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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Calgary

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Downtown, Calgary car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 January 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R903

Cheapest price per day

R210
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Downtown 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R650/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 347% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 49 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
National
National
8.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.5

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is January, when you can expect to pay R412/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is July (R1 079/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R412

February

R539

March

R698

April

R650

May

R619

June

R999

July

R1 079

August

R968

September

R841

October

R730

November

R428

December

R587

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Budget has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Calgary

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Avis

7,5
Good
49 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,5

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,5

Thrifty

7,5
Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Hertz

7,4
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Budget

6,9
Okay
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Dollar

6,9
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Sixt

1 location
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Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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