Car Rental in Calgary (Downtown)

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Downtown, Calgary, Canada
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$39.32 per day
Intermediate
Kia Forte or similar
Kia Forte
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$46.79 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$51.64 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$57.75 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$63.12 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$47.65 per day
Mini Van
Dodge Grand Caravan or similar
Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$84.65 per day
Compact
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$43.22 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:39 AM on 11/13/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 70 km/h or 25 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 110 km/h or 50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.95 per liter or $3.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.20 per liter or $4.55 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Calgary Airport from $23.49 per day
    8.7 km / 5.4 miles away
  2. Canadian Rockies International Airport from $55.09 per day
    200.4 km / 124.5 miles away
  3. Edmonton Airport from $39.31 per day
    254.4 km / 158.1 miles away
  4. Kelowna Airport from $42.75 per day
    394.7 km / 245.3 miles away
  5. Kamloops Airport from $41.13 per day
    449.2 km / 279.1 miles away
  6. Saskatoon Airport from $42.13 per day
    523.5 km / 325.3 miles away
  7. Abbotsford International Airport from $39.99 per day
    633.2 km / 393.5 miles away
  8. Prince George Airport from $44.25 per day
    663.5 km / 412.3 miles away
  9. Downtown from $23.04 per day
    673.2 km / 418.3 miles away
  10. Vancouver Airport from $23.89 per day
    681.5 km / 423.5 miles away
  11. Victoria International Airport from $40.15 per day
    721.6 km / 448.4 miles away
  12. Port Hardy Airport from $98.24 per day
    933.4 km / 580 miles away
  13. Winnipeg Airport from $42.13 per day
    1,194.5 km / 742.2 miles away
  14. Toronto Airport from $15.93 per day
    2,691.6 km / 1,672.5 miles away
  15. Hamilton Airport
    2,698.7 km / 1,676.9 miles away
  16. Downtown from $19.41 per day
    2,707 km / 1,682.1 miles away
  17. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from $35.86 per day
    2,710.7 km / 1,684.4 miles away
  18. Ottawa Airport from $37.63 per day
    2,881.9 km / 1,790.7 miles away
  19. Montreal Airport from $27.04 per day
    3,009.1 km / 1,869.8 miles away
  20. Quebec City Airport from $42.39 per day
    3,108.8 km / 1,931.7 miles away

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When are car rental prices the lowest in Calgary (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Calgary (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Calgary (Downtown)
January
February
$42.01
March
$40.27
April
$57.23
May
$64.05
June
$83.77
July
$56.38
August
$61.34
September
October
November
$33.82
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $33.82 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $83.77 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Calgary (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 23 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Calgary (Downtown)
January
February
11
March
7
April
4
May
6
June
7
July
13
August
23
September
October
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Calgary (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Calgary (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Calgary (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
64%
March
32%
April
32%
May
224%
June
224%
July
96%
August
96%
September
October
November
32%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar, Avis, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price $39 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Kia Rio 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Dollar Dodge RAM 1500 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Avis Nissan Versa 2 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla Sedan 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Avis Ford Escape 5 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$54.27
Lowest daily price
$39.32
Total cars available
91

Top 6 suppliers in Calgary (Downtown) in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
+14032640424
129 17 Ave SE, Calgary
$39 - $68
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+14032671690
114 5Th Avenue Se
$39 - $68
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
4032640424
129 17 Ave Se,
$42 - $72
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:00
Sun:08:00 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
4032696166
120 10Th Ave Sw
$56 - $145
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 18:00
Tue:07:00 - 18:00
Wed:07:00 - 18:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 19:00
Sat:09:00 - 16:00
Sun:09:00 - 16:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+18664342226
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$43 - $102
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 1 review
+18772830898
114 5 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E2, Canada
$43 - $102
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00
Sat:09:00 - 13:00

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