Considering the Fuel Purchase Option
Sometimes you may be asked if you want some kind of a fuel
purchase option. This option will eliminate the need to
bring the car back full and could be helpful if you are
in a hurry because it will eliminate the need for you to
stop and fill the tank before you return the vehicle. The
problem with this option is that it is hard to know how
much gas you will have in the tank when its time to return
it and the tank is not empty. If you decline this option
and also fail to return the rental with a full tank, the
agency will charge you a higher than market rate for the
gas that is needed to fill the tank. If you want to save
a little money and are not going to be in a rush then it
is advisable to deny this option and make sure and stop
and fill the tank before you return the car rental.
What Car Rental Representatives are Trained to Do …
Car rental representatives are trained to sell their customers
on insurance and fuel options. The car rental agencies make
a lot of their money on these add ons and it is at the cost
of a very uniformed customer. Make sure and check out not
only the best rates from the best company but watch for
all the extras that are being tacked on. Watching for these
small things can mean a lot to the amount that you will
spend for your next rental car. And as for fuel-purchase
options, when was the last time you didn't see a gas station
close to an airport car rental return
