As with airfare, car rental daily rates tend to be significantly higher than advertised when taxes, fees, and various additional charges are factored in.And that's not counting extras insurance, or additional drivers, etc.
Fortunately, more travel sites Include the total cost of rental when viewing search results to help you better understand what consumers are actually paying.
But that wasn't the case for some people who rented cars from Avis and Budget and received a higher-than-expected bill. Class Action Against Company Me2011. When Avis Budget Group came to a conclusion earlier this year, agreed to $45 million settlementHere's how to check if you qualify for the part.
Why is there a class action lawsuit against Avis and Budget?
according to payment site, a group of Avis and Budget customers, alleging that they were charged for enrollment in the e-Toll payment system that was not stated in the contract. Avis Budget Group has denied wrongdoing, but he agreed to pay $45 million to settle the lawsuit in June.
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Who can claim the settlement money?
to become eligible to receive a portion of the $45 million settlement, Must be a U.S. resident who rented an Avis or Budget vehicle between April 1, 2007 and December 31, 2015. Unless you rented a car in Florida, Texas, or Colorado (in which case it must be between March 2nd, 2009). through December 31, 2015). In addition, you must also have paid Avis, Budget, or Highway Toll Administration to use the e-Toll Services in connection with that rental.
How much money will the customer receive from the settlement?
The amount you may get out of the settlement depends on the number of times you rent a car from Avis or Budget during that period and are charged for using the e-Toll service.
Specifically, you can receive up to 80% of these fees on your first and second qualifying rentals and up to 65% on your third through seventh qualifying rentals.
Average total spend per customer is expected to be between $9.36 (1 Qualifying Rental) and $46.07 (7 Qualifying Rentals). payment site.
Billing method
There are two ways to submit a claim for part of the Settlement:
- fill out and file this online claim form; Also
- download and fill this claim formand mail it to:
Avis Budget Group E-Toll Payment
c/o payment manager
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
When mailing an invoice, February 28, 2023Online forms must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on the same day.Please refer to payment site for more information.