British Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in British Columbia from C$ 21

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 2/7. 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.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
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British Columbia car rentals in 2024

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 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 56

Cheapest price per day

C$ 21

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 125 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Price

C$ 32 - C$ 76

Out of all the popular cities in British Columbia, Vancouver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 32/day. Renting a car in Vancouver is 58% cheaper than renting one in Campbell River where the per day rate is around C$ 76. Other fairly inexpensive cities in British Columbia to get a rental car in are: Victoria (C$ 37/day), Kelowna (C$ 37/day), and Nanaimo (C$ 40/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$ 32/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 26 April 2024.

January

C$ 43

February

C$ 45

March

C$ 46

April

C$ 47

May

C$ 62

June

C$ 90

July

C$ 113

August

C$ 101

September

C$ 72

October

C$ 52

November

C$ 41

December

C$ 56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia 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 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 26 April 2024.

large car is the cheapest car type you can rent in British Columbia this past week from 2,614 rental locations out of 95 rental agencies. Prices for a British Columbia large car rental start from C$ 21/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 24+

Compact

Compact

C$ 28+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 29+

Standard

Standard

C$ 25+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 26+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 47+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 42+

Premium

Premium

C$ 34+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 142+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 46+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 41+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 50+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 11+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 27+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 32+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 41+

Supplier choice sedan

Supplier choice sedan

C$ 86+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

C$ 122+

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 26 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 36 - C$ 118

All Car Types

C$ 46 - C$ 163

To rent a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 62/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in British Columbia (~C$ 36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 118/day). In fact, January is about 43% 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 25% 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$ 67/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in British Columbia (~C$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 132/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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 20% 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$ 104/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in British Columbia (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 221/day). In fact, January is about 49% 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 21% 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$ 83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in British Columbia (~C$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 173/day). In fact, January is about 45% 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 is 0% 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 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$ 142/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in British Columbia (~C$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 293/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 42% 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$ 107/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in British Columbia (~C$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 164/day). In fact, November is about 52% 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 23% 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$ 133/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in British Columbia (~C$ 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 248/day). In fact, January 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 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 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$ 162/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in British Columbia (~C$ 100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 243/day). In fact, February is about 39% 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 50% 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.

Chevrolet SparkC$ 24/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkC$ 24/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Nissan VersaC$ 26/day
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Nissan Versa

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 26 April 2024.
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

8.4
Very good
360 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Budget

8.1
Very good
351 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

National

8.1
Very good
144 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Avis

8.1
Very good
169 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.2
Good
449 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

8.2
Very good
67 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Thrifty

7.9
Good
54 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Economy Rent a Car

6.2
Okay
78 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.4

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$ 30. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
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.
Chevrolet MalibuC$ 21/day
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Chevrolet Malibu
Nissan QashqaiC$ 24/day
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A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Volkswagen JettaC$ 24/day
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Volkswagen Jetta

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 26 April 2024.
  • 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?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 55/day when booking a rental car in British Columbia. The best deal a user found was for C$ 25/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in British Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Economy Rent a Car (C$ 31/day), Hertz (C$ 32/day), and Priceless (C$ 34/day).

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

    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 British Columbia.

  • What are gas prices like in British Columbia?

    The average gas price in British Columbia is C$ 1.89/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 85 and C$ 123 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers rental cars in British Columbia for about C$ 304 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in British Columbia for the best price?

    Booking your car rental early can save you up to 42% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in British Columbia.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in British Columbia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in British Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Surprise Agency can potentially be 66% below the average car rental price in British Columbia. Check prices and availability for Surprise Agency and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in British Columbia is on average C$ 1,303 a month or C$ 43 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your British Columbia car rental.

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Luxury car rentals in British Columbia

Find luxury car rental deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in British Columbia cost an average of C$ 45 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in British Columbia, including options close to Vancouver, Abbotsford and Kelowna. While researching the different options available, make sure to confirm the details of each offer to ensure they match your needs.
Chrysler 300C$ 36/day
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Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300C$ 36/day
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Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300C$ 36/day
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Chrysler 300

Van rentals in British Columbia

Find van rental deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in British Columbia cost an average of C$ 47 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in British Columbia, including pickup near Vancouver, Abbotsford and Kelowna. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Toyota SiennaC$ 47/day
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Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 25+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 25+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 31+

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