Does this sound right (rental taxes)?

[Dancind]

We booked a car through Southwest for a 16 day trip last May/June, and I just got my credit card statement. My confirmation rate was $358, but $486 was charged to my credit card. I know the taxes and fees add a lot to the rental price, but this equals 36% of the base rate! Is that about right? Trying to find out before I call Dollar. We did return the car with a full tank of gas. Diana

 

[poohbear2]

I don't know the exact break down for all the car rental taxes ( if you go on the Dollar web site, they will tell you) but it is ridiculous. There are lots of extra taxes and by the time you finish you do add a lot to your bill. There's a state tax, plus some other type of taxes that you really can't get around. Thank goodness for Mousesaver!

 

[Dancind]

I finally found the receipt (lots of receipts from that trip). Yep, it was all kinds of taxes. Just paid for a Priceline reserved car, it only worked out to about 29% in extra fees/taxes. Guess that's a reason to go with Priceline too. Diana

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Dancind
I finally found the receipt (lots of receipts from that trip). Yep, it was all kinds of taxes. Just paid for a Priceline reserved car, it only worked out to about 29% in extra fees/taxes. Guess that's a reason to go with Priceline too. Diana

Taxes will be higher for a higher priced base rental.
Priceline rentals charge the same taxes as the ones you make yourself.
It runs about 30% over the base rate.

In the OP's case I would call Dollar ASAP or read the rental receipt and see what is up. This is a bit excessive.

 

[Dopey & Grumpy]

I checked my National Car Rental confirmation and it gives the breakdown of charges in Florida on a rental car. Maybe it will help you to see if yours were excessive or not.

Charges are as follows:

Concession Fee Recovery Charge 9.8%
Florida Schrg/tire&bat fee $2.05 Usd/day
License Recoupment Fee .49 Usd/day
State Tax 6.50%

I'm not sure if these are charged on the base rate or on the rate after discounts (if any). These charges are for a car rented for October.

Hope this helps.

 

[Lewisc]

Sounds a little high, may guess is they charged you for gas or an extra driver.

 

[dvc guy]

When adding in all the extra fees remember that sales tax is added to the base rate plus all the additional fees.

Example:

Rental 250.00 7 Days
Concession Fee 9.8% 24.50
Florida Surcharge 2.05% 5.12
License Fee .49 3.43

SUBTOTAL 283.05
State Tax 6.5% 18.40

GRAND TOTAL 301.45