Canada

Cheap Car Rentals in Canada from $5

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Priceline user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Canada with a pick-up date of 5/9 and drop-off date of 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Toronto, ON, Canada
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How much does a car hire cost in the most 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 1,849 pickup locations in Canada to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Price

$15 - $30

The most popular city to rent a car in Canada is Toronto. If you’re looking to rent a car in Canada, then Toronto is the cheapest city to do so as prices are just $15 per day. According to our data, it’s 50% cheaper for a rental car in Toronto as opposed to renting one in Kelowna (which costs $30 per day). Other cities in Canada that offer affordable rental cars include: Vancouver at $24 per day, Victoria at $24 per day, and Montreal at $26 per day. Those who are traveling to and looking to rent a car in Toronto should expect to pay an estimated $15 per day on their rental.

When is the best time to find cheap rental cars 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 April 28, 2024.

January

$23

February

$23

March

$22

April

$27

May

$39

June

$55

July

$64

August

$64

September

$42

October

$37

November

$28

December

$38

March is the cheapest time of year for Canada car rental. July typically sees higher prices and fewer deals. This table shows average rental prices in Canada but individual deals vary based on your dates, availability and type of vehicle.

Price trends for different rental car types 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 April 28, 2024.

Small cars

$24 - $66

All Car Types

$29 - $77

Booking a small car rental in Canada, is about $41/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a small car in Canada is March, which would cost around $24 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for small car rentals as prices can start from $66 a day. Historically, the month of March is roughly 43% lower to book small car rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: small car rentals can be up to 15% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a medium car rental in Canada, is about $36/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a medium car in Canada is March, which would cost around $21 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for medium car rentals as prices can start from $52 a day. Historically, the month of March is roughly 42% lower to book medium car rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: medium car rentals can be up to 27% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a large car rental in Canada, is about $63/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a large car in Canada is January, which would cost around $38 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for large car rentals as prices can start from $98 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 40% lower to book large car rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: large car rentals can be up to 23% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a SUV rental in Canada, is about $47/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a SUV in Canada is January, which would cost around $28 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for SUV rentals as prices can start from $72 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 42% lower to book SUV rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: SUV rentals can be up to 3% cheaper than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a van rental in Canada, is about $78/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a van in Canada is February, which would cost around $52 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for van rentals as prices can start from $126 a day. Historically, the month of February is roughly 34% lower to book van rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: van rentals can be up to 38% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a pickup truck rental in Canada, is about $87/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Canada is January, which would cost around $43 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for pickup truck rentals as prices can start from $130 a day. Historically, the month of January is roughly 51% lower to book pickup truck rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: pickup truck rentals can be up to 44% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a luxury car rental in Canada, is about $78/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Canada is February, which would cost around $49 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in August, the most expensive month for luxury car rentals as prices can start from $110 a day. Historically, the month of February is roughly 38% lower to book luxury car rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: luxury car rentals can be up to 38% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Booking a convertible rental in Canada, is about $103/day on average. The cheapest month to rent a convertible in Canada is March, which would cost around $45 a day. On the other hand, avoid renting in February, the most expensive month for convertible rentals as prices can start from $225 a day. Historically, the month of March is roughly 57% lower to book convertible rentals in Canada. If you’re considering this car type, here’s a useful insight: convertible rentals can be up to 53% more expensive than other car types throughout the year. Note: Prices may fluctuate depending on popularity, availability, and even how early the booking is made.

Canada car rental agencies

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 April 28, 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

565 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

295 locations

Budget

246 locations

Avis

183 locations

Hertz

170 locations

National

149 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

130 locations

Thrifty

111 locations

FAQs about renting a car in Canada

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 28, 2024.
  • What’s the best rated rental car agency in Canada?

    These are the rental agencies in Canada that are rated the highest by our users:Trust Auto - 10.0/10Alamo - 8.5/10Driving Force - 8.5/10

  • What is Canada’s most popular car rental company?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is the most popular car rental company in Canada. The most popular type of car Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers is a INTERMEDIATE, which has rental prices starting at $10 per day. Roughly 106% more people book with Routes Car & Truck Rentals than any other rental car company in Canada.

  • What city in Canada has the cheapest rental cars?

    The cheapest average price for a rental car in Canada was found in Toronto for just $15 per day. However, Mississauga has the absolute cheapest car rentals at $29 per day, which is roughly 44% below the average car rental price for cities in Canada.

  • Which side of the road do people in Canada drive on?

    Passenger cars and other transportation vehicles always travel on the right side of the road in Canada.

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Compact cars to rent 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 $5 per day. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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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 April 28, 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 ($24+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid