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Cheap Car Hire in Alberta from R530

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Alberta car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R637

Cheapest price per day

R530
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Popular car types in Alberta

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There are, in total, 2 808 car hire locations in Alberta that are operated by 139 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R530/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Alberta hire providers:

Compact

Compact

R530+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R534+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R562+

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Best car hire deals found in Alberta

Volkswagen PoloR530/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 08/31/26
Chevrolet Aveo SedanR534/day
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Found 08/31/26
Kia SonetR562/day
Kia Sonet
Found 08/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Alberta car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alberta, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alberta?

To get the best deal on car hire in Alberta, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R686, which is about 1 407% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Alberta?

In Alberta, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just R17,47/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R20,61/day.

What is the best car rental company in Alberta?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alberta is National (rated 8.5/10). Driving Force (rated 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.5
Driving Force
Driving Force
7.6
Avis
Avis
7.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alberta?

Planning to hire a car in Alberta? January is the cheapest month, costing about R500 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 178. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R500

February

R508

March

R605

April

R581

May

R742

June

R1 024

July

R1 178

August

R1 089

September

R782

October

R661

November

R500

December

R629

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alberta?

Avis has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Final Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Alberta at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Alberta

National

9 locations
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Driving Force

6 locations
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Avis

20 locations
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Thrifty

9 locations
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Budget

24 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Europcar

3 locations
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Ace

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alberta?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R637/day when booking a car hire in Alberta. The absolute best deal a user found was for R504/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alberta for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Alberta, offering car hire for around R4 459 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Alberta.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Alberta for a month is R19 110. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Alberta

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Alberta. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R77+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R102+

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