Cheap Car Rental & Van Rental in Vancouver, British Columbia

Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Vancouver

Which car rental companies are near or in Vancouver?

There are over 19 car rental companies in Vancouver. Car rental companies such as Enterprise on 999 Canada Place, Enterprise on 1696 West 1st Avenue, Enterprise on 1250 Granville Street Unit 2, Hertz on 1270 Granville Street, ACE on 8326 Saint George Street, Avis on 906 West Broadway Suite 101 By Park Inn, Discount Car & Truck on 8326 Saint George Street, Thrifty on 413 Seymour Street, Thrifty on 790 Southwest Marine Drive Unit 3, Hertz on 790 Southwest Marine Drive, Discount Car & Truck on 1156 West Hastings Street, Enterprise on 180 West Georgia Street W, Avis on 757 Hornby Street at West Georgia Street, Hertz on 1150 Station Street, Enterprise on 22 East 2nd Avenue, Dollar on 790 Southwest Marine Drive Unit 3, Alamo on 999 Canada Place, Dollar on 413 Seymour Street, National on 999 Canada Place, etc.

Do I need a credit card for car rental in Vancouver?

You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Vancouver, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rental near me in Vancouver?

Do a search for Vancouver. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Vancouver from companies such as Enterprise on 1250 Granville Street Unit 2, Thrifty on 413 Seymour Street, Enterprise on 1696 West 1st Avenue, Avis on 906 West Broadway Suite 101 By Park Inn, Hertz on 1270 Granville Street, Alamo on 999 Canada Place, Hertz on 1150 Station Street, Avis on 757 Hornby Street at West Georgia Street and others.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Vancouver?

Renting a normal-sized car in Vancouver costs from about CAD 63 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about CAD 28 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage, airport fee and tax. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.

How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Vancouver?

On average, a normal-sized rental car in Vancouver costs approx. CAD 441 per week (CAD 63 per day). A smaller car costs from about CAD 196 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.

How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Vancouver?

On average, a normal-sized rental car in Vancouver costs approx. CAD 1764 per month (CAD 63 per day). A smaller car costs from about CAD 784 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.

What types of car can I rent in Vancouver?

The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as intermediate elite, mini cars, hybrid cars, standard cars, minibus, estate, fullsize elite, premium cars, fullsize cars, 9 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, moped, small suv, intermediate, minivan, 5 seater minivan, exotic cars, luxury elite, electric cars, suv, medium suv, special cars, mini elite, economy cars, jeep, luxury cars, convertible, small-medium truck-lorry, 7 seater minivan, cargo van, economy elite, compact elite, compact cars in Vancouver with autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Vancouver and Canada?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Canada on Autoprio.com were found at Peel, Discount, Dollar, Green Motion, Enterprise, Alamo, Payless and Mex. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Vancouver than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Vancouver you can find a rental car for CAD 28 - 63 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.

What is the best rental car company in Vancouver and Canada?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Canada are Avis, Hertz, National, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty and Europcar. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.

Where can I park a car in Vancouver?

Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Vancouver are e.g. UBC Botanical Garden Parking, Larwill Parking, Parkwell Richards Entrance, Overflow Parking, Sun Sui Wah Parking Entrance, B4 Lot, Impark, Metrotown Underground Parking Entrance, Easypark on East Cordova Street 107, P15 Employee, Commercial Vehicle Staging, La Casa Gelato Parking Lot, Lot A Student, P6 Employee, Yvr Employee Parking Lot, Parkwell Seymour Entrance, Westpark Lot 145, P25 Employee, Residence Parking, Lot Q Student, Metropolis Underground Parking Entrance etc.

Where are there gas and service stations in or near Vancouver?

Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Vancouver are e.g. Chevron, Chevron on Bridgeport Road 12011, Petro Canada, Shell on Garden City Road 5511, Petro Canada on East 33rd Avenue 1390, Esso, Petro Canada on Knight Street 7282, Shell on East 41st Avenue 1396, Husky on Victoria Drive 4933, Shell on East 12th Avenue 1295, Super Save Gas, Esso on Kingsway 2001, Shell, Petro Canada on East 1st Avenue 2398, Chevron on Main Street 2748, Petro Canada on East Broadway 1289, Shell on West Broadway 2103, Petro Canada on Victoria Drive 6502, Chevron on Knight Street 7309 etc.

How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Vancouver?

How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Vancouver depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Vancouver you can find a smaller truck or van from about CAD 126 / day, medium truck from about CAD 164 / day and up, large van from about CAD 189 / day.

How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Vancouver?

How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Vancouver depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Vancouver you can find a 9-seater minibus from about CAD 107 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Vancouver?

Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Montréal-Trudeau Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, Winnipeg Airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage Airport, Vancouver Airport, Edmonton Airport and Calgary Airport, instead of Vancouver. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.

Which optional extras are available in Vancouver?

The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Vancouver and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Additional driver, Roof Rack, Child toddler seat, Ski Rack, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Booster seat, Snow Chain Set, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Snow Tyres, Infant child seat and Wi-Fi Access. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Vancouver. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.

Which additional charges could apply in Vancouver?

Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: winter tyres, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, young drivers, border crossing, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Vancouver.