British Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in British Columbia

Vancouver, BC, Canada
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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British Columbia car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 289

Cheapest price per day

RM 166

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia 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 19 March 2024.

January

RM 150

February

RM 155

March

RM 160

April

RM 164

May

RM 212

June

RM 311

July

RM 391

August

RM 348

September

RM 249

October

RM 183

November

RM 141

December

RM 193

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is November. 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 British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

RM 123 - RM 523

All Car Types

RM 137 - RM 477

To rent a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of RM 264/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in British Columbia (~RM 123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 523/day). In fact, November is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a small car saves you 6% 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 rent a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of RM 271/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in British Columbia (~RM 141/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 440/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 3% 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 rent a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of RM 141/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in British Columbia (~RM 140/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 455/day). In fact, April is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a large car saves you 49% 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 rent a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of RM 223/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in British Columbia (~RM 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 436/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a SUV saves you 20% 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 British Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
182 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.0
Good
262 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Budget

8.8
Very Good
46 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.7

Avis

8.4
Very Good
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

National

8.2
Very Good
88 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Dollar

8.2
Very Good
57 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Economy Rent a Car

6.2
Okay
76 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.3

CarWiz

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 282/day when booking a car hire in British Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 189/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 10.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in British Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Driving Force (8.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in British Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in British Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in British Columbia is RM 6.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 274 and RM 395 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in British Columbia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 2,074 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in British Columbia 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 42% to make it a great deal in British Columbia. 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 British Columbia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in British Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in British Columbia can be found for about RM 8,889, with the average price for a rental being around RM 296 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 66% less compared to the average price of car rentals in British Columbia.

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