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Cheap Car Hire in Canada from R425

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Canada with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Toronto, ON, Canada
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Toronto, ON, Canada
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

Canada car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 165

Cheapest price per day

R425

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Canada and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

R434

February

R434

March

R415

April

R510

May

R737

June

R1 058

July

R1 209

August

R1 209

September

R793

October

R699

November

R529

December

R718

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canada is March. 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.

Popular car types in Canada

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Canada and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are 95 hire agencies servicing Canada. These agencies, altogether, have 2 614 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Canada with prices from R425 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Canada:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 260+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Canada

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Canada to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R463 - R3 269

All Car Types

R547 - R1 896

To hire a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R964/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canada (~R463/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R3 269/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a small car saves you 14% 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. Here are the best Canada small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R1 040/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canada (~R608/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 199/day). In fact, July is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a medium car saves you 8% 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 Canada, you would pay an average price of R1 024/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canada (~R416/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 209/day). In fact, March is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a SUV saves you 9% 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. Here are the best Canada SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR425/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR429/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Nissan AlmeraR467/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 27 April 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Canada, including those serving the Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

565 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

295 locations

Budget

246 locations

Avis

183 locations

Hertz

170 locations

National

149 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

130 locations

Thrifty

111 locations

Best Canada car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Canada. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canada with an average daily rate of R649. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Canada, including options within the Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR425/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR429/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Nissan AlmeraR467/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Canada?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Driving Force (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canada.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is Avis. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at R1 088/day about 307% more people book with Avis 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 Vancouver where rental cars typically will cost around R1 165/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Canada was found in Vancouver for just R1 097/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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Car hires by fuel type in Canada

Browse car hires by fuel type in Canada. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Canada. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Airport car hires in Canada
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