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Rental Car Prices Spike In Arizona As Travel Demand Surges

If you’re planning to travel this summer, you might want to check one key thing before you book your trip: rental car prices.

That’s because there is a rental car shortage hitting the country, and it's worse in popular travel destinations — like Arizona is right now.

In fact, in some places, like Hawaii, a rental car can cost you hundreds of dollars a day.

The Show spoke with Nick Ewen of travel site the Points Guy more about why — and just how bad it’s gotten.

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Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ's The Show, is an award-winning journalist whose work has impacted communities large and small, exposing injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless and marginalized.