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Canada car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 1,116,428

Cheapest price per day

Rp 1,084,632

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Canada?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Canada and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

January

Rp 369,359

February

Rp 353,300

March

Rp 353,300

April

Rp 417,536

May

Rp 497,832

June

Rp 786,895

July

Rp 915,368

August

Rp 979,604

September

Rp 513,891

October

Rp 578,127

November

Rp 433,595

December

Rp 594,186

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canada is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Canada

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Canada to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Small cars

Rp 329,853 - Rp 3,805,524

All Car Types

Rp 345,752 - Rp 2,714,549

To hire a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,326,799/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canada (~Rp 329,853/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,805,524/day). In fact, January is about 76% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a small car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Canada, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,075,072/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canada (~Rp 361,650/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,546,169/day). In fact, January is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a medium car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Canada, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,127,607/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canada (~Rp 1,310,493/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 3,017,102/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a large car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Canada, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,226,187/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canada (~Rp 1,043,413/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,546,169/day). In fact, July is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Canada, you would pay an average price of Rp 861,632/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Canada (~Rp 1,587,120/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,955,355/day). In fact, April is about 84% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a van saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Canada

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on 18 December 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Canada, including locations near Toronto, Vancouver and Kelowna. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

569 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

294 locations

Budget

247 locations

Avis

184 locations

Hertz

178 locations

National

149 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

130 locations

Thrifty

114 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Canada?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10.0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10.0 rating) and U-Save (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canada.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is Thrifty. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at Rp 461,538/day about 150% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Canada?

    When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Calgary where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 1,116,428/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Canada was found in Calgary for just Rp 458,969/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Canada?

    In Canada, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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