Car Rental in Calgary (Downtown)
700+ Trusted Suppliers:
Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
$39.88
per day
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$43.06
per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$60.91
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$66.50
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata
or similar
$70.13
per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$43.87
per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$77.02
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$39.88
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:53 AM on 12/1/24. 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
$55 per day
Average car rental length
9 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 $4.15 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.98 per liter or $3.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.20 per liter or $4.55 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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8.7 km / 5.4 miles away
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200.4 km / 124.5 miles away
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254.4 km / 158.1 miles away
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394.7 km / 245.3 miles away
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449.2 km / 279.1 miles away
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523.5 km / 325.3 miles away
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633.2 km / 393.5 miles away
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663.5 km / 412.3 miles away
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673.2 km / 418.3 miles away
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681.5 km / 423.5 miles away
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721.6 km / 448.4 miles away
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933.4 km / 580 miles away
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1,194.5 km / 742.2 miles away
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2,691.6 km / 1,672.5 miles away
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2,698.7 km / 1,676.9 miles away
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2,707 km / 1,682.1 miles away
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2,710.7 km / 1,684.4 miles away
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2,881.9 km / 1,790.7 miles away
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3,009.1 km / 1,869.8 miles away
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3,108.8 km / 1,931.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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.
Average rental costs per day in Calgary (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $33.62 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $83.28 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.
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.
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 September the average rental period is 23 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Calgary (Downtown)
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 in Calgary (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Calgary (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
Lowest price | $40 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Thrifty | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
Avis | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Dodge RAM 1500 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
Avis | Nissan Versa | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$55.16
Lowest daily price
$39.88
Total cars available
89
Top 6 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2024
Alamo
+14032640424
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
$40 - $84
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
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Hertz
+14032671690
114 5Th Avenue Se
$40 - $84
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:09:00 - 13:00
National
4032640424
129 17 Ave Se,
$43 - $89
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
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Avis
4032696166
120 10Th Ave Sw
$56 - $137
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
Dollar
+18664342226
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$65 - $113
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:09:00 - 13:00
Thrifty
+18772830898
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$63 - $112
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:09:00 - 13:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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