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Forum: USA

Sep 22nd 2017, 9:42 am

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So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Weekends seem to be cheaper here - business rentals during the week seem to be their bread and butter. I paid about $35/day last year, Saturday- Wednesday, for a Chevy Malibu.

Forum: USA

Sep 21st 2017, 7:54 am

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Yes checking which countries are covered is critical - IIRC US-issued Visa cards cover the UK, but not Ireland.

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 12:24 pm

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

I'd go to White Plains or somewhere in Westchester Co to pick up a car, if heading to Upstate NY, or New England, or as someone else said, NJ for points west or south.

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 12:21 pm

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

He lives and works in NYC, why would he want a monthly rental? :rolleyes:

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 2:57 am

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

I have just looked at Hotwire and I think you are quoting the price before taxes and fees, as the best I see, for a week (7 days) in October is $272. Then insurance will be on top, as he (the OP)...

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 2:37 am

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Not sure about "rental cover", because I think that is the coverage for a rental while yours is repaired.

But, if you own a car in the US and (obviously) have it insured, it will typically include...

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 2:00 am

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

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Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

Where are you getting prices from? We use travel sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, etc.

Also it costs a lot more, think 30%+ to rent at an airport, because of the add-on fees and...

Forum: USA

Sep 17th 2017, 1:41 am

Replies: 35

So expensive to rent a car

Views: 3,074

Posted By Pulaski

Re: So expensive to rent a car

How much are you paying? I pay about $30/day, but then my own car insurance covers rentals, and my credit card covers the waiver. Paying for insurance on top would add another $20+ dollars/day.

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