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Canada car rentals in 2026

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 1 March 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 186

Cheapest price per day

RM 169

Cheapflights insights for Canada car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Canada, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 175, which is about 266% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Canada?

Ace is currently the cheapest car hire company in Canada with deals as low as RM 37.32/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 102.73/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Canada? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 133 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 294. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 133

February

RM 144

March

RM 141

April

RM 144

May

RM 165

June

RM 232

July

RM 294

August

RM 292

September

RM 190

October

RM 172

November

RM 134

December

RM 174

What car do most people hire in Canada?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Canada. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Full-size (Dodge Grand Caravan) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Canada.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canada?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 587 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Discount Car & Truck Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Canada at 295.

Top rental agencies in Canada

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on 1 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
1188 reviews587 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Budget

7.7
Good
1015 reviews237 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.2
Good
1029 reviews177 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
449 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

National

8.3
Very Good
234 reviews148 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Avis

7.8
Good
700 reviews182 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Thrifty

7.6
Good
400 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.3
Good
230 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is Ace. With prices on PREMIUM starting at RM 89/day about 85% more people book with Ace than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Canada?

    At RM 169/day, the cheapest car rental price in Canada was found in Calgary. On average, Calgary has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 186/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Canada.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Canada?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Canada.

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