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Thomas wrote:The "insurance" was $20 for Hertz. My father was with me, so he paid for it. If it was any more, I would have convinced him not to buy it.

The gave you a good rate. Back in 2006 I had to rent a car for a week while my truck was in the shop. The insurance, Enterprise, added almost $300 to the rental cost.

Katygunnut wrote: Can you get to / from a major airport for picking up and dropping off the car? If so, this might save you alot. I am surprised that you saw rates that high. I rent cars all over the US on a regular basis (during work trips), and the highest I have ever seen was $65 a day. Usually, I can get a compact for $25 a day or less.

Where they can get you with price is if they ask if you want insurance. That is often higher than the car rental itself. Don't ask how I know! We can temporarily change our auto policy to include rental car coverage for much less.

About 15 years ago I rode from Louisville to San Antonio. Most uncomfortable 24+ hours I ever spent. Sadly it would 't have cost me that much more to have taken a plane and back then it wasn't that much of a hassle. Even with that the biggest problem I have with bus travel is the stations are often in the worse part of the cities, where you are most likely to need personal protection.
No way I'll do it again unless there is no other choice.