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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by starflyer
Are there any taxes, fees, or surcharges at airport locations that can be removed for local renters from Hertz’s online quotes? If so, what are they and how does one go about getting them removed. Thank you.
The only way to limit some of the hit is to go to a HLE.
Airport locations are captive markets. Hertz doesn't impose the taxes - municipal taxing authorities (city, county, state) do.
This issue has been discussed many times over. Local authorities use car rental taxes and fees as a way to finance airport operations/upgrades and/or sports stadiums.
Just because you are a local won't exempt you at an airport. You need to go to a non-airport location.
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