Saturday, June 28, 2008

The Free Car Rental Upgrade

For the past number of years I always looked forward to the free upgrade when picking up my rental at the airport locations around Canada.

Since I have always prefered the freedom of having time and road control, along with the parking frustrations and the like that go along with it. As a result the upgrade, while not expected, was common. However at a dollor forty a barrel, and a dollar thirty plus for gas, that upgrade is not so appealing.

Those big honkers can break the bank after 50 blocks and 10 red lights. Businesses who allow their employees any and all sizes may also be taking a second look at their policies. In a big company where employees are constantly on the road the gas line may be isolated separately from other travel costs and examined under a strong microscope. It is not just the fuel surcharges that are hitting home as car rental companies are having to institute nickel and dime add-ons as well.

I will miss the comfort of those guzzlers nevertheless.

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