Car hire at San Antonio Airport
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Cheap car rentals at San Antonio Airport
| Economy | C$ 31/day |
| Compact | C$ 50/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 51/day |
| Standard | C$ 52/day |
| Full-size | C$ 52/day |
| Minivan | C$ 70/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 66/day |
| Luxury | C$ 61/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 44/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 59/day |
Top tips for renting a car at San Antonio Airport
- Car rentals at San Antonio Airport is a common way for people to explore San Antonio and is one of the fastest ways to get around the city. The car rental process is convenient, and you can find many different companies at the San Antonio Airport terminals. The prices for renting a car are affordable, though they may vary depending on what model you want. Some rental companies are available 24h, such as National and Hertz, while others have designated hours for pick up and drop off at San Antonio Airport. It’s recommended to check with your company in advance if you have a late flight.
- Common car models that are available at the airport include a sedan, SUV, and an economy or family car. This is a great way to explore San Antonio since you have your own car and it is not too expensive. Car rentals at San Antonio Airport is preferred over public transportation because it is a quick, reliable, and affordable way to move around. The airport is located near downtown, making it conveniently accessible through car rental. Alternative options like buses and trains can be slower and less reliable.
- When returning your car rental to San Antonio Airport, the process is easy. You can either return your car rental at a designated location near the airport or you may drop it off at your rental company’s location in town. The rates for dropping off are usually cheaper than returning the car to San Antonio Airport, but there will be an extra fee if your reservation includes parking for 24h.
- There are busy times at the airport when it may not be convenient to pick or drop off your San Antonio Airport car rental. If the time is inconvenient, you may want to pay a little more for additional hours or reserve in advance. The best times to return a car are early in the morning between 6 am and 9 am, late at night around 11 pm to 12 am, or on weekends. This way you will not be waiting around and it is less likely that there would be hold-ups with your reservation.
- 25% of our users found rental cars at San Antonio Airport for C$ 78 or less
- Book your rental car at San Antonio Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at San Antonio Airport
Where are the car rental companies located at San Antonio Airport?
The car rental center is in Terminal A. Here you can find Alamo, National, Hertz, and more. The short-term car rental companies are in Terminal B while long-term car rentals can be found in Terminal C. You can access the car rental center by walking out of Terminal A and following the signs.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at San Antonio Airport?
You will need your driver's license and another form of identification, such as a passport or a birth certificate. You will also need an International Driver's License if you are a foreigner, and a credit card with good standing. When you rent the car at San Antonio Airport be sure to ask about any additional fees for drivers under 25 years old who want unlimited miles. Additionally, if you intend to rent a car for more than one day, there may be restrictions on the miles and types of vehicles that are available.
What kind of amenities are available at San Antonio Airport’s rental car center?
The car rental center offers free maps and tourist information about San Antonio. They also provide a shuttle for those who need assistance, luggage carts, day parking, taxis, and shuttles to nearby hotels. Additionally, the car rental center offers a children's area with games and a conference room.
Which of the rental car companies at the airport are the easiest to use?
National is one of the most popular car rental companies at San Antonio Airport. They offer a variety of vehicles to choose from and have offices in all terminals. Other convenient car rentals at San Antonio Airport are Alamo, Enterprise, and Budget because they are located in Terminal A, making it easy to get in and out of the airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at San Antonio Airport?
On average a rental car at San Antonio Airport costs C$ 87 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at San Antonio Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 52/day), Thrifty (C$ 64/day) and Hertz (C$ 67/day).
What is the best rental car company at San Antonio Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at San Antonio Airport are Alamo (9.0, 100 reviews), Dollar (7.6, 53 reviews), and Sixt (7.5, 81 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Antonio Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Antonio Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and Sixt.
