Vancouver car rentals from $44/day

As the city has wide roads, a spacious SUV from car rentals in Vancouver can be a convenient choice for driving around the city. This will also give you plenty of room to store any recreational equipment you might be using, like skis, bicycles, or beach supplies. Plus, if you decide to embark on a longer road trip in the area, you will have plenty of room.

Unless there is a sign stating otherwise, the speed limit for all streets within the city limits of Vancouver is around 30mph. If you are driving near a school, the limit will instead be closer to 20mph. The maximum speed limit on highways is about 65mph and varies depending on your location. Vancouver is known for having many traffic cameras, so always pay close attention to how fast you are driving in order to avoid being pulled over or receiving a ticket.

While free street parking is generally not offered in the city’s downtown district, you can often find it in more remote parts of the city. Prices for metered parking generally start at around $0.50 per hour. These same spots are free after 6pm. There are several large parking garages in the city center, including Lot #1 Smith Tower Lot, Lot #2 Evergreen Lot, and Lot #11 Broadway Lot, all of which charge around $1.25 per hour. The maximum daily fee is approximately $12.50.

On average a rental car in Vancouver costs $62 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 Vancouver found in the last 2 weeks is $39.

Car rental companies onsite at Portland airport include Sixt, Payless, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.

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

A Standard car rental in Vancouver costs $107 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Vancouver costs $45 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Vancouver costs $58 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Vancouver.

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 Vancouver so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Vancouver offers a wide variety of car rental options located throughout the entire town, making it easily accessible. If you would wish to get your Vancouver car rental in downtown Vancouver, book through KAYAK where you can access companies such as Enterprise, which have offices in downtown Vancouver.

You will be required to present a valid and original driver’s license that you have held for at least two years. Visitors from non-English countries will be required to present their passport or visa and international driver’s permit alongside their driver’s license.