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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10,0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10,0 rating) and U-Save (8,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Alberta.

What are petrol prices like in Alberta?

The average price of petrol in Alberta is R22,35/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 005 and R1 452 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Alberta for a week from Avis?

Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Alberta, offering car hire for around R7 764 per week on average.

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

Generally, for a better deal in Alberta it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 43%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?

Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Alberta.

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Alberta car hires in 2024

Most common car type	Mini

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

January

R558

February

R666

March

R684

April

R522

May

R828

June

R1 279

July

R1 423

August

R1 351

September

R1 063

October

R666

November

R504

December

R684

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta 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.

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	Medium cars	R770 - R5 202
	All Car Types	R770 - R4 308

To hire a medium car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of R1 350/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Alberta (~R770/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R5 202/day). In fact, January is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alberta, renting a medium car is 4% 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 Alberta, you would pay an average price of R1 406/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Alberta (~R770/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R5 202/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alberta, renting a SUV is 8% 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 Alberta

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5

Very Good

144 reviews•30 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2024

Customer service was awesome all round

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

I would like an invoice detailed sent to me as this was $500 more than expected unauthorized charges on my credit card.

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The man at the drop off was fantastic he was fast and went out of his way to make sure we knew where we had to go to get to our airline will use enterprise again for sure. Very happy

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

I made a mistake on my reservation and they bent over backwards to work with me to fix it. I will definitely use them again.

1 out of 48

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Avis

7,5

Good

177 reviews•13 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Sept 2024

Van was not washed dirty out side. The counter agents were too slow and inconsiderate wasting time by taking breaks ( not my agent) When we returned the vehicle they did not give us final bill.

6,0

Okay|Aug 2024

Took an hour to get our car in Calgary.

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

It was nothing about Avis. I am only disappointed about Kayak. I selected airport pick up. After I waited a long long time, i was like 45mins to pick up my car. I was informed that I went to a wrong location. I do request pick up in airport but….. at that time is 3:48. Your receipt showed that the shop will close at 4:00. i took a taxi and tried to get the car. When I came to the shop it showed that the operation hour close at 5pm. I am very angry and disappointed what Kayak information. I cannot receive all the right information from Kayak.

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Enjoyed the ride of the vehicle. Perfect car

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Quick, efficient. Great.

8,0

Very Good|Sept 2023

First time using Kayak to rent Avis that I have rented with before. The front staff were very good to deal with as I watched them deal with other customers while waiting and my experience was no different. Other than the truck I rented having 'limited' km's it was new, clean and had no issues. I had to rent due to my own vehicle not being long distance worthy for a trip to visit family on long weekend. Unexpected extra money out of pocket but overall experience with Kayak and Avis went well.

1 out of 59

Avis Locations in Alberta

Hertz

7,5

Good

150 reviews•11 locations

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2,0

Poor|Oct 2024

I liked the upgrade and the drop-off procedure, however two days after the drop-off I got a phone call inquiring about my return date since Hertz had no records about my vehicle being returned. The car was not properly cleaned, windshield smudgy, seats full of stains. Nobody on hand at pick-up to explain the car features, i.e., no spare tire, how to release the parking break, how to open the hood, etc. The paperwork did not show the unlimited mileage, personnel ignorant, no intention to provide service.

8,0

Very Good|Oct 2024

We had to go to 3 different offices to find the right office to pick up our rental. I think you need better signs

8,0

Very Good|Sept 2023

It was ok… they upgraded me to a nicer car😊

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

We called prior to pickup to notify our flight was delayed to make sure they wouldn’t give our car away. They wanted to cancel and rebook the reservation. They canceled but then could not get a car because there were none available. We had to go with another company and had to pay double what our reservation was with kayak. Not happy with this experience. Also they refund was $100 less than what we paid. Will now have to fight with Hertz to fight for $ back. Not happy at all

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

The pre-damages which were on the car which you signed for was there, you afterwards claim was made by us

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Customer service is horrible. I called to change the pick up time. They don’t know how to do this if the car is prepaid. I asked to speak to a supervisor. Customer service told me they would call back, they never did. I pre purchased the vehicle, at the pickup I was told the vehicle is only partially paid. I paid for the vehicle, then was charged again for the full price. I will never get a car from Hertz again!

