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Travel Information
Language
English,
French
French
Currency
CAD
Country code
1
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
60 - 100 km/h
37 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
30 - 80 km/h
19 - 50 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.0–0.15%
Why rent a car in Canada?
A vast and diverse country, Canada is as known for its multicultural society and high standard of living as it is for its wild boreal landscapes. Cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are truly modern and sophisticated metropolises, but at the same time, mountains, the sea, and nature preserves are never far away. Getting a rental car is a good way to take in as much of this fascinating country as possible.
One-way Car Rentals in Canada
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Canada and drop off in another country:
- From Canada to Illinois - 67 offers from US$ 82.06 per day
- From Canada to Washington - 34 offers from US$ 74.61 per day
- From Canada to Pennsylvania - 18 offers from US$ 89.11 per day
- From Canada to Massachusetts - 12 offers from US$ 89.11 per day
- From Canada to Ohio - 18 offers from US$ 85.16 per day
Top ways to enter Canada
- Vancouver Airport: The main airport of British Columbia, Vancouver Airport offers access to Western Canada and Northwestern United States, and offers great connections not only to the Americas but also to destinations in Europe and East Asia.
- Toronto Airport: Canada’s largest airport serves its most populous city and much of Canada’s East, and serves flights to and from countless destinations in all parts of the world.
- Calgary Airport: Serving as the main access point to the picturesque province of Alberta, Calgary Airport is served by more than 30 airlines and offers flights to and from not only the rest of Canada and the USA, but also countries like Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, China, and others.
- By land: If your rental car provider permits it, it’s possible to rent a car in a neighboring country and then drive to Canada. Some large international airports near Canada are Seattle Airport in Washington, USA, Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport in Minnesota, USA, and Detroit Airport in Michigan, USA.
Top cities and places to visit
- Toronto. The most populous city in the country, Toronto is notable not only for the CN Tower, but also for being a hub of culture, music, and art. A true metropolis that’s full of creative energy, the city is home to world-class museums, ethnic neighborhoods, and plenty of entertainment. Toronto also offers easy access to the nearby Niagara region.
- Montreal. With its French-speaking majority and strong Quebecois identity, Montreal is one of the most distinct cities in North America. Notable for its well-preserved core and architectural heritage, as well as a youthful student population, Montreal is a truly sophisticated destination and can also serve as a hub from which to explore the rest of Quebec.
- Vancouver. A melting pot on the Canadian Pacific coast, Vancouver constantly has topped multiple rankings for its high quality of living. The city is also plenty of fun if you’re visiting on a shorter-term trip — don’t miss out on attractions like the Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Stanley Park. Many nature areas and other popular day trip destinations are just a short drive away.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Canada is the Kia Rio, but the Jeep Wrangler and the Nissan Rogue are also often picked by travelers.
Driver license requirements
- Canada recognizes valid foreign driver’s licenses if you’re visiting for a limited amount of time (the exact permitted length varies from province to province). If you’re living in the country permanently, you need to obtain a local license instead.
- If your driver’s license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
- Similarly, if your driver’s license doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP.
- You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
- Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.
Crossing Borders
The only neighboring country of Canada is the United States of America, both to the entirety of the country’s South, as well as to northwest (the state of Alaska). USA has a different visa policy than Canada, and, depending on your citizenship, you may or may not need a visa to enter it. We strongly advise you getting in touch with your Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance to find out whether you need a visa to visit the USA.
Some car rental providers allow you to cross national borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross a national border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals in our FAQ section.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular rental car type in Canada is an Economy, but Fullsize and Intermediate are also frequently chosen.
Top driving routes
- Alberta. So much more than just its oil wealth, the province of Alberta is home to Jasper and Banff, two of Canada’s most iconic national parks, as well as a number of smaller, but equally interesting preserves. In addition to scenic nature, they offer everything from dinosaur fossils to prehistoric indigenous rock art and some of the best skiing on the continent. Calgary, the largest city, is one of the most interesting urban destinations in the country, while Edmonton is both the political and the business capital but also has lots of museums, galleries, and outdoor things to do.
