I received an email a little bit ago announcing that Budget is going smoke free October 1, 2009. Up to a $250 cleaning fee if the car smells like smoke when it is returned. I remember when I smoked I would always search out a "smoking" rental car. Now when I get a rental car the first thing I do is smell it to make sure it doesn't smell like smoke. I used to smoke alot when I drove a car, so I'm sure this new policy is going to affect alot of smokers. Probably the same way hotels going smoke free affected me a couple years ago! We'll probably see more cars at rest stops along the highways! We better let each state's Department of Transportation know that they neet to put more ash trays at rest stops! LOL!
