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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 R687/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 404% 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 161 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 R415/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Calgary is July (R1 230/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

R415

February

R575

March

R591

April

R527

May

R735

June

R1 039

July

R1 230

August

R1 150

September

R847

October

R639

November

R415

December

R591

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 14 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,8
Very Good
105 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,5

Avis

7,5
Good
161 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Budget

6,9
Okay
103 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

7,5
Good
37 reviews•4 locations
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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
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

6,9
Okay
32 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

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 14 February 2026.

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

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Calgary. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 812 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.

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