Little Rental Fee Surprises

Most of us know to be on guard against hidden fees and charges went traveling, but some new car rental fees are being hidden extra well. Here's what you need to know.

Rental car companies are becoming famous for their extra fees, but some of the latest ones are sneaky even by their standards.

While many companies now offer an E-Z Pass device for highway tolls, they will charge you for the privilege.

Avis and Budget charge $1.50 per day, while Hertz charges $2.50 per day, capped at $10 per week.

But at Dollar and Thrity, it's a staggering $8.50 per day.

And that charge is for every day of the rental, regardless of how many days you use it.

And it doesn't include the tolls themselves, either.

Plus, this charge is usually billed to you by a third party, so you won't see it when you return the car.

It can be pretty sneaky, so be sure to inquire about all charges before you accept them.

Re: Little Rental Fee Surprises

I agree!!!

Car reantals are a complete ripoff!!
When we went to Arizona it cost us over $300 for just 4 days, it was incredible.
Of course they saw DH coming from a mile away, and since we didn't know if our personal car insurance covered rentals, DH got all nervous and insisted we spend something like $25/day for the insurance!

And the gas too.......unbelievable!

Re: Little Rental Fee Surprises

Posted by curliegirl

I agree!!!

Car reantals are a complete ripoff!!
When we went to Arizona it cost us over $300 for just 4 days, it was incredible.
Of course they saw DH coming from a mile away, and since we didn't know if our personal car insurance covered rentals, DH got all nervous and insisted we spend something like $25/day for the insurance!

And the gas too.......unbelievable!