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Cheap Car Rentals in British Columbia from C$ 17

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 21/2 and drop-off date of 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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British Columbia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Most popular company

Priceless

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 48

Cheapest price per day

C$ 17

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in British Columbia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across British Columbia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 121 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Price

C$ 23 - C$ 82

Out of all the popular cities in British Columbia, Vancouver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 23/day. Renting a car in Vancouver is 72% cheaper than renting one in Cranbrook where the per day rate is around C$ 82. Other fairly inexpensive cities in British Columbia to get a rental car in are: Victoria (C$ 26/day), Nanaimo (C$ 32/day), and Kelowna (C$ 45/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Vancouver should expect to spend around C$ 23/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in British Columbia is Vancouver.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

January

C$ 40

February

C$ 44

March

C$ 46

April

C$ 50

May

C$ 66

June

C$ 86

July

C$ 107

August

C$ 102

September

C$ 69

October

C$ 50

November

C$ 40

December

C$ 56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is January. 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 British Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in British Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can rent in British Columbia this past week from 2,679 rental locations out of 100 rental agencies. Prices for a British Columbia medium car rental start from C$ 17/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 22+

Compact

Compact

C$ 21+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 17+

Standard

Standard

C$ 31+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 25+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 41+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 55+

Premium

Premium

C$ 31+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 85+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 45+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 57+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 57+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 20+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 20+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 26+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 26+

Supplier choice sedan

Supplier choice sedan

C$ 38+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 50+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

C$ 54+

Supplier choice pickup truck

Supplier choice pickup truck

C$ 100+

Compare available car types for rental in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 37 - C$ 114

All Car Types

C$ 40 - C$ 135

To rent a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 63/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in British Columbia (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 114/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a small car saves you 21% 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 British Columbia small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 63/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in British Columbia (~C$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 108/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 19% 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 British Columbia medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 90/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in British Columbia (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 150/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a large car 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 British Columbia large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 74/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in British Columbia (~C$ 39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 125/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a SUV saves you 6% 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 British Columbia SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 126/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in British Columbia (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 213/day). In fact, November is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a van is 38% 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 British Columbia van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 110/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in British Columbia (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 201/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a pick-up truck is 29% 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 British Columbia pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 115/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in British Columbia (~C$ 68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 185/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a luxury car is 32% 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 British Columbia luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 142/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in British Columbia (~C$ 87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 220/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a convertible is 45% 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.

Nissan SylphyC$ 21/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 24/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 23 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in British Columbia, including locations near Vancouver, Abbotsford and Kelowna. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
149 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Budget

8.0
Very good
142 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.1
Good
245 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Avis

8.4
Very good
77 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

National

8.3
Very good
77 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Thrifty

7.7
Good
43 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Economy Rent a Car

6.3
Okay
70 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

FlexWays

10.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Best British Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of C$ 31. Data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in British Columbia, including options within the Vancouver, Abbotsford and Kelowna area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Kia ForteC$ 17/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Ford Focus SedanC$ 20/day
5
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus Sedan
Nissan SentraC$ 20/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 January 2025.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in British Columbia?

    To be able to move around easily, you should book one of the rental cars in British Columbia. There are numerous car rentals in British Columbia that you can rent from. However, none of them rent out their cars to those below 21 years. Car rentals in British Columbia also don’t rent out their cars to individuals without valid identification photos, permanent or temporary driver’s licenses, and credit cards. This being the case, if you’re above 21 years, and you’d like to rent one of the rental cars in British Columbia, you should ensure that you head out to cheap car rental in British Columbia of choice with your valid photo ID, driver’s license, and credit card.

  • What are the rules for driving in British Columbia?

    Before renting a car from any of the car rentals in British Columbia, there are certain driving rules you should know of. One of these rules is that in this region, cars are always driven on the right. You should also know that different parts of British Columbia have different speed limits. Within municipalities, the speed limit is 50km/h (30mph), and outside municipalities, the speed limit is 80km/h (50mph). In addition to these two rules, you should also know that driving while your blood alcohol concentration is above 0.08% and without wearing your seatbelts are traffic offenses. Therefore, don’t drive while drunk, and when driving, wear your seatbelts. British Columbia car rentals usually have well-informed professionals. As such, if you’d like to learn more rules, don’t hesitate to ask a professional at your chosen cheap car rental in British Columbia. Note that traffic rules in this region change frequently. To keep up to date, visit the region’s department of motor vehicle site.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in British Columbia?

    A majority of British Columbia car rentals usually have a wide selection of cars. Thus, you can find a rental car in British Columbia with much ease. It’s essential to note that the car you choose should be smooth to drive in the places you plan on visiting. If you’d like to visit areas without paved roads, you should select an SUV, while if you plan on majorly visiting areas with paved roads, you should select either an economy van rental or a passenger van rental.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in British Columbia?