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Canada car rental at a glance

Most popular providerHertz
Most popular carMedium, compact SUV
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Canada could cost, we've pulled prices from Canada.

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MINI Countryman

or similar compact SUV

Sixt
52AutomaticA/C
MINI Countryman

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
P403
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Canada

The cheapest month to rent a car in Canada is January, when the average cost per day is P3,631. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is P3,908. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Canada is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Canada could cost, we've pulled prices from Canada.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Canada

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Canada is Medium.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in Canada is Hertz. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Hertz.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are P403 a day and P2,817 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Canada you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Canada. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Canada is Toronto. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Canada.

Rent a car long term in Canada

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Canada with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car rental in Canada: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Canada depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Canada, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Canada. First, you need to decide where in Canada you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Canada you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Toronto. On average, it costs P5,984 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is P403 per day.

Most car rental deals in Canada include basic insurance coverage. You don’t need to add deductible coverage, but it’s worth considering.

In Canada, the deductible (what you pay if the car is damaged or stolen) ranges from P45,337 to P45,337, depending on who you book with. Deductible coverage prices in Canada also vary by company.

You can buy deductible coverage separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car rental company.
The highest-rated car rental company in Canada is Payless, rated 4.9/5 from 1 reviews. Payless car rental costs an average of P2,747 per day in Canada.

Here are some of the other top rated car rental companies in Canada. We’ve also included their average daily prices to help you compare options.
It depends. Some car rental companies in Canada accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver’s name, and you’ll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get it back when you return the car.
If you’ve booked a car rental with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car rental company, but it’s typically around 48 hours before pickup. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn’t include free cancellation, you’ll need to check the car rental company’s policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
Yes! Hertz, Turo, and Budget all have electric cars available in Canada.

Prices start at P900 per day for Medium rentals, such as the Hyundai Kona Electric or similar.

Use the electric car filter when you search on Skyscanner to compare EV rentals in Canada.
The easiest way to compare car rentals in Canada is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 78 car rental companies and compare prices across 853 available cars so you don’t have to.