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Calgary car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Calgary. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.34

Average price per day

HK$335

Cheapest price per day

HK$254

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Calgary 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 21 February 2025.

January

HK$248

February

HK$287

March

HK$287

April

HK$225

May

HK$349

June

HK$536

July

HK$614

August

HK$575

September

HK$451

October

HK$287

November

HK$209

December

HK$334

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Calgary 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 Calgary

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Calgary to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Small cars

HK$295 - HK$716

All Car Types

HK$354 - HK$771

To hire a small car in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$458/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Calgary, Canada (~HK$295/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$716/day). In fact, March is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, hiring a small car saves you 10% 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 medium car in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$494/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Calgary, Canada (~HK$357/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$723/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, hiring 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 hire a large car in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$582/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Calgary, Canada (~HK$178/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$1,146/day). In fact, April is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, hiring a large car is 13% more expensive. 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 Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$517/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Calgary, Canada (~HK$326/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$744/day). In fact, April is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. 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 van in Calgary, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$574/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Calgary, Canada (~HK$483/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$846/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Calgary. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Calgary, hiring a van is 12% more expensive. 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 Calgary

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Calgary known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Calgary. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Calgary, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
104 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Avis

7.4
Good
152 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
36 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.4
Good
84 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Budget

7.0
Good
99 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

National

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.6

Dollar

7.1
Good
28 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Calgary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Calgary?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$335/day when booking a car hire in Calgary. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$254/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Feb. 16.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.9 rating), Alamo (8.9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Calgary.

  • What are petrol prices like in Calgary?

    The average price of petrol in Calgary is HK$9.34/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$420 and HK$607 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Calgary for about HK$2,460 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Calgary for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 41% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Calgary.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Calgary it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Calgary can be found for about HK$10,543, with the average price for a rental being around HK$351 a day. Book with Routes Car & Truck Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 54% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Calgary.

  • What car do most people hire in Calgary?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Calgary is Intermediate (Ford Escape) based on our Cheapflights data.

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