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Calgary car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Calgary. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 January 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

AED 3.68

Average price per day

AED 193

Cheapest price per day

AED 96
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Cheapflights insights for Calgary car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Calgary, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Calgary?

For the best savings on car hire in Calgary, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 158/day – about 244% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Calgary?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Calgary with deals as low as AED 95.96/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 165.22/day.

What is the best car rental company in Calgary?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Calgary is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 106 reviews). Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 161 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Avis
Avis
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.8

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Calgary?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Calgary is January, when you can expect to pay AED 95/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Calgary is July (AED 283/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 95

February

AED 132

March

AED 136

April

AED 121

May

AED 169

June

AED 239

July

AED 283

August

AED 264

September

AED 195

October

AED 147

November

AED 95

December

AED 132

What car do most people hire in Calgary?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Calgary. Premium (Dodge Durango) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Calgary.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Calgary?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Calgary at 8.

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Top rental agencies in Calgary

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Calgary known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Calgary. Reviews were last updated on 29 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
106 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Avis

7.5
Good
161 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Budget

6.9
Okay
103 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
61 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.5
Good
37 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.4
Good
86 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.9
Okay
32 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

National

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Calgary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Calgary?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 193/day when booking a car hire in Calgary. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 96/day from Thrifty, booked on Jan. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Calgary for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Calgary for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,353/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Calgary?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Calgary it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Calgary for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Calgary can be found for AED 5,800. You can find car rental deals for AED 193 a day on average.

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