TravelTalkOnline Forums Travel and Vacation Forums St. Maarten - St. Martin Confusion on Dutch side rental tax rate

I am in the process of getting prices for a car rental for Feb. 2017. One rental agent says the tax on a rental is 10% and one says it's 18%. These are agencies on the Dutch side.
Would you please help me with the correct tax rate? It will be a 3 week rental.
Thanks so much.

They all charge different rates and they are not going to change what they charge for taxes, based on any objection you pose. I THINK that 10% is the correct rate, but as I have said here before, ask for a quote with taxes and whatever insurance you are getting from them, get a total cost, and compare that total cost straight up, and go with whichever company you want. Don't try to figure it out.

Thanks so much, Carol. You nailed it!!! We'll smile and enjoy Paradise. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />

Absolutely! Enjoy.

I also think the correct tax rate is 10%. Some rental companies increase the tax rate to increase their profit. Same with liability insurance coverage. One company will charge $5/day, another may charge $10/day. As stated, decision should be based on all up all in.