Car hire in Alberta

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Alberta car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Alberta could cost, we've pulled prices from Edmonton.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta is December, when the average cost per day is $76. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is November, when the average cost per day is $81. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Alberta is July.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Alberta could cost, we've pulled prices from Edmonton.

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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 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 $284 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $57 per day.