What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

The most popular car hire company at Canada is Thrifty. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at $30/day about 108% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.

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

At $43/day, it is 57% cheaper on average to rent a car in Mississauga than any other city in Canada. The cheapest price found in Canada was for $32/day in Mississauga.

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

In Canada, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Canada?

Out of all the popular cities in Canada, Toronto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $40/day. Renting a car in Toronto is 63% cheaper than renting one in St. John's where the per day rate is around $107. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Canada to get a rental car in are: Vancouver ($48/day), Edmonton ($51/day), and Victoria ($53/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Vancouver should expect to spend around $48/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Canada is Vancouver.

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Canada car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Economy Rent a Car
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	$89
Cheapest price per day	$33

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Popular car types in Canada

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Canada this past week from 2,815 hire locations out of 141 hire agencies. Prices for a Canada small car hire start from $33/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

$40+

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Compact

$33+

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Intermediate

$34+

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Standard

$63+

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Full-size

$41+

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People mover

$62+

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Full-size SUV

$66+

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Mini

$74+

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Mercedes-Benz EQA$33/day

Hyundai Ioniq$34/day

Ford Puma$38/day

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

Book your rental car in Canada 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $76/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 57% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Canada?

Looking to hire a car in Canada? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $40.74/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $46.21/day.

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

At Canada, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Canada, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$62

February

$66

March

$71

April

$69

May

$82

June

$114

July

$126

August

$118

September

$84

October

$74

November

$63

December

$73

What car do most people hire in Canada?

SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Canada. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canada?

Avis has 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hub Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Canada at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Canada?

Among the most popular cities in Canada, Toronto offers the lowest average rental price at just $40/day. Other affordable options include Vancouver ($48/day), Edmonton ($51/day), and Victoria ($53/day).

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Top rental agencies in Canada

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National

8.3

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233 reviews•148 locations

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Avis

7.8

Good

749 reviews•182 locations

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NextCar

5.0

Fair

137 reviews•9 locations

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STREET RIDE CAR RENTAL

3 locations

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Hub Rent a Car

1 location

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Affinity Luxury Car Rental

5 locations

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CarQ

2 locations

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AliGo Rent A Car Okanagon

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?
The most popular car hire company at Canada is Thrifty. With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at $30/day about 108% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Canada?
At $43/day, it is 57% cheaper on average to rent a car in Mississauga than any other city in Canada. The cheapest price found in Canada was for $32/day in Mississauga.
What side of the road do you drive on in Canada?
In Canada, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.