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Cheap Car Hire in British Columbia from R536

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 19/2 and drop-off date of 21/2. 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.
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British Columbia car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia 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 January 2025.

January

R524

February

R580

March

R599

April

R655

May

R861

June

R1 123

July

R1 404

August

R1 329

September

R899

October

R655

November

R524

December

R730

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is January. 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.

Popular car types in British Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in British Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in British Columbia this past week from 2 679 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a British Columbia medium car hire start from R536/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 032+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 667+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 316+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 309+

Compare available car types for rental in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

R698 - R1 178

All Car Types

R893 - R1 754

To hire a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R814/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in British Columbia (~R698/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 178/day). In fact, September is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a small car saves you 27% 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 British Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R885/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in British Columbia (~R580/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 783/day). In fact, October is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 20% 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 British Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 053/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in British Columbia (~R948/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 057/day). In fact, January is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a large 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.

To hire a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 210/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in British Columbia (~R943/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 283/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, renting a SUV is 10% 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 British Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20R626/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Hertz

6,8
Okay
162 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Avis

8,6
Very Good
52 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
91 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,2

Budget

8,4
Very Good
55 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,0

National

8,4
Very Good
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

Dollar

8,6
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,6

Thrifty

7,5
Good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,2

NextCar

6,0
Okay
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,7

Best British Columbia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of R713. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
Audi A3R536/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Hyundai i20R626/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota RAV4R757/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in British Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R497/day), Yoyo Auto (R626/day), and Avis (R1 309/day).

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

    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 British Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in British Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in British Columbia is R23,23/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 045 and R1 510 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in British Columbia. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 117 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in British Columbia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in British Columbia?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in British Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R33+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near British Columbia?

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Manhattan Beach
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