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Pick-up location | Waterloo |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | C$ 34/day |
Compact | C$ 34/day |
Intermediate | C$ 35/day |
Standard | C$ 35/day |
Full-size | C$ 37/day |
Minivan | C$ 51/day |
Luxury | C$ 49/day |
Supplier choice | C$ 34/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 39/day |
Compact SUV | C$ 39/day |
Standard SUV | C$ 40/day |
You’ll be treated to well-maintained roads in Waterloo and all of Ontario, so a simple, compact car is all most travellers need. Small economy vehicles are also ideal if you’re looking for cheap Waterloo car hire. If space is more of a priority than price, a sedan or SUV may be a better option. These give you more room for luggage while offering extra legroom for passengers at the same time.
Within the Waterloo city limits, you’ll find the speed limit is usually 40-50 km/h. Once you’re out on major motorways, like Highway 8 and Highway 7, the speed will generally be 100-110 km/h. Always keep an eye out for speed signs, and if you’re uncertain, default to the slower speed. Another thing to note is that, though it shares a border with the US, Canada operates on the metric system, so speed signs will be in kilometres, not miles.
Most hotels and serviced apartments, like Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo and Staybridge Suites Waterloo, offer free parking. You will generally find plenty of free 2h parking spaces in Waterloo on weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00. On weekends and from 17:00 to 03:00 on weekdays, parking in these spaces is free and untimed. However, if you want to leave your vehicle all night, you’ll need to register online for overnight parking with the City of Waterloo. A map of all the available parking spaces and their time limits can also be obtained from the City of Waterloo website.
On average a rental car in Waterloo costs C$ 45 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 34/day), Thrifty (C$ 34/day) and Budget (C$ 49/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 133 Weber Street North N2J 3H1 (1 kilometers from city center).
The average gas price in Waterloo is C$ 7.13 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 86 and C$ 114, depending on the car size.
Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Waterloo.
Car rental companies onsite at Pearson Intl airport include Dollar, Thrifty, Hub Rent a Car, City Car & Truck Rental, York Car Rental, Payless, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, City Car & Truck Rentals and MEXRENTACAR.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Pearson Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Zoom Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Swift Rent a Car and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Waterloo costs C$ 33 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Waterloo costs C$ 36 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Waterloo costs C$ 37 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Waterloo costs C$ 318 per week (C$ 45 per day).
On average a rental car in Waterloo costs C$ 1,363 per month (C$ 45 per day).
4 locations in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
1201 Victoria St N
+1 519 772 0888
195 Union St E
+1 519 888 6175
379 Weber St. N.
+1 519 884 6001
70 Alpine Court
+1 519 741 5980
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8.0 Very good
Apr. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2024
4.4 Mediocre
Jan. 2018
Pros:
They re easy going when I requested a change of vehicle on 1st day. 2 pick up experience are good. They worked fast. No long wait. Drop off airport was painful. Hard to find Enterprise entrance!Cons:
I didn’t get correct receipt or rent contract. I didn’t hv any paper 1st day as they said they would email me. But no email received. I requested paper 2nd day. They gave me one but vehicle info wasn’t right. I told them the incorrect info n asked question about payable by email. No reply. After returned car 4 days, I still hv no email no receipt. I still don’t know what payable. Doc needs improvement.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2017
Pros:
short nice and sweetOne location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
133 Weber Street North
+1 519 888 8296
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
Mar. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
One location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
160 Weber Street South
+1 519 749 7912
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
6.8 Okay
Jul. 2019
Cons:
Service from an employee who appeared rushed, despite no one being around. Different messages being delivered about availability of car, time of booking, etc. No real commitment about final cost. No walk around the car...no proper receipt for payment...2.0 Poor
Oct. 2016
Pros:
car is ok. nothing specialCons:
rude, arrogant staff6.4 Okay
Aug. 2016
Pros:
They have fun cars. You don't see turbocharged cars too often at other agencies.Cons:
They just hand you the keys, no car walk around with the customer is done. On returning the car I walked into the office and very audibly said good afternoon directly to the face of the customer service gentleman who was busy typing he didnt return the greeting plus took close to a minute to acknowledge me. At other agencies I would have immediately recieved an acknowledgement. Customer service and manners are a big deal for me. The exterior and interior of the office are also badly in need of some sprucing up. The car was also pricey compared to other rental agencies in the area.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2022
One location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
133 Weber Street North
+1 519 888 8296
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One location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
133 Weber Street North
+1 519 888 8296
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6.4 Okay
Jun. 2018
Cons:
The car was not there at our pickup time. No one there when we dropped it off10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
Pros:
Quick transaction at both the pick up and drop off. Staff friendly and easy to talk to. Car was in great condition.One location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
160 Weber Street South
+1 519 886 5846
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2023
6.8 Okay
Jan. 2018
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Car itselfCons:
Customer service. Pickup time was 6 I was there at 5 30 and they were like I am in a rush hurry you have 2 minutes.. They never open till 6 always close at 5 308.0 Very good
Aug. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2023
One location in Waterloo
Locations in Waterloo
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | C$ 45/day |
Good deal | C$ 40/day |