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Hamilton, ON, Canada
30 Jun — 7 Jul
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Hamilton, ON, Canada
Thu 30/6
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Hamilton car rental Information
| Pick-up location | Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Open-air all-terrain, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 22 |
| Airport locations | 7 |
| Popular agencies | Enterprise, Avis |
Cheap car rentals in Hamilton
| Compact | C$ 65/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 77/day |
| Standard | C$ 74/day |
| Full-size | C$ 79/day |
| Premium | C$ 84/day |
| Premium SUV | C$ 271/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 64/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 81/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 82/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 101/day |
| Open-air all-terrain | C$ 139/day |
Hamilton car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise
7.8
Good
86 reviewsBest rated
Most popular
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.4
6 locations in Hamilton
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9.2 Excellent
Jan. 2020
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The vehicle I wanted was unavailable. So, they upgraded me at no extra charge. Also, the pick up and drop off were quick and easy. Finally, the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful.Cons:
Hamilton needs reliable access to more pick-up trucks.10.0 Excellent
Jun. 2019
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Pick up and drop off we’re quick and easy, staff were very friendly and knowledgeableCons:
Booked an F-150, received a Ram, would have preferred the F-1509.6 Excellent
May 2019
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The pick up and drop off was very easy. The staff was very friendlyCons:
Maybe if the car was a little more clean.. the seats smelled like smoke when we got there.5.6 Okay
Jan. 2019
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They gave me the SMALLEST car possible when it was a complete blizzard/ horrible road conditions all week. They also did not have winter tires on their vehicle. I felt extremely unsafe in the vehicle. I was not even able to drive it for some of the days because the car could not handle the road.6.8 Good
Nov. 2018
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The service was really great. The gentleman assisting me got me a vehicle right away and apologized repeatedly for not having an intermediate sized car like I had booked for (only had SUVs) .Cons:
The only downside was that the SUV available had just been returned and not fully cleaned out yet. Previous driver smoked in it. Not a big deal but not the best haha. The enterprise associate though did make sure that I knew that I could trade it at another location if I needed to which was very kind ! We decided not to as it would interfere with our trip.3.2 Mediocre
Sep. 2018
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Crowded, long line, long waiting time, I didn't get what I want.I'll not come again and I'll not recommend to anyone.Avis
7.7
Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.7
3 locations in Hamilton
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10.0 Excellent
Nov. 2018
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the car was nice and peppy with better than i would have imajined gas mileage. they were also cheaper than enterprise and thrifty whom i have also recently rented from. two thumbs up. great staff aswell.10.0 Excellent
Aug. 2018
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The look , ride and comfort.Cons:
Enjoyed everything.7.6 Good
Aug. 2017
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Insurance premiums per day are outrageously expensive! Appropriate sized car not immediately available because I booked through Kayak and not directly with the company.8.4 Excellent
Jul. 2017
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Clean and suitable car.Cons:
Most expensive per day rental in 3 weeks of renting from several different companies. Nobody at the drop off in YHM airport. Poor or obscured signage to direct the renter to the parking lot2.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
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NothingCons:
Worst customer service I've ever had and very arrogant manager. I was charged one and a half times more than the original quote.10.0 Excellent
Mar. 2022
8.0 Excellent
Jan. 2022
10.0 Excellent
Dec. 2021
1.9 Horrible
Oct. 2021
7.9 Good
Sep. 2021
10.0 Excellent
Sep. 2021
Budget
5.4
Okay
17 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
4.7
3 locations in Hamilton
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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All perfect2.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2021
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The staff was unhelpful, rude and unwilling to find any type of solution.Cons:
I go to Kayak and reserve the car. I go to the location 2 days later to pick up the car for a business trip where they say we do not have a that reservation or a car for you. It is 11;40 closes at 12 and sitting in their parking lot is an abundance of other vehicles that could have been offered, were all going to be used that day for a day or two? Then the guy behind the counter says well it could be a computer glitch. We don't have the reservation or a car. My response was so now we are not going to take any accountability or responsibility for having computers do the work for us, like answer the telephone to make the reservation and talk to a live agent who speaks English or French. No offer to see what they can do, apologize for any inconvenience,not that they care I got the distinct feeling, said nothing they just stood there dumb founded and not speaking, as if to say it is my fault, and nothing we can do. So