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What options do I have about refueling the car?
Can I just replace the fuel myself?
Should I buy the whole gas tank up front?
What if I don't have time to refuel the car
when I told them I would? |
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options do I have about refueling the car? |
You will probably have several; you
can usually replace the gas on your own, buy the whole gas tank
up front or pay a per-gallon refueling charge. You'll have to listen
to each option and decide for yourself based on your own personal
situation.
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I just replace the fuel myself? |
Replacing the fuel yourself is generally
the cheapest of your options, but you'll have to find a gas station
close to the rental return location. This can be challenging, because
gas stations are limited around airports. The FAA doesn't allow
them too close to flight paths in case of a plane crash. Airports
also tend to be in the less desirable parts of town, where getting
out of your car and pumping gas can be a safety concern. If you’re
going to refuel it yourself, check the area for safety and find
out where the gas stations are located. Also, leave plenty of time
to refuel, return the car and still make it to your flight.
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I buy the whole gas tank up front? |
When considering buying the tank
up front find out the per-gallon charge. It is generally competitive
with the local station prices and will save you the time and hassle
of refueling your own tank. If the per-gallon cost is at a competitive
rate and you'll be using the whole tank, buying the tank up front
can be a good deal. It will be much more convenient than refueling
yourself, at about the same cost. You get to avoid delays and smelly
gas on your clothes. However, you don't get a refund on any unused
gas, so if you won't use much of the fuel it can be costly and might
not be your best option.
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if I don't have time to refuel the car when I told them I would? |
The Rental Car Companies will usually
charge a per-gallon refueling charge if you didn't take their refueling
option up front. It's convenient, no delays looking for gas stations,
no nasty gas smell on your clothes, no missed plane, but the per-gallon
charge is often much higher than the local stations. A few gallons
at this rate won't kill you, but many more than that and it would
probably be cheaper to prepay the whole tank. So, listen to their
options and pick the best one for you.
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