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Banff (Downtown), Banff, Canada
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Cheapest car rental rates

Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
5
$44.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$40.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Kia Forte

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$40.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Hyundai Venue

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$73.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$42.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$42.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$77.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$77.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$79.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$79.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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All-wheel drive

Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$82.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$84.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
Drop-off information
Downtown
317 Banff Ave
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
$86.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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All-wheel drive

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
$138.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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Audi A4

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
$155.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
Drop-off information
Downtown
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:36 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40–70 km/h or 25–43 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–110 km/h or 50–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.85 per liter or $3.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Banff (Downtown)

  1. Calgary Windsor Parkfrom $52.74 per day
    105.3 km / 65.43 miles away
  2. Calgary (Downtown)from $32.98 per day
    105.8 km / 65.74 miles away
  3. Calgary Macleod Trailfrom $45.40 per day
    106.6 km / 66.24 miles away
  4. Calgary Airportfrom $42.15 per day
    107.7 km / 66.92 miles away
  5. Calgary Northeast
    109.3 km / 67.92 miles away
  6. Jasper (Downtown)from $54.75 per day
    255.9 km / 159.01 miles away
  7. Lethbridge (Downtown)from $91.76 per day
    256.4 km / 159.32 miles away
  8. Edmonton Airportfrom $43.10 per day
    272.1 km / 169.08 miles away
  9. Edmonton High Parkfrom $52.39 per day
    296.1 km / 183.99 miles away
  10. Edmonton Downtown
    298.1 km / 185.23 miles away
  11. Kelowna Airportfrom $49.69 per day
    302.2 km / 187.78 miles away
  12. Kelowna Ben Leefrom $71.50 per day
    306.9 km / 190.7 miles away
  13. Kamloops Airportfrom $51.91 per day
    346.2 km / 215.12 miles away
  14. Surrey (Downtown)from $42.34 per day
    566.6 km / 352.07 miles away
  15. Prince George Airportfrom $81.83 per day
    567.3 km / 352.5 miles away
  16. North Downtown
    572.4 km / 355.67 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
National
521 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8
B
Avis
317 Banff Ave
C
Alamo
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
D
Hertz
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T0L 0C0

When to book in Banff (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Banff (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Banff (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthApril Most expensive month July
Average price $46 A good deal $67 Cheapest supplier National Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day in Banff (Downtown)
$105
$53
$0
Jan
Feb

$67

in March

Mar

$46

in April

Apr

$50

in May

May

$94

in June

Jun

$95

in July

Jul

$64

in August

Aug

$70

in September

Sep

$87

in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Banff (Downtown) is April — when rental costs average $46.40 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $95.48 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Banff (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Banff (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches in Banff (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
Jan
Feb

0.5 times in March

Mar

0.5 times in April

Apr

1.6 times in May

May

1.6 times in June

Jun

0.5 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug

1.6 times in September

Sep

1.1 times in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Banff (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 7 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Banff (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb

5 days in March

Mar

7 days in April

Apr

5 days in May

May

2 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct
Nov
Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersAvis, Alamo
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price$45 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierNational

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$64
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
53

Top 4 suppliers in Banff (Downtown) in 2026

National
National
8.8
Excellent
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
$45–$108
per day
521 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8
+14037622688
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$84–$404
per day
521 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta
+14037603236
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Avis
Avis
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$52–$86
per day
317 Banff Ave
4037623222
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$52–$86
per day
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T0L 0C0
+14037622027
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:00
Tue
09:00-15:00
Wed
09:00-15:00
Thu
09:00-15:00
Fri
09:00-15:00
Sat
09:00-13:00

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i love this company there the best
i been using this company 6 years
Carlos Loureiro,
Jun 16, 2026
everything was great
everything was great
John Leiriao,
Jun 16, 2026
Fast and good
Fast and good
Gabriela Novach,
Jun 16, 2026
quick and easy
quick and easy
Louis,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy to navigate website
Easy to navigate website. Clear instructions. Fast.
Peter,
Jun 16, 2026
super
super. alles easy
Alan Vukelic VAT no.,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy and less expensive that other…
Easy and less expensive that other companies
Francis Clemente,
Jun 16, 2026
Simple and effortless car rental
Simple and effortless search and booking process. Excellent customer support - Aless...
Pedro Macedo,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy to fill out and understandable
Easy to fill out and understandable
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Jun 16, 2026
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mike kravchik,
Jun 16, 2026
Very smooth.
Very smooth.
Roger B,
Jun 16, 2026
great
Booking process
Michele Mule,
Jun 16, 2026
great
wordsssssss
Robert Habighorst,
Jun 16, 2026
The website was clear and…
The website was clear and straightforward. the price is good as well
Noam,
Jun 16, 2026
Diego was fabulous and sorted my issue…
Diego was fabulous and sorted my issue out without delay! Thank you.
Mrs Patel,
Jun 16, 2026
a lot of details
a lot of details
iulian Veliscu,
Jun 16, 2026
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