What are the driving conditions like in Alberta?

If you’re considering car rental in Alberta, you’ll find that the roads do not differ from the UK too much, and are of a very high standard. Depending on the season you hire a car in Alberta driving conditions can vary with the winter season being particularly harsh in Canada. You must make sure that your vehicle has the necessary equipment to be able to drive in snowy and icy conditions. Alberta is a huge region with many different state roads and highways leading to all parts. The largest of these highways is Hwy 1 which runs across the state, east to west, through the stunning Banff National Park, Calgary and through to Saskatchewan state. Other major highways include Hwy 2 that runs north to south, through Calgary, Edmonton and upto Peace River. The Icefields Parkway, also known as Hwy 93, is an iconic winding mountain road that leads to Columbia Icefields and looks over the Athabasca Glacier. When it comes to car hire in Alberta, we recommend trying to hire an SUV, so you can handle those mountainous country roads with ease and comfort, especially if you hit any adverse weather conditions.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Alberta?

When arranging car rental in Alberta, it’s really important you are aware of driving laws that may differ to those in the UK. Firstly, in Canada vehicles are driven on the right side of the road. Speed limits differ depending on whether you’re driving on an urban road, a rural road, or a motorway, but they are not too different to speed limits in the UK and Europe and are clearly marked by signs on the sides of the road as standard. The driver and all passengers must always wear a seat belt, anyone not doing so can be subject to a hefty fine. Just like the UK the drink drive limit is the same at 0.08% of blood alcohol level, but in some provinces it’s as low as 0.05%, so best to avoid having a drink.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Alberta?

If you want to book car hire in Alberta, you must provide a valid driving licence, be at least 21 years of age with insurance and have a major credit card to arrange payment for the rental period.

Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Alberta?

Car rental in Alberta is essential if you want to explore the whole region, the vast landscapes and the long winding roads that are engulfed by lakes, mountains and forests. While some areas of Alberta, like Calgary and Edmonton have perfectly good public transport systems, relying on trains and buses won’t give you the freedom that you’ll need to see the best parts of this stunning area. It can be time consuming waiting on transport schedules and can prove to be expensive. It’s also important to consider affected transport schedules by the weather conditions especially if you’re travelling during the winter months. If you do decide to hire a car in Alberta, you won’t regret it, particularly when you find many cheap car hire deals through momondo. Cheap car rental in this region is a great way to save money and get the most out of your trip, it allows you to visit natural gems like Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Jaspar National Park and Kananaskis Country. Though such drives are lengthy, they are totally worth the time and effort.

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Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Alberta

Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£20/day

22 May - 4 Jun

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£20/day

22 May - 4 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£22/day

22 May - 4 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£22/day

24 May - 31 May

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Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£22/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£24/day

24 May - 31 May

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£24/day

22 May - 4 Jun

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£25/day

23 May - 30 May

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BMW 1 Series

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Alberta

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What is the best car hire company in Alberta?

Consider hiring a car from Alamo, which is currently the best rental agency in Alberta, according to our users. Alamo has 3 locations in some of Alberta’s must-see cities, like Calgary. With 138 reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10, Alamo is a favourite among travellers visiting Alberta.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Alberta?

SUV or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Alberta, with 35% of our users choosing this type over other options. Renting SUV cars in Alberta costs, on average, £67/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what city you stay in, and what agency you're hiring from.

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	Small cars	£31 - £78
	All Car Types	£43 - £78

The average price of a small car hire in Alberta is £45. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Alberta is in February. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £31 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Alberta small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Alberta is £50. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Alberta is in March. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Alberta medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Alberta is £65. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Alberta is in April. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A large car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Alberta large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Alberta is £57. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Alberta is in March. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Alberta SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Alberta is £92. The cheapest time to hire a van in Alberta is in November. The price is 60% lower than the rest of the year at just £37 per day. A van rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Alberta is £85. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Alberta is in November. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just £50 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Alberta is £63. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Alberta is in February. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Alberta. The average price of a car hire in Alberta can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Alberta luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£20/day

