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Cheap Car Rentals in Canada from $40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Canada with a pick-up date of 5/5 and drop-off date of 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Toronto, ON, Canada
5 May — 12 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Canada car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$105

Cheapest price per day

$40

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Canada, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,849 pickup locations in Canada to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Price

$52 - $147

Out of all the popular cities in Canada, Victoria is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $52/day. Renting a car in Victoria is 65% cheaper than renting one in Kelowna where the per day rate is around $147. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Canada to get a rental car in are: Vancouver ($58/day), Toronto ($60/day), and Halifax ($90/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Calgary should expect to spend around $93/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Canada is Calgary.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Canada 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 28 April 2024.

January

$38

February

$38

March

$37

April

$45

May

$65

June

$92

July

$107

August

$107

September

$70

October

$62

November

$47

December

$63

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canada is March. 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 Canada

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Canada to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Small cars

$55 - $234

All Car Types

$59 - $125

To hire a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $95/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canada (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$234/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a small car saves you 2% 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. Here are the best Canada small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $91/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canada (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$132/day). In fact, January is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a medium car saves you 5% 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. Here are the best Canada medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $90/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canada (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$141/day). In fact, April is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a large 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. Here are the best Canada large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Canada, you would pay an average price of $96/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canada (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$141/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, 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. Here are the best Canada SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Canada, you would pay an average price of $74/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Canada (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$185/day). In fact, October is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, hiring a van saves you 23% 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.

Toyota Yaris$40/day
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Toyota Yaris$40/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage$42/day
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Top rental agencies in Canada

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on 28 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Canada, including locations near Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

565 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

295 locations

Budget

246 locations

Avis

183 locations

Hertz

170 locations

National

149 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

130 locations

Thrifty

111 locations

Best Canada car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Canada. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canada with an average daily rate of $61. Data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Canada region, including options close to Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota Yaris$40/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$40/day
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Hyundai Avante$41/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Canada?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Driving Force (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canada.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is Thrifty. With prices on SUV starting at $58/day about 274% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.

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

    At $74/day, it is 32% cheaper on average to rent a car in Edmonton than any other city in Canada. The cheapest price found in Canada was for $59/day in Edmonton.

  • 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.

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