clipped from: finance.sympatico.msn.ca New fees, layers of taxes, higher rates and a maze of rules and exclusions make car rentals more expensive than ever. Here are some ways to protect yourself and pay less.
Renting a car is getting trickier by the day.
Trap No. 2: Not factoring in taxes
Various levels of governments have discovered the perfect patsies: rental-car drivers. In many areas, various government-mandated charges make up 20% to 40% of the total bill.
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"You could potentially pay more (in late fees) than you did for the rental," said Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com.
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