Vancouver car hire

As the city has wide roads, a spacious SUV from car rentals in Vancouver can be a convenient choice for driving around the city. This will also give you plenty of room to store any recreational equipment you might be using, like skis, bicycles, or beach supplies. Plus, if you decide to embark on a longer road trip in the area, you will have plenty of room.

Unless there is a sign stating otherwise, the speed limit for all streets within the city limits of Vancouver is around 30mph. If you are driving near a school, the limit will instead be closer to 20mph. The maximum speed limit on highways is about 65mph and varies depending on your location. Vancouver is known for having many traffic cameras, so always pay close attention to how fast you are driving in order to avoid being pulled over or receiving a ticket.

While free street parking is generally not offered in the city’s downtown district, you can often find it in more remote parts of the city. Prices for metered parking generally start at around $0.50 per hour. These same spots are free after 6pm. There are several large parking garages in the city center, including Lot #1 Smith Tower Lot, Lot #2 Evergreen Lot, and Lot #11 Broadway Lot, all of which charge around $1.25 per hour. The maximum daily fee is approximately $12.50.

The average price of fuel in Vancouver is $5.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $64 and $85, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Vancouver.

Car hire companies onsite at Portland airport include Thrifty, Avis and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty and Avis.

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

An Intermediate car hire in Vancouver costs $58 per day, on average.