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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 1:11 pm
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Originally Posted by AutoSlash
If it were us we wouldn't bother. Avis will just adjust it automatically. You usually get a 29-minute grace period anyway, so if you end up picking up a little later than planned and/or dropping off a little earlier than planned, you may end up just paying the original rate. If not, Avis will adjust it automatically, but in our opinion, the smart move is to just leave things as-is. Not having the hassle of trying to change it is a bonus.
I don't agree. At the very least they should contact Avis and find out what they will charge you for being late.
In the past I would have just left things as they are but now I know that they can charge you whatever they feel like if you're late.
It just takes an email (get it in writing).
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