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Toronto car rental information
| Pick-up location | Toronto |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 169 |
| Airport locations | 42 |
| Popular agencies | SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , Dollar, York Rent a Car, Budget, Thrifty |
Cheap car rentals in Toronto
| Economy | C$ 35/day |
| Compact | C$ 65/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 45/day |
| Standard | C$ 45/day |
| Full-size | C$ 40/day |
| Minivan | C$ 85/day |
| Premium | C$ 81/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 53/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 55/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 62/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 72/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Toronto
- Toronto, Ontario’s capital, is the largest city in Canada. Whether you are visiting this city for business or leisure, it makes perfect sense to rent a car. With Toronto car rental, you can conveniently take a quick day trip to some of the city’s top attractions such as Ontario Science Center, Toronto Zoo and High Park, one of Toronto’s favorite destinations for outdoor lovers. Better still, you can hit the road and enjoy a personalized tour of Niagara Falls. Some of these destinations are never accessible via the city’s public transportation system.
- Start your Toronto stay by finding cheap car rentals from the several car rental companies domiciled at any of the top four airports in the larger Toronto area (Toronto Pearson International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, John C. Munroe Hamilton International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport). Most Toronto car rental companies provide round-the-clock shuttle bus services from the airport to their locations from where you will pick and drive off in your rented car.
- Parking in Toronto is more of an art. Even the city’s natives have to do some homework to find the best parking spot and deals in Toronto. For starters, it helps if you are prepared. Be sure to invest considerable time to find the best parking deals. Fortunately, there are apps like Parking.com that you can use to find the best parking deals in the city. It also helps to know that Toronto city bylaws allow for up to 3 hours of free parking in downtown Toronto after 9 pm on weekdays and after 1 pm on Sunday.
- Looking to rent a car during your time in Toronto? If you are landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you will find the rental car desks on Level 1 of both the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages. For travelers flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Avis rental car desk is adjacent to the baggage claim area and the Enterprise counter is by the Eireann Quay parking lot.
- Drivers should keep their eyes open for both streetcars and buses in the downtown area, as both are commonplace. For buses, drivers must be aware that legally you have to yield to buses merging into traffic. As for streetcars, it is illegal to pass a stopped streetcar because you must yield to the passengers disembarking.
- Toronto, like many other large cities, suffers from daily bouts of rush hour. Typically, drivers can expect rush hour to last from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening rush hour can be particularly congested for drivers leaving the downtown area, so it is highly advised to time your trip accordingly. Some of the main areas to avoid during rush hour include Highway 401 and Don Valley Parkway.
- Drivers new to Toronto should be aware that left turns are not allowed at many of the intersections in the downtown area during rush hour. To avoid any complications due to this, even confident drivers should make certain to use a GPS to help them navigate rush hour traffic.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Toronto for C$ 51 or less
- Book your rental car in Toronto at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Toronto are around 72% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Toronto
Toronto car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Very good
620 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
39 locations in Toronto
from C$ 90/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was very helpful and friendly. Took his time to answer all of my questions.Cons:
The cost was more than I've spent elsewhere.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Polite staffCons:
Despite email confirmation the day prior, there was no vehicle available for me. I had a well coordinated plan involving several other people who had also made plans based on mine. Needless to say I was very disappointed.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
After I picked up the vehicle, I had to change my plans. I returned to the rental location an hour / 8kms later and explained why. The associate welcomed me with a smile, spoke with her manager and told me he had waived all charges! Needless to say I was extremely pleased and will be re renting from same location today. Great client service!Cons:
Nada8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
Pros:
Staff are friendly and helpful.Cons:
To be honest, they could improve their COVID sanitation practises.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Helpful staff, very slow to get car, drop off was fast.Cons:
Faster pick up. It really was very slow.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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Customer ServiceHertz
7.5
Good
194 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
7 locations in Toronto
from C$ 79/day
