Taxes and Government Fees Make Up 25 Percent of Car Rental Fees
Car rental fees are significantly impacted by taxes and government fees, which can account for up to 25 percent of the total cost. This issue is exacerbated in certain states where these charges can exceed half of the rental price. As gasoline prices rise, the financial burden on travelers continues to grow due to these additional costs.
- ▪Taxes and government fees can make up 25 percent of car rental fees.
- ▪In some states, more than half of the rental cost is attributed to these charges.
- ▪The average price of gasoline is currently around $4.50 per gallon.
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Taxes Taxes and Government Fees Make Up 25 Percent of Car Rental Fees Travelers make easy targets for revenue-hungry officials. J.D. Tuccille | 5.18.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/car-rental-lot-woman-confused-lost-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A woman stands, seemingly confused, in the middle of a parking lot full of rental cars." alt="A woman stands, seemingly confused, in the middle of a parking lot full of rental cars.
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