Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 September 2026.
Most popular company | Ace |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | C$ 59 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 22 |
At C$ 22/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Canada in the past week. Out of 141 car rental agencies operating in Canada, there are, in total, 2,815 rental locations. View below for 7 offered car types:
Economy
C$ 21+
Compact
C$ 22+
Intermediate
C$ 23+
Standard
C$ 21+
Full-size
C$ 24+
SUV
C$ 77+
Minivan
C$ 44+
Full-size SUV
C$ 49+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Canada, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 49
February
C$ 54
March
C$ 54
April
C$ 55
May
C$ 65
June
C$ 83
July
C$ 99
August
C$ 93
September
C$ 65
October
C$ 60
November
C$ 50
December
C$ 61
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2026.
Renting a car in Canada is essential, particularly if you would like to visit multiple provinces and cities. The larger cities usually have robust public transport systems, like Toronto and Vancouver, but many of the towns in Canada are smaller and rely on cars for transportation. Having access to your own car is also the quickest way to move between big cities, as bus and train options are rather limited. Plus, Canada has many national parks that you may want to visit, such as Banff National Park, and you will need to drive to them as public transportation is not an option.
Driving in Canada is usually very straightforward, but there are still a few things you will want to keep in mind. When you are in major cities, like Calgary and Toronto, be prepared to come across traffic in the late mornings and early evenings. You will also find quite a few pedestrians in the downtown areas. When driving in rural areas, like the mountains, the roads may be rather rugged, so always limit your speed and drive as carefully as possible.
To rent a car in Canada, rental companies will require you to be at least 21 years old. They will also ask that you have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience and that your driver’s license has no limitations or negative marks. If you are a United States citizen, you will also need to show your passport or your passport card to receive your car rental.
When renting a car in Canada, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around C$ 77/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as C$ 31/day.
When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Richmond where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 65/day (40% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Canada was found in Kitchener for just C$ 29/day.
Cars in Canada are to be driven on the right side of the road.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canada. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 22+).
Electric
C$ 24+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 28+
Hybrid
C$ 22+