Edmonton car hires from $50

Regular sedans with front wheel drive are a good option in the metropolitan area of Edmonton, but when the weather gets harsher, a four-wheel drive such as a Subaru, offers more security when driving outside the city.

The speed limit in the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour), but on rural highways it ranges between 80 and 100 km/h (50 and 62 mph) and on expressways it is usually set between 100 and 110 km/h (62 and 68 mph).

Street parking in Edmonton usually costs between $2.50 to $3.50 per hour from Monday to Friday, $1 an hour on Saturdays, and is free on Sundays and public holidays. The demand for parking in the downtown area is high, so if you're attending any event at Rogers Place arena you should park your car outside the city center.

On average a car hire in Edmonton costs $120 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty ($50/day), Avis ($50/day) and Budget ($55/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty 1000 Airport Road T9E 0V3 (27 kilometres from the city centre).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Edmonton are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 81 reviews), Avis (8.3, 50 reviews), and Hertz (7.8, 122 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Edmonton is $8.01 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $96 and $128, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Edmonton.

Car hire companies onsite at Edmonton airport include Avis, Thrifty, Budget and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Edmonton airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Thrifty, Budget, National, Alamo and Hertz.

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

An Intermediate car hire in Edmonton costs $40 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Edmonton costs $49 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Edmonton costs $55 per day, on average.

In Edmonton, cars are most frequently hired at Avis 1000 Airport Road (27 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Edmonton costs $839 per week ($120 per day).

On average a car hire in Edmonton costs $3,595 per month ($120 per day).

Edmonton traffic laws require you to drive on the right-hand side of the road. This implies that your car's steering wheel and controls are located on the left-hand side. Although this driving dynamic is quite challenging for drivers from countries that drive on the left side of the road, you'll get used to it after a short while.

A car seat is one of the main requirements when travelling with your kids in Edmonton. According to the law, any child below six who weighs less than 18 kg should be securely restrained in a car seat suitable for their size and weight. Additionally, you're required to use a child car seat or a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt for children older than six years but below nine.