Does anyone know when picking up a rental car that there is an option to purchase gasoline and not have to fill up the car when returning it? Is it more cost-effective to choose this option ?

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What a waste, American gas prices are so cheap.

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Full tank take, full tank return, is the most cost-effective.

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It will cost a lot more, which is not cost-effective.

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Buy a case of oil, there is also a service fee, I heard it's even less cost-effective

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It is recommended to return the car with a full tank of gas. There is a gas station near the return location.

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That's a service that's calculated by the whole case. Unless you can basically empty the fuel tank when returning the car to the station.

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So it's more convenient. The fuel tank is basically empty when I return the car.

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I bought it! I was cheated! 9.9 yuan a day, more than 18 yuan for two days, my car because of queuing for a long time, a total of two days to one day, loss. It's still better to fill up gas by yourself, and the car doesn't consume much gas at all. It didn't even take away a small gauge after running for half a day.

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"Don't buy"

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Don't buy, not worthwhile!

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