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2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
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Staff were personable and efficient at both pick up and drop off8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
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My only complaint, which appears to be a problem with the landlord vs with Hertz, is a complete lack of signage in the underground mall where they are located. The Hertz rental counter is very near the stairs down to the subway-level mall, off Park Rd (at the southeast corner of the building).10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
Pros:
Staff were friendly and efficient.Cons:
Maybe have a printout a guide/map on how to exit/enter lot. I remember from last time i was there, but it can be confusing for first timers8.4 Very good
Nov. 2020
Pros:
Staff friendly. Drop off easy.Cons:
The office is not next to the cars, is very poorly signed and none of the building staff seem to know where it is. It's mostly the landlord's fault, but the rental companies need to find a way to deal with it.Budget
7.4
Good
120 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.2
12 locations in Toronto
from C$ 83/day
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8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Staff were friendly. One-way travel and central location (not airport) were great.Cons:
Car wasn't clean (food and spilled drink under seat), body had a number of dents, scratches that weren't documented. I booked an economy car and was given a choice between two fuel-inefficient cars for a long drive. Expensive because of one-way travel.Dollar
7.1
Good
231 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.4
7 locations in Toronto
from C$ 67/day
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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I rental 4 dawys a week Daly but no point no lower prices10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
Pros:
Front desk staff were efficient. The person at the gate before leaving did a thorough check and found a chip in the window that I missed. That attention to detail is amazing and should be the standard for staff.Cons:
Nothing really. The people made the experience great.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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The staff at front desk was extremely helpful.Cons:
Not much really. They used to have a printed guide on how to access the parking lot - not sure what happened to it.2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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Nothing. I was unable to retrieve the car.Cons:
I made a reservation Dollar pickup at 330 Front Street in Toronto. When I arrived at that location I was told my reservation was to be picked up at 1245 Danforth Ave. I showed them my reservation confirmation that indicated my reservation was for 330 Front st, but the CS rep at Front st told me there was nothing they could do and there was no car available for me. Danforth location was a half hour away and closed. I spoke with Dollar 800 number and it appeared to me their system is incorrect. The CS rep was trying to explain to me there are 2 “330 front street locations; one in Danforth and one 330 front st West (where I was). I had to explain there are not 2 “330 Front Streets” and the store rep had already told me the address for Dantforth was 1245 Danforth Ave. The phone rep realized this was the issue that somehow these 2 locations are linked as 1 in their system is the best I could tell what was happening. The only thing he could do at this point was offer me a pickup at the airport which was an impossibility for me. To summarize; I made a reservation for 330 Front st, showed up on time to pick it up, had 2 points of confirmation indicating my pick-up was at 330 front st and was told by dollar my reservation was for 1245 Danforth Ave in their system. I have no emails indicating anything about Danforth Ave as a pick-up location. Unable to secure a car from Dollar, I was very fortunate to find and book a last minute rental from another company. Overall an extremely frustrating experience as Dollar could not honor the reservation I made and could not provide me with an explanation as to what occurred to cause the error.5.2 Fair
Jul. 2020
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Location is convenientCons:
They did not seem to be well organized, they had only one attendant and I had to wait a while because they had to go and fill up the gas tank of the person who was being helped before me because it only had a quarter tank of gas left. The car also had scratches and did not seem to be in the best working order. They also make you fill up you tank within a 5 km radius before returning the car.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2020
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When I arrived to pickup my rental, the car had been given away to somebody else and they had no vehicles left for me. I had booked a week in advance specifically because it was a holiday weekend so there is no excuse for this. I missed a family gathering because of this problem.Cons:
They could have kept a car available for me as per my rental agreement.City Car & Truck Rental
8.0
Very good
60 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Toronto
from C$ 29/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar. 2023
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2023
Avis
7.3
Good
78 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.3
18 locations in Toronto
from C$ 92/day
Locations in Toronto
3320 Dufferin Street
+1 416 256 9060