to rent or not to rent....

[elegantelbow]

Poll to rent or not to rentMy last car rental was last month when I went to Austin. I rented a car for three days. I'd booked the car through Yahoo Travel. They told me that the cost would be $63 for the whole three days + $34 in taxes. Fine, $97. But, somehow, the bill came out to $261. That's because the "supplemental insurance" that I was required to buy cost about

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[phaedrine]

I have gotten a rental for the last three business trips I've been on, and had gotten them in the past. I don't get the insurance, because I'm covered under our corporate contract with them for insurance anyway, and I usually do get their gas - depending on the prices. It's usually less hassle for me to let them do it, than try to find a gas station when I'm already in a crunch the night before or that morning.

Having the car in Philly and Seattle was wonderful, but we did a lot of suburb locations, so a lot of driving was involved. If I were to go to DC again, and be staying in town, I'd soooo be taking taxis and the metro. Ugh. Driving and parking there was a nightmare.

[killbox]

you need a "sometimes option"

most trips i dont, but to actualy go on some trips i have been a party to renting a vehicle.. but in DC/NYC no way.. not with subways available.. (was surprised this last trip i never even used a taxi)

[elvendude]

I've never rented a car, myself. Generally, when I travel somewhere via plane, it is with my family. At that point, my father will rent the car and he and my brother will drive. All I have to do is sit back, read a book and enjoy the scenery.

[elegantelbow]

I'm not sure that you can rent a car. Last time I checked, every rental agency I talked to wanted the renter to be over 25.

[tiredoldcynic]

I ALWAYS rent a car when I travel. I use orbitz for the rental and have never been overcharged...even a penny!