KAYAK’s insights & trends for British Columbia car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in British Columbia with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in British Columbia?
You should book your rental car in British Columbia around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in British Columbia?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at NextCar ($17.54/day), National ($18.68/day) and Hertz ($21.19/day).
What is the most popular rental car in British Columbia?
Rentals in the SUV category (Acura MDX or similar) are the most popular option in British Columbia, costing $61/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $50/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia?
The cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is November at an average cost of $42/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in British Columbia when prices are $80/day on average, which tends to be 48% above the yearly average rental price for British Columbia.
What rental car company in British Columbia has the most locations?
Trust Auto operates 2 locations in British Columbia, more than any other rental company.
British Columbia car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in British Columbia by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$20 - $62
All Car Types
$48 - $115
How much does it cost to rent a small car in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a van in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in British Columbia?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in British Columbia?
Small car rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $33 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $20 per day which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 55% cheaper than the average rental in British Columbia, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $68 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $40 per day which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 6% cheaper than the average rental in British Columbia, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $87 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $48 per day which is about 45% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 18% more expensive than the average rental in British Columbia, but offers more comfort for longer trips.
SUV rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $62 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $41 per day which is about 34% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 14% cheaper than the average rental in British Columbia, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $136 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $80 per day which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 48% more expensive than the average rental in British Columbia, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $67 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $43 per day which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 7% cheaper than the average rental in British Columbia, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $103 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average $63 per day which is about 39% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 31% more expensive than the average rental in British Columbia, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in British Columbia typically cost around $81 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $47 per day which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 12% more expensive than the average rental in British Columbia, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Turo
Medium
$46/day
$33/day
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 $33 or less
Small rental cars in British Columbia are around 69% 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 $46 per day.
How can I find car rentals near me in British Columbia?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in British Columbia are Vancouver (60% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in British Columbia), Victoria (9%) and Kelowna (8%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in British Columbia?
On average a rental car in British Columbia costs $319 per week ($46 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 $1,368 per month ($46 per day).
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in British Columbia
59 Locations
Budget car rental locations in British Columbia
44 Locations
National car rental locations in British Columbia
38 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in British Columbia
34 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in British Columbia
31 Locations
Avis car rental locations in British Columbia
15 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in British Columbia
11 Locations
AliGo Rent A Car car rental locations in British Columbia
10 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in British Columbia
10 Locations
Discount Car & Truck Rentals car rental locations in British Columbia
9 Locations
Driving Force car rental locations in British Columbia
9 Locations
Ace car rental locations in British Columbia
8 Locations
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Everything you need to know for your car rental in British Columbia
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