#1
World's Most Visited Car Rental Comparison and Booking Website
Car Rental in Yellowknife
Save up to 70%. Clear prices, no surprises.
Trusted by 7M travelers
24/7 Support
Free Cancellation
1,000+ brands
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 250k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
7M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Table of contents
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Yellowknife
- Top 20 locations near Yellowknife
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Yellowknife and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
- Top supplier in Yellowknife in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental length
4 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 $4.54 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Yellowknife
- Fort McMurrayfrom $151.90 per day661.7 km / 411.16 miles away
- Grande Prairiefrom $54.54 per day846.2 km / 525.8 miles away
- Edmontonfrom $24.55 per day992.6 km / 616.77 miles away
- Prince Georgefrom $33.76 per day1,065.9 km / 662.32 miles away
- Saskatoonfrom $22.45 per day1,235.7 km / 767.83 miles away
- Banfffrom $27.97 per day1,255.9 km / 780.38 miles away
- Calgaryfrom $16.90 per day1,270.3 km / 789.33 miles away
- Kamloopsfrom $32.07 per day1,358.1 km / 843.88 miles away
- Lethbridgefrom $91.53 per day1,423 km / 884.21 miles away
- Kelownafrom $20.07 per day1,432 km / 889.8 miles away
- Reginafrom $39.30 per day1,460.2 km / 907.33 miles away
- North Vancouverfrom $111.98 per day1,555.1 km / 966.29 miles away
- Courtenayfrom $21.96 per day1,558.7 km / 968.53 miles away
- Vancouverfrom $19.44 per day1,559.1 km / 968.78 miles away
- Abbotsfordfrom $36.11 per day1,567.6 km / 974.06 miles away
- Surreyfrom $48.43 per day1,569.6 km / 975.3 miles away
- Nanaimofrom $28.70 per day1,587.3 km / 986.3 miles away
- Victoriafrom $17.44 per day1,656.1 km / 1,029.05 miles away
- Winnipegfrom $22.45 per day1,747.4 km / 1,085.78 miles away
- Thunder Bayfrom $57.41 per day2,203.1 km / 1,368.94 miles away
Top 20 locations near Yellowknife
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $151.90 per day670.7 km / 416.75 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $24.55 per day1,019 km / 633.18 miles away
- Prince George Airportfrom $33.76 per day1,066.8 km / 662.88 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $22.45 per day1,233.1 km / 766.21 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom $23.78 per day1,262.2 km / 784.29 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from $16.90 per day1,270.3 km / 789.33 miles away
- Kamloops Airportfrom $32.07 per day1,357 km / 843.2 miles away
- Kelowna Airportfrom $20.07 per day1,422.8 km / 884.09 miles away
- Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom $29.18 per day1,431.4 km / 889.43 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $39.30 per day1,462.7 km / 908.88 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom $21.96 per day1,554.5 km / 965.92 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from $19.44 per day1,559.1 km / 968.78 miles away
- Vancouver Airportfrom $19.98 per day1,569.9 km / 975.49 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom $36.11 per day1,571.5 km / 976.48 miles away
- Nanaimo Airportfrom $29.07 per day1,599.8 km / 994.07 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom $17.44 per day1,633.3 km / 1,014.89 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $22.45 per day1,743.7 km / 1,083.48 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $57.41 per day2,201.8 km / 1,368.14 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $37.53 per day3,041.3 km / 1,889.78 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport3,045.1 km / 1,892.14 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
1 rental locations
When to book in Yellowknife and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Yellowknife?
Car rental prices in Yellowknife vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August |
| Average price $85 |
Average rental costs per day in Yellowknife
$91
$46
$0
$75
in January
Jan
$83
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$83
in August
Aug
$80
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Yellowknife is January (when prices average $75.48 per day). This is 11% cheaper than the yearly average and 9% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $82.88).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Yellowknife?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Yellowknife is September, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Yellowknife by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Yellowknife?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in August, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Yellowknife
4
2
0
4 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| National | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| National | Ford Edge | 5 | SUV |
| National | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| National | Dodge Durango | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $75 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at $83. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Yellowknife is September, while the least popular month is February.
Yellowknife hosts: National. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Top supplier in Yellowknife in 2026
National
1 location
8.6
Very Good
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
$29–$368
per day
Most popular location
YELLOWKNIFE AIRPORT,
Award-winning service
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
Highly recommended by our customers
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 294,605 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.
Save even more with our mobile app
Find exclusive deals
Find the best deals on the map
Manage and view your booking on the go
Scan to download and book on your phone
Sign up for our newsletter
Sign up to receive the best car rental deals in your inbox! No spam, just exclusive deals!
By providing your email address you agree to our