22 May - 4 Jun

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£20/day

22 May - 4 Jun

See offer

Citroen C3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£22/day

24 May - 31 May

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Alberta car hire directory

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Alamo

8.8

Very Good

141 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Vehicle was perfect, clean and ready quickly. Drop off was quick and easy and customer service was wonderful!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Our experience at the Calgary AB Airport with manager Swaran Hansi was excellent. We had a problem however it was addressed speedily and efficiently and respectfully, much to our satisfaction. We highly recommend this company. Don & Kathy Pawson

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Did not have a car, despite having a reservation

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Very efficient pick up and drop off. Car was very nice.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

No issues with Alamo

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Excellent vehicle and service from Alamo

1 out of 47

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very Good

397 reviews•38 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Very nice staff, excellent service!

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Everything is good

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Pick up and drop off was super fast and efficient. The team at the westend were helpful. I would say the value for the rental was overpriced. I did need a rental due to my car breaking down just to get me and my family around the city and it cost a little over $1000 for a week and just 397 kilometres driven total for a car. That makes it around $2.52/kilometre. This was the main reason why I didn’t extend my rental and I sought out other solutions.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Excellent car. Excellent service. Personal attention. Flexibility.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Wonderful, very nice car and wonderful people to work with

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Unfortunately the car was very old and the front classes was with many cracks and the break wasn’t good enough also the tires was old … I suggest the company to do major maintenance for the car

1 out of 133

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Alberta

Driving Force

7.9

Good

102 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

excellent counter person

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Should not charge $25 to drop off, at a different location IN THE SAME CITY

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Best experience ever at a car rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Having two employees offering to drive us back to the airport and then refusing a gratuity as ‘it’s part of the service’ was a pleasant surprise. It was the same young fellow that came back out to the car upon our arrival to program out GPS. Overdelivering never gets old!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

They switched me out for an even better vehicle when the air conditioning in the first one functioned poorly, very thoughtful and proud of their strong reputation.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Driving force is amazing company for car rentals, very timely response and amazing customer service and wide variety of cars, easy accessible location. Would definetly go with them again.

1 out of 34

Avis

7.6

Good

297 reviews•19 locations

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Avis Locations in Alberta

Hertz

7.6

Good

349 reviews•15 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Car still had chezzies in back seat, overall very good.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The customer service of HEFTZ company in Saskatoon told me that I will be charged $35/day for extending my car for two days. But they charged me for $835 for 2 days, which is like I am facing a fraud company. I am super disappointed with the mis-guidance of the company's agent (a lady). And when I noticed, I dropped the car and I explained the agent there, but he did not care at all. He finally said I will evaluate and will call you back at 4 PM to force me to leave. And he never called me and did not pick up the phone. He actually ditched me.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

The price doubled when I did the pickup of the vehicle and this is clearly due an unclear and intentioned hidding cost policy of Kayak. I will never book nothing else using Kayak. You cheat, you lie, you’re not true.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Everything was great - nice vehicle, great help, easy to manage.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great experience. We rented the car in one city and dropped off at another. It was seamless. The car ran well.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Agent at pickup counter was not overly friendly and changed the type of car I had reserved. Secondly, they (Hertz), would not allow me to change pick up locations to make it more convenient for me, costing me an Uber ride. Lastly, they overcharged me and I'm still waiting for them to correct the error.

1 out of 117

Hertz Locations in Alberta

Thrifty

7.6

Good

107 reviews•8 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Pick up was a mess. Drop off was great! They don't answer the phone.

