Rental car quotes

[Freyja]

I am having trouble figuring out rental car quotes in the US.
O.k base rate is one thing, but then I get "Total estimated cost". Is that inclusive of insurance and everything I HAVE to pay, or what???


This is the quote I recieved for a 14 day Dodge Durango rental in LA:


2 Weeks at $377.99 per week. Unlimited mileage. Base Rate: $755.98
U.S. Dollar (USD)

Total Estimated Charges: $818.35



Base Rate: $755.98
Taxes, Surcharges & Fees
STATE TAX $62.37

Total Estimated Charges: $818.35
U.S. Dollar (USD)


How does that sound?

 

[Delilah Bleu]

It will only include insurance if you selected that option before you submitted the info for a total. The taxes and licensing fees sound about right.

 

[stars75238]

I actually am a member of AAA and I believe that they cover the insurance costs for the rental, thereby saving many $$$ on the rental. Since I am a member of AAA and trust me it is worth it, this discount was worth the membership fee and then some.

 

[AspiringCindy]

I actually am a member of AAA and I believe that they cover the insurance costs for the rental, thereby saving many $$$ on the rental. QUOTE]

Are you sure about this?...I have been a AAA member for 10 years, and never knew about this!! Boy, what a sucker I have been!

 

[stars75238]

The discount is mainly through Hertz, not sure of other comapnies.

 

[dreams91]

Sounds like a high quote though.

 

[stars75238]

That was for 10 days unlimited miles, and yes I would love to bring the price down. Granted I drove almost 3000 miles so again not bad I thought. Any ideas on bringing it down?

 

[stars75238]

Just noticed that I did not include what I paid, it was $500 for 10 days, including tax.