On the Silver Option, what is the approx cost of a tank of fuel?
• This applies to Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo and U-Save only. Budget only charge for a tank of fuel if you do not return the car with a full tank. The cost of fuel can vary depending on the size of car, and the current national average cost of fuel on the day. In general the rental companies will charge quite a lot more for the tank of fuel compared to if you were to fill up at a gas station yourself (likely to be over double the pump price). The number of gallons charged is based on the manufacturers stated tank size. As a general rule, we recommend you book the Gold option if you are to be renting for less than 3-4 weeks in a larger vehicle (2 weeks in a smaller vehicle), even if you do not need the additional drivers. Although the Gold option is a higher up-front cost than the Silver, you will normally save overall by not having to pay the rental company for the tank of fuel.
