Customer Reviews for U-Haul at University of Florida

11,160 reviews

802 N Main St   Gainesville, FL 32601
(@ 8th Ave & Main)

(352) 373-8533

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Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am–7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am–8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am–7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am–5 pm

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(352) 373-8533

802 N Main St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(@ 8th Ave & Main)

Services at this Location:

Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am–7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am–8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am–7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am–5 pm
  • Free towing inspection
  • Propane pay at pump
  • 24 hour customer return

Testimonials From Recent Customers

Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We use these reviews to guide our efforts and improve our service. Everything that follows is direct from our customers, without any filtering or editing on our part.

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Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Byron Ellis 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JIMMY VU 
Rating:
5.0

N/A. Everything was smooth and simple. Will rent from you again

Michelle Rener 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

KEVIN HOFER 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Dale Roberts 
Rating:
5.0

The young man that waited on us was very thorough and did his job as he was supposed to. Side note. This has nothing to do with this facility. This is on Uhaul Corporate. I had to make a 140 mile round trip to pick up this trailer and that is simply not acceptable. This cost me the better part of the day when I should have been packing up which lead us to leaving late and having to pull a 42 ft 5th wheel in the dark and didn’t arrive at our next campsite until very late. Shame on you!

Bill Ewing 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Tanita Warren 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Tanita Warren 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Scott Silliman 
Rating:
5.0

Have used this location for years and have always been happy with the facilities and service.

William Keegan 
Rating:
5.0

The equipment was well-maintained. However, it may have just been returned because it had not been cleaned yet. It’s a motorcycle hauler and there was a screw on the floor of it, which obviously is bad news for a tire, cigarette butts, and an Allen wrench. Although it was an easy fix and did not discourage us from renting it, or from renting from this place again. also the people there were wonderful. I am sorry I forgot the young man who hooked us all up, but he was great. Julie Oh who worked with us and got the paperwork done, and Abdullah, who checked us back in.

danette Simpson 
Rating:
4.0

N/A

Michael Castagnola 
Rating:
4.0

the person i dealt with was awsome I think her name was Cody? I am sorry I have forgotten I am bad with names and she did write it down somewhere. but she was great

Alice Quirk 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Shawn Griffis 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Takira PETERSON 
Rating:
5.0

The guy who helped me get the car dolly and then unloaded as it was friendly and helpful.

nathaniel stegall 
Rating:
2.0

The staff was very pleasant and helpful, my only issue with the experience was that I had an 11am appointment which I was early for and still another vehicle that arrived well after me was started before mine. My vehicle was not made available to me until 4:15pm. It's frustrating to be told 2 hours and not have the vehicle available until 5 hours later. I was given an $8 dollar refund for this, which, I honestly could've done without. $8 for a 3 hour mistake is kind of insulting, no one's time is worth $2 an hour.

Alexandra Switzer 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Yousef Hajomar 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Olivia Stevens 
Rating:
4.0

I was told my hitch install would take 2 hours. It ended up taking 4! Since I waited for it, I would recommend a little nicer waiting area.

NORA KEY 
Rating:
3.0

Only 1 person working in the office so the service was too slow

JAHNAVI KERAVAL 
Rating:
2.0

Stop charging peoples card with out contacting first!

Julia Peltz 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

james folks 
Rating:
5.0

The man I interacted with was super helpful and quickly rectified my fuel issue (I had photographic proof).

Jordan MacKenzie 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Robert Overton 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

David Dornes 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Lance Jenkins 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JOSHUA CHASE 
Rating:
1.0

When picking up the truck the tire sensor was lit. Rather than check tire pressure the rep said the sensor just wasn’t cleared and told me to take the truck. I requested a change. It was changed to an older truck that broke down along I-26 in South Carolina. Service arrived 4 hours later with me (age 70) and wife (66) sitting along side of interstate highway. Arrived at our destination in the dark which we had planned not to be driving in nighttime conditions. Ask for a refund on the $510.63 charge. Was told because you completed our trip they wouldn’t do it. Price reduced $100 and gift certificate to U-Haul for $100. Look at other reviews for early March 2024. Avoid this store at all costs.

fances springfeild 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jeffrey Puckett 
Rating:
1.0

The lady manager was extremely rude and unprofessional.

deborah Sassno 
Rating:
1.0

Do a better job when checking in customers and make the trucks are in good functioning order. I use this same U-Haul to move and this has been the absolute worst experience I have ever received and I won't be back to this location ever again

Michelle Foster 
Rating:
4.0

The first few times I visited I felt like there weren't enough people and was left waiting for a very long time. I particularly don't mind, but I know most people do. I was never treated with anything other than kindness and helpfulness. MY trip was as smooth as possible.

