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Calgary car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R21,82

Average price per day

R640

Cheapest price per day

R487
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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 R673/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 391% 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 Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 167 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 103 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.8
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.3

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 R427/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Calgary is July (R1 247/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

R427

February

R492

March

R574

April

R541

May

R771

June

R1 116

July

R1 247

August

R1 165

September

R869

October

R640

November

R427

December

R607

Which car hire company has the most locations in Calgary?

Avis has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Final Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Calgary at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Calgary

Avis

7,5
Good
167 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Budget

6,8
Okay
103 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Thrifty

7,6
Good
36 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Hertz

7,3
Good
82 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,7
Fair
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,1

National

8,5
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,5

Europcar

5,8
Fair
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,5

Driving Force

5,7
Fair
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Calgary?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R640/day when booking a car hire in Calgary. The absolute best deal a user found was for R487/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 R4 481 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 24% on a month-long rental by booking with Avis. Avis is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Calgary can cost you on average R19 203 a month or R640 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Calgary

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Petrol/Diesel

R82+

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