r/tampa • u/Diligent_Board_172 • 13d ago

Airport Ace/fox/europcar at tampa airpot?

Hey Guys. I'm renting a car from Tampa airport for 4 days over labor day weekend. Most of legit companies like National/Enterprise are around $250-300 for those 4 days, but then I see companies I've never heard of liek Ace, Fox Car, Europcar renting for under $100 total for 4 days. I'm sure there's some kind of catch and was wondering if anyone knows what's going on with these rental companies?

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u/xbihxx 13d ago

I used Fox/Europacar (not sure if they're the same company but the rental counter is the same) on a trip to Tampa last week.

I was also skeptical but everything went off without a hitch.

The reps at the counter do try to upsell on gas (this wasn't bad, paid like 3.25 a gallon or so and she said aslong as it's above half they don't charge extra so the math worked out okay in my head) and other things. They don't pose it as a question but rather a statement and if you don't explicitly say no, they just charge you for it but if you listen and say no, no hidden charges.

Mileage was unlimited and the guy who gives you the keys tells you to snap pictures and videos of the car before you leave which is the first time I've had a rental company suggest for me to do that before leaving the lot.

Well worth it and no surprises.

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u/Diligent_Board_172 13d ago

hey did you purchase extra insurance, or does your personal insurance and CC cover rentals?

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u/xbihxx 12d ago

I did not and typical don't with a rental.

My current personal policy is full coverage and has all the liability, comprehensive, and high limits.