Rental car in Los Angeles
Nov 21st, 2018, 06:15 AM
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Rental car in Los Angeles
Will be renting a car at LAX airport for about 2 weeks which gives us included/free Road side assistance
But again there is an option of getting Road side assistance at an extra price/cost
What is the difference between the 2
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But again there is an option of getting Road side assistance at an extra price/cost
What is the difference between the 2
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Thanks
Nov 21st, 2018, 08:56 AM
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Fox auto rental is well-known for its scams. Search the forums for horror stories about them.
I'd steer clear of Fox. And, I sure wouldn't count on them for roadside assistance.
Does your auto insurance provide roadside assistance? Or your credit card?
Try costco.com auto rentals.
I'd steer clear of Fox. And, I sure wouldn't count on them for roadside assistance.
Does your auto insurance provide roadside assistance? Or your credit card?
Try costco.com auto rentals.
Nov 22nd, 2018, 01:27 AM
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Thank you all for your suggestions and feddbavk
NO , I haven’t booked the car yet . Was trying to figure out a ball park estimate for the rental along with insurance
Also checked few direct rental car companies like thrift, Avis , hertz , dollar and Hertz came out the cheapest
Hertz price for LA pick & drop compared to L.A. pickup and SF drop off also remained the same , strange isn’t it
NO , I haven’t booked the car yet . Was trying to figure out a ball park estimate for the rental along with insurance
Also checked few direct rental car companies like thrift, Avis , hertz , dollar and Hertz came out the cheapest
Hertz price for LA pick & drop compared to L.A. pickup and SF drop off also remained the same , strange isn’t it
Nov 22nd, 2018, 01:31 AM
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@janisj is right in pointing out that we are foreigners and our car insurance wouldn’t matter
But I have a WORLD credit card issued by our local bank , need to see what it offers. If it says it covers Insurance or road side assistance , then do I need to get it again in US
But I have a WORLD credit card issued by our local bank , need to see what it offers. If it says it covers Insurance or road side assistance , then do I need to get it again in US
Nov 22nd, 2018, 03:01 AM
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If your credit card offers worldwide roadside assistance, you don’t need to get it again from the rental company.
I would click on the roadside assistance question mark to see what it says, so you can see the difference between the one included and the one you pay additional for. If the explanation is not sufficient, call them.
I would click on the roadside assistance question mark to see what it says, so you can see the difference between the one included and the one you pay additional for. If the explanation is not sufficient, call them.
Nov 22nd, 2018, 08:56 PM
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Asimm, sometimes if you have an airline frequent flyer membership or a Visa through your airline, you can use their link to reserve a car. You may find some savings by using the link.
Many years ago, Hertz and Avis were considered the top of the line for American car rentals. They may still be the leaders, but the other mainstream ones--Enterprise, Budget, followed by Dollar and Thrifty are right on their tails. You should do okay with any of those.
Many years ago, Hertz and Avis were considered the top of the line for American car rentals. They may still be the leaders, but the other mainstream ones--Enterprise, Budget, followed by Dollar and Thrifty are right on their tails. You should do okay with any of those.
Nov 22nd, 2018, 11:10 PM
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Asimm, sometimes if you have an airline frequent flyer membership or a Visa through your airline, you can use their link to reserve a car. You may find some savings by using the link.
Many years ago, Hertz and Avis were considered the top of the line for American car rentals. They may still be the leaders, but the other mainstream ones--Enterprise, Budget, followed by Dollar and Thrifty are right on their tails. You should do okay with any of those.
Many years ago, Hertz and Avis were considered the top of the line for American car rentals. They may still be the leaders, but the other mainstream ones--Enterprise, Budget, followed by Dollar and Thrifty are right on their tails. You should do okay with any of those.
Hertz price for LA pick & drop compared to L.A. pickup and SF drop off also remained the same , strange isn’t it
Nov 23rd, 2018, 04:33 PM
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So just to confirm that you understoodvwhat I was saying.
My suggestion is this:
You go into your frequent flyer account for your airlines and see if there is a link to a car rental. Sometimes that link can be a better price than going directly to the car rental's own price.
My suggestion is this:
You go into your frequent flyer account for your airlines and see if there is a link to a car rental. Sometimes that link can be a better price than going directly to the car rental's own price.
