Victoria car rentals from $21/day

If you're just driving within the city limits, a compact car is a good option as it's easy to park downtown. If you're traveling through the regions valleys and hills you may prefer an SUV, but in the summer months a convertible may be a fun option to drive with the top down along the scenic roads.

The speed limit within the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour), but it can be lower in certain residential areas, in which case signs will be posted. Speed limits on rural roads range between 60 and 80 km/h (37 and 50 mph) and on highways they range from 100 to 110 km/h (62 and 68 mph).

The city of Victoria has plenty of street parking spaces as well as parking lots. Street parking must be paid between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and after this time it is free. Parking is free all day Sunday and on public holidays. Some meters are limited to 90 minutes while others allow you to park all day, and prices range between $1.50 and $3 per hour.

On average a rental car in Victoria costs $52 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 Victoria found in the last 2 weeks is $39.

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A Standard car rental in Victoria costs $71 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Victoria costs $69 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Victoria costs $47 per day, on average.

In Victoria, cars are most frequently rented at Avis 1001 Douglas Street (1 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Victoria.

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

If you intend to move around Victoria using an electric rental, you’ll be happy to hear that Victoria has at least 236 public EV-charging spots. Of the 236, 216 are level 2 stations while 20 are level 3 stations. Each station has different payment rules. Some are free, such as those offered by hotels for their guests, while some are available for cash or card payments.

If you enjoy road trips, there are several destinations near Victoria you can enjoy reaching by car. They include Mystic Beach, 45 miles away; Cowichan River, 53 miles away; Gabriola Island, 77 miles away; Port Renfrew, 67 miles away; Horne Lake, 114 miles away; and Qualicum Beach, 98 miles away.