Re: Texas car rental fees: why would I go there?


k wrote:
> I was just looking into booking a trip to Texas in April, but have decided
> to go somewhere else. The fees they heap on rental cars are outrageous.
> For a two week rental, where the actual rental was $348, they tack on an
> outrageous $165 in taxes and fees. This is at Houston Int.
>
> Just to compare, I checked the same dates/times/vehicle at SFO because I
> couldn't imagine a more expensive place. The rental was more ($400) but
> the fees were $46, and consisted of sales tax and a shuttle fee. Houston
> wants money for the following:
>
> Facility charge: $3.25/day $45.50 We will only be
> using the facility to pick up and drop off.
> Concession fee: 11.11%. $40.42 I suppose that
> means an airport tax.
> Harris City Sports Auth Tax 5%. $19.33 Bet they're
> building a new stadium for impoverished owners.
> Property tax. $1.22/day $17.09 Why would I
> pay this?
> Rental Tax. 10% $43.41 I guess
> they tax all the other taxes too. The rental was $348.
>
> I understand that some of this is imposed by the rental company (Alamo in
> this case), but in other states those fees aren't imposed, nor are some
> allowed. If the company's cost of doing business is ADDED to the price of
> the car rental, then shouldn't the rental be far less than where those
> charges aren't allowed? This looks like double-dipping.
>
> I guess the only way I can protest is to not go. I like Galveston, but I
> can drive over the next time we're in La, and the savings will pay for the
> enjoyable drive.
>
> fyi, I'm not one to complain about prices, but seeing these listed like they
> are just turned me off to Texas. That's nearly 50% additional, and I think
> it's ridiculous.
>
> Keith

You should send this to the Houston Chamber of Commerce.

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