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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 1:13 pm
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tamsgaf
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1P, PC Plat, HH Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 26
Home airport rentals

Originally Posted by Soup Sandwich
OK, I checked this out.

Sure enough, it's actually cheaper for me to rent a car from my Hertz HLE and drive to the airport than it is to take a taxi. It's $24 vs. $60. I'd have the car for up to 24 hours.... It's just a matter of the added hassle right as I'm getting ready to go on the road again...
I have often rented cars on my homeward bound flight when I was just staying home for the weekend and then dropped the car off on my way out again. With weekend rates this is usaully cheaper than 2 cab rides and I don't have to drive my beater over the weekend.
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