FO, basically. Customer Service wow, requires excessive training, and YES, I work in customer service, and know all about how customers can be, especially when they are intoxicated, high, or stealing merchandise in front of you. So, I know a little bit about dealing with the public, and their rights and cityit attitude, how to offer assistance and not blame the customer, or 3rd party online computer sites, as the reason there are no vehicles. If this is the case,then there is a serious flaw in the system that needs to be addressed. I call Kayak, they say it is Budget, call Budget they say it is Kayak. The final from the Philippines head office on customer service, that they could give me a 25 dollar credit towards my next rental, and how the hell did I get to work 4 hours away for that evening? Will I ever rent from Budget again, No, will I go to Hamilton, Ontario for rentals at this location. No. But, also being in customer service, and the I don't give a shit attitudes that do exist, when writing to complaint departments, they do nothing. At the end of it, be kind. They will go on with business, I just choose not to be their customer.2.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
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Flight was late 2 hours so instead of 3 pm it was 5 pm that's when they close tried calling no answer and too bad for you. Got screwed10.0 Excellent
Jun. 2022
10.0 Excellent
Apr. 2022
2.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2022
1.9 Horrible
Oct. 2021
5.9 Okay
Sep. 2021
10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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All perfectHertz
3.9
Mediocre
4 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.9
Value for money
5.9
One location in Hamilton
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6.4 Good
Aug. 2019
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The brand new Hyundai Elantra was the biggest positive. Great and smooth car to drive.Cons:
Specifically, this location of Hertz is unprofessional. I arrived promptly to pick up the car at 8:00 am. But, the manager did not open the store until 8:25, which set back our trip. The same thing could be said on the drop-off. The same person was also late to open the building, which made me late3.9 Mediocre
Sep. 2021
6.4 Good
Aug. 2019
Pros:
The brand new Hyundai Elantra was the biggest positive. Great and smooth car to drive.Cons:
Specifically, this location of Hertz is unprofessional. I arrived promptly to pick up the car at 8:00 am. But, the manager did not open the store until 8:25, which set back our trip. The same thing could be said on the drop-off. The same person was also late to open the building, which made me lateNational
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One location in Hamilton
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8.8 Excellent
Jun. 2017
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Car was comfortable.Cons:
Smelled like an ashtray.10.0 Excellent
Nov. 2016
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Exceptional service at the counter! Extra long hours. Great selection of current vehicles.Cons:
N/A8.8 Excellent
Jun. 2017
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Car was comfortable.Cons:
Smelled like an ashtray.10.0 Excellent
Nov. 2016
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Exceptional service at the counter! Extra long hours. Great selection of current vehicles.Cons:
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2 locations in Hamilton
Dollar
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2 locations in Hamilton
keddy by Europcar
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Europcar
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Sunnycars
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One location in Hamilton
136 travellers who rented a car in Hamilton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0
Car rental locations in or near Hamilton
Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | C$ 97/day |
Good deal | C$ 82/day |
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Top tips for renting a car in Hamilton
- If you’re visiting Hamilton, why should you rent a car? First of all, nearby attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and Webster’s Falls are more easily reached by car. In addition, Saint Catharines, Mississauga and Toronto are all just a short drive from the airport; in other words, renting a car will enable you to visit a number of cities in Canada besides Hamilton.
- Located in Mount Hope, Hamilton International Airport is not a very large facility. However, it offers everything that a larger airport provides including rental car services inside the terminal via several big companies such as Budget, National, and Avis. Consequently, many travelers opt to fly out of or into Hamilton in lieu of Toronto Pearson International Airport to avoid the hassle of crowds.
- Downtown Hamilton is made up mostly of one-way streets which can be confusing for a tourist at first. If you are not going downtown, you can bypass city traffic by taking the Link. Conveniently, you can also dial 511 from your cell phone to learn about construction and traffic conditions before getting on the road.
- Traffic is heaviest in Hamilton during commuting hours. This typically ranges from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the morning and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the evenings. Some of the busiest streets during peak hours are Main Street and Upper James Street as well as highway 401. If driving downtown, pedestrians can also cause traffic congestion.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Hamilton for C$ 82 or less
- Book your rental car in Hamilton at least 5 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Hamilton are around 53% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Hamilton are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average