I took a look at the optional insurance. It appears that this is for
liability coverage not for damage to the car. This protects you if you
are sued for hitting someone. Apparently it is not normally included.
I looked at the drop off charge for Las Vegas to ATL. It was over $550.
I think you are stuck for the $210
Paula wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I am planning a trip to southern USA for next spring and I thought I'd
> go ahead and book my car rental now (since I don't need a credit card
> reservation, I figured I'd book the cheapest rates now and keep
> checking for cheaper ones in the next 6 months...). I am flying an
> open-jaw flight (into IAH and out of ATL). Unfortunately, it appears
> as though most car rental companies (even the cheap ones like Dollar
> and Thrifty) charge a one-way drop fee of $210.00.
>
> How can avoid this drop fee? Should I be patient and just wait to
> book right before I leave and that way I may be able to organize no
> drop fee with a rental company that requires a return to Atlanta
> airport from Houston airport?
>
> Also, what's up with all the taxes and charges in Texas for renting
> cars? There's more taxes and additional charges than rental fees!
> WTF????!!!! Is Houston an expensive city to rent from? I seem to
> remember LAX, Las Vegas and Phoenix all being very cheap compared to
> Houston. What is the optional Texas insurance you can get? I don't
> plan on buying any optional insurance since my credit card gold card
> automatically insures me when I pay with that card, but I am a little
> leary of this because Texas seems to have some weird car rental laws.
> Can anyone explain?
>
> Thanks!
> Paula
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