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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:57 am
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3Cforme
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Example - one month full size SFO Airport vs. Palo Alto:

Yes, the base rate is lower at Palo Alto, but look at the reduction in taxes and fees - down 78%.

SFO
Base Rate - Fullsize (USD)
(1) Time & Distance ($1,104.90/Month) $1,104.90
Inclusive Rate Items
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included

Subtotal $1,104.90

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees Airport Access Fee 20.00/rntl $40.00
Concession Recovery Fee 11.11 Pct $122.75
Tourism Fee 3.5 Pct $38.67
Vlf Recovery .14/day $4.34
Sales Tax (9.250%) $113.56
Subtotal $319.32

Estimated Total $1,424.22

Palo Alto
Base Rate - Fullsize (USD)
(1) Time & Distance ($716.90/Month) $716.90
Inclusive Rate Items
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included

Subtotal $716.90

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees Vlf Recovery .14/day $4.34
Sales Tax (9.250%) $66.31
Subtotal $70.65

Estimated Total $787.55
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