KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edmonton Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Edmonton Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Edmonton Airport?
You should book your rental car in Edmonton Airport around 15 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Edmonton Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Turo ($19.48/day), Thrifty ($20.43/day) and Provider's pick ($22.90/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Edmonton Airport?
Rentals in the SUV category (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option in Edmonton Airport, costing $113/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $90/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edmonton Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Edmonton Airport is May at an average cost of $34/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Edmonton Airport when prices are $54/day on average, which tends to be 31% above the yearly average rental price for Edmonton Airport.
Edmonton Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Edmonton Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$24 - $67
All Car Types
$56 - $95
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Edmonton Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Edmonton Airport?
Small car rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $39 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $24 per day which is about 39% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 49% cheaper than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $57 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $38 per day which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 25% cheaper than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $64 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $45 per day which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 16% cheaper than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $73 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $51 per day which is about 31% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 4% cheaper than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $176 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $50 per day which is about 72% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 57% more expensive than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $72 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $51 per day which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 6% cheaper than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $86 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $58 per day which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 12% more expensive than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Edmonton Airport typically cost around $90 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $52 per day which is about 43% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 16% more expensive than the average rental in Edmonton Airport, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Thrifty
Medium
$62/day
$47/day
Top tips for renting a car at Edmonton airport
A car rental at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is mandatory, especially if you plan on visiting destinations in small towns that public transport cannot access. Edmonton International Airport car rentals come in handy by giving you the freedom of operating at your schedule, unlike the use of buses which forces you to operate on the fixed schedule of the bus. Car rentals are also cheaper than the use of taxis throughout your stay.
Fortunately, travelers can book a car rental at Edmonton International Airport via KAYAK. Booking your rental with KAYAK is fast, easy, and convenient since you do it from home and save big through the discounts available on the website. Finding a fitting rental on KAYAK is easy. Simply filter your search according to your budget and preferred rental type. Do this a few days before your flight and quickly drive away with your rental when you arrive at Edmonton International Airport.
Making returns at Edmonton International Airport is easy because the return car lot is the same as the pick-up lot. This way, you can easily find it. Follow the directions leading to the return lot when you enter the airport. An important thing to keep in mind about a drop off is to make sure your rental is clean, free from damage, and free from your belonging. Making drop offs during your agency’s operating hours is ideal. However, some agencies like National provide after-hours return services for a more convenient drop off.
Edmonton International Airport experiences peak times before 9 am and between 2 pm and 6 pm. These are the worst times to transit through the airport. During these times, it can take up to 2 hours to transit through the airport and pick up your rental. For a smooth and quick transit, try looking for flights that arrive outside peak times. The airport is also busy during holidays like summer. We advise against flying into the airport during such holidays if possible.
25% of our users found rental cars at Edmonton airport for $58 or less
Book your rental car at Edmonton airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Edmonton airport
Where are the rental companies situated at Edmonton International Airport?
Edmonton International Airport has a rental car center that boasts several popular international rental companies, including Budget, National, Alamo, and Thrifty. The car rental center is at the parkade outside the main terminal building. You can reach the rental center by walking from the arrivals hall, which only takes a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Ped-Way from the main terminal. The car lot is on-site, just a short walk away.
Which companies are most convenient at Edmonton International Airport?
Budget and National are the best options for acquiring a rental. Budget remains open till 1 am, while National operates till 12 am. The long operating hours are convenient for travelers who require a rental and are arriving on late flights. You don’t have to go to an off-airport location to acquire a rental if you arrive at the airport late at night. After-hours return services are also available from the agencies for a convenient return process. If you cannot drop off your rental within the agency’s operating hours, you can always settle for the after-hours drop off option.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Edmonton International Airport?
All renters must be at least 21 years to acquire a car rental at Edmonton International Airport. You must have a driver’s license and a major credit card in your name. The license should remain valid during the entire rental period. If the driver’s license from your country of residence is in another language like Japanese or Arabic, you must acquire an additional international driver’s permit. Present the permit alongside the license for translation.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Edmonton airport?
On average a rental car at Edmonton airport costs $75 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Edmonton airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Edmonton airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.
Everything was great an very nice the costumers service was excellent 👌 thank you for the great service guys will give you more business next time when we are in Edmonton thanks for everything excellent job done guys
10.0 Wonderful
Queenie, Jun 2025
Supplier choice
Very good.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2025
Minivan
I particularly enjoyed the vehicle and the service at the Hertz counter and with the staff when we dropped off the vehicle. The thing that disappoints and continues to disappoint when I hear about it in the automotive industry. That is the failure to supply a spare tire and further not to supply an emergency repair kit pump and so on for the existing tires. I had travelled to remote areas on this vacation and Alberta and Saskatchewan have many gravel roads. I tried to mitigate my circumstances by buying a pump and a tire repair kit. Thankfully, I did not have to use it. Unfortunately, I believe that if I had a flat in one of my far away places that I visited roadside service would not be efficient. That’s my rant and in the future, I will try to choose a rental that has a spare tire if possible!
The employee repeatedly insisted that I take additional insurance, even though I clearly stated several times that I did not need it. In the end, I was charged $92 for insurance I did not want.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Supplier choice
Great staff at the airport, excellent rental experience.
10.0 Wonderful
Timothy, Sep 2024
Economy
Great staff.
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Aug 2024
Pickup truck
Very efficient friendly desk staff. Auto person friendly and willing to listen to concerns, review vehicle with me and mark concern areas on sheet, return person fast, friendly and efficient.
I had was given a wrong information by the agent however they matched the price and made my experience better. Im very grateful
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
I contacted the rental agents to give my flight number and advise that the flight was delayed. I was told that if the flight number was there the agent would stay for a few minutes past closing. My flight arrived and I called the counter at 12:45 and again at 12:47am , before they closed at 1, and no one answered. No one was there for me to get my rental, then I had to pay for $100 uber when I was with my young child at 1:30am by the time the uber arrived. Then I called the next morning, the agent was extremely rude, told me the flight number wasn’t put in rental booking.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2025
Standard
Everything was perfect! Ty!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Premium
Everything was smooth and easy. Alamo staff was very good, friendly and professional.
Bit of a wait at the counter and a bit of a shocker at the $750 deposit butvotherwise would have been an excellent rating.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
Full-size
It was a seamless experience! The front desk experience went smoothly and quickly, the staff was attentive and helpful. I didn’t get the Chevy Malibu as I had hoped, but the car I got was even better: the 2026 VW Jetta GLI. It drove like a dream. No issues whatsoever. It was clean and smelled good. I was happy that there was an unlimited mileage option. Bringing it back went smoothly and quickly as well. Only thing was I was told at the front desk to keep my gas receipt to show I filled it up before dropping it off and the attendant in the lot said that wasn’t necessary. Besides that, everything went fine!
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Supplier choice
Good value. Happy with the experience, however it took 3 days for the charge to go through and no receipt/email or word after drop off. Wish for a bit more communication.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Supplier choice
3 times
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2025
Economy
They need to tell you the damage to the cars before renting them so you can verify that and any damage you found. There was a chip in the glass that couldn't be seen in the underground lot till i went outside luckily i saw it and called it in. All in all was a good experience. Saved money going through Kayak thanks.
6.0 Okay
Darlene, Nov 2025
Supplier choice
Whomever is cleaning the windshields of your pick up trucks is doing a dreadful job. Both rentals I had, rented one week apart, different trucks, neither one could you see out of the windshield SAFELY, especially driving into sunlight and also when nighttime driving due to rhe streaks and dirt still on the glass
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