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Travel Information
Language
English,
French
French
Currency
CAD
Country code
1
Average car rental length
5 days
Economy car rental price
$38.78 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
60 - 100 km/h
37 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
30 - 80 km/h
19 - 50 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.0–0.15%
Airport Car Rental
Formerly known as the Gateway to the North and now as the Portal to the World, Edmonton is northern Alberta’s largest city and Edmonton Airport is its main gateway. With more than a million people residing in its metro area, the city is lively and vibrant. It has great historic parks and opportunities to experience life outdoors.
The real draw of the city is that it is a gateway to Alberta as a whole. From it, you can easily reach the Rocky Mountains including Jasper National Park. It is also the beginning of the main route to the Northwest Territories. Noone of these places is possible to visit without a rental car, though.
Luckily, the airport is the perfect place to pick up a rental car. There are companies that are located at the airport and other, low-cost companies that are located a short shuttle ride away. This makes Edmonton Airport the perfect place to being a road trip through Alberta and the rest of northern Canada.
Top international routes
- Las Vegas, NV
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Main airlines
Edmonton airport is a hub for both Swoop and Flair Airlines, both of which are low-cost Canadian carriers. The airport is also the base for Canadian North which flies to the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The airport is also one of WestJet’s focus cities and it has the largest share of passengers at the airport.
Other airlines include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iceland Air, KLM, and United Airlines.
Other airlines include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iceland Air, KLM, and United Airlines.
Terminals
There is only one terminal at the airport. It is where both domestic and international flights depart and arrive. The airport is one of the eight airports in Canada with United States Customs and Border Protection Preclearance. This is at one end of the terminal and after clearing this immigration checkpoint, passengers must wait in a secure area. This saves time, though, as passengers do not need to go through immigration nor pick up the baggage and go through customs once arriving in the United States.
Location
The airport is located approximately 30km (19 miles) south of downtown Edmonton just off of Highway 2, a drive that takes roughly 30 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $54 per day
- Medium cars - from $44 per day
- People Carriers / Vans - from $65 per day
- Premium cars - from $81 per day
- Small cars - from $41 per day
- SUVs - from $72 per day
Top car rental companies
- Alamo (Tel: +17808907345)
- National (Tel: 7808907232)
- NuCarrentals (Tel: +17809552224)
- Discount (Tel: +17804363165)
- Europcar (Tel: +17809866701)
- Routes Car & Truck Rentals (Tel: +17809552224 / +14033983931)
- Ace Rent a car (Tel: 7809866701 / 7809866708)
- NuCarrentals (Tel: +17809552224)
Car rental desks
The rental desks for those suppliers that operate at the airport are located in the P1 parking garage which is just across the road from baggage claim. The other rental companies are located on the other side of Highway 2 just five to ten minutes away.
Services and facilities
Edmonton Airport has all of the services and facilities that one would expect from an airport its size.
There is a Renaissance Hotel on the grounds of the airport that is directly connected to the check-in area of the terminal. Other hotels at lower price points can be found a short drive away from the airport. Many of them offer free shuttle service, too.
The gates for U.S.-bound flights are separate from the rest of the terminal. The selection of facilities such as restaurants in this area is more limited. There is a duty-free shop on the way to the gates, though. There is also a currency exchange booth.
The airport has three lounges. One is an Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge. The others are Plaza Premium Lounges, one in the main part of the terminal and the other in the area of the US gates.
There is a Renaissance Hotel on the grounds of the airport that is directly connected to the check-in area of the terminal. Other hotels at lower price points can be found a short drive away from the airport. Many of them offer free shuttle service, too.
The gates for U.S.-bound flights are separate from the rest of the terminal. The selection of facilities such as restaurants in this area is more limited. There is a duty-free shop on the way to the gates, though. There is also a currency exchange booth.
The airport has three lounges. One is an Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge. The others are Plaza Premium Lounges, one in the main part of the terminal and the other in the area of the US gates.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas stations to the airport are actually on the grounds of it. A 7-Eleven and an Esso station can be found on Airport Road as you enter the airport. Don’t worry! Unlike in other places, these stations have competitive prices and do not try to gouge renters returning cars.
If you have a Costco membership, you can fill up at the Costco located right off of Airport Road just after you pass highway 2. As usual, Costco has lower prices for gas than nearby stations.
If you have a Costco membership, you can fill up at the Costco located right off of Airport Road just after you pass highway 2. As usual, Costco has lower prices for gas than nearby stations.
Airport info
Edmonton Airport (YEG)
- IATA: YEG
- ICAO: CYEG
- Airport name: Edmonton Airport (YEG)
- Airport type: Public / Civil
- Airport Size: Large Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 723 m / 2373 ft
- Runway Surface: Asphalt
- Aircraft movements (per year): 139,086
- Passengers (per year): 7,523,864
- Distance from City: 5 miles / 8 km SSW of town
- Airport Hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +1 (780) 890-8900
- Email: info@edmontonairports.com
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Edmonton Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Edmonton Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Edmonton Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Edmonton Airport is September when prices for an Economy class start from $27.07. You can see that this is 31% cheaper than the yearly’s average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in April (when rental prices start at $54.29 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Edmonton Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in March the average rental period is 9 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average Rental Length at Edmonton Airport
Which is the busiest car rental month at Edmonton Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Edmonton Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in December.
Edmonton Airport Car Rental Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agent | Make / Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Toyota Yaris Advance | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Ford Escape | 4 | 4 | SUVs |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Dodge Caravan | 4 | 4 | People Carriers / Vans |
| Routes Car & Truck Rentals | Honda Civic | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| NuCarrentals | Mazda 2 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| NuCarrentals | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
LM
Canada
Toyota Yaris Advance
August 22, 2019
Much easier to drive than to get around by public transport.
OL
United Kingdom
Honda Civic
June 7, 2019
You need to visit the West Edmonton Mall!
Top 8 Suppliers for Edmonton Airport in 2019
Alamo
+17808907345
1, 1000 Airport Rd, Leduc, Alberta
National
7808907232
1, 1000 AIRPORT ROAD,
NuCarrentals
+17809552224
405 11 Ave, Nisku, Edmonton
Discount
+17804363165
6109 45 St Unit 3, Leduc
Europcar
+17809866701
6109 45 St, Leduc, AB T9E 7C3
Ace Rent a car
7809866701 / 7809866708
3-6109 45th St
NuCarrentals
+17809552224
405 11 Ave, Nisku, Edmonton
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