EWY Key West --> RSW Ft. Myers Economy Budget

[dahammer]

Got this rental about a week in advance as I was not successful bidding up to $45. Ended up with a Ford Focus, with taxes it was $67.50. I bought the collision damage waiver through PRICELINE for $11.

Got the high pressure "upsell" from the agent to buy Budget's CDW, she stated that the PRICELINE insurance would still make me liable for a total loss in case there was an accident. She also tried hard to upsell on the car class as well. I asked her to call the Ft. Myers rental counter and see if they needed any Lincoln Town Cars as I would be happy to bring one up and I would not charge Budget for driving a less fuel efficient vehicle. She quickly printed out my rental agreement and tossed me the keys to the Focus which got about 35 mpg.

[thereuare]

Thanks for sharing your most recent purchase with the board.

Hope you're been enjoying your trip and your travels went smoothly.