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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 $35 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 12% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in British Columbia are around 141% more expensive 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 $44 per day.
What is the most popular rental car in British Columbia?
Full-size (Class Full-size Truck 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($20/day), Right Cars ($21/day) and Hertz ($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 (8.4, 210 reviews), Alamo (8.2, 92 reviews), and Avis (8.1, 212 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.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in British Columbia?
On average a rental car in British Columbia costs $313 per week ($45 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 $1,342 per month ($45 per day).
Car rental locations in British Columbia
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in British Columbia
38 Locations
Budget car rental locations in British Columbia
25 Locations
National car rental locations in British Columbia
23 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in British Columbia
20 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in British Columbia
18 Locations
Avis car rental locations in British Columbia
12 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in British Columbia
8 Locations
AliGo Rent A Car car rental locations in British Columbia
7 Locations
NextCar car rental locations in British Columbia
7 Locations
Priceless car rental locations in British Columbia
7 Locations
Ace car rental locations in British Columbia
6 Locations
Discount Car & Truck Rentals car rental locations in British Columbia
6 Locations
Good to know
Most popular agency | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $45/day |
Good deal | $35/day |