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Cheap Car Hire in Calgary from R481

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There are 33 hire agencies servicing Calgary. These agencies, altogether, have 94 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Calgary with prices from R481 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Calgary:

Compact

Compact

R484+

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Standard

Standard

R753+

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Full-size

Full-size

R481+

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People carrier

People carrier

R970+

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Premium

Premium

R1 126+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R775+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R729+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R810+

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Best car hire deals found in Calgary

BMW 3 SeriesR481/day
BMW 3 Series
Found 11/06/26
Kia PegasR484/day
Kia Pegas
Found 11/06/26
Nissan QashqaiR729/day
Nissan Qashqai
Found 11/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Calgary car hires

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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 R692/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 441% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Calgary?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Calgary with deals as low as R29,18/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R29,53/day.

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 165 reviews). Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 100 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.8
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Calgary is November, when you can expect to pay R412/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Calgary is July (R1 253/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

R429

February

R494

March

R577

April

R544

May

R775

June

R1 121

July

R1 253

August

R1 170

September

R873

October

R643

November

R412

December

R593

What car do most people hire in Calgary?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Calgary are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

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
165 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
100 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,7

Thrifty

7,6
Good
33 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Hertz

7,2
Good
77 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,7
Fair
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,1

National

8,7
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,7

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

  • 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 270 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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