Yup, they are. They claim it's because of the taxes they have to pay, but I'm highly skeptical. Basically, it's a $2 fee they can get away with, since renters can either (a) ignore it, since they're traveling on someone else's dime, or (b) pay it, if it's worth it to them, or (c) get #1 Awards points, which don't incur the fee.