Originally Posted by
WeekendTraveler
I rented a car from National today and noticed, 12 miles after leaving the airport, that the gas tank was half empty--so it was roughly half empty when I picked up the car.
I have filled up the tank so that I don't get charged when I return the car (just a few miles away).
Am I out of luck, and the $25 in gas that I paid for, to fill up the tank, is just a lesson learned?
Next time, I'll check the gas tank before leaving the National site.
Thanks.
I'm assuming that your contract indicates a fuel level of "full," correct?
If the "mileage out" listed on your contract is correct, then take a photo showing the odometer reading and fuel level (in a single photo) upon return, and show the photo to the check-in agent when you plead your case.
And yes, on future rentals, always make sure that the odometer reading and fuel-gauge level matches what's on the contract before you drive the car away.