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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$32.04
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Mazda 3
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.91
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$17.27
per day
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Subaru Crosstrek
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$17.92
per day
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Compact (MAZDA 3)
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$16.91
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Fullsize (TOYOTA CAMRY)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$17.27
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Compact (SUBARU CROSSTREK)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$17.92
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.00
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Intermediate (MAZDA CX-5)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.01
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Audi A3
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.01
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Compact Elite (AUDI A3)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.01
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Mini Countryman
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.88
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Compact Elite (MINI COUNTRYMAN)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.88
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$20.45
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Fullsize Elite (BMW 3 SERIES)
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$20.45
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$23.28
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Standard (TOYOTA HIGHLANDER)
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
No A/C
4
$23.28
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Audi Q5
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$23.64
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Standard Elite (AUDI Q5)
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$23.64
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.27
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.66
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.05
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.63
per day
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8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.70
per day
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$32.11
per day
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8.6
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129 17 Ave Se
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.60
per day
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8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$35.73
per day
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8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$43.16
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.53
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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GMC Terrain
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$45.66
per day
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.59
per day
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8.6
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Dodge Durango
or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.04
per day
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.13
per day
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8.6
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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GMC Terrain
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.27
per day
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8.6
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129 17 Ave Se
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.50
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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120 10Th Ave Sw
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.82
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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120 10Th Ave Sw
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Dodge Durango
or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$52.81
per day
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8.6
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.46
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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120 10Th Ave Sw
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.43
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.43
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.35
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$63.17
per day
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8.6
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129 17 Ave Se
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.67
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.57
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Intermediate (TOYOTA COROLLA)
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.57
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Toyota Tacoma
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.69
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Standard (TOYOTA TACOMA)
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.69
per day
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Ram 1500
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.17
per day
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.68
per day
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8.6
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129 17 Ave Se
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Ram 1500
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.45
per day
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8.6
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Calgary (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Calgary (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 27, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$49 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.98 per liter or $3.71 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Calgary (Downtown)
- Calgary Airportfrom $25.63 per day8.7 km / 5.41 miles away
- Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom $34.38 per day200.4 km / 124.52 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $25.81 per day254.4 km / 158.08 miles away
- Kelowna Airportfrom $25.96 per day394.7 km / 245.26 miles away
- Kamloops Airportfrom $30.44 per day449.2 km / 279.12 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $24.16 per day523.5 km / 325.29 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom $34.38 per day633.2 km / 393.45 miles away
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $154.67 per day651.2 km / 404.64 miles away
- Prince George Airportfrom $31.97 per day663.5 km / 412.28 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $46.74 per day664.3 km / 412.78 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from $19.60 per day673.2 km / 418.31 miles away
- Vancouver Airportfrom $22.85 per day681.5 km / 423.46 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom $23.02 per day721.6 km / 448.38 miles away
- Nanaimo Airportfrom $30.20 per day733.7 km / 455.9 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom $24.86 per day781 km / 485.29 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $26.59 per day1,194.5 km / 742.23 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $48.45 per day1,794.8 km / 1,115.24 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $42.82 per day2,542.5 km / 1,579.84 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport2,651.5 km / 1,647.57 miles away
- Toronto Airportfrom $19.15 per day2,691.6 km / 1,672.48 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
B
SIXT
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
C
Enterprise
129 17 AVE SE
D
National
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
E
Thrifty
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
When to book in Calgary (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Calgary (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Calgary (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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $37 | A good deal $34 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Calgary (Downtown)
$80
$40
$0
$29
in January
Jan
$32
in February
Feb
$42
in March
Mar
$31
in April
Apr
$36
in May
May
$63
in June
Jun
$73
in July
Jul
$64
in August
Aug
$69
in September
Sep
$34
in October
Oct
$30
in November
Nov
$40
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $28.63 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $72.90 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 Calgary (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in Calgary (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Calgary (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
1.7 times in May
May
1.5 times in June
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.6 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Calgary (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Calgary (Downtown)
12
6
0
2 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
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Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, SIXT, Alamo, National, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Compact (MAZDA 3) | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Venue | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Intermediate (MAZDA CX-5) | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 5 | SUV |
| Ace Rent a car | Dodge Durango | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 27, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $29 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $73. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Calgary (Downtown) is May, while the least popular month is January.
Calgary (Downtown) hosts: Alamo, SIXT, National, Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Ace Rent a car. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Calgary Airport (YYC) is typically 51.48% more expensive than in Calgary (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car (rated 7.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$49
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
117
Top 9 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2026
Alamo
8.9
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$29–$204
per day
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
+14032640424
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
$17–$102
per day
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
+18887498227
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
National
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$33–$184
per day
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
+14032640424
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
129 17 AVE SE
4032640424
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Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Dollar
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$28–$44
per day
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
+18664342226
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Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$28–$52
per day
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
+18772830898
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Avis
8.5
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$52–$122
per day
120 10Th Ave Sw
4032696166
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Hertz
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
9.0
114 5Th Avenue Se
+14032671690
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
Ace Rent a car
7.0
Below Average
3 ratings
Value for money
5.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
6.3
Car condition
6.5
$158
per day
2520 23St NE, Unit 5
+1403906223
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-23:00
Tue
09:00-23:00
Wed
09:00-23:00
Thu
09:00-23:00
Fri
09:00-23:00
Sat
09:00-23:00
Sun
09:00-19:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2026
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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