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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Hamilton car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Hamilton with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Hamilton?
You should book your rental car in Hamilton around 75 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Hamilton?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 37.70/day), Avis (C$ 39.38/day), and Budget (C$ 41.21/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 203 Main St East St.a (1.1 km from city centre).
What is the best rental car company in Hamilton?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Hamilton are Budget (8.1, 15 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0, 41 reviews), and National (10.0, 7 reviews).
SUV rentals (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Hamilton. SUV rentals in Hamilton cost C$ 87/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 55/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hamilton?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Hamilton is January at an average cost of C$ 50/day. August is the most expensive month to rent a car in Hamilton when prices are C$ 84/day on average, which tends to be 84% above the yearly average rental price for Hamilton.
What rental car company in Hamilton has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 6 locations in Hamilton, more than any other rental company.
Hamilton Airport was very easy to rent a vehicle and they were open for my flight arriving at 1:00 am. I called a few days prior to check if someone would be there.
Verified travelerJun 2023
the pickup/dropoff point is about 100 meters from the terminal. Be prepared to walk.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving around town was ok, but fast moving and a bit aggressive.
KAYAK’s 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.
For a successful trip in your cheap car rentals in Hamilton, know the city's major thoroughfares. Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) is a significant highway that connects the city to Toronto and Niagara Falls and travels through it. The Lincoln Alexander Parkway is a significant motorway that connects the western portions of the city to the QEW and other major highways, including the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Other significant highways in the city include Upper James Street and Main Street West, which traverse the central business district, King Street West and East, which traverse the lower city, and Upper Wellington Street, which traverses the southern mountain region.
If you wish to have congestion-free navigation in your cheap car rentals in Hamilton, learn about the city's toll thoroughfares. There are tolls on the Red Hill Valley Parkway, Lincoln Alexander Parkway, and Queen Elizabeth Way. The Red Hill Valley Parkway links Queen Elizabeth Way and Lincoln Alexander Parkway. The toll is collected in both directions on this highway. Lincoln Alexander Parkway connects the Red Hill Valley Parkway and Queen Elizabeth Way. Also, this highway is tolled in both directions. From the city of Hamilton to the Niagara region runs Queen Elizabeth Way, which has toll plazas in both directions.
If you're looking for an electric ride from Hamilton car rentals, know about the city's free EV stations. The city has free level 2 charging stations located in a variety of public parking lots, including those near the Hamilton GO Centre, the Hamilton Waterfront Trail, and City Hall. Certain workplaces, including McMaster University, Hamilton Public Health Services, and the City of Hamilton also offer charging stations. Each charging facility has a universal charging cable compatible with the majority of electric vehicles. The charging stations are also outfitted with a monitoring system that displays the status of charging at each station in real-time.
25% of our users found rental cars in Hamilton for C$ 55 or less
Full-size rental cars in Hamilton are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Hamilton
What type of car is recommended for driving in Hamilton?
If you want to fit in with the locals, you should drive a car that they like. Some of the most popular cars driven around Ontario include cars manufactured by Dodge, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. Choose from a sedan, SUV, or minivan, depending upon the number of passengers you’ll have with you.
What’s the speed limit in Hamilton?
The speed limit on residential streets in Hamilton is quite slow. You’ll be expected to drive a maximum of 24 mph (or 40 km) whenever you are in neighborhoods and 18 mph (or 30 km/h) when driving near a school. Once you are on the freeway, you can drive as fast as 62 mph (or 100km/h). Main roads around the city typically have allowed speeds of 50 mph (or 80 km/h) unless marked otherwise.
Where are the best places to park in Hamilton?
There is ample metered parking in downtown Hamilton. Nonetheless, this is offered as short-term parking only. If you want to park for more than a couple of hours, you should consider a parking lot or garage such as Eaton Centre Parkade or the lot on Bay Street and Market.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Hamilton?
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs C$ 72 per day.
Which car rental companies are at Pearson Intl airport (YYZ)?
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Hamilton?
A Compact car rental in Hamilton costs C$ 80 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Hamilton?
An Intermediate car rental in Hamilton costs C$ 99 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Hamilton?
A Mini car rental in Hamilton costs C$ 103 per day, on average.
What are the child seat rules in Hamilton?
Every kid under the age of 8 must use a properly-installed car seat or booster seat. Until they reach the manufacturer-specified height and weight restrictions, infants and toddlers must ride in a rear-facing car seat. A booster seat which has both a lap and shoulder belt may be used for children between 4 and 8 years old.
What is the blood alcohol level in Hamilton?
The legal limit for BAC in Hamilton is 80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood. Any driver whose BAC is over this threshold is regarded as driving while intoxicated and may face criminal charges. This is a criminal offence that might result in significant penalties, including imprisonment.
Was no car at the location, transferred to another location - did not get the midsize car ordered but a tiny Kia and yet the price didn’t change. The worst was that the price originally given was not in Canadian funds but US funds this essentially increased the cost of the rental being given incorrect info. These surprises made the rental a poor experience. Was not happy that I kept getting texts asking g how satisfied I was with the car and service- everyday- excessive!!
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Pick-up truck
Everything that was needed I got
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
Was great experience
10.0 Wonderful
Sam, Sep 2024
Pick-up truck
Honestly they were very friendly and easy to talk to.’They gave me the best truck on the lot and I enjoyed driving it very much I may trade my charger in! I would absolutely do business with enterprise and the staff sets the company apart from other agencies. Full recommendation to this location and upper James!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard
Very poor
2.0 Poor
Phil, Aug 2024
Premium SUV
I reserved a Cadlllac UV and was given a dirty VW SUV
Avis gentleman at pick up was extremely helpful and cheerful. He came across as being very professional in his work. One of the issues I had was the inability to charge my Android phone as there were no USB ports (all I could see were Apple charger ports). As a result my phone had died and I lost my GPS to find my way back to the Hamilton Airport. I ended up taking a number of wrong ways but eventually made it to the airport but had no time to refill the fuel, so regrettably I will be charged a premium for the field I used. My recommendation is to equip the car with at least an adapter for the cigarette lighter slot to accommodate either Android phone ports or a USB port IF for some reason there were these boards they are not easily identified nor found as I have searched when I finally got to the airport and could not find any to suit my connection
2.0 Poor
Ranjeet, Oct 2023
Intermediate
Arrived on location only to find out car is not available but website confirmed it.
When I reserved the car I had the currency on Canadian dollars. When I checked with hertz about my rental they gave me a completely different price, insisting the reservation was made in American dollars. I cancelled and got a much better deal through Costco and enterprise.
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