San Antonio Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
9.0
Wonderful
217 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
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8.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
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Very friendly staff, pick up and drop off was a breeze. Got a free upgrade because the size of car we reserved was out.10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
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Very friendly staff and we ended up with a free upgrade because they didn't have the size of car we reserved. Very convent to pick the car up at the airport. No shuttle needed.9.2 Wonderful
Apr. 2020
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The location was still open since my flight arrived late.Cons:
The car appeared clean upon first glance but something had been spilled in the car and there were biting gnats as a result.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2020
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Excellent Service10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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Everyone was super friendly. They didn’t try to up sell me, and had a big selection of cars. Will rent with Alamo next time I’m in San Antonio.10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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Loved the car and service was great so I give them 10 starsAdvantage
8.2
Very good
103 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
9.3
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6.4 Okay
Feb. 2019
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I filled the car with gas before my return. They charged me for gas anyway, which is very dishonest. Two days later, they still haven't confirmed that I will be reimbursed.9.2 Wonderful
Sep. 2018
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Ease of pickup and dropoff.Cons:
The bill's added fees. Be up front with the cost!10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2018
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The car i was given was upgraded at no extra charge, it was easy to get to the car pick-up area, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would use them again8.0 Very good
Jun. 2018
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The young lady placed me and another block woman in Kia Soul I was expecting a Toyota CorrollaCons:
The $25.00 CFC charge and $200.00 deposit that was not on the website4.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2018
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If you don’t mind being surprised with last minutes fees and charges, advantage rent a car is for you. I needed a 4 day rental for a drive to Denver, but since I lived in the same city as where I chose to rent the vehicle, I was only allowed150 miles, and everything over that would be charged 50 cents per mile unless I bought a mileage package. This place is a joke... I will only rent from hertz from here on out!!3.2 Poor
Mar. 2018
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I had a guaranteed mid-size vehicle which I needed for extensive driving while in town. I arrived and only a minivan was available. After much arguing and waiting, and more waiting, a midsize came available. It smelled like smoke and had large burn holes on the seats and across the interior. not at all what I expected.Payless
7.5
Good
103 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Really great service.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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priceCons:
there is only one person in the office to make the contract. had to wait 30 minutos in line10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Value for rental fee was great. Car was clean and worked great.Cons:
Dropoff was quick, but could not get attendant's attention to give me a receipt.4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Staff was friendly when we got to them, but note that in San Antonio, Payless doesn't have their own staff. They use AVIS staff.Cons:
The wait to get the vehicle was ridiculous, it was unclear at first that we had to go to the Avis counter because there was NO ONE at the Payless counter.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Agent at the counter was professional and courteous and was the only person who knew what she was doing.Cons:
More employees, clear signs indicating where customers can be helped and much less wait. Option to cancel reservation.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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They should not require two photo ID's. I was left without a car.Sixt
7.5
Good
115 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Not sure but seems like I was charged more than what I was originally given for a price. Have not had time to look into actual final charge yet.Budget
7.2
Good
111 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.0
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8.0 Very good
Oct. 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was very friendly and helpful.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Friendly staff at the counter.Cons:
Damage waiver was not added to rental as requested. Had to go back to add it. Price was higher than what was quoted; agent at counter adjusted the price. Rental did not sync with my account so I couldn’t pull up information on the app.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Staff did not honor the reservation Generated a problem with my needsCons:
Honor the reservation. I recommend Kayak to take action against Budget.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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I didn't use the car.Cons:
The person at check in counter clearly was called in last minute to complete online reservations. Due to the storm apparently the location doesn't add any insurance or prepaid gas. Horrible service and rushed. I ended up declining the car because I didn't feel comfortable driving without any coverage. By the time I came back up he was gone.Hertz
7.1
Good
108 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.7
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6.0 Okay
Oct. 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Drop off easy!!Cons:
Too expensive8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
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Easy pickup and drop offCons:
Car was not cleaned properly. Found receipts and covid pre emotion mask from previous renterEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Very good
75 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.7
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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No pude rentar porque en el listado de licencias la mia no aparecia igual, y es vigenteCons:
Podrian verificar de una manera mas moderna8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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The car had only 1/2 tank of gas when I picked it up. Unfortunately I didn’t notice until I was down the road - and I bought the fuel service option!8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
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Process was quick.Cons:
an increase of $300 just for dropping off at a different airport is a little much don't you think. There was only one minivan for us to pick from when we arrived at our pickup location.2.0 Poor
Nov. 2020
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LRD were helpfulCons:
I got a truck with dead animal hairs in the interior and blood (yes blood) drenched the bed of the truck.3.6 Poor
Nov. 2020
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Staff seemed lacking in customer service. Kept trying to upsell on everything and did not seem genuine. All of the cars seemed to smell like either wet dog, cigarette smoke, or a combination of both. We ended up with a vehicle that smelled like cigarettes which made us smell like smoke our entire trip. Overall, was not enjoyable.10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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Nothing really.Dollar
7.6
Good
67 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
7.9 Good
