It was ridiculous last weekend as well.
I don't know what to tell you, except every experience for everyone is different. This can vary from airport to airport, I had a prearranged price before I got there,no trouble with the car. Returned it fully fueled, on time and was charged only what we agreed on. My only gripe about the car was it was not washed before I used it.
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