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Wherever you rent a car, I would recommend that you take full insurance from a reliable insurer. In the event of a traffic incident, you didn't have to hire a lawyer for car insurance claims. Unfortunately, I got into this situation. It cost me more than the savings on insurance.
Jan 14th, 2019, 08:04 AM
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I'm only going to add three things to this discussion.
1. Cheaper doesn't always equate to better (or even cheaper). You get what you pay for. Please be very careful in looking at terms. Some companies charge extra if you cross state boundary lines. I can't tell you if Fox is one of those companies, but the not-national companies are the most likely culprits, and Fox is known for nickle-and-diming.
2. While virtually all car-rental companies offer roadside assistance, you still have to pay for any services rendered. Buying the roadside assistance policy means those costs are included ... say you lock yourself out of the car or have a flat tire. But always read the fine print to make sure you know what you're getting.
3. Most non-U.S. travelers are able to get a price quote that includes all required insurances. I'm surprised that you aren't getting a full package rate, but that alone might explain why Fox is cheaper than the larger national companies. There's a quirk in the U.S. California (and California alone) does not include liability coverage with car rentals, so you always have to buy that. If you have car insurance in the U.S., then your liability coverage transfers to any rental you're driving, but if you aren't from the U.S., then you always have to buy that coverage unless you have a larger travel umbrella policy that confers coverage.
1. Cheaper doesn't always equate to better (or even cheaper). You get what you pay for. Please be very careful in looking at terms. Some companies charge extra if you cross state boundary lines. I can't tell you if Fox is one of those companies, but the not-national companies are the most likely culprits, and Fox is known for nickle-and-diming.
2. While virtually all car-rental companies offer roadside assistance, you still have to pay for any services rendered. Buying the roadside assistance policy means those costs are included ... say you lock yourself out of the car or have a flat tire. But always read the fine print to make sure you know what you're getting.
3. Most non-U.S. travelers are able to get a price quote that includes all required insurances. I'm surprised that you aren't getting a full package rate, but that alone might explain why Fox is cheaper than the larger national companies. There's a quirk in the U.S. California (and California alone) does not include liability coverage with car rentals, so you always have to buy that. If you have car insurance in the U.S., then your liability coverage transfers to any rental you're driving, but if you aren't from the U.S., then you always have to buy that coverage unless you have a larger travel umbrella policy that confers coverage.
Jan 14th, 2019, 08:45 AM
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Please DO NOT rent a car from Fox! You can probably get a car from a reputable company for the extra $7/day. Twice I rented from Fox. Both times, there was a bad problem with the tires which was dangerous.
The first time I got to Fox about noon and all of the economy cars were gone. They sent me out from Las Vegas in a ragtop Jeep. I was out on I-15 headed toward Primm and the steering felt a little funny. I made it to Barstow where I checked the tire pressures. One was at 22psi. The others were a little low 28-30psi. I was able to get some geocaches in the Mojave that i would not have found if I had an economy car.
The next time I rented from Fox was in SLC. Soon after I left the lot the TPMS light on the dash lit and I went back. One of the tires was inflated to 90psi. The guy let out air for about a minute to get it back to normal.
I checked the tire pressures all around several times on that trip.
The last time I rented at LAX, (Memorial Day), I rented from Enterprise. I didn't take the insurance. While I was in Costco, someone hit the car with a low flat cart damaging the driver side rocker panel. I paid my $500 deductable when I turned in the car. A couple months later I got a check from Enterprise because the repair cost less than $500.
The first time I got to Fox about noon and all of the economy cars were gone. They sent me out from Las Vegas in a ragtop Jeep. I was out on I-15 headed toward Primm and the steering felt a little funny. I made it to Barstow where I checked the tire pressures. One was at 22psi. The others were a little low 28-30psi. I was able to get some geocaches in the Mojave that i would not have found if I had an economy car.
The next time I rented from Fox was in SLC. Soon after I left the lot the TPMS light on the dash lit and I went back. One of the tires was inflated to 90psi. The guy let out air for about a minute to get it back to normal.
I checked the tire pressures all around several times on that trip.
The last time I rented at LAX, (Memorial Day), I rented from Enterprise. I didn't take the insurance. While I was in Costco, someone hit the car with a low flat cart damaging the driver side rocker panel. I paid my $500 deductable when I turned in the car. A couple months later I got a check from Enterprise because the repair cost less than $500.
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