Calgary car rentals

Some car rental companies in Calgary which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Avis and Dollar

On average a hire car in Calgary costs C$ 118 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at National (C$ 39/day), Enterprise (C$ 72/day) and Alamo (C$ 108/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at National 129 17 Ave Se T2G 1H3 (1 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Calgary are Alamo (8.7, 261 reviews), Enterprise (8.6, 502 reviews), and Driving Force (8.3, 98 reviews).

The average gas price in Calgary is C$ 7.03 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 84 and C$ 112, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Calgary.

Car rental companies onsite at Calgary airport include Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Enterprise, Hertz, Zoom Rent A Car, Alamo, MEXRENTACAR and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Calgary airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Zoom Rent A Car, Alamo, MEXRENTACAR, Budget and Economy Rent a Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Intermediate car rental in Calgary costs C$ 175 per day, on average.

A Supplier choice car rental in Calgary costs C$ 126 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Calgary costs C$ 65 per day, on average.

In Calgary, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 114 5th Avenue Southeast (1 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Calgary costs C$ 827 per week (C$ 118 per day).

On average a rental car in Calgary costs C$ 3,543 per month (C$ 118 per day).

A four-wheel drive is the safest car option to help navigate icy roads. A Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar 4WD will provide extra traction on the surface, leading to easier control and handling. When planning for driving in snowy conditions, the larger the car the better, as additional weight will help provide more grip on the road.

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit on Calgary roads is 50 km/h (31 mph). Keep an eye out and be careful when driving in school zones as the limit drops to 30 km/h (19 mph). Freeways and highways will vary between 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (68 mph) so it is important to always pay attention to the signage.

Parking in downtown Calgary is quite manageable and cheap, considering the population of the city. If you are heading out for a meal or to explore the city’s nightlife, make the most of free street parking across the city after 6 pm. The Calgary Parking Authority also provides free street parking all day on Sundays and holidays.