Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Address: 250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California, United States of America, Millbrae, California, US
Price range: $137–$789 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport offers a convenient base near SFO, Millbrae BART/Caltrain, and many dining options, appealing to travelers seeking easy access and straightforward accommodations for short stays or early flights.

Guests frequently praise friendly, helpful front-desk staff, though several report inconsistent service, miscommunication about fees, and occasional check-in issues. Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with recurring noise near busy streets or drive-throughs; cleanliness ranges from very clean stays to occasional odors, damp carpets, or missed details. Facilities are limited by pool or hot tub closures, paid garage parking, and confusing or third-party airport shuttles, while breakfast draws both praise for variety and criticism for coffee and overall quality. Expect a convenient, budget-minded stay with trade-offs in upkeep and amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited, with multiple reports of the pool or hot tub being closed or under repair. Parking is in a paid garage, and airport transport is via confusing or third-party shuttles rather than a dedicated hotel service; a guest-use laundry is available.

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Linda

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good basic hotel for business and family travel. I especially appreciated that there were helpful people at the front desk who could answer a question. Having the shuttle service ($7.99, paid to the shuttle service) was crucial for me.

4

DeNeen

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The older European American lady that checked us in was not cordial and never welcomed us or smiled. But the younger Indian gentleman at the desk Sun morning was awesome. He was cordial, smiled and was very helpful. The exterior windows to the building were opennd. Not sure why, but wierd. Maybe because it smelled musty. The hot tub/whirlpool was not working. There was a wierd texture in the bathtub. Definately the worst Fairfield I have stayed in.

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Irene

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Here's what i was disappointed in: a $8.00 third party charge, they charge you for booking thru Expedia! A 15.99 parking charge and a $6.00 shuttle charge for one member in our party. By the time we paid $30 in add ons, it was apparent I should have used my Marriott awards program and paid full price thru Marriott.

8

Mahesh

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a very nice and clean hotel, however if the pool was working it would have been a joy.

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Michael

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is very run down, room floor felt damp. Pool is under construction. Overall just not a very nice property. Room was clean but smelled mildewy.

6

Shinichi

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

no shuttle bus service between hotel and airport.

10

M

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel excellent facilities ie laundry room - complimentary breakfast was great

8

Stephanie

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room, did not like that when you get there they tell you it is $15.99 to park overnight.

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Brian

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only reason we selected this hotel was the statement on your website that they had airport shuttle service, which was false. We spent spent 24 dollars on a cab to the airport, for which I think we should be reimbursed.

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Netty

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's confusing that during booking you read there's an airport shuttle, but when checking in you get to hear there's no shuttle; shuttle is from another Fairfield inn hotel. Room looked old and carpet was a bit wet on one side of the bed. We had an early flight so breakfast wouldn't be ready. It was nice that we were able to take with us what was available during the breakfast prep.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean, but others reported musty odors, damp carpets, missed housekeeping, and unclean details in rooms and hallways.

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Torsten

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large comfortable room at a reasonable price. However, toilet was dirty, bathroom fan did not work, and AC/heating was loud and could not be properly set.

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Connie

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire facility is rundown and in dire need of upgrades. Everything is old and overused. Dust and dirt in the elevator. Stayed for two nights. No maid service. No clean towel. No one picks up the garage. Breakfast is okay. Very thin door with almost an inch gap at the bottom. Very noisy room. Filthy carpet in the hallway. I am more demanding because the price is not cheap. With taxes, parking, and everything else is close to $200/night but I am getting the quality of a Motel 6, maybe Super8.

10

Alan

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, front desk helpful.

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Michael

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is very run down, room floor felt damp. Pool is under construction. Overall just not a very nice property. Room was clean but smelled mildewy.

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Caley

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great! Room was very dated and not super clean. Found hair clump in the toilet that wasnt flushed and sheets were cheap. Old carpet. Walls very thin and could hear people above you. Very good price but fair hotel overall.

10

Marco

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near the airport, good breakfast, nice and clean room.

10

Ruby

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My experience from check in to check out was exceptional. I dealt with 3 different women at the counter and all had incredible attitudes, were eager to assist, and treated me with such kindness. Parking was reasonable, the location was perfect, the room was so clean and well worth every penny I paid. I plan to return to this hotel! I absolutely loved it! Thank you to the staff for making my experience so pleasant.

10

Deborah

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at your hotel before. We like the easy access to the airport and the hotel is clean and quiet.

