Alberta

Cheap Car Rentals in Alberta from C$ 18

Calgary, AB, Canada
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Alberta car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Alberta. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 68

Cheapest price per day

C$ 18

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Alberta, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 137 pickup locations in Alberta to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

C$ 33 - C$ 65

Out of all the popular cities in Alberta, Red Deer is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 33/day. Renting a car in Red Deer is 49% cheaper than renting one in Lethbridge where the per day rate is around C$ 65. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Alberta to get a rental car in are: Calgary (C$ 34/day), Edmonton (C$ 44/day), and Grande Prairie (C$ 52/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$ 34/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?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alberta 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 29 March 2024.

January

C$ 42

February

C$ 50

March

C$ 54

April

C$ 50

May

C$ 80

June

C$ 118

July

C$ 132

August

C$ 122

September

C$ 99

October

C$ 58

November

C$ 43

December

C$ 51

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta 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 Alberta

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Alberta and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

There are 93 rental agencies servicing Alberta. These agencies, altogether, have 2,606 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? medium car is the cheapest car type to rent in Alberta with prices from C$ 18 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can rent in Alberta:

Economy

Economy

C$ 20+

Compact

Compact

C$ 19+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 18+

Standard

Standard

C$ 20+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 23+

SUV

SUV

C$ 83+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 46+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 69+

Premium

Premium

C$ 90+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 63+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 42+

Convertible

Convertible

C$ 139+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 25+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 117+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 18+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 19+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 21+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 22+

Supplier choice sedan

Supplier choice sedan

C$ 44+

Coupe

Coupe

C$ 51+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 78+

Compare available car types for rental in Alberta

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Alberta to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 33 - C$ 149

All Car Types

C$ 46 - C$ 160

To rent a small car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 74/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Alberta (~C$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 149/day). In fact, January is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a small car 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 small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 74/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Alberta (~C$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 145/day). In fact, January is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a medium car saves you 15% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 94/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Alberta (~C$ 47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 151/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a large car is 8% 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 large car 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$ 94/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Alberta (~C$ 45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 170/day). In fact, November is about 53% 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 is 9% 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 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$ 147/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Alberta (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 271/day). In fact, January is about 49% 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 41% 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 pick-up truck in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 137/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Alberta (~C$ 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 200/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a pick-up truck is 37% 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 pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of C$ 121/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Alberta (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 216/day). In fact, October is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a luxury car 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 Alberta luxury car 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$ 40/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Alberta (~C$ 45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 173/day). In fact, November is about 12% 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 saves you 55% 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.

Nissan SentraC$ 19/day
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Nissan Sentra
Honda FitC$ 20/day
2
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Honda Fit
Toyota CamryC$ 21/day
2
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Toyota Camry

Top rental agencies in Alberta

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Alberta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Alberta. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Alberta, including locations near Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Alberta, including locations around Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
178 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very good
422 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.7
Good
348 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Avis

7.6
Good
293 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Thrifty

7.6
Good
106 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Budget

7.1
Good
266 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Driving Force

7.7
Good
66 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.4
Good
51 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Best Alberta car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Alberta. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Alberta with an average daily rate of C$ 37. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Alberta including options serving Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan SentraC$ 18/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Sentra
Toyota C-HRC$ 19/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR
Nissan SentraC$ 19/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Alberta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • 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$ 71/day when booking a rental car in Alberta. The best deal a user found was for C$ 24/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 24.

  • 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: Routes Car & Truck Rentals (C$ 18/day), Zoom Rent A Car (C$ 20/day), and Dollar (C$ 21/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Driving Force (8.5 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$ 1.80/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 81 and C$ 116 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    From Thrifty you can rent a car in Alberta from about C$ 321 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 39%). 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?

    Dollar currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 62% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Alberta. Typically, a monthly car rental in Alberta can be found for C$ 1,377. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 46 a day.

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Luxury car rentals in Alberta

Find luxury car rental deals in Alberta from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Alberta cost an average of C$ 33 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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 Fort McMurray. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Chrysler 300C$ 29/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
BMW 3 SeriesC$ 29/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Chrysler 300C$ 29/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300

Van rentals in Alberta

Find van rental deals in Alberta from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Alberta cost an average of C$ 40 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the Alberta area, including pickup locations near Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota SiennaC$ 40/day
5
5
M
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 40/day
5
M
Dodge Grand Caravan
Toyota SiennaC$ 40/day
5
5
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Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in Alberta

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Alberta. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Alberta. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Alberta. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 14+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 23+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 14+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 27+

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