British Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in British Columbia from $16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 1/22 and drop-off date of 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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British Columbia car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 24, 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$36

Cheapest price per day

$16

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in British Columbia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across British Columbia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 99 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 24, 2024.

Price

$18 - $64

Out of all the popular cities in British Columbia, Vancouver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $18/day. Renting a car in Vancouver is 72% cheaper than renting one in Nanaimo where the per day rate is around $64. Other fairly inexpensive cities in British Columbia to get a rental car in are: Victoria ($22/day), Comox ($24/day), and Abbotsford ($25/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 $18/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in British Columbia is Vancouver.

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 December 24, 2024.

January

$30

February

$32

March

$33

April

$35

May

$46

June

$61

July

$76

August

$71

September

$48

October

$35

November

$28

December

$40

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

Compare available car types for rental in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 December 24, 2024.

Small cars

$29 - $85

All Car Types

$32 - $101

To rent a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $48/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in British Columbia (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$85/day). In fact, November is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a small car saves you 19% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $47/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in British Columbia (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$83/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 22% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in British Columbia (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$117/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a large car is 14% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $57/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in British Columbia (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$94/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a SUV saves you 4% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $91/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in British Columbia (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$163/day). In fact, November is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a van is 35% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $97/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in British Columbia (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$169/day). In fact, November is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a pickup truck is 39% 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $88/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in British Columbia (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$144/day). In fact, April is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a luxury car is 33% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $99/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in British Columbia (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$159/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in British Columbia, renting a convertible is 40% 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.

Kia Rio$17/day
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Toyota Yaris$17/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Kona$18/day
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Top rental agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on December 24, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving British Columbia, including those serving the Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
137 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.8
Okay
216 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Avis

8.5
Very good
89 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Budget

8.4
Very good
93 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

National

8.2
Very good
70 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Dollar

8.4
Very good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.4

Thrifty

7.3
Good
27 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Ace

7.0
Good
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.5

Best British Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of $27. Data was last updated on December 24, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the British Columbia region, including options close to Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan Sentra$16/day
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Nissan Sentra
Nissan Leaf$17/day
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Nissan Leaf
Ford Focus$17/day
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Ford Focus

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 24, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $34/day when booking a rental car in British Columbia. The best deal a user found was for $18/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Dec. 22.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in British Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: West Coast Car Rentals ($16/day), Priceless ($17/day), and Economy Rent a Car ($17/day).

  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in British Columbia.

  • What are gas prices like in British Columbia?

    The average gas price in British Columbia is $4.69/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $56 and $81 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a week from Economy Rent a Car?

    Economy Rent a Car is one of the top picks in British Columbia. They can have you in a rental car for about $158 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards 40% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in British Columbia.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from British Columbia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a month?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 48% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in British Columbia. Typically, a monthly car rental in British Columbia can be found for $675. You can find car rental deals to be on average $23 a day.

Small car rentals in British Columbia

Find small car rental deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in British Columbia cost an average of $21 per day. Price data was last updated on December 24, 2024.
Hyundai i10$21/day
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Hyundai i10

Van rentals in British Columbia

Find van rental deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in British Columbia cost an average of $28 per day. Price data was last updated on December 24, 2024.
Finding the right van for rent in British Columbia can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including including pickup locations near Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Chrysler Voyager$24/day
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Chrysler Pacifica$24/day
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Chrysler Pacifica
Honda Odyssey$25/day
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Honda Odyssey

Car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on December 24, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($17+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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