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Cheap Car Hire in British Columbia from £16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 28/11 and drop-off date of 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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British Columbia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

£44

Cheapest price per day

£16

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in British Columbia?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across British Columbia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 55 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Price

£22 - £78

Out of all the popular cities in British Columbia, Vancouver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £22/day. Renting a car in Vancouver is 72% cheaper than renting one in Kamloops where the per day rate is around £78. Other fairly inexpensive cities in British Columbia to get a rental car in are: Comox (£27/day), Victoria (£30/day), and Nanaimo (£34/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Vancouver should expect to spend around £22/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in British Columbia is Vancouver.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia 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 29 October 2024.

January

£23

February

£25

March

£25

April

£26

May

£35

June

£47

July

£58

August

£54

September

£37

October

£26

November

£23

December

£31

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is January. 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.

Popular car types in British Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in British Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

At £16/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in British Columbia in the past week. Out of 100 car hire agencies operating in British Columbia, there are, in total, 2,663 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Compare available car types for hire in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£29 - £63

All Car Types

£43 - £76

To hire a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £41/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in British Columbia (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£63/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a small car saves you 23% 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. Here are the best British Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £47/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in British Columbia (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£69/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a medium 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. Here are the best British Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £64/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in British Columbia (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£90/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a large car is 16% more expensive. 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. Here are the best British Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £55/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in British Columbia (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£74/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a SUV is 4% more expensive. 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. Here are the best British Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £75/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in British Columbia (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£92/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a van is 29% more expensive. 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. Here are the best British Columbia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £58/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in British Columbia (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£97/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a pickup truck is 7% more expensive. 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 hire a luxury car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £66/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in British Columbia (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£94/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a luxury car is 19% more expensive. 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. Here are the best British Columbia luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of £69/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in British Columbia (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£141/day). In fact, December is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a convertible is 22% more expensive. 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.

Volkswagen Golf£16/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf£18/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Vauxhall Corsa£18/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Top hire agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in British Columbia, including locations near Vancouver, Richmond and Cranbrook. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Hertz

6.7
Okay
156 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Budget

8.6
Very Good
66 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Avis

8.6
Very Good
42 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
97 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

National

8.2
Very Good
55 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Economy Rent a Car

6.2
Okay
69 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.5

Thrifty

7.3
Good
24 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

NextCar

6.0
Okay
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.7

Best British Columbia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of £31. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the British Columbia region, including options close to Vancouver, Richmond and Cranbrook. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Skoda Octavia£16/day
5
M
A/C
Skoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf£16/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Hyundai i10£18/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £44/day when booking a car hire in British Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £22/day from Trust Auto, booked on Oct. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in British Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: MEXRENTACAR (£16/day), Sixt (£18/day), and Thrifty (£19/day).

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

    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 British Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in British Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in British Columbia is £0.98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £44 and £63 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in British Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £291/week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in British Columbia.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in British Columbia?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in British Columbia.

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

    You can potentially save up to 67% on a month-long rental by booking with Trust Auto. Trust Auto is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in British Columbia can cost you on average £1,245 a month or £42 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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Small car hires in British Columbia

Find small car hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in British Columbia cost an average of £25 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Kia Picanto£20/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto£20/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Toyota Aygo£20/day
2
M
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in British Columbia

Find luxury car hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in British Columbia cost an average of £33 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
There are several options when it comes to hiring a luxury car in British Columbia, including options around Vancouver, Richmond and Cranbrook. If you're not finding what you're looking for, come back soon as new deals are always being added.
Audi A6£30/day
5
4
M
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£31/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£31/day
5
4
M
Audi A6

People carrier hires in British Columbia

Find people carrier hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in British Columbia cost an average of £33 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for people carrier hires in the British Columbia region, including pickup options close to Vancouver, Richmond and Cranbrook. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Nissan Serena£27/day
5
M
Nissan Serena
Ford Galaxy£27/day
5
M
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£27/day
5
M
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£19+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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