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 Enterprise, Avis and Budget

On average a hire car in Calgary costs C$ 60 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 22/day) and Enterprise (C$ 23/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 4101 Macleod Trail Se T2G 2R6 (3 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Calgary are Alamo (8.8, 205 reviews), Enterprise (8.6, 432 reviews), and Avis (8.4, 236 reviews).

The average gas price in Calgary is C$ 5.18 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 62 and C$ 83, depending on the car size.

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

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

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

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$ 58 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Calgary costs C$ 58 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Calgary costs C$ 116 per day, on average.

In Calgary, cars are most frequently rented at MEXRENTACAR 2021 100 Avenue NE (11 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Calgary costs C$ 419 per week (C$ 60 per day).

On average a rental car in Calgary costs C$ 1,797 per month (C$ 60 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.

You can expect to pay slightly above the U.S. average for gas in Calgary, with a liter costing approximately $1.01 Canadian Dollars. This translates to approximately $2.87 USD per gallon. If you are planning on exploring the mountain ranges, be sure to fill up on gas before heading off on a long trip, as an empty tank is the last thing you want to worry about.

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.