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Scott

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Prepaid 2 days. Room dirty One of our children found a pill and a vape under the bed

10

LIAT CHEE

Jul 7, 2023

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Near airport, short walk to train station. Room is clean and breakfast is fine.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with some spacious layouts and suites. Traffic- or drive-through-facing rooms can be noisy, and several guests noted weak Wi-Fi or aging AC/amenities.

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Qing Hong

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It's a convenient location. Breakfast is the best I have experienced so far. The wifi needs to be improved. If the bathroom has an exhaust fan that would be excellent!

6

William

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking good. Parking good. Breakfast good. The main issue was general condition. Rooms need refresh. Not up to standard.

10

Paul

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but felt like a hotel from the 80s. The room furniture was very old. The microwave looked like it was one of the originals. Bathroom was updated and very clean.

10

Lamesha

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would stay here again I love it. And must I say they have the most comfortable beds I’ve been in.

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Gaby

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi was poor. Coffee maker broke down For the rest it is a very nice hotel near the airport

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john

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old and dark property in a good location

6

William

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two TV’s in the room, neither worked. Couple that with an added $8 fee and it’s unlikely I will stay there again.

6

Greg

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was very good. Amenties were as expected for a Fairfield Inn and there were multiple dining options within a 5-10 minute walking distance. The only problem was the noise, which prevented me from sleeping (I had just returned on an international flight so the point of the hotel was to enable me to get some sleep before driving home). I was in room 220, which is literally 10-20 feet from the Taco Bell drive-thru lane. You hear the orders constantly throughout the night... "Welcome to Taco Bell. May I take your order?" "Yeah, I\'ll have 2 quesaritos, one chalpua, a Mexican pizza, and a Coke." The employee then repeats the order and tells the customer to pay at the window. This goes on 24/7, so there\'s no chance of getting any sleep unless they\'re able to move you to a room on the north side of the hotel. Other than that, a decent place to stay right on El Camino. I recommend "Wonderful" for Hunan food two blocks away.

6

Victoria

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had trouble checking- in. Stay was ok and hotel is dated.

4

Debra

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a king size bed and it was given away once I checked in. The hotel is backed up by a very busy road (El Comal Real) so we didn’t sleep well because of the heavy traffic. The toilet also clogged up and there was no one to bring up a plunger which we were charged for. Do not recommend!

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Service

Many guests describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, but several report uneven experiences including curt interactions, miscommunication about charges, and difficulty resolving issues at check-in.

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Stephanie

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked the person checking me in TWICE the amount I would be charged. He acted as if I were a bother. BOTH times he reassured me only $16 would be charged. I had a reservation the next day using the card that I gave him and had I known I would be out $100 and not $16, I would have used a different card. He lied straight to my face about what I was going to be charged. I have NEVER stayed somewhere that gave me an accessible room without telling me before I go up to the room. I shared a room with my teenage son. Having a bathroom door that does not completely shut with the ability to lock, is absolutely unacceptable. The door slid and did not fully slide closed. There was still an opening. Again, unacceptable. The mirror, sink and counter were outside of the bathroom. This was a major inconvenience. The hotel dismissed my issues completely & wouldn’t change our room. We cut our trip early and went home early because my teenage son was so uncomfortable. Do not ever ever stay here. The management is inept and were not available over the weekend, their busiest time.

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Bhushan

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Some of the staff should be trained on customer service and making people feel welcome at the hotel. The window blinds of our rooms window wasn't working and we had a difficult time getting sleep in the morning due to this. When I told them about this the manage on shift on the morning of 8/31 told me that we are aware about it will work on it. When I asked if I can expect it to be fixed today, she said "well yes, thats what this is for" pointing to the piece of paper that had written all the rooms that needed service. Is this the kind of communication we should expect? Overall, its a decent hotel, customer service is not at the standard I'd expect a Mariotte hotel, but other than that its a pretty decent hotel for a budget stay.

10

Nicholas

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy and the lady at the front desk was extremely helpful and wonderfully nice to us

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Lynne

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Of the 2 experiences I've had with this property, Michelle was WONDERFUL!!! She was excited about her job and the property and took GREAT care of me. Contrast with Debbie who droned on about rules and showed little enthusiasm about her job. That transaction felt very corporate and cold.

10

Thomas

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was very helpful in getting our over-sized truck parked when it wouldn’t fit in the parking garage. She also gave us a good recommendation on where to eat.

