I still do not have all the ins and outs of rental cars figured out. I know my insurance is supposed to cover me in a rental car, and am able to resist the dire sounding problems that might occur if I do not buy supplemental insurance.
I have learned not to buy a tank of gas because I can fill the car up before I turn it in; if I buy a tank of gas, even at a lower than market price, the likely hood of my returning the car on empty is small, and the rental car company gets to use the gas I paid for, anyway.
Upgrades are nice, but beware, they can drastically effect the amount you are paying for your rental fee without your realizing it. Market prices vary depending upon demand, and a rental car in a market like Florida or Arizona at Christmas is worth much more than the same car in the middle of the summer. And, of course, if you rent a car in one location, and drop it off in another, the drop off charge is amazing, and can double the cost of the rental.
Having said all that, isn’t it nice to show up some where by plane or train, and then be able to drive where ever, these days generally with unlimited mileage, and in many markets, in more than one state, without major limitations. So, it is a pleasant luxury to be able to enjoy.
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