Car hire in British Columbia

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find British Columbia car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

British Columbia car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyAvis
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from44, Vancouver is most popular
Cheapest price foundSAR 97 per day, Surrey
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in British Columbia could cost, we've pulled prices from Surrey.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in British Columbia

The cheapest month to rent a car in British Columbia is April, when the average cost per day is SAR 112. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is SAR 171. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in British Columbia is July.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in British Columbia could cost, we've pulled prices from Surrey.

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Car hire in British Columbia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in British Columbia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in British Columbia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in British Columbia is Routes Car Rentals. You can rent a car with them for SAR 0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Routes Car Rentals, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in British Columbia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in British Columbia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in British Columbia. First, you need to decide where in British Columbia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in British Columbia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in British Columbia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Vancouver. On average, it costs SAR 302 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 139 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in British Columbia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in British Columbia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in British Columbia are Avis, Hertz and Thrifty. The cheapest company we've found is Aucomm. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 97 a day and SAR 83 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in British Columbia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of British Columbia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in British Columbia is Vancouver. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Surrey.

Hire a car long term in British Columbia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in British Columbia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.