FlyerTalk Forums
Page 2 of 2
1
2
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

FlyerTalk Forums (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/index.php)
-   Midwest (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/midwest-455/)
-   -   Driving through Chicago - tolls (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/midwest/1961611-driving-through-chicago-tolls.html)

serpens Mar 23, 2019 11:00 am
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 30919397)
[...] plus IIRC a fixed fee for each day that you use the transponder. YMMV.
I was under the impression (and am too lazy or busy, depending on point of view, to check) that the transponder fee was a daily fee that applied even if it was not used. I would be gratified to learn that I am wrong.

JimInOhio Mar 23, 2019 1:56 pm
Originally Posted by serpens (Post 30920750)
I was under the impression (and am too lazy or busy, depending on point of view, to check) that the transponder fee was a daily fee that applied even if it was not used. I would be gratified to learn that I am wrong.
It all depends on the rental car agency. Some are daily fixed fee (I believe National is this way) while some are actual charge plus a small rental fee (I think Avis). Not sure how Hertz is set up. I know with Avis you have the option of turning it off with a lever that isolates the transponder.

serpens Mar 23, 2019 4:26 pm
Good to know. Thank, JimInOhio.

glg Mar 24, 2019 9:46 am
Originally Posted by JimInOhio (Post 30920262)
No, I mean the fuel cost of driving from ORD to Elkhart which is in itself much less than the cost of the rental. In other words, the toll charge is a tiny portion of the total cost so it's hard to see why it's such a point of analysis.
Because it's an additional cost that can be fairly easily avoided.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 8:06 am.
Page 2 of 2
1
2
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.