 2014, while ownership of the ACE brand, licensee system, and proprietary software was retained separately.
What should I do if my ACE rental breaks down?
Use the roadside and emergency instructions on the rental agreement and contact the responsible operator. Call emergency services when the vehicle is in an unsafe location or anyone is injured.
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Page Update Note
This ACE Rent A Car customer-service page was researched and updated on July 30, 2026. The update verified the primary customer-service number, email, contact form, and live-chat options; clarified the independent-operator model; added complaint and issue-specific guidance; corrected ownership language; and removed unsupported review themes and unverified universal support hours.
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Contact details, hours, fees, deposit requirements, accepted payment methods, cancellation terms, vehicle policies, and complaint procedures may change and may vary by location. Verify current requirements with ACE and the company identified on the rental agreement.
