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Cheap Car Rentals in Canada from $11

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 Canada with a pick-up date of 1/7 and drop-off date of 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Canada car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$37

Cheapest price per day

$11

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Canada, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,865 pickup locations in Canada to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Price

$9 - $29

Out of all the popular cities in Canada, Toronto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $9/day. Renting a car in Toronto is 69% cheaper than renting one in St. John's where the per day rate is around $29. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Canada to get a rental car in are: Calgary ($18/day), Vancouver ($18/day), and Montreal ($19/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Toronto should expect to spend around $9/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Canada is Toronto.

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 December 18, 2024.

January

$23

February

$22

March

$22

April

$26

May

$31

June

$49

July

$57

August

$61

September

$32

October

$36

November

$27

December

$37

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 rental 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 December 18, 2024.

Small cars

$25 - $66

All Car Types

$32 - $81

To rent a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $39/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Canada (~$25/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$66/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a small 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 Canada small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $38/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Canada (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$63/day). In fact, November is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a medium car saves you 24% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $61/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Canada (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$92/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a large car is 20% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Canada, you would pay an average price of $48/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Canada (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$76/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, 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 Canada SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Canada, you would pay an average price of $78/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Canada (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a van is 36% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Canada, you would pay an average price of $82/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Canada (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$137/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a pickup truck 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. Here are the best Canada pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Canada, you would pay an average price of $77/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Canada (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$134/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a luxury car is 36% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Canada, you would pay an average price of $89/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Canada (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$189/day). In fact, March is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Canada, renting a convertible is 45% 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 convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Versa$11/day
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Ford Focus$11/day
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Toyota Yaris$12/day
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Top rental agencies in Canada

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on December 18, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Canada, including those serving the Toronto, Calgary and Montreal area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Canada. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Canada with an average daily rate of $20. Data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Canada, including options within the Toronto, Calgary and Montreal area. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Nissan Versa$11/day
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Kia Forte$11/day
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Kia Forte
Nissan Sentra$11/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 18, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Canada.

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

    With an average price of $32/day, Hertz is the most popular car rental provider in Canada, booking 261% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Oakville where rental cars typically will cost around $24/day (50% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Canada was found in Mississauga for just $15/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Canada.

Small car rentals in Canada

Find small car rental deals in Canada from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Canada cost an average of $16 per day. Price data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
Hyundai i10$14/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$14/day
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Hyundai i10$15/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in Canada

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Canada. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canada. Deals were last updated on December 18, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canada. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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