Sometime the low rates on car rental sites may seem too good to be true, and this is often the case if you plan on bringing along a second driver. For example, at Dollar Rent a Car the low rate of $10 a day only applies to a single driver.

Dollar, along with several other rental car companies, charges a daily fee for a spouse or domestic partner who also plans to drive, and this can double the single rate, adding up to an extra $60 in a week. Car rental companies, like airlines, know that extra fees add up while they keep the base price low to lure in customers who don't read the fine print. When you factor in the cost of insurance, GPS, car seats and other extras, your cheapo car rental suddenly looks a lot more expensive. And while most extras are priced up front, charges for second drivers are hidden in the fine print.

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