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Alberta car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Alberta. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 gennaio 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 400

Cheapest price per day

RM 292

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Alberta?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alberta and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 gennaio 2025.

January

RM 134

February

RM 166

March

RM 170

April

RM 130

May

RM 206

June

RM 319

July

RM 355

August

RM 337

September

RM 265

October

RM 166

November

RM 121

December

RM 193

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alberta is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Alberta

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Alberta to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 gennaio 2025.

Small cars

RM 147 - RM 478

All Car Types

RM 163 - RM 392

To rent a small car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of RM 209/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Alberta (~RM 147/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 478/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Alberta, you would pay an average price of RM 179/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Alberta (~RM 189/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 327/day). In fact, April is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a medium car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Alberta, you would pay an average price of RM 203/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Alberta (~RM 304/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 398/day). In fact, April is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Alberta. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Alberta, renting a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Alberta

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Alberta known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Alberta. Reviews were last updated on 17 gennaio 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
145 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Avis

7.5
Good
187 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.4
Good
157 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
171 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
62 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
66 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

National

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

Driving Force

7.5
Good
22 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Alberta, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 gennaio 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alberta?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 400/day when booking a car hire in Alberta. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 255/day from Avis, booked on Jan. 12.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Alberta?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10.0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10.0 rating) and U-Save (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Alberta.

  • What are petrol prices like in Alberta?

    The average price of petrol in Alberta is RM 5.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 251 and RM 363 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alberta for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Alberta, offering car hire for around RM 2,043 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Alberta for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Alberta it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 41%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Alberta however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    You can potentially save up to 25% on a month-long rental by booking with Avis. Avis is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Alberta can cost you on average RM 8,757 a month or RM 292 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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