What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?

With an average price of AED 306/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Canada, booking 122% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

At AED 148/day, it is 41% cheaper on average to rent a car in Calgary than any other city in Canada. The cheapest price found in Canada was for AED 97/day in Calgary.

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.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Canada, Calgary is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 103/day. Renting a car in Calgary is 49% cheaper than renting one in Vancouver where the per day rate is around AED 201. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Canada to get a rental car in are: Halifax (AED 112/day), Toronto (AED 128/day), and Montreal (AED 128/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Toronto should expect to spend around AED 128/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Canada is Toronto.

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Canada car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Thrifty
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	AED 183
Cheapest price per day	AED 78

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Popular car types in Canada

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There are currently 2,799 hire locations operating in Canada spread across 136 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Canada is small car at AED 78 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

AED 101+

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Compact

AED 78+

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Intermediate

AED 100+

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Standard

AED 203+

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Full-size

AED 126+

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People carrier

AED 163+

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Full-size SUV

AED 197+

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Premium

AED 161+

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Nissan VersaAED 78/day

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Nissan TiidaAED 100/day

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Volkswagen GolfAED 100/day

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Canada, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 141, which is about 246% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Canada?

In Canada, the most affordable car hire company right now is City Car & Truck Rental, offering prices from just AED 28.67/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace, with rates starting at AED 35.04/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Canada is January, when you can expect to pay AED 96/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canada is August (AED 249/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 101

March

AED 108

April

AED 117

May

AED 150

June

AED 205

July

AED 242

August

AED 249

September

AED 150

October

AED 137

November

AED 101

December

AED 142

What car do most people hire in Canada?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in Canada. Intermediate (Ford Escape) and Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Canada.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canada?

Avis has 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hub Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Canada at 1.

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

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Canada, start with Calgary, where rates average AED 103/day. You can also find good prices in Halifax (AED 112/day), Toronto (AED 128/day), and Montreal (AED 128/day).

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Top rental agencies in Canada

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National

8.3

Very Good

239 reviews•148 locations

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Avis

7.8

Good

748 reviews•182 locations

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NextCar

5.0

Fair

142 reviews•9 locations

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STREET RIDE CAR RENTAL

3 locations

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Hub Rent a Car

1 location

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Affinity Luxury Car Rental

5 locations

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CarQ

2 locations

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AliGo Rent A Car Okanagon

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Canada?
With an average price of AED 306/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Canada, booking 122% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Canada?
At AED 148/day, it is 41% cheaper on average to rent a car in Calgary than any other city in Canada. The cheapest price found in Canada was for AED 97/day in Calgary.
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.