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Calgary car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

ROUTESCARTRK

Price of gas per gallon

$4.43

Average price per day

$70

Cheapest price per day

$23

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

January

$38

February

$50

March

$51

April

$41

May

$58

June

$90

July

$98

August

$92

September

$72

October

$45

November

$36

December

$46

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

There are 22 rental agencies servicing Calgary. These agencies, altogether, have 77 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? SUV is the cheapest car type to rent in Calgary with prices from $25 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent in Calgary:

Compare available car types for rental in Calgary

Small

$34 - $114

All Car Types

$60 - $203

To rent a Small in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $62/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Calgary, Canada (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$114/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Small saves you 37% 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 Calgary Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $64/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Calgary, Canada (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$111/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Medium saves you 35% 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 Calgary Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $91/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Calgary, Canada (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$117/day). In fact, October is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Large saves you 7% 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 Calgary Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $74/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Calgary, Canada (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$133/day). In fact, December is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a SUV saves you 23% 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 Calgary SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $114/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Calgary, Canada (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$164/day). In fact, January is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, 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 Calgary Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $100/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck in Calgary, Canada (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$161/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Pickup Truck is 4% 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.

To rent a Luxury in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $93/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Calgary, Canada (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$155/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Luxury saves you 4% 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.

To rent a Convertible in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of $162/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible in Calgary, Canada (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$922/day). In fact, November is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Calgary, renting a Convertible 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.

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Top rental agencies in Calgary

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Calgary, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Calgary, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
120 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
257 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.6
Good
207 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.5
Good
196 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
165 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Thrifty

7.9
Good
52 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

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

National

7.9
Good
14 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.3

Best Calgary car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Calgary recently found.
The best prices on car rentals in Calgary we've found at this time. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.

Car rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Calgary?

If you’d like to rent a car in Calgary, you must be above 21 years old. Most car rentals in Calgary usually require a precautionary fee from drivers less than 25 years old. Thus, if you’re under 25, you can expect to pay a higher fee. Apart from being above 21, you must also have a driver’s license, whether temporary or permanent, a credit card, and a photo ID to rent a car from one of the top car rentals in Calgary. It’s worth mentioning that if you’re a foreign citizen, you must also have an International Driver’s License.

What are the rules for driving in Calgary?

Before booking a cheap car rental in Calgary, you ought to be aware that in Calgary, vehicles are driven on the right-hand side of the road. You also ought to be aware that driving with a blood alcohol concentration higher than 0.08% and driving without fastening your seatbelts are illegal. Also, you need to know that in this city, residential areas have a speed limit of 40km/h (25 mph) and the city’s highways have a speed limit of 80km/h (50 mph). In this city, traffic laws change regularly. Thus, to be well-informed, keep in touch with the city’s department of motor vehicles.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Calgary?

There are many different rental cars in Calgary. The one you choose should accommodate all the individuals you plan to journey with. If you intend to journey with just two of your friends, you should rent an economy car rental. In contrast, if you plan on traveling with about six of your loved ones, you should rent a passenger van rental from one of the reliable Calgary car rentals. All Calgary car rentals usually have well-informed agents. Thus, if you’re not certain about which of the cheap car rentals in Calgary you should get, you can ask the staff at your preferred car rental agency to help you out.

What are the best places to park in Calgary?

Just like there are many car rentals in Calgary that you can rent from, there are many parking spots in Calgary you can park in. Most of these parking spots are found next to the sidewalks of the city’s roads, while others are found in the private parking facilities present in the city. If you park next to a sidewalk, please ensure that it has no "No Parking" sign and you’re not blocking any building entrance.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Calgary?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a rental car in Calgary. The best deal a user found was for $23/day from Discount Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Calgary?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Calgary from the following companies over the past two weeks: Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($23/day), Avis ($26/day), and National ($27/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.6 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4 rating) and National (7.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Calgary.

What are gas prices like in Calgary?

The average gas price in Calgary is $4.43/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $53 and $76 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Calgary for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

Routes Car & Truck Rentals is one of the most popular car rental companies in Calgary, offering car rentals for around $370 per week on average.

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

Generally, for a better deal in Calgary 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 Calgary?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Calgary it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

Prices can be as low as $1,587 if you consider booking with Discount Car & Truck Rentals. That price represents savings of 78% compared to the Calgary average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Calgary is on average $1,587 ($53/day).

How much is a car rental in Calgary for a weekend?

For a weekend car rental in Calgary, you can expect the average price to be around $69. Usually a Supplier choice rental in Calgary is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Supplier choice for October, it will cost approximately $70 per day.

What car do most people rent in Calgary?

The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Calgary is Special (Class Special Car) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car rentals in Calgary

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Calgary from the best rental car providers in the country.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within Calgary. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.

Van rentals in Calgary

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Calgary van rentals.
In terms of van rentals in Calgary, these are some the best options we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.

Car type options available for Calgary

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