10

Alan

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, front desk helpful.

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Nivia da

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had made 2 reservations over Expedia , the hotel couldn’t find the second reservation, hotel was fully booked. Waiting in the lobby over 2 hours trying talk to Expedia because front desk didn’t. Very disappointed.

10

Lee

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

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Ruby

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My experience from check in to check out was exceptional. I dealt with 3 different women at the counter and all had incredible attitudes, were eager to assist, and treated me with such kindness. Parking was reasonable, the location was perfect, the room was so clean and well worth every penny I paid. I plan to return to this hotel! I absolutely loved it! Thank you to the staff for making my experience so pleasant.

10

Andrew

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members were really nice and welcoming.

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Location

Very convenient for SFO with easy access to Millbrae BART/Caltrain and numerous dining options within walking distance. Some rooms are close to busy streets or transit, which can affect quiet.

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Vandana

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, close to HWY 101, accessible to SFO&downtown

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Treanna

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for BART. Very walkable area for dining.

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Arlene

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

easy access, nice place ,close to everything.

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Hemant

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay near SFO Airport.

10

Omar

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay conveniently located by both Caltrain and BART stops. Just a few minutes ride to SFO. Worked great for my family with easy access for our stroller and infant son.

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Gaby

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi was poor. Coffee maker broke down For the rest it is a very nice hotel near the airport

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nikki

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to park and great location near the airport. A ton of food options, and front desk staff is excellent.

10

David

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, excellent stay. Walking distance to the Milbrae BART/CalTrain station makes it ideal. The morning breakfast which begins at 6 am has a variety of food and choices.

10

Jogil

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, lots of dining options, clean and quiet

10

LIAT CHEE

Jul 7, 2023

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Near airport, short walk to train station. Room is clean and breakfast is fine.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and overall quality, but feedback is inconsistent, with recurring complaints about coffee availability/temperature and some items feeling basic.

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kotaro

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast is a bit shabby. Only fake scrambled egg and a paper thin bacon as a hot meal.

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Qing Hong

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It's a convenient location. Breakfast is the best I have experienced so far. The wifi needs to be improved. If the bathroom has an exhaust fan that would be excellent!

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Tina Lacole

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The customer service was really good. I wish they had a better breakfast buffet, was quite disappointed in the options and expired milk. Also, I was told the check-in additional charge would be credited back to my account, but I still got charge the $8/per day for my stay. I've stayed in quite a few hotels in the area, and this was the first that I got a charge like this. Unfortunately I don't plan to stay here again when I return.

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Peter

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

No coffee at free breakfast. ?? Said coffee maker was broken. Rest of food was marginal

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Emma

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is comfortable and has a safe location near the airport, which was great for our stay. The hotel is clean and the staff very friendly. The best thing was the very delicious and varied breakfasts. I recommend this property y will to return.

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Corazon

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice & clean, friendly staff. Breakfast gave each one choices & well maintained. Comfy bed & cozy. Room had fridge& microwave to keep food in & heat things up. Coffee maker in the room.

10

David

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, excellent stay. Walking distance to the Milbrae BART/CalTrain station makes it ideal. The morning breakfast which begins at 6 am has a variety of food and choices.

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Margaret

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right across the street from our favorite restaurant and there is a cross walk. The hotel advertises 24 hour coffee, at 6am it is cold coffee from breakfast the day before. There are coffee pods in the room but I presumed fresh coffee in the lobby and that is not true.

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Steven

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was not impressed. The breakfast was not good and room dirtt

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LIAT CHEE

Jul 7, 2023

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Near airport, short walk to train station. Room is clean and breakfast is fine.

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Month	Average price
January	$188
February	$210
March	$211
April	$175
May	$183
June	$240
July	$177
August	$193
September	$229
October	$247
November	$181
December	$147

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 $145	11 $157	12 $155
13 $152	14 $640	15	16 $789	17 $235	18 $164	19 $160
20 $160	21 $204	22 $248	23 $235	24 $184	25 $172	26 $175
27 $170	28 $211	29 $275	30 $254

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $182	2 $146	3 $146
4 $144	5 $175	6 $259	7 $233	8 $212	9 $144	10 $148
11 $183	12 $275	13 $340	14 $352	15	16 $156	17 $155
18 $175	19 $203	20 $307	21 $286	22 $209	23 $148	24 $147
25 $185	26 $230	27 $275	28 $237	29 $182	30 $137	31 $137

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