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

I paid for a full to full vehicle. I was told at the desk they don’t offer this service and we needed to just return the car empty how we found It. This was disappointing, bearing in mind we don’t have any signal and couldn’t initially find a gas station, the counter staff couldn’t direct us to the nearest one.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Good customer service, I hope the rental price lower a little bit. Good new gas deal, paying ahead to not fill the car at gas stations , down side of it if you use less gas don’t get the money back.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Nothing. We need a vehicle that the passenger seats folded into the floor like a dodge caravan. We booke dodge caravan but the substituted Kia Carnival which did not meet our needs. They also refused to accept the insurance purchased through your site. Please make your customers aware of these failures.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Being unfamiliar with the car, we could have done with a little more instruction - eg… the SatNav from our phone and we couldn’t work out the transfer of music from the phone.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

This experience is enough for me to remember to never use thrifty again. First of all, my pickup time was listed as 4pm. We got held up at customs so I called the pickup office at 4:03 to let them know we would be there very soon but there was no answer. Called multiple times and could not get ahold of someone. As we were about to get into a taxi to go to their location I see somewhere that their listed closing time is 4pm. So we get out of the taxi and I call customer service to verify before I haul myself and my family out to their office. I spoke to a customer service rep who them put me on hold for 20 minutes!!!! When they returned to the line it was a completely different representative who I had to repeat everything to. She began checking for other rental options but was unable to find anything. She did tell me my rental was available for 24 hours so we could go there when they opened at 7am. Only problem is that we had not planned to stay in town! We had planned to drive 4 hours to our hotel, so we were left trying to rearrange our plans as well as paying for a hotel room. The following morning I took an Uber to the pickup location and told them about not being able to pickup our vehicle yesterday because our pickup time was their closing time. The rep says, “oh I was here until 5pm”. Ok, that’s great, why didn’t you pickup the phone then?!? Whatever, I got the vehicle and right away noticed an OVERWHELMING soap smell. Like it smelled like they had grated an entire bar or zest in the car. I took the car and figured I just needed to air it out. So the more time passed we realized that they had been trying to cover up the smell of smoke. So the soapy smell went away and for the whole rest of our trip the car reeked of smoke. We had a Kia forte which we thought was kind of noisy, maybe it’s just the car I don’t know but gas efficiency seemed to be really good. That’s everything. I will be writing to thrifty customer service to see if they’ll credit me a day of car rental as well as losing my one night at the hotel we paid for. I’ll update on the results here.

1 out of 36

Budget

7.1

Good

266 reviews•27 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

So wait in line was horrible. I was given a Toyota Corolla, which that would have been OK but the whole front windshield had a crack from one end of the windshield to the other. There were also a lot of pits and holes in the front windshield. I should have returned the car When I saw the windshield. I should’ve never driven it out of the lot, but I was so exhausted from standing in line. I just wanted to get out of the airport.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The service was great. The only thing is that the car they had for us had a long crack across the windshield. I refused the car and they provided us a SUV instead which was the only other car they had at that moment and we had to pay 70$ more for the week. The rest were perfect.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The drop off staff was better than pick up staff. Dealing with pick up staff was hell

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Well organized

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

all was good but location price too high

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was quoted a price online and the price jumped huge upon pickup

1 out of 89

Budget Locations in Alberta

Dollar

7.2

Good

52 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

We waited in line at the Calgary airport for almost 2 hours. None of the other companies had a line. The price was better than the other companies, but I would have gladly paid more rather than stand in line for 2 hours.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Big line up for pick up. Took about an hour.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

They give me wrong address

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Tanvir was very helpful at drop off. Had a small issue with wheel imbalance during our rental and Tanvir offered a discomfort to compensate for our trouble which was very generous. Will use Dollar again.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Location was quite easy to reach. Both pick up and drop off were efficient. Car was great

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

Had to wait close to two hours before the car rented was available. Need to hire more clerks at the front desk.

1 out of 18

Car hire in Alberta

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Alberta so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Alberta?

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Alberta is 7 days. For a 7-day hire the average daily price is £38, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what city you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is £265 on average, and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £73 on average. Month-long Alberta car hire are generally about £1,395 in total depending on your dates.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Alberta?

Prices for cars in Alberta were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Alberta?

As of May 2024, there are 156 operators available to choose from for cars in Alberta.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Alberta?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Alberta. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Alberta?

When renting a car in Alberta, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Alberta?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Alberta could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Alberta?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in Alberta, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.