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Cheapest car rental rates

Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
1
$32.18
per day
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Mazda 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$16.90
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$17.02
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Subaru Crosstrek

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$17.91
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Compact (MAZDA 3)

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$16.90
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Intermediate (TOYOTA COROLLA)

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$17.03
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Standard (TOYOTA TACOMA)

or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$17.05
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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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
8
$17.06
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$17.26
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Fullsize (TOYOTA CAMRY)

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$17.26
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Toyota Tundra

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$17.63
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Premium (TOYOTA TUNDRA)

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$17.63
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Compact (SUBARU CROSSTREK)

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
$17.91
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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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
14
$18.99
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Intermediate (MAZDA CX-5)

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
$18.99
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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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
16
$19.00
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Compact Elite (AUDI A3)

or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
17
$19.00
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Mini Countryman

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
$19.87
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Compact Elite (MINI COUNTRYMAN)

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
$19.87
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Downtown
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
$20.44
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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Fullsize Elite (BMW 3 SERIES)

or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
$20.44
per day
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Pick-up information
Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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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
22
$23.26
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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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
$23.27
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Audi Q5

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
$23.62
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143
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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
25
$23.62
per day
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Downtown
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
26
$29.47
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
27
$32.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
28
$35.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Nissan Kicks

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
29
$45.08
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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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
30
$47.54
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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GMC Terrain

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
31
$47.67
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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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
32
$49.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Dodge Durango

or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
33
$50.15
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Nissan Kicks

or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
34
$51.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
35
$51.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
36
$51.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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GMC Terrain

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
37
$52.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
38
$52.18
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
39
$54.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Dodge Durango

or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
40
$54.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Kia Forte

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
41
$55.29
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
42
$55.49
per day
Free cancellation
7.0
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2520 23St NE, Unit 5
Serviced by Discount Car and Truck Rental. City location. No shuttle.
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Downtown
2520 23St NE, Unit 5
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
43
$56.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
44
$57.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
45
$57.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Downtown
120 10Th Ave Sw
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
46
$58.37
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Downtown
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
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Hyundai Tucson

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
47
$59.10
per day
Free cancellation
7.0
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2520 23St NE, Unit 5
Serviced by Discount Car and Truck Rental. City location. No shuttle.
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Downtown
2520 23St NE, Unit 5
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Mazda 3

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
48
$59.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Mazda 3

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
49
$60.24
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
50
$62.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
129 17 Ave Se
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129 17 Ave Se
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Travel information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$36 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
$1.20 per liter or $4.53 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.18 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.01 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Calgary (Downtown)

  1. Calgary Airportfrom $23.78 per day
    8.7 km / 5.41 miles away
  2. Edmonton Airportfrom $24.54 per day
    254.4 km / 158.08 miles away
  3. Kelowna Airportfrom $20.07 per day
    394.7 km / 245.26 miles away
  4. Kamloops Airportfrom $32.06 per day
    449.2 km / 279.12 miles away
  5. Saskatoon Airportfrom $22.45 per day
    523.5 km / 325.29 miles away
  6. Prince George Airportfrom $33.76 per day
    663.5 km / 412.28 miles away
  7. Vancouver (Downtown)from $19.44 per day
    673.2 km / 418.31 miles away
  8. Vancouver Airportfrom $19.98 per day
    681.5 km / 423.46 miles away
  9. Nanaimo Airportfrom $29.07 per day
    733.7 km / 455.9 miles away
  10. Comox Valley Airportfrom $21.96 per day
    781 km / 485.29 miles away
  11. Winnipeg Airportfrom $22.45 per day
    1,194.5 km / 742.23 miles away
  12. Windsor International Airportfrom $37.52 per day
    2,542.5 km / 1,579.84 miles away
  13. Kitchener-Waterloo Airportfrom $144.15 per day
    2,651.5 km / 1,647.57 miles away
  14. Toronto Airportfrom $22.27 per day
    2,691.6 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, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
D
National
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
E
Dollar
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 monthNovember Most expensive month July
Average price $27 A good deal $33 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type Large 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

$33

in October

Oct

$22

in November

Nov

$38

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $21.84 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $72.69 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
1.8
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

1.6 times in May

May

1.5 times in June

Jun

1.6 times in July

Jul

1.4 times in August

Aug

1.6 times in September

Sep

0.9 times in October

Oct

0.8 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

11 days in July

Jul

8 days in August

Aug

6 days in September

Sep

10 days in October

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

10 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, SIXT, Alamo, National, Thrifty
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, premium cars
🤑 Lowest price$17 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 9, 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at $22 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, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, 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 40.71% 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
$36
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
138

Top 9 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2026

Alamo
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
$28–$202
per day
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
+14032640424
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
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
SIXT
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–$23
per day
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
+18887498227
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
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
National
National
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$31–$197
per day
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
+14032640424
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
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Dollar
Dollar
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$24–$67
per day
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
+18664342226
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
Enterprise
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, Calgary, AB T2G 1H3, Canada
+14032640424
Show working hours
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.5
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
$24–$67
per day
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
+18772830898
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
Hertz
Hertz
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.9
114 5Th Avenue Se
+14032671690
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
Avis
Avis
8.4
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
$51–$121
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
Ace Rent a car
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
$55–$141
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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Nov 10, 2026
Great experience overall
Competitive prices, great choice of options, efficient service
Alex Shell,
Nov 10, 2026
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Nov 10, 2026
The process is clear
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Nov 10, 2026
It was fast and transparent
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Traian Burz,
Nov 10, 2026
Very fast and easy
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Nov 10, 2026
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Nov 10, 2026
Very professional booking site…
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Nov 10, 2026
Very easy exactly what I expected
Very easy exactly what I expected
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Nov 10, 2026
Good process - so far
Good process - so far
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Nov 10, 2026
Good price& good car
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Nov 10, 2026
Easy to book and understand
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Nov 10, 2026
Fast friendly service
Fast service, friendly helpful staff. Quick drop off.
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Nov 10, 2026
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