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Cheap Car Hire in Canada from R771

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Canada with a pick-up date of 28/7 and drop-off date of 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Canada car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canada. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 June 2025.

Most popular company

City Car & Truck Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R667

Cheapest price per day

R771

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Canada, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,545 pickup locations in Canada to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 June 2025.

Price

R377 - R2 490

Out of all the popular cities in Canada, Vancouver is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R377/day. Hiring a car in Vancouver is 85% cheaper than hiring one in Halifax where the per day rate is around R2 490. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Canada to get a car hire in are: Toronto (R582/day), Ottawa (R658/day), and Calgary (R917/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Toronto should expect to spend around R582/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in Canada is Toronto.

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 10 June 2025.

January

R372

February

R389

March

R407

April

R478

May

R513

June

R850

July

R1 027

August

R1 098

September

R566

October

R637

November

R478

December

R655

Popular car types in Canada

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Canada and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 June 2025.

There are 102 hire agencies servicing Canada. These agencies, altogether, have 2 693 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Canada with prices from R771 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Canada:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R3 209+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R4 155+

Premium

Premium

R1 137+

Compare available car types for rental in Canada

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 10 June 2025.

Small cars

R274 - R1 215

All Car Types

R428 - R1 405

To hire a small car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R634/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canada (~R274/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 215/day). In fact, March is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a small car saves you 28% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R798/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canada (~R409/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 288/day). In fact, January is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a medium car saves you 9% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Canada, you would pay an average price of R995/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canada (~R566/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 550/day). In fact, October is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a large car is 13% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Canada, you would pay an average price of R894/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canada (~R384/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 047/day). In fact, May is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canada. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canada, renting a SUV is 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20R771/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Audi A3R776/day
4
4
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A/C
Audi A3
Hyundai i10R810/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Top rental agencies in Canada

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canada known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canada. Reviews were last updated on 10 June 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Canada, including those serving the Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
1175 reviews576 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,3
Good
1035 reviews182 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,1

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
437 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

National

8,3
Very Good
234 reviews148 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

Avis

7,8
Good
678 reviews185 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Budget

7,7
Good
977 reviews248 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Thrifty

7,7
Good
399 reviews114 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,5

Dollar

7,5
Good
224 reviews66 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Best car hire deals found in Canada

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Canada. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canada with an average daily rate of R1 524. Data was last updated on 10 June 2025.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Canada, including options within the Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i20R771/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Audi A3R776/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Nissan AlmeraR810/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Almera

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canada, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

    The most popular car hire company at Canada is City Car & Truck Rental. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R578/day about 103% more people book with City Car & Truck Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Canada, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Vancouver where rental cars typically will cost around R377/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Canada was found in Vancouver for just R377/day.

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

    Cars in Canada are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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