1 out of 50

Budget

7,0

Good

169 reviews•21 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

Great

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

they charge me more than I book. I booked for 10days around 400hundred CD. They charge me 615.00 Canadian dollar. way too much. I really need some amount returned to me

4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Service pour la livraison et le retour était inexistant

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

I forgot the name of the lady that helped me at the front desk but she was amazing. She opened up a few minutes early for me because she saw me waiting. She was very kind and personable. She discovered that I am a serving military member and then gave me an additional discount. After that she even gave me a shortcut to the base you can’t find on Google maps. She was a pleasure to do business with and a fantastic rep for your company. I only wish my check in process was this smooth at every rental agency. Keep up the great work!

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Ill defined won’t be back. Dollar and thrifty is always good, at budget: the guy wasn’t there on time, he took the paper from the counter while I was singing bc he was on a rush. The car had crumbled and snot nosed stuff from the last customer

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Too much upselling at check out. Would not accept that I already bought insurance when booked rental. Kept trying to sell a tank of gas when I knew I’d return with a tank…No signs to navigate to car rentals from main exit of airport. Had to ask several people. Car dirty on pick up.

1 out of 57

Budget Locations in Alberta

Alamo

8,9

Very Good

62 reviews•2 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Overall great experience. Thank you. 😊

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

All was great. Thanks

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Everything was efficient and the staff were friendly and helpful!

4,0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Keep all the costs up front, we had to pay $300+tax in addition to what we got quoted on kayak for young drivers (which we filtered but didnt register) and snow tires (which i would think every car in a place like Cgy during winter would have

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Prechecking I’m allows you to skip the check in line and just grab your car and leave! Brilliant

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

We felt bad when we dropped off the vehicle that the spikes ruined a tire. It's hard to see coming into the parkade from the bright sun, while looking for signage of where to go. A different system would be helpful, or signage warning about the spikes.

1 out of 21

Thrifty

7,6

Good

66 reviews•7 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Everything went smoothly with easy pick up and drop off. The only issue we had was with the brakes after the 3rd day. They were making a thumping noise when we applied them going down steep inclines in the rockies and the steering wheel was vibrating. I was told by a mechanic that the issue was probably a warped rotor so he advised us to not ride the brakes going down a steep hill and to use them moderately.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Everything was wonderful, but car rental prices are bananas right now.

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Quick and easy process. If you take the car full of gas to start do not fill to return. Was unclear. Ended up filling and didn’t need to. Cost is more $$

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Agent at rental location was extremely helpful. Jeep was very clean and the perfect vehicle for our time in Banff

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

The team is awesome ! Truly professional

1 out of 22

National

8,9

Very Good

7 reviews•3 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The National Car Rental staff at the YYC (Calgary) were super efficient and helpful. We got a brand new Chrysler Pacifica. The car itself was excellent. The gas tank was only three-quarters full, however. We noted that as we were exiting. The lady at the exit was kind enough to mark it as only half full. The drop off was also great, with super friendly staff upon arrival. We very much recommend National Car Rental at YYC.

1 out of 3

Driving Force

7,5

Good

22 reviews•6 locations

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Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Alberta?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10,0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10,0 rating) and U-Save (8,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Alberta.
What are petrol prices like in Alberta?
The average price of petrol in Alberta is R22,35/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 005 and R1 452 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Alberta for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Alberta, offering car hire for around R7 764 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Alberta for the best price?
Generally, for a better deal in Alberta it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 43%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Alberta.

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Alberta car hires in 2024

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alberta 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 20 November 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alberta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2024.

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

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Can I rent a car for a month in Alberta?

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