I remember asking some school friends to help me move and I would buy them beers in the pub afterwards. Turns out I could have spent less hiring a semi-pro "man with a van" than buying a group of thirsty young men beer for the night. Not sure how that ties in with my original comment but I found the memory funny!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0siRMEEY8rc
A ride to the airport is even worse, so ...