1.) Premium Station Fee- often applies to places you would naturally pick up a rental car: major airports/ train stations.
Cost: Varies- percentage of the rental fee (example: 20% of the cost in Germany) or a flat rate (example: about $57 in Spain).
2.) Crossing a Country Border- (example: picking a car up in Rome and dropping it in Paris)
Cost: Varies- can be as low as $70 and as high as $4,000 depending on how far you travel between pick-up and drop-off locations.
3.) Road Tax/ Vehicle Licensing Fee (VLF)- a permit/ license for driving in Europe
Cost: Unavoidable, but not bank-breaking, about $5/ day.
4.) Late Return- bringing the car back more than 29 minutes past your scheduled return time
Cost: Returning 30 minutes late will result in a charge for an additional full day!
5.) Winter Tires- essential for icy European roads- make sure to request them in advance even though you'll have to pay extra for them (better to spend a few extra bucks than spiral out of control on the Autobahn)
Cost: Varies- about $4-$20 dollars a day (maxes out at $170 for the trip).
6.) Non-Full Gas Tank- not making sure the gas tank is full before dropping off your vehicle
Cost: Usually a fee ($12 for Avis in France) in addition to the outrageous (and then further inflated by the car-rental company) per-liter of gas cost in Europe.
This list is from Budget Travel. Here is the original link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/05/travel/foreign-car-rental-fees/index.html?hpt=tr_c2
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Violent protests continue in France
Protests over planned pension reforms in France continued to be violent on Wednesday, as riot police clashed with protesters in Paris and Lyon for a second straight day.
According to reports, rioting youths in Lyon have burned cars, looted stores and thrown objects at police. In Nanterre, a Paris suburb, riot police have reportedly used tear gas when confronted with youths throwing stones and lighting fires.
Addressing a fuel-shortage crisis, police began to break up blockades of fuel depots established by striking workers. Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said that three depots in western France were forced open last night “without incident,” reported the New York Times.
Also, protesters have either blocked or threatened to block access roads to airports in Marseilles, Lyon, Nice and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle.
Meanwhile, a strike of air traffic controllers continues to affect airline operations. France’s civil aviation authority said that about 50% of Paris Orly flights were canceled Wednesday, and that about 30% of flights were canceled at all other airports.
Strikes by rail workers continued to affect train service, although international service (Eurostar, Thalys) appeared to be less affected than intercity trains, according to reports.
According to reports, rioting youths in Lyon have burned cars, looted stores and thrown objects at police. In Nanterre, a Paris suburb, riot police have reportedly used tear gas when confronted with youths throwing stones and lighting fires.
Addressing a fuel-shortage crisis, police began to break up blockades of fuel depots established by striking workers. Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux said that three depots in western France were forced open last night “without incident,” reported the New York Times.
Also, protesters have either blocked or threatened to block access roads to airports in Marseilles, Lyon, Nice and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle.
Meanwhile, a strike of air traffic controllers continues to affect airline operations. France’s civil aviation authority said that about 50% of Paris Orly flights were canceled Wednesday, and that about 30% of flights were canceled at all other airports.
Strikes by rail workers continued to affect train service, although international service (Eurostar, Thalys) appeared to be less affected than intercity trains, according to reports.
Spain Says Adios to Smoking in Bars and Cafés
Spain set the stage yesterday for a tough new anti-smoking law that will rid the country of its dubious status as one of Western Europe's easiest places to light up. The bill, passed by parliamentary commission, calls for making all bars and restaurants no-smoking zones, bringing Spain in line with the European Union's strictest anti-smoking nations and many U.S. states that bar smoking in enclosed public places. The measure is expected to pass the Spanish senate and become law on Jan. 2
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
France strike disrupts flights and rail services
If it is summer, it is time for Europe to strike for some reason or another!
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Travellers to France are facing transport disruption over the coming days as workers take industrial action over proposed pension reforms.
A national strike began on Monday evening, and is expected to last until early on Wednesday morning.
Air travel between the UK and France is likely to be disrupted, while a number of rail services could also be delayed or cancelled.
British Airways has warned that flights to other destinations may also be affected, and has advised passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
All long-haul Air France services will operate, according to the airline, but only 90 per cent of short-haul flights from Charles de Gaulle airport and half of short-haul flights from Orly airport will run.
Eurostar said its services will operate normally, but is giving passengers who have already purchased tickets the option of postponing their journeys in case other connecting services are cancelled.
The Paris metro has said that its network will run at about 50 per cent, while around half of high-speed SNCF trains will be in service.
The strike, involving transport workers from this evening, and – from tomorrow – school, post office and civil service staff, is in response to the French government’s proposals to increase the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62. Demonstrations are also planned in 137 towns and cities.
Meanwhile, London Tube workers will walk out for 24 hours later today in a dispute over job cuts.
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Travellers to France are facing transport disruption over the coming days as workers take industrial action over proposed pension reforms.
A national strike began on Monday evening, and is expected to last until early on Wednesday morning.
Air travel between the UK and France is likely to be disrupted, while a number of rail services could also be delayed or cancelled.
British Airways has warned that flights to other destinations may also be affected, and has advised passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
All long-haul Air France services will operate, according to the airline, but only 90 per cent of short-haul flights from Charles de Gaulle airport and half of short-haul flights from Orly airport will run.
Eurostar said its services will operate normally, but is giving passengers who have already purchased tickets the option of postponing their journeys in case other connecting services are cancelled.
The Paris metro has said that its network will run at about 50 per cent, while around half of high-speed SNCF trains will be in service.
The strike, involving transport workers from this evening, and – from tomorrow – school, post office and civil service staff, is in response to the French government’s proposals to increase the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62. Demonstrations are also planned in 137 towns and cities.
Meanwhile, London Tube workers will walk out for 24 hours later today in a dispute over job cuts.
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