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Calgary car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Calgary. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 May 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

R22,26

Average price per day

R652

Cheapest price per day

R593
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Cheapflights insights for Calgary car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Calgary 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R720/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 488% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Calgary?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Calgary is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 105 reviews). Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 168 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Avis
Avis
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Calgary is January, when you can expect to pay R426/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Calgary is July (R1 260/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

R426

February

R491

March

R573

April

R540

May

R769

June

R1 129

July

R1 260

August

R1 162

September

R867

October

R655

November

R426

December

R606

Which car hire company has the most locations in Calgary?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Calgary at 8.

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Top rental agencies in Calgary

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Calgary known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Calgary. Reviews were last updated on 10 May 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,8
Very Good
105 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,5

Avis

7,5
Good
168 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Budget

6,9
Okay
104 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
61 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,6

Thrifty

7,6
Good
36 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Hertz

7,4
Good
86 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Dollar

6,8
Okay
32 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Sixt

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Calgary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Calgary?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R652/day when booking a car hire in Calgary. The absolute best deal a user found was for R593/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on May 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Calgary for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Calgary. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 026 per week.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Calgary check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    You can potentially save up to 12% on a month-long rental by booking with Routes Car & Truck Rentals. Routes Car & Truck Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Calgary can cost you on average R17 254 a month or R575 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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