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Cheap Car Rentals in British Columbia from $27

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in British Columbia with a pick-up date of 6/2 and drop-off date of 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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British Columbia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in British Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Most popular company

Economy Rent a Car

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$74

Cheapest price per day

$27

British Columbia car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across British Columbia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 50 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Price

$34 - $118

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in British Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in British Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

January

$50

February

$55

March

$57

April

$62

May

$82

June

$107

July

$134

August

$127

September

$85

October

$62

November

$50

December

$69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in British Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in British Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

There are 100 hire agencies servicing British Columbia. These agencies, altogether, have 2,679 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in British Columbia with prices from $27 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in British Columbia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for rental in British Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in British Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

$58 - $136

All Car Types

$80 - $133

To hire a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $95/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in British Columbia (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$136/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a small car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $107/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in British Columbia (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$134/day). In fact, November is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $127/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in British Columbia (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$150/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a large car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $110/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in British Columbia (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$137/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best British Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $164/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in British Columbia (~$114/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$280/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a pickup truck in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $113/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in British Columbia (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$422/day). In fact, April is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a pickup truck saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $112/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in British Columbia (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$246/day). In fact, February is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a luxury car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki Swift$39/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia Picanto$40/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Mercedes-Benz EQA$44/day
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz EQA

Top rental agencies in British Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in British Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in British Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving British Columbia, including those serving the Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Hertz

6.8
Okay
162 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Avis

8.6
Very Good
52 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
91 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Budget

8.4
Very Good
55 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

National

8.4
Very Good
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.5
Good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

NextCar

6.0
Okay
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.7

Best British Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in British Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in British Columbia with an average daily rate of $59. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in British Columbia, including options within the Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai Accent$27/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Holden Trax$31/day
4
M
A/C
Holden Trax
Volkswagen Passat$38/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in British Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Jan. 12.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in British Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Economy Rent a Car ($31/day), Sixt ($38/day), and Thrifty ($60/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in British Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10.0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10.0 rating) and U-Save (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in British Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in British Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in British Columbia is $2.22/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $100 and $144 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in British Columbia for about $610 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in British Columbia for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in British Columbia it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 40%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in British Columbia?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in British Columbia.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in British Columbia for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 70% on a month-long rental by booking with Economy Rent a Car. Economy Rent a Car is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in British Columbia can cost you on average $2,613 a month or $87 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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