Alberta

Cheap Car Rentals in Alberta from C$ 33

Calgary, AB, Canada
5 Oct — 12 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Thu 12/10
Noon

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Alberta?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Alberta

Price

C$ 32 - C$ 81

Out of all the popular cities in Alberta, Red Deer is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 32/day. Renting a car in Red Deer is 60% cheaper than renting one in Banff where the per day rate is around C$ 81. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Alberta to get a rental car in are: Medicine Hat (C$ 53/day), Fort McMurray (C$ 53/day), and Grande Prairie (C$ 57/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Calgary should expect to spend around C$ 65/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Alberta is Calgary.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Alberta?

January

C$ 51

February

C$ 67

March

C$ 68

April

C$ 55

May

C$ 78

June

C$ 121

July

C$ 132

August

C$ 124

September

C$ 97

October

C$ 60

November

C$ 48

December

C$ 62

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Alberta

There are 89 rental agencies servicing Alberta. These agencies, altogether, have 2,492 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Alberta with prices from C$ 33 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can rent in Alberta:

Compare available car types for rental in Alberta

Small

C$ 37 - C$ 158

All Car Types

C$ 79 - C$ 230

To rent a Small in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 86/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Alberta (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 158/day). In fact, November is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Small saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Alberta (~C$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 139/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Medium saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 102/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Alberta (~C$ 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 148/day). In fact, April is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Large saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 102/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Alberta (~C$ 68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 182/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 137/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Alberta (~C$ 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 209/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Van is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 135/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck in Alberta (~C$ 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 177/day). In fact, April is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Pickup Truck is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Pickup Truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 106/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Alberta (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 159/day). In fact, December is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Luxury saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Alberta Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 154/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible in Alberta (~C$ 44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 706/day). In fact, November is about 72% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a Convertible is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Alberta

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Alberta, including locations near Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Alberta, including locations around Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
151 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
402 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.7
Good
333 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Avis

7.6
Good
264 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.6
Good
102 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

7.1
Good
246 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Driving Force

8.3
Very good
53 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.2
Good
51 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.7

Best Alberta car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Alberta recently found.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Alberta including options serving Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.

Car rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Alberta?

Renting one of the rental cars in Alberta would be a wise idea. To rent a car at one of the car rentals in Alberta, you must be at least 21 years old. It's worth noting that if you're 21 years old, you'll likely have to pay a young driver's fee, which tends to vary from one car rental location to another. At your preferred car rental location, you'll be asked to avail a photo ID as well as a valid driver's license. You'll also be asked to avail your credit card. Alberta car rentals only rent out cars to individuals with these documents. Thus, before heading out to any car rental locations in Alberta, you should have your documents in order. In Alberta, citizens and foreigners with temporary licenses are allowed to drive. Thus, you'll be able to rent a car from a cheap car rental in Alberta even if you only have a temporary driver's license.

What are the rules for driving in Alberta?

Before renting one of the rental cars from a cheap car rental in Alberta, you should be aware that in Alberta, cars are driven on the right side. You should also watch the road signs, as different areas in this region tend to have different speed limits. In Alberta, traffic officials are strict when it comes to enforcing laws. Thus, you should ensure that you and your passengers have your seat belts strapped when in a rental car. You should also ensure that your blood alcohol concentration is less than 0.08. The traffic rules in Alberta often change. Thus, it's advisable that once you get your rental car from one of the car rentals in Alberta, you regularly keep in touch with Alberta's department of motor vehicles.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Alberta?

You should choose a rental car that is up to the terrains of the places you intend to visit. It should also be influenced by the number of people you intend to travel with. There are plenty of Alberta car rentals that offer a variety of rental cars in Alberta. Thus, you can easily find one that this perfect for you. If you plan on sticking to areas with tarmacked roads, you can book an economy car rental. If you plan on traveling with about five people, you should book a passenger van car rental.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Alberta?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 93/day when booking a rental car in Alberta. The best deal a user found was for C$ 30/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Alberta?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Alberta from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (C$ 33/day), Zoom Rent A Car (C$ 35/day), and Routes Car & Truck Rentals (C$ 39/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Alberta?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.6 rating), Driving Force (8.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Alberta.

What are gas prices like in Alberta?

The average gas price in Alberta is C$ 1.94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 87 and C$ 126 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Alberta for a week from Avis?

From Avis you can rent a car in Alberta from about C$ 776 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Alberta for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in Alberta it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 30%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Alberta check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Alberta for a month?

Economy Rent a Car currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 82% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Alberta. Typically, a monthly car rental in Alberta can be found for C$ 3,326. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 111 a day.

Luxury car rentals in Alberta

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Alberta from the best rental car providers in the country.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car rentals in Alberta, with locations not far from Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.

Van rentals in Alberta

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Alberta van rentals.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the Alberta area, including pickup locations near Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.