Hertz

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

Who It’s For
Business travelers: Premium cars.
Families: SUVs/minivans.
Loyalty users: Gold Plus perks.
Road-trippers: AWD for winter drives.

Prices & Booking Tips
Rates (early 2025, hertz.ca/KAYAK):
Economy (Nissan Micra): ~CAD$30–$35
Midsize (Toyota Corolla): ~CAD$40–$50
SUV (Ford Edge): ~CAD$60–$80

Save:
Book 7+ days early for 30% off.
Use AAA/CAA or corporate codes.
Join Gold Plus (free) to skip lines.
Skip GPS (CAD$15/day), CDW (CAD$25/day) if your card covers it.

Pickup Process
Bring: driver’s license, credit card, and confirmation.
Takes 5–10 min; 20–30 min at peak (2–6 PM).
Gold Plus skips the counter.
Dodge upsells, and snap car damage pics.

Fleet & Condition
Economy: Nissan Micra, Chevy Spark.
Midsize: Toyota Corolla.
SUVs/Minivans: Ford Edge, Chrysler Pacifica.
Clean cars, 5,000–30,000 km. Upgrades possible off-peak.

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

Pros & Cons
Pros: Close to terminal, premium cars, Gold Plus speed.
Cons: Pricier than Budget, peak waits, upsell push.

Is It Worth It?
Hertz’s rates (CAD$30–$35 economy) top Budget/Dollar (CAD$25–$32), match Enterprise (CAD$30–$35).
SUVs (CAD$60) pricier than Budget (CAD$48).
Fresher fleet than Dollar; Avis has similar quality.
Gold Plus beats Alamo for loyalty.
Great for premium needs, not ideal for tight budgets.

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