British Columbia

Cheap Car Hire in British Columbia from R692

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 5 — May 12
Driver's age: 26-65
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sun 5/5
Noon
Sun 12/5
Noon

British Columbia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 159

Cheapest price per day

R692

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

January

R601

February

R620

March

R639

April

R658

May

R865

June

R1 241

July

R1 560

August

R1 391

September

R996

October

R714

November

R564

December

R770

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in British Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in British Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in British Columbia this past week from 2 614 hire locations out of 95 hire agencies. Prices for a British Columbia small car hire start from R692/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 137+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R2 109+

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Small cars

R884 - R3 650

All Car Types

R986 - R3 650

To hire a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 397/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in British Columbia (~R884/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 650/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a small car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 040/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in British Columbia (~R633/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 081/day). In fact, December is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 362/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in British Columbia (~R876/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 634/day). In fact, April is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 127/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in British Columbia (~R1 342/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 944/day). In fact, December is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a van saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR692/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Top rental agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the British Columbia region, including those located within the Vancouver, Abbotsford and Nanaimo area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
359 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,1

Avis

8,3
Very Good
175 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,9

Budget

8,1
Very Good
333 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,9

National

8,1
Very Good
144 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

Hertz

7,2
Good
450 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,1

Dollar

8,2
Very Good
67 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,9

Thrifty

7,9
Good
54 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,8

Economy Rent a Car

6,2
Okay
78 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,4

Best British Columbia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of R725. Data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the British Columbia region, including options close to Vancouver, Abbotsford and Nanaimo. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR692/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota RAV4R758/day
5
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Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 159/day when booking a car hire in British Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 091/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in British Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt (R642/day), Thrifty (R692/day), and Dollar (R692/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in British Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Driving Force (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in British Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in British Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in British Columbia is R25,96/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 168 and R1 687 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in British Columbia. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 225 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in British Columbia for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 42% on your car hire. For a below average price in British Columbia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in British Columbia?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in British Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in British Columbia can be found for about R30 963, with the average price for a rental being around R1 032 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 5% less compared to the average price of car rentals in British Columbia.

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Car hires by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 28 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R103+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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