unauthorized return location fee
Jun 30, 2017 | 11:13 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,086
Charlotte to Columbia, had a return trip planned but called to see what the drop charge would be and it was $300. Obviously I decided against the one way rental and just returned as normal.
It varies on class of vehicle, location and inventory levels (on both sides of the equation).
It varies on class of vehicle, location and inventory levels (on both sides of the equation).
Jun 30, 2017 | 11:29 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
Apr 12, 2019 | 10:00 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 355
Data point: Picked up a car in Amarillo, plans changed, had to return it in Wichita. Was told the drop fee would be $1,000. Haven’t seen the final bill yet. I’m told this is because the Amarillo TX location is an independent Budget franchise, so their cars don’t “float” through the system.
Apr 12, 2019 | 12:13 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 355
Yep, we couldn’t book a one-way...wasn’t an option. Final invoice just came in from them for $1,376, just for the return fee. I bet the cheap ICT-AMA rate you’re seeing is so they can get their vehicle back.
Apr 12, 2019 | 12:18 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,380
Apr 12, 2019 | 1:52 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 355