Edmonton car rentals

Regular sedans with front wheel drive are a good option in the metropolitan area of Edmonton, but when the weather gets harsher, a four-wheel drive such as a Subaru, offers more security when driving outside the city.

The speed limit in the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour), but on rural highways it ranges between 80 and 100 km/h (50 and 62 mph) and on expressways it is usually set between 100 and 110 km/h (62 and 68 mph).

Street parking in Edmonton usually costs between $2.50 to $3.50 per hour from Monday to Friday, $1 an hour on Saturdays, and is free on Sundays and public holidays. The demand for parking in the downtown area is high, so if you're attending any event at Rogers Place arena you should park your car outside the city center.

On average a rental car in Edmonton costs $49 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Edmonton found in the last 2 weeks is $34.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise ($30/day), Avis ($31/day) and Thrifty ($36/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 1000 Airport Road T9E 0V3 (17 miles from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Edmonton are Hertz (8.1, 112 reviews), Enterprise (7.8, 92 reviews), and Budget (7.5, 70 reviews).

The average gas price in Edmonton is $4.69 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $56 and $75, depending on the car size.

Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Edmonton.

Car rental companies onsite at Edmonton airport include Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Driving Force.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Edmonton airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise, Ace, National, and Driving Force.

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

A Standard car rental in Edmonton costs $29 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Edmonton costs $30 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Edmonton costs $31 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Edmonton costs $341 per week ($49 per day).

On average a rental car in Edmonton costs $1,461 per month ($49 per day).

Most car rental providers in Edmonton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Edmonton, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Edmonton.

Some car rental companies in Edmonton which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Thrifty and Budget

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Edmonton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.