- Yukon and the rest of Northern Canada. Although much harder to access than the rest of the country, if you manage to get there, Northern Canada is a very rewarding travel destination. Sparsely populated, the north is pure wilderness and endless natural beauty. Whitehorse, the capital and the largest city in the Yukon, is perhaps the best entry point. Yellowknife Airport, located in the Northwest Territories, is another place with direct flights to Canada’s major cities.
- Nova Scotia. Remote and sparsely populated, but surprisingly diverse and culturally distinct, the Atlantic peninsula of Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s most underrated destinations. Home to a rugged coastline and wild nature preserves, the region has some of the most scenic car routes in the country.
Car Rental Prices
- Convertibles - from $112 per day
- Large cars - from $61 per day
- Medium cars - from $55 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $82 per day
- Premium cars - from $80 per day
- Small cars - from $52 per day
- SUVs - from $75 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Canada:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Canada is the cheapest in February when renting a car is almost 40% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 20 Most Popular Cities in Canada
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Car Rental in Toronto from $17.31 per day
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Car Rental in Vancouver from $37.95 per day
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Car Rental in Montreal from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Calgary from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Mississauga from $17.94 per day
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Car Rental in Abbotsford from $61.06 per day
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Car Rental in Ottawa from $26.67 per day
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Car Rental in Edmonton from $30.45 per day
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Car Rental in Victoria from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in North Vancouver from $61.06 per day
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Car Rental in Winnipeg from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Quebec City from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Hamilton from $61.38 per day
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Car Rental in London from $94.34 per day
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Car Rental in St. John's from $86.69 per day
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Car Rental in Saskatoon from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Windsor from $52.94 per day
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Car Rental in Dieppe from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental in Regina from $74.12 per day
Top 19 Most Popular Locations in Canada
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Car Rental at Toronto Airport from $17.31 per day
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Car Rental at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from $110.52 per day
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Car Rental at Vancouver Airport from $31.09 per day
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Car Rental at Montreal Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Calgary Airport from $16.51 per day
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Car Rental at Abbotsford International Airport from $61.06 per day
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Car Rental at Ottawa Airport from $21.29 per day
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Car Rental at Edmonton Airport from $30.45 per day
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Car Rental at Victoria International Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Winnipeg Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Quebec City Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Hamilton Airport from $61.38 per day
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Car Rental at St. John's International Airport from $86.69 per day
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Car Rental at Saskatoon Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Windsor International Airport from $52.94 per day
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Car Rental at Greater Moncton International Airport from $56.74 per day
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Car Rental at Regina International Airport from $74.12 per day
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Car Rental at Thunder Bay International Airport from $48.84 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canada?
The cost of renting a car in Canada depends on the time of year. This graph compares price changes from month to month in order to find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Canada
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Canada is May — prices start from $41.94 for an Economy class vehicle. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in the month of September (when prices start at $132.34 for a Compact class). This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. The exact price for your trip will depend on the length of your rental and the number of days until your rental period begins. Just enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers.
What’s the average rental length in Canada?
The average length differs from month to month. The longest rental periods are in January — an average of 8 days. The shortest are in June — an average of 5 days.
Average Rental Length in Canada
What’s the most popular time for renting a car in Canada?
Discover Cars users search for cars in a lot of locations daily. We gathered this information in order to analyze car rental popularity in Canada. The most popular month is October, while the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Rental in Canada by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Surprice | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Dodge Grand Caravan | 4 | 2 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Zoom Rent A Car | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Zoom Rent A Car | Mazda 2 | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Surprice | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Zoom Rent A Car | Honda CRV | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
KU
Canada
Dodge Caravan
September 27, 2021
You need to use this company and their rates are fantastic.
DB
Canada
Toyota Rav4
August 26, 2021
A+++ experience!
PE
Canada
Honda Civic
August 18, 2021
Make sure to visit these places; Brockville railway tunnel, 1000 islands and tyendinaga caves. It will surely worth your while.
PC
Canada
Mazda 3
August 13, 2021
I was visiting family. Recommendation - ALWAYS allow extra time to return car! There was an accident on the 401 that cost us some time to return car - we made it with only 11 minutes to spare - and we knew enough about driving in Toronto to make our own detour. Not everyone would have that advantage.
TP
Canada
Toyota Corolla
July 28, 2021
Shuttle service waiting too long, it’s only 10-15 mins from the shuttle to Airport but we have to wait for more than 45 mins for shuttler arriving.
