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A 3-Hour Delay In Returning A Rental Car Costs Renter $650

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George Meyer thought he had a deal for unlimited mileage on his month-long car rental in France. But when he returned the car just three hours late, Europcar slapped him with a bill for $650 in excess distance. Can a small delay really void an "unlimited" contract?

Q: I rented a car through Europcar for a trip to France last summer. I had a ...Read more

Airbnb Promises A Refund For A Noisy Rental, Then Goes Quiet

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Tatsuyuki Morishita books a "quiet" Airbnb in Toronto, only to be jolted awake by noise every night. An Airbnb agent promises a refund if he moves out early, but once he hands back the keys, the company tries to close the case without a refund. Can he get Airbnb to honor its word?

Q: I booked an Airbnb rental in Toronto for a stay of more ...Read more

Priceline Cancels Reservation And Leaves Guest With A $360 Bill

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Charles Marcus books two rooms at a Hampton Inn through Priceline, but the site cancels his reservation without his permission. When he rebooks the same rooms, the price jumps by $360. Can he get his money back?

Q: I booked two rooms at the Hampton Inn in Islandia, New York, through Priceline.com for a stay over the holidays. The total cost ...Read more

 

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