Cheap Car Hire in Calgary from £26

To hire cars in Calgary, you will need to bring your passport, driver’s licence, and credit card. It is recommended that you also get an International Driving Permit as some Calgary car hire companies do require one. You will need to be at least 21 to use car hire in Calgary. If you are under the age of 25, some car hire providers will require that you pay an additional fee. Young drivers are also limited to the types of cars you can hire; in most cases, luxury car hire in Calgary and passenger van hire are unavailable or often quite expensive. However, cheap car hire in Calgary can be found for young drivers within the economy car hire range.

When you drive around Calgary, you will be on the right-hand side of the road. The speed limits in the area include 31 mph (50 kph) within the city, 19 mph (30 kph) in school zones, and between 50 mph (80 kph) and 68 mph (110 kph) on motorways. When you drive your Calgary car hire, make sure all passengers in the front and back seats of the car have their seat belts on. Car hire in Calgary also requires that children under the age of eight use a car seat. Young children are also not allowed to sit in the front seat, except for babies in rear-facing baby seats. The drinking and driving limit is 0.08% throughout the whole of Canada. Be aware that you should keep on the lookout for animals on the road since Calgary is close to the mountains and forests and wildlife often cross the road. Before arriving in Calgary, it's good to check with the local traffic department to see if any driving laws have been changed.

If you are looking for cheap car hire in Calgary, you may want to check out some economy-type cars and compact cars. Some of the most popular choices for these cars include a Mitsubishi Mirage or a Toyota Yaris. It's also recommended, especially during the winter months when there is heavy snow, that you hire a car with four-wheel drive, like a 4x4. A recommended vehicle in this category includes a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Taking your car hire in Calgary through the city's centre will not be difficult, as it doesn't have heavy traffic. There is both on-street and off-street parking available. The on-street parking is paid parking from Monday to Saturday and is free on Sunday and bank holidays. If you would rather use an undercover car park or off-street car park, some recommended ones include Park & Jet, and Inglewood Parking Lot.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £47/day when booking a car hire in Calgary. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 20.

Turo offers hire cars in Calgary for about £248 per week on average.

The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Calgary it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Generally, a month-long car rental in Calgary can be found for about £1,064, with the average price for a rental being around £35 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 71% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Calgary.

Car hire prices in Calgary are typically £52 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to £52. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in August to be on average £56 per day.