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Alberta car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Alberta. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Alberta car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alberta, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alberta?

To get the best deal on car hire in Alberta, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 183, which is about 289% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Alberta?

Looking to hire a car in Alberta? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 187.77/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 190.24/day.

What is the best car rental company in Alberta?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Alberta is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 173 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 162 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Alberta is November, when you can expect to pay RM 115/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Alberta is July (RM 323/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

RM 136

February

RM 161

March

RM 161

April

RM 144

May

RM 195

June

RM 268

July

RM 323

August

RM 310

September

RM 234

October

RM 157

November

RM 115

December

RM 178

What car do most people hire in Alberta?

Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in Alberta. Supplier choice (Class Special Car) and SUV (Ford Escape) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Alberta.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alberta?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 45 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Alberta at 28.

Top rental agencies in Alberta

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Alberta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Alberta. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
173 reviews45 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.5
Good
162 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Avis

7.4
Good
208 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Budget

7.0
Good
182 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
87 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.4

Thrifty

7.6
Good
65 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

National

8.9
Very Good
15 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.7

Driving Force

7.4
Good
21 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Alberta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alberta for a week from Final Rentals?

    Final Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Alberta, offering car hire for around RM 3,010 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Alberta however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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