Car Rental in Calgary (Downtown)

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Downtown, Calgary, Canada
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Cheapest car rental rates

Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$68.98 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$86.46 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$93.54 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$100.43 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$153.76 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$155.49 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Jeep Wrangler or similar
Jeep Wrangler
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$100.43 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$79.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:23 AM on 7/14/25. 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
$105 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
$1.05 per liter or $3.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.94 per liter or $3.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.16 per liter or $4.40 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Calgary Airport from $67.56 per day
    8.7 km / 5.4 miles away
  2. Canadian Rockies International Airport from $106.70 per day
    200.4 km / 124.5 miles away
  3. Edmonton Airport from $81.67 per day
    254.4 km / 158.1 miles away
  4. Kelowna Airport from $73.01 per day
    394.7 km / 245.3 miles away
  5. Kamloops Airport from $78.71 per day
    449.2 km / 279.1 miles away
  6. Saskatoon Airport from $87.05 per day
    523.5 km / 325.3 miles away
  7. Abbotsford International Airport from $80.26 per day
    633.2 km / 393.5 miles away
  8. Prince George Airport from $138.96 per day
    663.5 km / 412.3 miles away
  9. Regina International Airport from $87.69 per day
    664.3 km / 412.8 miles away
  10. Downtown from $32.04 per day
    673.2 km / 418.3 miles away
  11. Vancouver Airport from $73.11 per day
    681.5 km / 423.5 miles away
  12. Victoria International Airport from $64.10 per day
    721.6 km / 448.4 miles away
  13. Nanaimo Airport from $100.44 per day
    733.7 km / 455.9 miles away
  14. Comox Valley Airport from $77.18 per day
    781 km / 485.3 miles away
  15. Port Hardy Airport from $104.85 per day
    933.4 km / 580 miles away
  16. Winnipeg Airport from $77.05 per day
    1,194.5 km / 742.2 miles away
  17. Thunder Bay International Airport from $192.09 per day
    1,794.8 km / 1,115.2 miles away
  18. Windsor International Airport from $89.68 per day
    2,542.5 km / 1,579.8 miles away
  19. Toronto Airport from $37.37 per day
    2,691.6 km / 1,672.5 miles away
  20. Hamilton Airport
    2,698.7 km / 1,676.9 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)
January
$41.37
February
$58.10
March
$43.69
April
$54.27
May
$65.23
June
$89.00
July
$61.93
August
$67.37
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $41.37 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $89.00 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.

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 March, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Calgary (Downtown)
January
7
February
3
March
10
April
9
May
7
June
10
July
13
August
23
September
October
November
December

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 February.
Monthly searches in Calgary (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
January
16%
February
16%
March
33%
April
114%
May
327%
June
196%
July
49%
August
49%
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, SIXT, Hertz, Avis, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $69 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Mazda 3 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota Corolla Cross 4 1 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Kia Rio 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Nissan Maxima 4 2 Premium cars
SIXT Ford Escape 5 2 SUVs
Avis Chrysler Pacifica 5 2 Vans
Thrifty Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.7 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
SIXT
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$104.89
Lowest daily price
$68.98
Total cars available
104

Top 8 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 4 reviews
+14032640424
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
$149 - $156
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
National
National
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
4032640424
129 17 Ave Se,
$150 - $184
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
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+18664342226
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$94 - $137
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
+18772830898
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$94 - $136
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+14032671690
114 5Th Avenue Se
$94 - $136
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
4032696166
120 10Th Avenue Sw
$86 - $145
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
4032640424
129 17 AVE SE
$86 - $145
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+18887498227
131 9 Ave Sw, Suite #143, Calgary Tower
$69 - $100
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

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martin
Aug 9, 2025
Good
Cheap and easy booking
mehmet
Aug 9, 2025
Car hire
Quick and easy
Bronwyn Chessari
Aug 9, 2025
Simplicity of the process
Simplicity of the process
Abdulhameed AlNafjan
Aug 9, 2025
Good Booking Experience
Price quoted, good reviews from previous customers and responsiveness by customer service to my questions.
Booksilove
Aug 9, 2025
Easy to use and navigate site
Easy to use and navigate site
Stephen Catlin
Aug 9, 2025
Great!
Fast and Reliable!
PAULO CARMO SALVADOR
Aug 9, 2025
Easy to select and very clear…
Easy to select and very clear instructions and additional information such as additional insurance coverage.
Frank X.
Aug 9, 2025
Easy to navigate on mobile
Easy to navigate
Sarah Garner
Aug 9, 2025
The car and the good communication!
The car and the good communication!
Patrick P
Aug 9, 2025
It's important to care.
Mara at Discovery Cars and her colleagues understood my problem when I had to abruptly cancel a reservation. Our good friend and dependent passed away. We had to cancel our plans. I feared no one would care about my loss of the rental fees. Thank you for caring Mara and Discovery Cars.--William.
Woody
Aug 9, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book, decent price.
Keeley
Aug 9, 2025
Friendly staff
Friendly staff. Very clear instruction for pick up and drop off.
Sammi
Aug 9, 2025
Very good company
Very good company
Customer
Aug 9, 2025
Great service
Great service
Alexandru Ciprian Achiricesei
Aug 9, 2025
Good car at a great price
Good car at a great price
Robert Grundy

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