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guest - June 20th, 2009 2:15 PM

I booked a car ahead of time for my trip to Florida. When I arrived there, I was an hour late, due to a mechanical problem with the plane. The car rental company changed by booked rate and I had to pay a higher rate. Is this legit? [br]

guest - June 20th, 2009 2:21 PM

it is an unfortunate situation when car rental companies change rates on you without you knowing it. This can also be embarrassing, when you pick up the car and find out it cost more than you booked, and your account won't cover any amount higher. You are left stranded at that point. [br][br]Car rental companies seem to be cracking down on late arrivals for some reason. It appears they are doing it because they feel if you are going to be late, they could put someone else in that car, and give you something later. So to penalize you, they raise the rates so you end up paying more. [br][br]In order to avoid this from happening to you, call the car rental company ahead of time, and find out if they do charge for late arrivals. Ask them if they charge a penalty for being late, or if you have to change airports, or if you have to cancel your reservation. Get this information up front and ahead of time so you will be aware of it. [br][br]

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