Anna Rodrigues L C 
Rating:
3.0

The employees have a hard time working the system for rentals. Took me over 30 mins to get my rental after the app not working.

Tiffany Lillie 
Rating:
5.0

Keep what you are doing

alfred camps 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Thomas Wisser 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JAMES BURNS 
Rating:
5.0

A customer had left their stuff in the back and it was there when we got it just a better walk through by the CSR I turned it in np though.

Kristina Ford 
Rating:
5.0

Second time I used that facility and everyone was really friendly and did there best to get you in an out quickly. I spent less than 5 mins. there, both times.

Jim Demars 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

douglas diperna 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Timothy Warfel 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ted Sauerbeck 
Rating:
5.0

I’m handicapped and was having a hitch installed so that I can carry my electric wheelchair so obviously I didn’t have it with me when I came to this location. The manager was wonderful. He allowed me to do my paperwork outside in my van and I paid through the app And I just sat outside on a folding chair and waited for the work to be complete. They did a great job and only took an hour and I can’t be happier.

Sacha Carlone 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

sheryl Schwartzman 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jesse Hooper 
Rating:
1.0

The manager is very rude

Lak Vohra 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Linda Roeske 
Rating:
5.0

Friendly. Courteous. Safe Equipment.

Robert Feliciano 
Rating:
3.0

Wouldn't it be easier for the Customer to return the vehicle FULL of fuel? I get it, Uhaul likes the idea of Raping the customer with the OVER Priced fueling fees and enjoys that most over fill the vehicle when it is returned. It is Also annoying when your staff fails to read the milage correctly as well as the fuel gage.

Bryan Sepp 
Rating:
5.0

Very helpful! This was a 1600 mile move in a 10 ft truck towing my car. The equipment was SOLID and not at all stressful to drive. (Except through Louisiana- who should be ashamed of their roads!) All U-Haul staff was friendly and professional! Such a good experience!

Barbara Berry 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ramzi Awad 
Rating:
5.0

Can’t think of anything just now. It was smooth, seamless and quick.

Andrew Ali Hamm 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

morris croft 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Sandra Hunter 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Thomas Hernandez 
Rating:
5.0

This facility is the most “U-Haul “appropriate store in town. It has every item that you want for moving and all of the staff appeared to be focused on U-Haul. This is also a safer space with mini cameras, and no people that are not supposed to be there. The best thing to improve in general would be to have all the other U-Haul operators and Gainesville go and spend 30 minutes at this one to see what a real U-Haul store should appear as.

COLIN HINES 
Rating:
5.0

Easy in and out… Employee was nice

JOSEPH LENTINE 
Rating:
5.0

The young man who did it was very polite and helpful. He was done before we expected it to be. Very pleased with him.

Steve Schepers 
Rating:
5.0

Very helpful staff

Steve Sprigg 
Rating:
5.0

Thank you.

Wanda Nelson 
Rating:
1.0

Gent behind the counter were more interested in their phones than helping a customer, Truck had to be swept out and was done poorly we had to sweep again. The tow dolly had defective right tail light, both turn and tail. Should not have to interrupt to get help, or even to be acknowledged. Managers need to step up,

Gary BAUMFALK 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Craig Carlisle 
Rating:
5.0

Helpful staff

Chris Jette 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Steven Layton 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Marie Thoennes 
Rating:
1.0

Upon pickup I was told there was no dolly or furniture pads (both of which are essential for a move). The manager acted like it was nonchalant and that maybe another store had some. Luckily we were able to get some from our Moving Help guys but U-Haul just wasn’t reliable in our time of need. In addition, the contract was only drawn up for 42 miles even though the drop off location is 54 miles from the pick up location ?????? So it was automatically setting us up for extra fees. Will never used UHaul again

Jacqueline Dostine 
Rating:
2.0

Customer service was none existent. The team forgot my dolly and I had to make a return trip back to get it and that was not deducted from my overall mileage charges. The vehicle was stink. Had a foul odor. And it was in need of brakes. The brakes squeak so loud when stopping and you have to literally push the brake all the way to the floor and then the brakes start grinding. This is the only way to make the truck stop. I almost rear ended someone twice because of the brakes being so bad. You all should refund me and this experience should be on the house because it was absolutely horrible!!!

