June 6, 2026 · 11:58 AM
The Rental Car Fuel Trap: That $10 Fill-Up Costs $35 at the Counter
Rental companies charge $9–12/gallon to refuel your car — nearly 3× the pump price. A 3-gallon top-off that costs $10 at the gas station runs $35 at the counter. Here's the math, and the 5-minute fix.
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