Smoking in rental cars: do you?

07-31-2009, 11:29 AM

Occasionally I read a passing reference to enjoying a cigar in a rental car. The last couple of times I rented (Hertz/Avis, PHX/DFW) I didn't even give it a thought since smoking prohibited in both and I follow the rules. (Sometimes)

Do you guys really go ahead and smoke in the rental car? I mean, I'd really like to as well, but losing 1500 clams of damage deposit for cigar smell/ash is a lot of nice cigars!

Thank yew.

alley00p · 07-31-2009, 11:50 AM

Joan, when we went to Vegas to take part in ELVIS, my wife and I rented a mini-van from Budget. We both smoked in the vehicle, and even purchased a small ashtray from Walgreens to use while we were there. We arrived late in the evening, after dark, and it wasn't until 2 days later that we noticed a very small, faded "no smoking" sticker in the corner of the front windows.

At that point, we decided it was too late to worry about it, and we stopped and purchased a spray bottle of "Fresh Wave" at the local ACE hardware store. My friend, Glenn Haege, "America's Master Handyman" recommends this and uses it in his Cadillac XLRV to get rid of cigar smoke odor from the car and his clothes. We sprayed the van the night before we had to leave, and in the morning, the mini-van smelled better than it had when we picked it up. We just plan on traveling with a small spray bottle when we know we'll be using a rental vehicle somewhere. YMMV.

07-31-2009, 11:53 AM

Only if I buy the extended coverage
(some charge up to $200 in cleaning fees if they smell smoke).

Thrifty told me that was covered if you buy the extended coverage.

Chas

14holestogie · 07-31-2009, 11:56 AM

I crack the window and smoke away.

Multiple times with different rental companies it has worked like a charm with no coverage and no extra charges.

07-31-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alley00p

"Fresh Wave"

Woo! I'm going to get some of that and try it in the beemer first. Comes in handy 2oz Tee Ess Ay safe spray bottles!

THANKS!

MedicCook · 07-31-2009, 11:59 AM

I have not had a rental car since I have been smoking cigars. My former boss would always smoke his cigarettes in the rentals though. Of course he would also smoke in the bathroom on airplanes and would always get non smoking rooms and smoke in them.

cricky101 · 07-31-2009, 12:04 PM

I never have, but someone must have smoked a goat in the last rental I had. Blech! Smelled horrible.

kydsid · 07-31-2009, 12:33 PM

Hmm last time I was in Vegas I rented a smoking car. I don't remember who it was with, I think Thrifty. Just like getting a smoking room, which ironically I don't ever do because they always smell so stale and nasty.

rack04 · 07-31-2009, 12:39 PM

I do not smoke in no smoking in rental cars. I'm what you would call a rule follower.

Mugen910 · 07-31-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

I do not smoke in no smoking in rental cars. I'm what you would call a rule follower.

prude!!!

but

elderboy02 · 07-31-2009, 12:47 PM

I had a rental for over a month last year b/c some asshat hit me on the highway. The rental was through Enterprise. They said that if they smelled even the slightest hint of smoke in it, they would charge me $150 b/c they then have to get it detailed. Sure enough, when I went to turn it in, the lady sat in the car to make sure it didn't stink.

It really wasn't a big deal to me b/c I don't smoke in my car anyways.

JJG · 07-31-2009, 12:47 PM

You could probably get away with smoking a few cigarettes, but a cigar? I'd be afraid to risk it.

07-31-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rack04

I do not smoke in no smoking in rental cars. I'm what you would call a rule follower.

Huh. I guess you never get to use your safe word then. Bummer, dood.

icehog3 · 07-31-2009, 01:11 PM

Joan, I have had a few "one-way" rentals the past couple years, and for what they charged me, I smoked until I turned green.

Skywalker · 07-31-2009, 02:34 PM

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07-31-2009, 02:50 PM

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kydsid · 07-31-2009, 02:56 PM

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Does anyone else envision what the automatic recoil would do to that young lady when looking at that picture?

Don Fernando · 07-31-2009, 02:56 PM

When I rented the car for the US road trip, I specifically asked for a smokers car on the Budget website. They gave me a brand new 09 Chrysler with 5000 miles on the counter, but no "no smoking" stickers, so all 4 of us smoked cigars in there. Didn't get charged extra.

