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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 8:06 am
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Originally Posted by leggo
Also could you answer this question. The rates at CLT are really high, however I was thinking of doing this. Rent a one way from Company A at Clt and drop off at GSP, then rent a weekly one way at GSP and return to CLT from Company B. This would save me almost 100$ for the week.
I have this scenario reserved online. I don't see any "drop off " fees - I just see the price quoted. I won't get any surprise one way fees will I? Also will company B, let me rent at GSP airport even tho I did not fly into it, as I will fly in and out of CLT.

Do you see any holes in this logic?

Oh yes, one more question -- what are the grace periods for early or late returns. Meaning can I return, say 59 minutes late, or early and I am ok. I'm sure this varies by company, but whatever info you have would be appreciated.
Obviously not Pam here (she works for the PHX location).

I think you're ok with the drop fees since it should be quoted for you. You don't need to fly into an airport to rent a car - I often will go pick up a car at the local airport the day before a trip so that I have transportation to the airport for the trip (won't use taxi here - and limo service is rather expensive).

Return grace period is up to 29 min late. If you're within that window you're ok unless you're violating a minimum rental rule for the rate you're renting.
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