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Jun 26, 2016 | 4:31 pm

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mikew99

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Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

What fees?

Really?

Here is an example from my most recent car rental at DTW:

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Estimated Total:                  $164.43
Base Rate:                        $130.00
Rental Options:                     $0.00
Protections/Coverages:              $0.00
Surcharges/Fees:                   $22.25
Concession Recovery Fee (11.11%) : $15.22
Energy Recovery Fee .79/day:        $3.16
Frequent Travel Program :           $0.67
Vehicle License Fee .80/day:        $3.20
Taxes:                             $12.18

With a Base Rate of $130 and an Estimated Total of $164.43, that means that taxes and fees added an extra 26.5% to the advertised rate for this 4-day rental.

This is a direct copy and paste from my e-mail confirmation. You might notice that the totals don't add up, but this only bolsters the argument that the final total is what should be advertised in the first place.

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