Kinard Carey 
Rating:
5.0

Super efficient and cost effective

Mohammad Safaei 
Rating:
3.0

I had placed an order for the truck and a furniture dolly a month ahead. And yet, they did not have any dolly to supply on the rental day. Apart from this, the Staff was nice and polite, and the place was clean. The formalities were quickly done.

Pol Sarkar 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jon Alexander 
Rating:
3.0

Customer service was poor; very rude,unfriendly, unprofessional

Luke Ettinger 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Manick Vadhanam 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Timothy Theus 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Eric Johnson 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

LAWRENCE Bigelow 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Anthony Holloman 
Rating:
5.0

Love the staff.

Jacqueline Thomas 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

AMY JOHNSON 
Rating:
5.0

They were busier than we expected, but the customer service was quick, friendly, and helpful. Will definitely rent from them again

Michelle Rener 
Rating:
1.0

The associate Raymond was rude and not helpful. He asked me to back up even though I was in the drop off area. He was wearing his headphones and would not communicate with me. He did not guide me back resulting in the tow dolly to jacknife and cause damage to my vehicle. When I attempted to communicate to Raymond he just kept shaking his head in disgust. The location in clermont, FL had the absolute best customer service, but the Gainesville location was terrible. I truly believe the associate Raymond should be held responsible. I hope Uhaul will make this incident right.

Conrad Sammons 
Rating:
1.0

Contract was messed up, storage location was not colocated with office. Ended up cancelling the storage option. Secondary location was closed, uhual customer service on the phone was absolutely no help. I would not recommend to a friend and will be giving uhaul a follow up phone call.

William Clark 
Rating:
4.0

Young mechanic in a bit of a hurry and stripped connection on battery using a power tool......he just drove it down plus too much...i watched him do it.....the battery cable came loose several times coming back to indiana.....took a bit of rigging on the road to keep it connected till i got home. Will need to replace entire end of cable attachment to battery!!! Glenn Leiby

gleen leiby 
Rating:
5.0

The guy thar checked me in didn't get up from his chair at all. When I was finished checking in ,the guy handed me the key and told me to match up the number on the key tag to the number on the truck. I normally use a different location and they always physically show me the truck.

Mark Bass 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Pedro Conde 
Rating:
3.0

Everything was fine.

Walter Palmentier 
Rating:
4.0

They helped me find a truck even though I had no reservation.

Grace Fernandez 
Rating:
5.0

The trailer we rented had someone's lunch trash still in it ..Wendy's trash, still with food and drink. No big deal.

Annette Granville 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

HANDY FORD 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

James Richards 
Rating:
4.0

When I initially made reservation I opted to change my return location to farther away for a discount. When I arrived to this location they charged me for going over my mileage (which I wouldn’t have if I didn’t change my location). That fee should have been voided.

brittany strickland 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jason Evans 
Rating:
5.0

Great friendly staff!!!!

Valerie Buie 
Rating:
5.0

Customer service was great! The lady helped me out and made pickup and drop off flawless. She needs to train others

JASON HAUGH 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SAMUEL HAYES 
Rating:
1.0

Did not verify account information. Rented equipment under my account to someone without my authorization.

David Talboy 
Rating:
3.0

Attendant did not inspect vehicle with me

Dave Doris 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Gregory Clouser 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Calvin DeCorsey 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Kim Walker-brown 
Rating:
1.0

i reserved two utility dollys and one furniture dolly. when i arrived they adjusted it to what they thought was in stock, which was one utility dolly and one furniture dolly. what i was given in the trailer was one appliance dolly. however i was still charged for the two and the amount was never fixed

Jaden Reitzer 
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