Dollar Car Rental

Dollar’s counter is on parkade P1, 2–3 min walk from baggage claim. Exit Door 8, cross street, head left to rental desks. Cars parked outside. Open till 1 AM.

Who It’s For
Budget travelers: Dirt-cheap rates.
Solo trippers: Economy cars for quick drives.
Families: Affordable SUVs/minivans.

Booking Tips & Prices
Rates (early 2025, dollar.com/KAYAK):
Economy (Chevy Spark): ~CAD$25–$30
Midsize (Nissan Sentra): ~CAD$32–$40
SUV (Jeep Renegade): ~CAD$45–$60

Save:
Book 7+ days early on dollar.com/KAYAK for 30% off.
Use CAA or WestJet’s 20% off via LoungePair.
Join Dollar Express (free) to skip lines.
Skip GPS (CAD$14/day), CDW (CAD$20/day) if card-covered.

Pickup Process
Bring: driver’s license, credit card, confirmation.
Takes 5–12 min; 20–25 min at peak (2–6 PM).
Express skips counter. Dodge upsells, snap car damage pics.

Car Selection & Condition
Economy: Chevy Spark, Kia Rio.
Midsize: Nissan Sentra.
SUVs/Minivans: Jeep Renegade, Dodge Grand Caravan.
Clean, 10,000–35,000 km. Some wear. Upgrades rare, try off-peak.

Fuel & Return
Full: Return full or pay ~CAD$3.50+/liter. Gas at Esso nearby.
Prepaid: Buy tank, return empty — for long drives.
Return to P1, 5-min check. After-hours: dropbox keys. No Alberta tolls.

Pros & Cons
Pros: Cheapest rates (CAD$25+), close to terminal, Express perks.
Cons: Peak waits, worn cars, upsell push.

Is It Worth It?
Dollar’s economy (CAD$25–$30) beats Budget (CAD$27–$32), Alamo (CAD$25–$30), Enterprise (CAD$30–$35).
SUVs (CAD$45) undercut Enterprise (CAD$55).
Fleet’s older than Avis/Enterprise; Hertz has fancier cars.
Dollar Express matches Enterprise Plus for speed. Great for cheap, no-frills rentals.

Bottom Line: Book early, use Express, skip extras for a wallet-friendly ride.

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