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Most popular company | TURO |
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Price of gas per litre | C$ 1.54 |
Average price per day | C$ 92 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 42 |
At C$ 42/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Calgary in the past week. Out of 29 car rental agencies operating in Calgary, there are, in total, 86 rental locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Here are the best Calgary small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Calgary medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Calgary large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Calgary SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Calgary pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Calgary luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To get the best deal on a rental car in Calgary, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 59, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.
Looking to rent a car in Calgary? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 31.02/day. Zoom Rent A Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 36.42/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Calgary is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 103 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 159 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning a car rental in Calgary? November is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 37 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 107. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
C$ 44
February
C$ 52
March
C$ 52
April
C$ 47
May
C$ 63
June
C$ 89
July
C$ 107
August
C$ 101
September
C$ 77
October
C$ 51
November
C$ 37
December
C$ 58
Compact rentals (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan, for example) are the most popular in Calgary. SUV (Ford Expedition) and Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Calgary.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Calgary at 10.
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If you’re interested in car rentals in Calgary, you will need to have a valid Canadian driver’s license that will not expire during your rental period. Foreign licenses are accepted as well as long as they are valid and you have your passport. To book a vehicle, even if it is a cheap car rental in Calgary, most companies will require you to be at least 21 years old, and you may need to pay an additional fee if you’re under 25.
If you’ll be driving car rentals in Calgary, it’s important that you are aware of the different driving laws that you will need to follow. For example, if your child is under the age of six, they must legally be in a child’s seat. When inside rental cars in Calgary, the driver and passengers must always be wearing a seatbelt. Be careful when operating car rentals in Calgary and drinking, as there is a strict blood alcohol content maximum of 0.08%. During the winter months, the weather tends to be quite snowy and rainy, so make sure to drive as cautiously as possible to avoid a collision. Consult Calgary's local motor vehicle authorities to see if there have been any recent law changes.
There are a few different types of vehicles that can be convenient for Calgary car rentals. If you’ll mainly be staying in the city center, consider renting either an economy car rental or an electric car rental. You can typically find a cheap car rental in Calgary that falls into these categories. Those that will be going on longer road trips, or specifically visiting during the winter months, may be interested in larger rental cars in Calgary to help with navigating through the colder weather. In this case, an SUV or a passenger van are both great options.
It can be difficult to find free parking for Calgary car rentals, so you may need to opt for a paid solution instead, such as a metered parking space or a spot in a parking garage. If you do want to find free parking, keep in mind that you will need to start looking for a spot early on in the day. Most parking meters and garages accept both cash and credit cards, which is convenient when you are paying. There are over 10 different parking lots that can be found directly downtown, as well as quite a few in the neighborhoods of Kensington and Bell Line.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 92/day when booking a rental car in Calgary. The best deal a user found was for C$ 21/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 27.
Turo is one of the top picks in Calgary. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 630 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Calgary for a month is certainly possible.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Calgary can be found for about C$ 2,701, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 90 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 91% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Calgary.
C$ 113 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Calgary, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Calgary, then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 96/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Calgary. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 31+).