GreekGodX · 07-31-2009, 03:18 PM

Cannot believe no one has mentioned Ozium spray. This stuff works the best and gets rid of any and every smell

You could also blow your smoke through a paper towel roll filled with snuggles dryer sheets

07-31-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Cannot believe no one has mentioned Ozium spray. This stuff works the best and gets rid of any and every smell

You could also blow your smoke through a paper towel roll filled with snuggles dryer sheets

That's some wild party chit you got! Better pass that around!

07-31-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
Joan Guest Posts: n/a	Smoking in rental cars: do you? Occasionally I read a passing reference to enjoying a cigar in a rental car. The last couple of times I rented (Hertz/Avis, PHX/DFW) I didn't even give it a thought since smoking prohibited in both and I follow the rules. (Sometimes) Do you guys really go ahead and smoke in the rental car? I mean, I'd really like to as well, but losing 1500 clams of damage deposit for cigar smell/ash is a lot of nice cigars! Thank yew.

07-31-2009, 11:50 AM	#2
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? Joan, when we went to Vegas to take part in ELVIS, my wife and I rented a mini-van from Budget. We both smoked in the vehicle, and even purchased a small ashtray from Walgreens to use while we were there. We arrived late in the evening, after dark, and it wasn't until 2 days later that we noticed a very small, faded "no smoking" sticker in the corner of the front windows. At that point, we decided it was too late to worry about it, and we stopped and purchased a spray bottle of "Fresh Wave" at the local ACE hardware store. My friend, Glenn Haege, "America's Master Handyman" recommends this and uses it in his Cadillac XLRV to get rid of cigar smoke odor from the car and his clothes. We sprayed the van the night before we had to leave, and in the morning, the mini-van smelled better than it had when we picked it up. We just plan on traveling with a small spray bottle when we know we'll be using a rental vehicle somewhere. YMMV. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

07-31-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? Only if I buy the extended coverage (some charge up to $200 in cleaning fees if they smell smoke). Thrifty told me that was covered if you buy the extended coverage. Chas

07-31-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? I crack the window and smoke away. Multiple times with different rental companies it has worked like a charm with no coverage and no extra charges. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

07-31-2009, 11:59 AM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? I have not had a rental car since I have been smoking cigars. My former boss would always smoke his cigarettes in the rentals though. Of course he would also smoke in the bathroom on airplanes and would always get non smoking rooms and smoke in them. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-31-2009, 12:04 PM	#7
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? I never have, but someone must have smoked a goat in the last rental I had. Blech! Smelled horrible. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

07-31-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? Hmm last time I was in Vegas I rented a smoking car. I don't remember who it was with, I think Thrifty. Just like getting a smoking room, which ironically I don't ever do because they always smell so stale and nasty. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-31-2009, 12:39 PM	#9
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? I do not smoke in no smoking in rental cars. I'm what you would call a rule follower. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

07-31-2009, 12:47 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? I had a rental for over a month last year b/c some asshat hit me on the highway. The rental was through Enterprise. They said that if they smelled even the slightest hint of smoke in it, they would charge me $150 b/c they then have to get it detailed. Sure enough, when I went to turn it in, the lady sat in the car to make sure it didn't stink. It really wasn't a big deal to me b/c I don't smoke in my car anyways.

07-31-2009, 12:47 PM	#12
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? You could probably get away with smoking a few cigarettes, but a cigar? I'd be afraid to risk it.

07-31-2009, 01:11 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? Joan, I have had a few "one-way" rentals the past couple years, and for what they charged me, I smoked until I turned green. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-31-2009, 02:34 PM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? You must be a member of the... __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-31-2009, 02:56 PM	#18
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? When I rented the car for the US road trip, I specifically asked for a smokers car on the Budget website. They gave me a brand new 09 Chrysler with 5000 miles on the counter, but no "no smoking" stickers, so all 4 of us smoked cigars in there. Didn't get charged extra. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-31-2009, 03:18 PM	#19
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Smoking in rental cars: do you? Cannot believe no one has mentioned Ozium spray. This stuff works the best and gets rid of any and every smell You could also blow your smoke through a paper towel roll filled with snuggles dryer sheets __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda