My latest experience renting from Avis, which unfortunately ended on a sour note. Every rental I’ve ever done, I’ve picked the car up with a full tank of gas and dropped it off full. I did the same this time and was very suprised to see a $14 fuel surcharge listed on my bill. Emailing [&[...]
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March 18th, 2010 - 9:34 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Avis Rental – Sebring Convertible
Avis was able to come through for me on this one! One of the first bright sunny days of the year and they’re able to get me into a convertable… I wish I had known that you can’t have the top down with an infant in the car. =P Â Â Charges Car Group Rented: […][...]
February 17th, 2010 - 9:40 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (third time)
Another month, another pediatrician appointment. Instead of getting a full day rental, I tried Zipcar again since I only needed the car for 3-4 hours. Here’s how it worked out: Hours used: 4:30pm – 7:30pm Rate: $9.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $2.40 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $1[...]
January 24th, 2010 - 7:33 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB (again)
It worked out so well last time, we’re giving it another go. However unlike the first rental, a few more taxes and a lot more money was involved… Hours used: 12:30pm – 6:00pm Rate: $13.00 NY City/State Sales Tax 8.88%: $4.71 NY Passenger car rental tax 6%: $3.18 NY MCT district sup[...]
January 11th, 2010 - 8:23 pm § in Travel
Getting Around Town: Zipcar Scion xB
Finally decided to give Zipcar a try for Kiddo’s first trip to the pediatrician. Only a few blocks away, we picked up our Scion xB, here’s how the charges broke down: Hours used: 3:30pm to 7:30pm Rate: $9.00 per hour Total: $36.00[...]