Refueling Fees. If the rental company has to refuel the car, they will charge you per gallon; often this amount is much higher than what you would pay at the pumps yourself.
One-way Rental Fees. While you can rent a car in one state and drop it off in another, there is usually a drop fee associated with this.
Optional Equipment. Some agencies provide child safety seats, booster seats, GPS navigating systems, sports equipment racks and carrying compartments, and other pieces of equipment to make your trip easier—again, for a fee.
Miscellaneous Additional Fees. The rental agency is sometimes subject to extra fees, and passes those on to customers. These fees can range from airport concession fees, facility charges, registration, licensing, and many other smaller fees that will apply depending on the rental package and addition products a customer selects.
Fees by Location. Due to traffic hazards and high crime rates in some cities, you can pay as much as double the usual rental rate. You may also pay more in foreign countries.
Insurance Options. There are many insurance packages the customer can choose, and covers everything from towing and damage to the rental company’s loss of use and loss in automobile value. Check with your own insurance company first to make sure you’re not already covered before you sign up for these. Also check to see if your credit card company covers any theft, damage, or loss of business for rented cars. Check to make sure Collision Damage Waivers and Loss Damage Waivers are covered by your own insurance company before turning down the option at the rental agency.
Also check to see if you can get inexpensive traveler’s health insurance if you are traveling out of the country by car.
