Avis bring back empty?

Mrs-Weasley · 11 Feb 19, 10:45 AM

Hi do Avis do the same as Alamo where you get the option to return the car empty and you pay for the full tank? and if so what would you recommend doing? (flying into Miami airport)

DFCH-Andy · 11 Feb 19, 10:56 AM

Yes, they offer it. They charge you for a full tank, plus airport tax so it'll always cost a bit more than if you were to fill it up yourself. But its convenient and you avoid the hassle of trying to find a local gas station charging decent prices. Important thing is make sure you decide at the rental desk... If you don't sign up to the prepaid fuel and return it back empty, you'll be charged $10 a gallon.

Mrs-Weasley · 11 Feb 19, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by DFCH-Andy

Yes, they offer it. They charge you for a full tank, plus airport tax so it'll always cost a bit more than if you were to fill it up yourself. But its convenient and you avoid the hassle of trying to find a local gas station charging decent prices. Important thing is make sure you decide at the rental desk... If you don't sign up to the prepaid fuel and return it back empty, you'll be charged $10 a gallon.

Ok didnt know that, thank you.

trampslikeus · 11 Feb 19, 01:47 PM

There are plenty of gas stations on the approach to Miami airport and prices are in line with charges at other off airport locations

Mrs-Weasley · 11 Feb 19, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by trampslikeus

There are plenty of gas stations on the approach to Miami airport and prices are in line with charges at other off airport locations

So you would recommend bring it back full?

Fra · 11 Feb 19, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs-Weasley

So you would recommend bring it back full?

It's up to you really, if you pay for a tank up front then it's one less thing to worry about. If the price is fairly competitive I'd be inclined to go for return empty.

**Grandee** · 11 Feb 19, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Fra

It's up to you really, if you pay for a tank up front then it's one less thing to worry about. If the price is fairly competitive I'd be inclined to go for return empty.

I return (the vehicle) empty every time I visit the US, and have done for years. Makes everything much more relaxed at the end of your vacation and even if you have a couple of gallons left in the tank on return, it is only 3 or 4 bucks.

**mick** · 11 Feb 19, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Grandee

I return (the vehicle) empty every time I visit the US, and have done for years. Makes everything much more relaxed at the end of your vacation and even if you have a couple of gallons left in the tank on return, it is only 3 or 4 bucks.

Agree totally. After spending a few thousand on a holiday I certainly don't lose any sleep over leaving $5 of gas in the tank.

Mick

**NewtoOrlando** · 11 Feb 19, 08:00 PM

We always take it back full, just what we�ve always done. We made a rookie error the first time by going to the shell garage right by the entrance to the car hire return, cost a small fortune! Last year we found a 7-11 that was about 15 mins from the airport in a more residential location and was so much cheaper.

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DFCH-Andy DIBB Advertiser - DIBB Advertiser - Join Date: Dec 16	Yes, they offer it. They charge you for a full tank, plus airport tax so it'll always cost a bit more than if you were to fill it up yourself. But its convenient and you avoid the hassle of trying to find a local gas station charging decent prices. Important thing is make sure you decide at the rental desk... If you don't sign up to the prepaid fuel and return it back empty, you'll be charged $10 a gallon. __________________ Andy Discount Florida Car Hire www.discountfloridacarhire.co.uk

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trampslikeus Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Jun 11	There are plenty of gas stations on the approach to Miami airport and prices are in line with charges at other off airport locations