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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 3:22 am
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opuscule
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Avoiding currency exchange ripoff?

Hi all. I reserved a car in Bilbao, with the reservation made in US dollars. I just picked the car up and it seems that AVIS has forced some sort of absurd exchange rate on me, as what should have been around an 87 Euro charge ($113US at the current market rate), became 118 Euro! The agent confirmed that the reservation total was $113 USD, so I know it's an issue of exchange rate and not a problem with the reservation itself. My question is, is it possible to 'force' Avis to charge my CC at the originally quoted USD rate? I'd much prefer to use VISA's near-market rate then AVIS' 30% commission. I'm returning the car on Tuesday so any tips on what to fight for would be appreciated.
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