Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Calgary?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,7 rating), National (8,6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Calgary.

What are petrol prices like in Calgary?

The average price of petrol in Calgary is R25,30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 138 and R1 644 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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 R6 476 per week.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Calgary for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 39% to make it a great deal in Calgary. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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.

What car do most people hire in Calgary?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Calgary is Standard (Class Commercial Truck) based on our Cheapflights data.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Calgary?

January

R594

February

R709

March

R728

April

R632

May

R1 092

June

R1 647

July

R1 858

August

R1 724

September

R1 418

October

R823

November

R613

December

R728

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Calgary is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Calgary

	Small cars	R804 - R6 698
	All Car Types	R891 - R5 724

To hire a small car in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of R1 470/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Calgary, Canada (~R804/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R6 698/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, renting a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of R1 461/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Calgary, Canada (~R951/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R4 142/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of R1 447/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Calgary, Canada (~R810/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R4 142/day). In fact, March is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, renting a SUV saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Calgary

Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Calgary, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

8,8

Very Good

141 reviews•2 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Overall great experience. Thank you. 😊

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

All was great. Thanks

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Everything was efficient and the staff were friendly and helpful!

4,0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Keep all the costs up front, we had to pay $300+tax in addition to what we got quoted on kayak for young drivers (which we filtered but didnt register) and snow tires (which i would think every car in a place like Cgy during winter would have

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Prechecking I’m allows you to skip the check in line and just grab your car and leave! Brilliant

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

We felt bad when we dropped off the vehicle that the spikes ruined a tire. It's hard to see coming into the parkade from the bright sun, while looking for signage of where to go. A different system would be helpful, or signage warning about the spikes.

1 out of 47

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6

Very Good

269 reviews•17 locations

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2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

I would like an invoice detailed sent to me as this was $500 more than expected unauthorized charges on my credit card.

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The man at the drop off was fantastic he was fast and went out of his way to make sure we knew where we had to go to get to our airline will use enterprise again for sure. Very happy

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

I made a mistake on my reservation and they bent over backwards to work with me to fix it. I will definitely use them again.

1 out of 90

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Calgary

Avis

7,5

Good

223 reviews•6 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

It was nothing about Avis. I am only disappointed about Kayak. I selected airport pick up. After I waited a long long time, i was like 45mins to pick up my car. I was informed that I went to a wrong location. I do request pick up in airport but….. at that time is 3:48. Your receipt showed that the shop will close at 4:00. i took a taxi and tried to get the car. When I came to the shop it showed that the operation hour close at 5pm. I am very angry and disappointed what Kayak information. I cannot receive all the right information from Kayak.

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Quick, efficient. Great.

8,0

Very Good|Sep 2023

First time using Kayak to rent Avis that I have rented with before. The front staff were very good to deal with as I watched them deal with other customers while waiting and my experience was no different. Other than the truck I rented having 'limited' km's it was new, clean and had no issues. I had to rent due to my own vehicle not being long distance worthy for a trip to visit family on long weekend. Unexpected extra money out of pocket but overall experience with Kayak and Avis went well.

6,0

Okay|Sep 2023

All good except felt extremelly overcharged.

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Great Car. Just what we asked for.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2023

I asked for a Mid-size car and got a Compact. The trunk was only big enough for one large suitcase and one very tiny one. Our others had to go in the back seat. Good it was only 2 people in car. Ordered one for 5 .

1 out of 75

Hertz

7,5

Good

213 reviews•6 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Sep 2023

It was ok… they upgraded me to a nicer car😊

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

We called prior to pickup to notify our flight was delayed to make sure they wouldn’t give our car away. They wanted to cancel and rebook the reservation. They canceled but then could not get a car because there were none available. We had to go with another company and had to pay double what our reservation was with kayak. Not happy with this experience. Also they refund was $100 less than what we paid. Will now have to fight with Hertz to fight for $ back. Not happy at all

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

The pre-damages which were on the car which you signed for was there, you afterwards claim was made by us

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Customer service is horrible. I called to change the pick up time. They don’t know how to do this if the car is prepaid. I asked to speak to a supervisor. Customer service told me they would call back, they never did. I pre purchased the vehicle, at the pickup I was told the vehicle is only partially paid. I paid for the vehicle, then was charged again for the full price. I will never get a car from Hertz again!

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It went very smoothly. Extremely happy with it. David the drop off employee was very friendly and eager to help.

8,0

Very Good|May 2023

Great Staff. Took 3 days to get the body odour smell out of the seats.

1 out of 71

Budget

7,0

Good

177 reviews•10 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

they charge me more than I book. I booked for 10days around 400hundred CD. They charge me 615.00 Canadian dollar. way too much. I really need some amount returned to me

4,0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

Service pour la livraison et le retour était inexistant

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Ill defined won’t be back. Dollar and thrifty is always good, at budget: the guy wasn’t there on time, he took the paper from the counter while I was singing bc he was on a rush. The car had crumbled and snot nosed stuff from the last customer

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Too much upselling at check out. Would not accept that I already bought insurance when booked rental. Kept trying to sell a tank of gas when I knew I’d return with a tank…No signs to navigate to car rentals from main exit of airport. Had to ask several people. Car dirty on pick up.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Good : upgraded (I did NOT request) clean, comfortable satndard SUV. NOT so good : 1 - Only 1 Budget representative to serve customers, while there were 5 persons waiting in line. I waited ~40 minutes until my turn. 2 - Budget representative offered an upgraded car (I did NOT request), & then tried to charge ~15%/$116 more. When I mentionned the difference, he tore down the contract & issued a new one, but he did not apologize. 3 - When I declined the Loss damage waiver & mentioned that the credit card insurance will cover, Budget representative said/threatened he will not talk with the insurance company & will charge the total cost of the car to my credit card. 4 - The car has a spare tirem but NO jack. The jack kit was taken out of the car. Budget iimposed a charge of $14/day for Roadside safety net/flat tire repair.

8,0

Very Good|May 2023

easy pick up and drop off. Windshield was cracked, a bit unnerving but OK

1 out of 59

Budget Locations in Calgary

Thrifty

7,6

Good

55 reviews•4 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Everything went smoothly with easy pick up and drop off. The only issue we had was with the brakes after the 3rd day. They were making a thumping noise when we applied them going down steep inclines in the rockies and the steering wheel was vibrating. I was told by a mechanic that the issue was probably a warped rotor so he advised us to not ride the brakes going down a steep hill and to use them moderately.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Everything was wonderful, but car rental prices are bananas right now.

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Agent at rental location was extremely helpful. Jeep was very clean and the perfect vehicle for our time in Banff

1 out of 19

Dollar

7,0

Good

51 reviews•4 locations

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Driving Force

6,1

Okay

42 reviews•2 locations

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Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Calgary?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,7 rating), National (8,6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Calgary.
What are petrol prices like in Calgary?
The average price of petrol in Calgary is R25,30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 138 and R1 644 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
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 R6 476 per week.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Calgary for the best price?
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 39% to make it a great deal in Calgary. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
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.
What car do most people hire in Calgary?
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Calgary is Standard (Class Commercial Truck) based on our Cheapflights data.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Calgary?

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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 24 April 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Calgary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2024.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Calgary?

What are petrol prices like in Calgary?

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Calgary for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Calgary?

What car do most people hire in Calgary?

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