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Cheap Car Hire in Canada from R476

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 Canada with a pick-up date of 15/1 and drop-off date of 22/1. 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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Canada car hires 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 19 12月 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R599

Cheapest price per day

R476

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 19 12月 2024.

January

R416

February

R398

March

R398

April

R471

May

R561

June

R887

July

R1 032

August

R1 105

September

R579

October

R652

November

R489

December

R670

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canada is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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 19 12月 2024.

Small cars

R525 - R1 167

All Car Types

R608 - R1 502

To hire a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R743/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canada (~R525/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 167/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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, renting a small car saves you 21% 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 R820/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canada (~R521/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 353/day). In fact, September is about 37% 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, renting a medium car saves you 13% 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 R1 124/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canada (~R578/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 881/day). In fact, October is about 49% 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, renting a large car is 17% 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 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 R984/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canada (~R398/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 436/day). In fact, March is about 60% 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, renting a SUV is 5% 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:

Hyundai i20R476/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 19 12月 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Canada, including those serving the Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

569 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

294 locations

Budget

247 locations

Avis

184 locations

Hertz

178 locations

National

149 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

130 locations

Thrifty

114 locations

Best Canada car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Canada. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canada with an average daily rate of R855. Data was last updated on 19 12月 2024.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Canada, including options within the Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i20R476/day
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Hyundai i20
Audi A3R477/day
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Audi A3
Audi A3R495/day
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Audi A3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 12月 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Canada?

    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 Canada.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R599/day about 200% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Toronto where rental cars typically will cost around R599/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Canada was found in Toronto for just R599/day.

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

    Cars in Canada are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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