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In <4pkip3$ks0@cive.Stanford.EDU>, rsingh@cive.Stanford.EDU (RK Singh) writes:
>My SO and I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon; in order to cut down
>on the total drive time, we are thinking of flying from San Jose to Vegas
>(and back), and rent a car from Vegas for 10 days. In Vegas itself, we'll
>be staying for just 1-2 days. 
>
>Called Hertz and Avis... their rates are about 200+-25 dollars for an
>economy car for 10 days. Sales tax: 7%, surcharge 6% and airport access
>charge 10% of the previous total...
>
>                The TOTAL IS 24.3% IN TAXES!!!!! 
>
>Is there any rationale for this high taxes (other than greed of the local
>authorities)? Any tips on reducing the tax burden greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks!  --raj (raj@shiela.com) 

Tourists can't vote in the local elections.  Thus, passing a 10% tax on airport 
rentals only is rather safe politically.

To save the airport tax and surcharge, simply rent from a downtown location
instead of the airport rental office.  Take the hotel shuttle and check in before
picking up the rental car or take a taxi directly from the airport to the downtown
rental office. 

Marty Shapiro