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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 243% less than the yearly average.

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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 105 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 96/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 96

February

AED 129

March

AED 140

April

AED 125

May

AED 169

June

AED 239

July

AED 283

August

AED 264

September

AED 195

October

AED 147

November

AED 96

December

AED 136

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 21 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 1 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
105 reviews•21 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

7.6
Good
36 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

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

7.0
Good
31 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Calgary, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 March 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Calgary for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 2,452/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.

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