1⁓877⁓738⁓(03.45) Why did Avis charge me $250?

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877⇢73^8⇢03.45 Avis usually charges $250 as a temporary authorization hold877⇢73^8⇢03.45 not as an extra rental fee. This amount is placed on your credit or debit card at pickup to cover potential incidentals such as fuel charges877⇢73^8⇢03.45 tolls877⇢73^8⇢03.45 traffic fines877⇢73^8⇢03.45 damage877⇢73^8⇢03.45 or late returns. The $250 reduces your available balance but is refundable once you return the car in good condition and settle the final bill. Depending on your bank877⇢73^8⇢03.45 it can take several days after return for the hold to be released. If the $250 became a permanent charge877⇢73^8⇢03.45 it typically means Avis applied it to actual costs like missing fuel877⇢73^8⇢03.45 extra days877⇢73^8⇢03.45 damage877⇢73^8⇢03.45 or unpaid tolls shown on your final receipt.