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British Columbia car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in British Columbia

Economy$19/day
Compact$18/day
Intermediate$21/day
Standard$19/day
Full-size$20/day
Minivan$37/day
Full-size SUV$41/day
Premium$24/day
Passenger van$62/day
Luxury$32/day
Pickup truck$33/day
Premium SUV$37/day
Supplier choice$19/day
Compact SUV$21/day
Intermediate SUV$22/day
Standard SUV$25/day
Open air all terrain$43/day
Supplier choice sedan$66/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for renting a car in British Columbia

  • To rent a car while in British Columbia, there are a couple of required documents, including a legitimate driver’s license with a photo and a credit card. Your driver’s license will be used to check your driving record, while your credit card will be checked to see if you can indeed pay the rental fees. Without these documents, you’ll be unable to rent a car from any British Columbia car rentals.
  • Once you’ve identified a suitable car rental company, you should then identify an appropriate car. When looking for a rental car, you should consider the number of people you’ll be traveling with. For example, if you plan on traveling to British Columbia with six or more family members or friends, renting a passenger van would be advisable. If, however, you plan on traveling to British Columbia with just your partner, renting a standard car would be advisable. When looking for a rental car, you should also consider the destinations you intend to visit. If you’ll be driving to destinations accessible only via rough roads, you should consider renting an SUV, but if you intend to stick to areas with paved roads, renting a standard rental car would be sensible.
  • British Columbia has a reputation for being quite warm in the summer, so if you’re traveling in this province during the warm summer months, make sure that your rental car has a modern and optimally functioning air conditioner. Additionally, before settling on a particular rental car, you should ensure that you’re familiar with its controls. Cars manufactured by different companies can have very different controls, so if you select a car with familiar controls, you’ll find it easy to operate, ensuring optimal safety and comfort on the road.
  • If you’d like to rent a car when traveling with your kids, you should contact the car rental company and request that they install child seats because in British Columbia, the law requires that all children below twelve years must be secured in appropriate child seats. British Columbia’s authorities have a reputation for being stern enforcers of rules. To avoid any issues with them, adhering to this rule, as well as all the other traffic rules in the region, would be wise.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in British Columbia for $37 or less
  • Book your rental car in British Columbia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in British Columbia are around 36% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Luxury rental cars in British Columbia are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in British Columbia

  • Should I rent a car in British Columbia?

    Renting a car from one of the many available British Columbia car rentals would be a prudent decision. With a car rental, you’ll be able to visit a majority of the fantastic tourist attractions with relative ease. With a car rental, you’ll also be able to run your small errands quite effortlessly, as you’ll be able to move from one part of the region to another quite quickly. Most visitors usually find it hard to move around with luggage on public transportation. If you rent a car, you’ll be able to move around with your luggage without any stress.

  • What is driving like in British Columbia?

    In British Columbia, all roads are well-maintained, therefore driving in this Canadian province is easy and straightforward. While driving in this region, you’ll also be well-informed, as all roads have conveniently placed road signs. In case you get lost on the road, all you have to do is ask for help, as British Columbian locals are known for being pretty friendly.

  • How old do you have to be to rent a car in British Columbia?

    To drive a rental car in British Columbia, you must be at least twenty one years old. However, this doesn’t mean that you cannot rent a car if you’re younger than twenty one. As so long as you’re above the age of 18, you can rent a car and hire a professional driver to drive your car. There are plenty of professional drivers in British, so finding one to hire is a fairly simple process.

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

    On average a rental car in British Columbia costs $40 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car in British Columbia?

    Standard (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in British Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in British Columbia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($19/day), Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($20/day) and National ($21/day).

  • What is the best rental car company in British Columbia?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in British Columbia are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 245 reviews), Alamo (8.2, 105 reviews), and Avis (8.1, 267 reviews).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in British Columbia?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in British Columbia?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in British Columbia are Vancouver (78% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in British Columbia), Victoria (12%) and Kelowna (5%).

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

    On average a rental car in British Columbia costs $358 per week ($51 per day).

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

    On average a rental car in British Columbia costs $1,536 per month ($51 per day).

Car rental directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in British Columbia

    39 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in British Columbia

    31 Locations

  • national

    National car rental locations in British Columbia

    27 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in British Columbia

    23 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in British Columbia

    21 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in British Columbia

    13 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in British Columbia

    8 Locations

  • aligo

    AliGo Rent A Car car rental locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • discount

    Discount Car & Truck Rentals car rental locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • ace

    Ace car rental locations in British Columbia

    6 Locations

  • drivingforce

    Driving Force car rental locations in British Columbia

    5 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$51/day

Good deal

$37/day

When to book a rental car in British Columbia

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