Hertz (Part 2)
We left off last time on Hertz having prices that sound tricky, $60 dollars plus tax. Today we're going to add up the prices and you can make the assumption if Hertz is worth it. Understand these are ballpark numbers and are subject to change. When going on the Hertz website I put December 8th to December 9th, one day. The cheapest car available was $37.50 before taxes and that is a Chevrolet Spark or similar. This rate is if I choose to pay now. If I choose to pay later it's $53.63 before taxes.
Let's say I choose to pay now, $37.50. Now it asks me If I want to add insurance which if I get into an accident I will pay nothing, extremely important. That adds $9.00 bringing the total to $46.50. However, this insurance does not cover liability which protects me, if I get into an accident and the other person sues me. Also extremely important adding $17.95, bringing the total now to $64.45. What if I get into an accident? I also need to be covered for that, hospital bills can be insane. Protection package another $2.95 brining the total now to $67.40. Now with taxes that goes up to $88.67.
Not too bad right? Hold that thought just one more second. $88.67 is great but what if under 25 that is another $35 dollars a day bringing the total to $123.67. Also you need to pay gas and even if you're refilling only once that adds another $30 bringing it to $153.67. Let's be honest, if we were renting a car, we were going somewhere far away meaning we were filling up more than once. By the end of the rental, you're looking to pay 200-240 dollars with tolls and gas.
What do you think is cheaper now?
Next week we are going to go back to rideshare companies. Specifically, we’re going to be talking about Revel.