What is a refuel charge for a rental car?

A refuelling fee is a fee that is charged by many suppliers for refuelling the rental car. This happens when the renter returns the car with less fuel in the tank than agreed in the rental agreement. For example, Hertz is one car rental supplier that charges a refuelling fee from their customers.



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Discover the most common extra charges in car hire, and see what you can do to avoid any nasty surprises next time.
  • 1) Insurance charges. ...
  • 2) Upgrade charges. ...
  • 3) Damage charges. ...
  • 4) Charges for extra days. ...
  • 5) Admin or processing fees. ...
  • 6) Charges for changing rental times or dates.


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EZFuel® and Fuel Service Charge With our newest refueling service, customers who drive fewer than 75 miles pay a low flat fee for fuel and then return the car without stopping at the pump. Select this option and we'll automatically charge you a flat fee of $15.99, ($17.99 if you rent the vehicle in California).

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There is only one situation in which you should prepurchase fuel from your renter, and that is when you don't care about saving money. Sure, prepaying buys you the convenience of returning your car with an empty tank, so if you're severely pressed for time prepaying can hurry things along (for a fee).

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If you do not choose our Prepaid Fuel option and do not return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, we will fill the tank for you and charge you for the costs we incur and the service we provide in doing so.

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If you don't know where the nearest gas station is, ask your car rental manager.
  • Our recommendations:
  • Whenever possible, choose a Full-for-Full fuel policy.
  • Inquire about additional charges and fees if there is less fuel upon the return of the rental car.


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Save money by renting vehicles (often at discounted corporate rates) instead of paying for mileage reimbursement. Reducing insurance and liability risk for employees. Providing reliable, late-model vehicles with modern safety features.

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The good news is that you still have two ways to avoid paying a fuel surcharge when flying these airlines. Either you can depart from a country that limits fuel surcharges or you can book through an airline mileage program that doesn't pass along these fees.

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Research the rental car company by searching for the name of the company and words like “scam,” “complaint,” or “review” to check if other people have had a bad experience. Verify deals with the company directly. If you need customer support, look for contact info on the company's official website.

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Rental car prices have been surging because demand is high and supply is low, both due to the coronavirus crisis and the chip shortage. To mitigate it, I should book as soon as I'm even *thinking* about traveling somewhere. I should also avoid certain locations (especially those near nature destinations).

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Full to Full means that if you pick up the car with a full tank of fuel, you should also return it with a full tank. With Full to Empty fuel policy, you pick up the car with a full tank of fuel and return it with an empty tank.

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“Our new technology automatically measures and records the precise amount of gas in the tank at the time the customer exits the rental facility, and measures and records the fuel level again when the vehicle is returned,” says Avis spokeswoman Alice Pereira.

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Hertz Hold on Credit Card The authorization hold is a standard practice. It ensures that the rental charges and any additional expenses (like fuel charges or late return fees) can be covered by the renter's available credit. The hold amount can be up to US$200 for credit cards and US$500 for debit cards.

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If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed. If the prepaid reservation is cancelled within 24 hours before the pickup time, a $200 fee will be assessed.

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