British Columbia car hire

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Cheap car hire in British Columbia

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan car
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
$28/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$26/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$22/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$50/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
$36/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$40/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$70/day
Chevrolet Impala car
Chevrolet Impala
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
$34/day
Honda Odyssey car
Honda Odyssey
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
M
$60/day
Class Luxury Car car
Class Luxury Car
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$53/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
5
2/4
M
$76/day
Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$72/day
Class Compact SUV car
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$27/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$28/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$32/day
GMC Terrain car
GMC Terrain
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$34/day
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar MEDIUM
5
5
2/4
M
$44/day
BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$76/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in British Columbia

  • To hire a car in British Columbia, you must have a driving licence and credit card. It is also advisable to have comprehensive insurance coverage, which offers compensation if the vehicle is damaged or stolen by someone else during your stay. Make sure that the car you are hiring has a policy allowing enough driving range to cover all of your trips, as some contracts only allow the vehicle to travel a certain number of kilometres during the hire period. Do note that during the pickup, payments are made using an active credit or debit card in the hirer’s name. If payment will be done by someone else, all payment requirements must be met.
  • Driving in British Columbia is very different from driving in other parts of Canada. You will need to familiarise yourself with the traffic laws and road rules in this province. British Columbia has strict street or highway speed limits to help keep road users safer. The speed limits in the province range from 50 km/h in residential areas to 100 km/h outside urban areas to 120 km/h on freeways. These are only general guidelines; to avoid being fined, you should always follow the posted road signs.
  • British Columbia has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in Canada. The legal limit for BAC in British Columbia is 0.05%, and police can charge you with driving under the influence. Note that DUI arrests in British Columbia can lead to prison time, heavy fines, licence suspension or even being banned from driving in BC for life. In British Columbia, the law states that all car occupants must be buckled up while in motion. All children under four years old should also be properly secured in approved child seat systems.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in British Columbia for $68 or less
  • Book your car hire in British Columbia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in British Columbia are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in British Columbia

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs $59 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in British Columbia?

    Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in British Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in British Columbia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($22/day), MEXRENTACAR ($26/day) and Economy Rent a Car ($28/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in British Columbia?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in British Columbia are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 208 reviews), Avis (8.1, 210 reviews), and Alamo (8.1, 90 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in British Columbia?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in British Columbia?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in British Columbia are Vancouver (90% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in British Columbia), Kelowna (8%) and Cranbrook (1%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs $574 per week ($82 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs $2,462 per month ($82 per day).

  • Should I hire a car in British Columbia?

    Driving a car in British Columbia is one of the only ways to truly see this gem of a province. There are many advantages to hiring a car in British Columbia, but first and foremost is convenience. Travelling with additional luggage can be time-consuming and frustrating, so you will enjoy being able to drive around in your own comfortable vehicle while exploring interesting sights and activities in the province, like world-class art, wine tasting and great shopping experiences. You will find that most of the attractions in British Columbia are accessible by car, keeping your journey pleasant, comfortable and efficient. It also gives you freedom and flexibility, so you can visit all parts of the province without having to plan ahead or use public transportation.

  • What is driving like in British Columbia?

    Driving in British Columbia is easy, with a wide range of top-class road networks. Hiring a car gives you easy access to BC's amazing roads and highways. The freeway system links all the major cities and towns together, making the driving experience easy and fast. However, note that driving in British Columbia can be different from driving in most other places. The roads are usually well maintained but sometimes narrow and winding, so take it slow. Don't be alarmed if you encounter an occasional animal crossing the road. The speed limit is generally 100 km/h unless posted otherwise.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in British Columbia?

    Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, you must be at least 21 years of age to hire a car. However, some car hire companies will charge a “young driver fee” to drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 years to cover the increased risk of accidents and damage, while others only lend certain classes of vehicles to drivers under 25 years of age.

Car hire locations in British Columbia

Car hire directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in British Columbia

    38 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in British Columbia

    25 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in British Columbia

    23 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in British Columbia

    20 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in British Columbia

    19 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in British Columbia

    12 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in British Columbia

    8 Locations

  • aligo

    AliGo Rent A Car car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • nextcar

    NextCar car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • priceless

    Priceless car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • discount

    Discount Car & Truck Rentals car hire locations in British Columbia

    6 Locations

  • economy

    Economy Rent a Car car hire locations in British Columbia

    6 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Alamo

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$82/day

Good deal

$68/day

When to book a rental car in British Columbia

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Everything you need to know for your car hire in British Columbia

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