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Vancouver Airport Car Hire Deals

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Vancouver is a great city to navigate by bike or public transport, however hiring a car will give you much more flexibility when it comes to exploring the exhilarating mountain ranges and natural wonders nearby. Discover wonderful sights in your own time by renting a cheap car at the airport in 2024.

Travel Information

Language: English | Currency: Canadian dollar ($) | Avg. Flight time: 9 hrs 40 mins

Fast facts about hiring a car from Vancouver Airport

Hiring a car from Vancouver Airport (YVR) is easy thanks to the great range of major car rental companies. Hertz, Enterprise, Avis and Budget all have rental offices here, and it takes just thirty minutes to drive to Downtown Vancouver.

When collecting your hire car from Vancouver Airport, it’s worth noting where the pick-up points are. Most major companies have kiosks in the Main and South Terminals, just beyond the baggage claim area. However, some are based further afield – for instance, Enterprise's pick up location is outside the airport site, and to reach it you'll need to use a complimentary shuttle service that leaves from the Level P1 car park.

The centre of Vancouver is approximately 12km (7 miles) from the airport. Once you’re out of the airport, you’ll need to drive north along BC-99 for around 20 minutes before turning onto Seymour Street, which takes you through Yaletown and Downtown Vancouver.

Car rental companies that have desks at Vancouver Airport include:

  • Avis (Tel: +1 604 606 2847)
  • Hertz (Tel: +1 604 606 3700)
  • Enterprise (Tel: +1 604 303 1117)
  • Budget (Tel: +1 800 268 8900)
  • Alamo (Tel: +1 800 992 9823)
  • Thrifty (Tel: +1 604 668 7000)
  • National (Tel: +1 800 327 2501)
  • Dollar (Tel: +1 604 606 1696)
  • Mr. Rent-a-Car (Tel: +1 604 273 0099)

As well as collecting a hire car from the airport, there are also various pick-up locations in Vancouver, including at Vancouver and Waterfront stations, that may offer competitive deals. If you’re visiting Vancouver Island, you can take the passenger ferry across to the port city of Nanaimo and hire a car from there.

Driving in Vancouver’s city centre

Vancouver is a densely populated city and is often busy, but its road network is laid out in a grid system that’s easy to navigate. That said, some of the big city centre roads are one-way and have no U-turn points, so do bear this in mind. Planning your route in advance is a good idea – try to use online tools or up-to-date satnavs to be sure one-way systems are taken into account.

If you want to pick up a car in Vancouver city centre, you'll find a good range of hire companies around Seymour Street and Howe Street in the West End, including Avis, Hertz and Enterprise. There are also some options to the south of the West End, in the Kitsilano and Mt Pleasant districts.

Car parks in Canada are known as parkades, and there are many just south of Vancouver city centre in Fairview and South Granville. You can expect to pay between $4-12 for a two-hour stay. In the downtown districts street parking is more common, but it's also expensive and stays are limited to two hours. It’s often better to park further afield and use public transport to get to the central sights.

Recommended day trips from Vancouver

Vancouver Island

Driving time: Two hours

Located a two-hour ferry ride from the city, Vancouver Island is a magnet for the active and outdoorsy. You’ll arrive into the coastal city of Nanaimo, whose Old City quarter is packed with interesting independent shops and galleries. Catch the last ferry back, or stick around a little longer to kayak in Pacific Rim National Park or watch grizzlies catching salmon in Campbell River.

Victoria

Driving time: Three hours 20 minutes

For a dose of old colonial Canada, head to Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It’s the historic capital of British Columbia, and is full of quaint English-style architecture, intriguing museums and charming gardens. It’s a little further afield so is probably best visited as an overnight trip.

Skiing at Whistler

Driving time: One hour 40 minutes

The highly popular Whistler resort is less than two hours’ drive from central Vancouver, making it the perfect day trip for skiers and snowboarders. It’s a fairly easy and very scenic drive along BC-99, but you do need to make sure your vehicle is ready for snowy conditions (see driving tips, below). Once you're there you'll find 200 runs to choose from, as well as a lively European-style après-ski scene.

Top tips for driving in Vancouver

  1. Avoid making U-turns. On many roads in Vancouver, especially at intersections, it’s illegal to make a U-turn. The city is full of traffic cameras too so they’ll likely pick up on it if you do.
  2. Don’t use your phone while driving. Unless you are legally parked, it’s strictly prohibited to use your phone for any reason when driving in and around Vancouver.
  3. If you're taking the BC-99 to Whistler between October and March, snow tires are a legal requirement. Make sure you factor this in when booking your hire car.

Important information

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.

Find answers to your questions

What's the average price of renting a car in Vancouver?

A car hire in Vancouver costs £44.43 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select

How many days ahead should I book to get the cheapest car hire price in Vancouver?

According to our data, on average you should book 72 days ahead to get the cheapest price

Which supplier is the most booked in Vancouver?

People who have used TravelSupermarket have booked more cars with Avis than any other supplier

Which car hire supplier is cheapest in Vancouver?

In the past 30 days, NU (£23.45/day) and Routes Car Rental (£29.03/day) were the companies with the cheapest prices

What is the most popular type of car rented in Vancouver?

Intermediate is the most frequently booked car hire type in Vancouver.

How much does car rental in Vancouver cost for a week?

On average a car rental in Vancouver costs £311.01 per week (£44.43 per day).

How many days should I book my car hire for?

That depends on your holiday, but on average most TravelSupermarket users have booked their car for 12 days

How many suppliers does TravelSupermarket compare for car hire in Vancouver?

In the last 30 days, TravelSupermarket has compared 24 companies to help find the best car hire deal for you in Vancouver

What's a good price for a hire car in Vancouver?

Based on our data, a car for £33.32 a day would be a good deal, as it's 25% lower than the average price

Things to know about car hire in Vancouver

Most booked car typeIntermediate
Most booked supplierSixt
Average price£57.16/day
Good deal£42.87/day
When should I book?5 days ahead
How long do I need?9 days
Most commonly included policies
    Free cancellationUnlimited mileageTheft protectionCollision damage waiver
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Top car rental companies in Vancouver

    Sixt

    3 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

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    Free cancellation

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £18.16 /day

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    Avis

    4 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: Yes

    Inclusions:

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    Free cancellation

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £25.39 /day

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    Hertz

    8 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: Yes

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £25.48 /day

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    Thrifty

    2 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £34.34 /day

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    Alamo

    1 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: Yes

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £38.18 /day

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    Dollar

    5 locations in Vancouver, Canada

    Airport location: No

    Inclusions:

    Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.

    Free cancellation

    Local taxes included

    Unlimited mileage

    Collision damage waiver

    Theft protection

    From

    £34.34 /day

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Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.