Hmm......I am not a fan of rental agencies "scamming" consumers, but I just can't figure out the logics some people have posted here.

I have read quite a few posts here claiming "I am not renting from Budget again even if other rental agencies have higher rates because of this alleged scam." Well, do you guys pay more than the $9.50 difference in rental rate at other rental agencies for your other rentals? Let's assume you pay exactly $9.50 more each time you rent a car at another rental agency than you do at Budget. At Budget, you are given the option to go inside to ask for the charge to be take off. This obviously takes time (at least 15 mins, perhaps, sometimes much more). At the other rental agencies, you don't have this option, so you automatically save at least 15 mins. in exchange for the $9.50. Depending on how much you value your time, you can pay for the convenience of not going inside to ask for the charge to be taken off at Budget. So, what's the difference? Either way, you are paying more for the convenience of saving time, but, at Budget, you get the option of saving the money if you are not in a hurry. What's not to like? Of course, if the rates at other rental agencies are more competitive, there is really no reason to go with Budget, but if the rate difference is far more than $9.50, perhaps one needs to realize there is a price to pay for the convenience. Is worth the $9.50? That's for you, the consumer, to decide.

LAX

PS: I don't work for Budget, nor do I gain in any shape or form if you rent from Budget. I am just trying to understand the logics behind this alleged scam.