I rented a car for 10 days in California and unfortunately got a parking ticket in San DIego. No sign, it was painted on the curb. Most people, like me, probably miss the warning. It was $52 and I paid it within a week in July.

I get a letter from Avis that they have a $25 processing fee for getting a ticket and it is in their agreement. Who reads those multi-page agreements? This is deceptive and just like the airlines, the car rental companies are trying to jack up fees. My $30.50 a day car rental ended up costing me almost $500 and when this additional fee will put it over that amount. I know some of that is local fees, but some of it was Avis fees. If they go ahead with $25, do I have the right to challenge the fee with my credit card company?

Next time I will rent from someone else.