Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
I've evaded some airport fees by renting for one day at the airport, then returning the car to an off-airport site and immediately renting it again! This takes about 30-40 minutes and eliminates the taxes that are percentage based after the first day.
Yeah, that can be a worthwhile option, particularly on a longer rental.
The problem can be that the airport rates are sometimes lower than the neighborhood rates, so even with the tax savings, there's no discount. But like most things associated with car rental pricing, it's unpredictable. I always check it when I feel I'm getting "ripped off" on taxes with an airport rental.