Originally Posted by NALEM

I've rented from Fox and other "off brand" rental agencies before. If it's a only a few dollars to be saved, I will always choose the Hertz, Alamo, National, Budget, Avis, Sixt,etc.

Unfortunately I've had to rent a car for a week plus, during times that the brand was $120 +/- daily vs $30 +/- day with Fox. I chose Fox, and every action I took, was based on the expectation that they will try to "f**k" me over at some point.

I screenshot and printed transaction details of the rental, including their own rules, even those location specific. I videotaped and photographed the exterior and interior before driving away, including the odometer and fuel tank gauge.

Before the return, if and when necessary, I take the vehicle to a car wash to lightly vacuum and rinse the vehicle (some locations require it to be returned clean), top off the fuel, make sure I have the receipts.

Upon return, I immediately offer up the receipts, and require them to close out the rental and issue their receipt. Effectively I have never given them the opportunity to "try" to roll me for extra money. Meanwhile as I am checking out, I literally am witnessing others getting screwed.