Jun. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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SUV was REALLY nice! Drop off was perfect! The employee was super friendly and assisted me in making sure all of my belongings were out.Cons:
The employee when I picked up at San Antonio International the agent tried to sell me an “upgrade” from a premium SUV to a minivan. Luckily I checked before I left and the “upgrade” would not have been as nice. The employees up top allowed me to switch back the SUV and the rest of the rental was perfect!6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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drop off was greatCons:
very long line and wait at sales counter where I was told I would have my choice of cars. When I got to garage there where no cars. another long wait then my car finally arrives. I have no choice but to take some japanese scrap metal Nisson. I head to the exit and find another long line and wait. After getting my luggage it took me 2 hours to get a rental car I had reserved weeks in advance and leave the airport. My worst rental car experience in 40 years of travel10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Yes and drop off was super fast4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2021
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Just watch for the up charge, I said I would fill up on my way to drop off and my receipt said $36 prepay...Europcar
6.8
Okay
30 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.5
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8.0 Very good
Nov. 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
Thrifty
6.7
Okay
77 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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price8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Prompt service, helpful staff and really efficient and convenient on everything.Cons:
The quality of the vehicle could have been better. The oil light was on when we recieved the car, and needed changed. The brakes weren't 100% and were grinding a bit toward the end of our trip.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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There is not enough staff for check-in. It took about an hour to get the car. Also, the lady who selected the car for me was not friendly. The drop-off was very fast.Cons:
Have check-in staff to expedite the process.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The smooth in and out.Cons:
No improvements needed.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Keep prices as regularCons:
All the experience was great, but hiking the rental prices ($375 for a day) is agresive10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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The right/passenger mirror did not adjust to the proper position.Avis
6.6
Okay
69 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.7
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Quick serviceCons:
More than one counter open10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Easy drop off. Good value car for the money4.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2021
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We waited one and a half hours in a line before we were able to get our rental. We were late getting to our engagement in Fredericksburg. The car was dirty inside and disgusting. My wife and I had to vacuum it ourselves. I won’t be renting from Avis ever again.4.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2021
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Representative takes you right to the car you are rentingCons:
Pick up did not have enough staff to service all the waiting customers to pick up their vehicles. Had to wait in a line of about 18 customers to get my vehicle which was about a 1 hour wait.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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NothingCons:
Get me the car I reserved, when I pay more I would like to have a clean car9.2 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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Yes the car was extremely up too par.. Will be back very soon!!Cons:
Very Satisfied!!!Fox
6.2
Okay
73 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
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6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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I have to say I was very concerned after paying for the car months before we left on our trip, I didn't check the reviews (could have been a disaster). I read the reviews and the reviews were horrible. 2 out of 10 had a good experience. I tried to cancel our reservation because I was that concerned I had made a big mistake. I couldn't cancel the reservation because it was already paid for. I read about the filthy, dented cars, break downs and rude employees. We didn't have any of that. We did have a crack in the windshield but everything was recorded by an attendant. Our vehicle was clean and no issues with it's mechanics.Cons:
We did get additional charges at pick up - wasn't sure what that was all about. I thought everything was paid for. So that was a surprise. That is what drove our rating down. If that hadn't happen I would have given excellent2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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Flt was late. They would not stay open a hour later. They did not answer the phone the next day, it was during the winter storm in San Antonio Texas so as assumed they were closed along with everything else. The Following day after we booked another car as we were walking by they told us it was not canceled so we took that car but at this time we still had to pay for two carsCons:
Answer the phones don’t tell people their car was canceled when it was not very poor communication10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
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Yes they where friendly and helpfulCons:
the length of time to stand in line at the counter to do your paper work was about 32 mins with only 1 other person in front of me at the counter4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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A bit more concerned of a customers time. After making a reservation and then waiting to get the keys for 30 minutes is frustrating. Using COVID as an excuse to do a mediocre job at best and moving the key pickup to the drop off is ridiculous and confusing. Car was filthy. Smelled like cigarettes or pot. Upon arrival they had some silly return spot “due to COVID”.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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The picking up the car was great.Cons:
Fox does not take care of their vehicles. My vehicle smelt like it was burning oil. It also had bad suspension, breaks, rotors and alignment. I felt the car was very dangerous to drive. When I mentioned it to the staff, they didn’t seem to care.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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Pick up and drop off were very easy. Vehicle was clean and in good condition.Cons:
Windshield was chipped in 3 places and had a large crack.One location in San Antonio Airport
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9559 Airport Blvd
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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quick pickupCons:
no one told me where to drop off the car correctly. The signs sucked and I had to call back 3 times, put on hold numerous times. Also it took me 2 days to get a receipt. I and no proof I dropped off the car. I handed they guy the keys and was told they would email a receipt. I called up 3 times and finally was told it was taking awhile since I dropped it off a different place I picked it up that they had to have the place I picked up close the account so I can get the bill. I ended up calling the 800 number again, the drop off place and finally the pick up place to get my bill. Total of 5 phone calls just to get my receipt.One location in San Antonio Airport
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9559 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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8530 Eastern St, San Antonio, , USA Texas
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Most popular agency | Fox |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | C$ 77/day |
Good deal | C$ 68/day |