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Cheap Car Hire in British Columbia from $19

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 14/2 and drop-off date of 28/2. 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 hires 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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Priceless

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$71

Cheapest price per day

$19

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in British Columbia?

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 121 pickup locations in British Columbia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Price

$28 - $222

Out of all the popular cities in British Columbia, Vancouver is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $28/day. Renting a car in Vancouver is 87% cheaper than renting one in Prince George where the per day rate is around $222. Other fairly inexpensive cities in British Columbia to get a rental car in are: Victoria ($61/day), Kelowna ($73/day), and Kamloops ($87/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Vancouver should expect to spend around $28/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in British Columbia is Vancouver.

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 17 January 2025.

January

$45

February

$49

March

$53

April

$56

May

$74

June

$98

July

$120

August

$114

September

$77

October

$56

November

$45

December

$62

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 17 January 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in British Columbia this past week from 2,678 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a British Columbia medium car hire start from $19/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

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 hire 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

$71 - $119

All Car Types

$83 - $135

To hire a small car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $88/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in British Columbia (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$119/day). In fact, January is about 21% 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 15% 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 $91/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in British Columbia (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$126/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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 13% 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 $121/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in British Columbia (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$166/day). In fact, October is about 30% 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 15% 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 $99/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in British Columbia (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$129/day). In fact, February is about 23% 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 5% 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 $139/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in British Columbia (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$180/day). In fact, March is about 33% 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 26% 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 $122/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in British Columbia (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$206/day). In fact, September is about 41% 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 is 16% 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 luxury car in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $126/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in British Columbia (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$181/day). In fact, April is about 39% 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 is 18% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in British Columbia, you would pay an average price of $103/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in British Columbia (~$111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$189/day). In fact, March is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for British Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in British Columbia, hiring a convertible saves you 0% 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.

Toyota Corolla$23/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Accent Hatch$25/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Rio$29/day
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Kia Rio

Top hire 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 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in British Columbia, including locations near Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
149 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Budget

8.0
Very Good
142 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.1
Good
245 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Avis

8.4
Very Good
77 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

National

8.3
Very Good
77 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Thrifty

7.7
Good
43 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Economy Rent a Car

6.3
Okay
70 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

FlexWays

10.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Best British Columbia car hire 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 $50. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the British Columbia region, including options close to Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai Avante$19/day
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Hyundai Avante
Hyundai i30$21/day
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A/C
Hyundai i30
Kia Rio$23/day
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A/C
Kia Rio

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in British Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in British Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a car hire in British Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $38/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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: MEXRENTACAR ($23/day), Economy Rent a Car ($25/day), and NextCar ($28/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 $2.00/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $90 and $130 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Priceless offers hire cars in British Columbia for about $353 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 40% in British Columbia - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in British Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in British Columbia is $1,511 ($50/day) on average.

Small car hires in British Columbia

Find small car hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in British Columbia cost an average of $37 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$34/day
2
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$35/day
2
5
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan Micra$37/day
2
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Nissan Micra

Luxury car hires in British Columbia

Find luxury car hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in British Columbia cost an average of $57 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car hires in British Columbia, with locations not far from Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$45/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$49/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$55/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van hires in British Columbia

Find van hire deals in British Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in British Columbia cost an average of $48 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
To make it easier to find a van hire in British Columbia, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. To find more great van hire deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota HiAce$46/day
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Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$50/day
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Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in British Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in British Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in British Columbia. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in British Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near British Columbia?

Hire a car at British Columbia if you plan to visit one of these locations
Pomona
El Segundo
Simi Valley
Inglewood
Hermosa Beach
West Hollywood
Monrovia
Newport Beach
Malibu
Temecula
Laguna Beach
Monterey Park
Beverly Hills
San Pedro
Huntington Beach
Universal City
Irvine
Oceanside
Buena Park
Redondo Beach

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