PD
Canada
Hyundai Santa Fe
July 21, 2021
The vehicle pick-up and the quality of the vehicle was very easy and efficient. I picked up and dropped off on weekend mornings and there was no waiting as I have experienced picking up at airports. We traveled around eastern and southwestern Ontario with no problems. The vehicle was a Dodge Caravan which provided lots of space for family bags and the loading of the family was quick and easy.
AD
Canada
Nissan Altima
July 19, 2021
Everything was great, just don’t rent with Routes. Pay the slight extra fee for a more reputable firm that won’t charge you an extra day for being a bit late.
OA
Canada
Toyota Yaris
April 17, 2021
Value and service
DS
Hong Kong
Chevrolet Tahoe
February 17, 2021
Just have your documents ready.
AL
Canada
Toyota Yaris
September 3, 2020
The service were great, the car were clean.
EM
Canada
Nissan Rogue
August 20, 2020
we had a fabulous trip! enjoyed our majestic scenic drive from banff to jasper - highly recommend!
CB
Canada
Toyota Yaris
August 10, 2020
I went straight to my family cottage in Muskoka and appreciated directions to the 400.
ZL
Canada
Toyota Corolla Sedan
July 3, 2020
price is important
ST
Canada
Toyota Corolla Sedan
May 10, 2020
Overall fast service.
BW
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla Sedan
March 7, 2020
did not spend time in Calgary
RO
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
January 30, 2020
Clean city, cheapest airport to get to Revelstoke
MM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
January 29, 2020
I would
WG
Canada
Kia Rio
November 3, 2019
Be aware of your rental car location and your areas of interest om pick up and drop off days
KT
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
October 21, 2019
Toronto and the Niagara area are really accessible by car. Parking in Toronto was very accessible. Access to Niagara was good as well. The car hire staff made it clear where to avoid the toll road.
SF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Advance
October 5, 2019
Give your self time to get used to local driving
Top 20 Suppliers in Canada in 2021
Carwiz
+35725320000 / +35725316444
Larnaka International Airport Glafkos Clerides 1
Working hours
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Sun:08:00-20:00
Alamo
+15066963340
4180 Loch Lomond Rd, Saint John, New Brunswick
National
5066963340
4180 LOCH LOMOND ROAD,
NUCarrentals
5146363332 / 5148289494
457 MICHEL JASMIN
Enterprise
9058820400
228 Steeles Ave W,
Avis
+15066964406
4180 Loch Lomond Road
Working hours
Mon:21:30-22:30; 11:00-18:00
Tue:21:30-22:30; 11:00-18:00
Wed:21:30-22:30; 10:00-17:30
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Sat:10:00-17:30; 21:30-22:00
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Budget
+15066333467
4180 Loch Lomond Road Saint John Apt Terminal
Working hours
Mon:11:00-18:00; 21:30-22:30
Tue:11:00-18:00; 21:30-22:30
Wed:10:00-17:30; 21:30-22:30
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Alamo
5066963340
4180 Loch Lomond Road
Working hours
Mon:20:00-23:59
Tue:20:00-23:59
Wed:20:00-23:59
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Dollar
5066341949
4180 LOCH LOMAND ROAD
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-19:00
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Thrifty
5066341949
4180 LOCH LOMAND ROAD
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Mon:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
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Wed:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-19:00
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Sat:10:00-19:00
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals
+16045930636
7127 King George Blvd., V3W 5A4
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
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Zoom Rent A Car
+16476226000
1286 Dupont Street,Toronto ON,M6H 2A4
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
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York Car Rental
+19055979212
600 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1, Toronto
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
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Europcar
+16045930636
7127 King George Blvd., V3W 5A4
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
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Ace Rent a car
5066334440
242 Rothesay Ave
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00
Tue:08:00-12:00
Wed:08:00-12:00
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MEX RENT A CAR
+16476226000
1286 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6H 2A4
Working hours
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RightCars
+14387956621
Montreal Airport 635 Marshall Ave
NUCarrentals
+15146363332
457 MICHEL JASMIN
Surprice
+14168001222 / +18887779202
445 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6P8
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
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GreenMotion
+19055642425
3275 Derry Road East, ,
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Mon:09:00-19:00
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