Canada car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R912 |
Cheapest price per day | R323 |
Cheapflights insights for Canada car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Canada, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Canada?
For the best savings on car hire in Canada, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R698/day – about 1 379% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Canada?
In Canada, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just R20,08/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at R24,11/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Canada?
Planning to hire a car in Canada? January is the cheapest month, costing about R600 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 184. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R600
February
R616
March
R640
April
R657
May
R775
June
R1 033
July
R1 184
August
R1 086
September
R755
October
R716
November
R614
December
R737
Which car hire company has the most locations in Canada?
Avis has 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hub Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Canada at 1.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Canada?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Canada, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 351 pickup locations in Canada to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Among the most popular cities in Canada, Toronto offers the lowest average car hire price at just R406/day. Other affordable options include Vancouver (R613/day), Montreal (R698/day), and St. John's (R867/day).
Top rental agencies in Canada
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on 9 October 2026.
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National
222 reviews•148 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,1
Recent reviews
2,0
|Aug 2025I showed up at the counter and was denied the rental because my licence said GDL even though I am out of the program. I under stand that it’s not in the control of the counter Agent however a pop up or notice while renting the card would be extremely helpful especially hen you are being denied a rental when you are already on vacation and have no other arrangements. Absolutely terrible!
10,0
|Nov 2024Smoothest car rental I've had in ages. Staff was amazing and price was good.
10,0
|Aug 2024Very quick in and out, vehicle worked as expected, our flight was delayed and we wanted to keep the car a couple hours longer and they were very accommodating.
10,0
|Aug 2024was very satisfied. Next time I would like to rent an even larger vehicle
4,0
|Aug 2024Great vehicle and condition. Issue arose when I advised, a week before the conclusion of the contract, that I would like to change the drop off point to a town further north. The person behind the desk indicated it would mean “changing the whole contract” and got the distinct impression he could not bothered so simply suggested I drop it off at the desired location and pay a penalty for unauthorised drop off… Seemed pretty inefficient and costly. People at the alternate centre were very good on receiving the vehicle but not the best experience overall.
2,0
|Feb 2024They don’t give me a car as I confirmed by calling but employee at counter told me u called customer care they don’t know anything as there is no vehicle available so plz avoid national car rental
1 out of 74
National Locations in Canada
Overview
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Avis
736 reviews•182 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,1
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
7,5
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2026How is forced to get the insurance and when I could prove that I had insurance already, they are refusing to reimburse
8,0
|Jul 2026Very quick pick up & drop off.Could have better Instructions for drop off area.
10,0
|Apr 2026Very compact car, energy efficency, very easy to drive. Staff are excellent, helpful and professional. It just very expensive to rent a car with insurance and gas added together for just one day.
10,0
|Mar 2026Nice
8,0
|Mar 2026Getting to the rental car area was cumbersome: long walk, then still had to take a shuttle. Rental agreement was in French, but one of the staff spoke good English and was able to help me understand what I was signing.
2,0
|Oct 2025We rented one car and got a smaller one then drop off which was chosen online was not available on the day we went to drop it off and had no drop box to leave the car. No one was available with the number there to call and the online number from confirmation was no help at all. Thank goodness to the man who runs the garage next door showing up and helped up.
1 out of 246
Avis Locations in Canada
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Locations
NextCar
131 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,7
Comfort
5,8
Overall
5,0
Pick-up/drop-off
4,9
Value
5,4
Recent reviews
10,0
|Apr 2026Great service. Such nice workers.
2,0
|Jul 2025Actual scam. Force you to pay so many extra fees and advertise unlimited km, but that’s only if you’re from out of Provence. Location is inconvenient. Pick up was a nightmare and was an extra hour and a half wait. Ended up refusing the car and cut my losses. They were going to charge me over $130 a day for a car that was advertised as $40. I feared if these were the ridiculous prices up front there could only be more bs charges when I returned which is why I refused the car altogether. Avoid at all costs.
2,0
|Jun 2025My entire experience was less than stellar. I need someone to contact me ASAP.
10,0
|Apr 2025Super helpful counter staff!
6,0
|Sept 2024Car wasnt washed properly before handing over to us and it had garbage underneath the seats.
2,0
|Aug 2024I never picked up the car and they won’t refund me
1 out of 44
NextCar Locations in Canada
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STREET RIDE CAR RENTAL
3 locations
STREET RIDE CAR RENTAL Locations in Canada
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Hub Rent a Car
1 location
Hub Rent a Car Locations in Canada
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Affinity Luxury Car Rental
5 locations
Affinity Luxury Car Rental Locations in Canada
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CarQ
2 locations
CarQ Locations in Canada
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AliGo Rent A Car Okanagon
1 location
AliGo Rent A Car Okanagon Locations in Canada
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?
The most popular car hire company at Canada is Yesaway. With prices on COMPACT starting at R810/day about 146% more people book with Yesaway than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Canada?
When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Toronto where rental cars typically will cost around R782/day (26% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Canada was found in Toronto for just R572/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Canada?
Cars in Canada are to be driven on the right side of the road.
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