LDW in JFK/LGA
Aug 4, 2010, 2:25 pm
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LDW in JFK/LGA
I'll be spending a couple of weeks in the NYC area and was checking some rent price for different cities.
Why does Budget charges only $9.00/day for CDW in JFK/LGA when everywhere else they charge $25.99/day, like for instance DCA in Washington?
Are they the same coverage? Why is it that much cheaper in NYC?
I don't live in the US.
Why does Budget charges only $9.00/day for CDW in JFK/LGA when everywhere else they charge $25.99/day, like for instance DCA in Washington?
Are they the same coverage? Why is it that much cheaper in NYC?
I don't live in the US.
Aug 4, 2010, 5:15 pm
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That is a good question. I have a two day rental from them at JFK tomorrow and was wondering the same thing. It would be good to know, but I will sure ask a manager tomorrow.
Aug 4, 2010, 6:12 pm
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Hertz once told me it's $9/day by NYS law.
Aug 5, 2010, 9:47 am
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Do you know which law is that?
I'd like to take a look to see what it really means.
I'd like to take a look to see what it really means.
Aug 5, 2010, 8:06 pm
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I don't know. I didn't ask, since I don't buy CDW. 
Aug 7, 2010, 12:29 am
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I believe this is the case. I seem to recall seeing the same price for LDW at Dollar and National, too, and seeing somewhere that it was limited by state law. It's a relatively recent state law, AFAIK--agencies were formerly prohibited from selling LDW at all, and a law was passed allowing them to do so but regulating the amount they can charge.
NYS has one of the most tightly-regulated rental car environments. Agencies are held responsible for third-party liability coverage (they were formerly held fully vicariously liable for unlimited damages, but I believe that was recently overturned by a federal court), can only charge a certain amount for LDW, and must rent to anyone over 18. Consequently, there are some very steep fees for demographics the rental agencies believe are risky--underage drivers and renters from Brooklyn and The Bronx can be charged well north of $50 per day in extra fees. I've always wondered if rental agencies would simply leave the state if NYS were to pass laws restricting those fees...
NYS has one of the most tightly-regulated rental car environments. Agencies are held responsible for third-party liability coverage (they were formerly held fully vicariously liable for unlimited damages, but I believe that was recently overturned by a federal court), can only charge a certain amount for LDW, and must rent to anyone over 18. Consequently, there are some very steep fees for demographics the rental agencies believe are risky--underage drivers and renters from Brooklyn and The Bronx can be charged well north of $50 per day in extra fees. I've always wondered if rental agencies would simply leave the state if NYS were to pass laws restricting those fees...