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Car hire in Alberta

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Alberta

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Alberta car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Alberta car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyAvis
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from20, Calgary is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 608 per day, Grande Prairie
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Alberta could cost, we've pulled prices from Grande Prairie.

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Medium cars in Grande Prairie

From
R 608
per day

Large cars in Grande Prairie

From
R 627
per day

Luxury cars in Grande Prairie

From
R 939
per day

SUV in Grande Prairie

From
R 1 216
per day

Small cars in Grande Prairie

From
R 1 216
per day

Medium cars in Edmonton

From
R 667
per day

Small cars in Edmonton

From
R 667
per day

SUV in Edmonton

From
R 679
per day

Large cars in Edmonton

From
R 679
per day

Luxury cars in Edmonton

From
R 697
per day

Medium cars in Fort Mcmurray

From
R 699
per day

Small cars in Fort Mcmurray

From
R 699
per day

Large cars in Fort Mcmurray

From
R 718
per day

SUV in Fort Mcmurray

From
R 791
per day

Luxury cars in Fort Mcmurray

From
R 902
per day

Small cars in Calgary

From
R 770
per day

Luxury cars in Calgary

From
R 770
per day

Medium cars in Calgary

From
R 770
per day

SUV in Calgary

From
R 775
per day

Large cars in Calgary

From
R 825
per day

Medium cars in Lethbridge

From
R 825
per day

Small cars in Lethbridge

From
R 825
per day

SUV in Lethbridge

From
R 843
per day

Large cars in Lethbridge

From
R 861
per day

Luxury cars in Lethbridge

From
R 898
per day

Explore Alberta

What are the best car hire companies in Alberta?

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Europcar
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Zoom
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Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
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Easy collection
National
Car condition
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Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
Routes Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Zoom
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
National
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car hire in Alberta: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Alberta, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Alberta you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in Alberta is Routes Car Rentals. You can rent a car with them for R 0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Routes Car Rentals, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Alberta depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Alberta, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Alberta. First, you need to decide where in Alberta you want to pick up your car from.

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.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Alberta. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Alberta you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Calgary. On average, it costs R 1,293 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 770 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Alberta

Here are some tips to help you bag 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 Alberta is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Alberta are Avis, Routes Car Rentals and Thrifty. The cheapest company we've found is Aucomm. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

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

Hire a car long term in Alberta

Looking to hire 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 hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

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

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