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If you want to fit in with the locals, you should drive a car that they like. Some of the most popular cars driven around Ontario include cars manufactured by Dodge, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. Choose from a sedan, SUV, or minivan, depending upon the number of passengers you’ll have with you.
The speed limit on residential streets in Hamilton is quite slow. You’ll be expected to drive a maximum of 24 mph (or 40 km) whenever you are in neighborhoods and 18 mph (or 30 km/h) when driving near a school. Once you are on the freeway, you can drive as fast as 62 mph (or 100km/h). Main roads around the city typically have allowed speeds of 50 mph (or 80 km/h) unless marked otherwise.
There is ample metered parking in downtown Hamilton. Nonetheless, this is offered as short-term parking only. If you want to park for more than a couple of hours, you should consider a parking lot or garage such as Eaton Centre Parkade or the lot on Bay Street and Market.
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $45 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 Hamilton found in the last 2 weeks is $39.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($32/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($33/day) and Avis ($36/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 2350 Upper James Street L0R 1W0 (6 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Hamilton is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0, 65 reviews).
The average gas price in Hamilton is $4.72 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $57 and $76, depending on the car size.
Standard (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hamilton.
Car rental companies onsite at Pearson Intl airport include Hertz, City Car & Truck Rental, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, York Car Rental, ACO Rent A Car, Dollar, Hub Rent a Car, FlexWays, Europcar and Thrifty.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Pearson Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Zoom Rent A Car, Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Thrifty, National, and MEXRENTACAR.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Hamilton costs $46 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Hamilton costs $56 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Hamilton costs $45 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $319 per week ($46 per day).
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $1,368 per month ($46 per day).
Most car rental providers in Hamilton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hamilton, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Hamilton.
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 Hamilton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
6 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1 Osler Dr
+1 905 627 9177
1124 Rymal Road East
+1 905 388 6777
1400 Upper James St
+1 905 575 5500
203 Main St East St.a
+1 905 529 5001
2434 Barton Street East
+1 905 561 5200
9300 Airport Rd
+1 289 639 5666
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Sam, Sep 2024
Pickup truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Phil, Aug 2024
Premium SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Luxury
One location in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
9300 Airport Rd
+1 905 679 0066
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
David, May 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Meynardo, Sep 2022
3 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
2350 Upper James Street
+1 905 679 9556
237 Main Street East
+1 905 525 1400
9300 Airport Road
+1 905 679 3233
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Ranjeet, Oct 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2022
3 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
2350 Upper James Street
+1 905 383 1118
237 Main Street East
+1 905 525 1096
9300 Airport Rd
+1 905 679 3233
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10.0 Wonderful
Mohammad Olid, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Riad, May 2021
Cons:
All perfect8.0 Very good
Paul, Aug 2023
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
One location in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
190 Main Street East
+1 905 522 2277
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3.9 Poor
Desa, Sep 2021
2 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1 Parkdale Ave South
+1 905 544 4562
190 Main St East
+1 905 522 2277
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2 locations in Hamilton
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1 Parkdale Ave South
+1 905 544 4562
190 Main St East
+1 905 522 2277
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One location in Hamilton
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1588 Upper James Street
+1 905 575 9206
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2 locations in Hamilton
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1588 Upper James Street, ** Please Go To Discount Counter **, Hamilton
+1 905 575 9206
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $45/day |
Good deal | $38/day |
Pick-up location | Hamilton |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 24 |
Airport locations | 7 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis |