Explore the open road
Hiring a car in Canada is the best way to explore this vast country. It boosts nearly 260,000 miles of road – and trust us, these roads were built for driving. Using car rental Canada services for your holiday gives you the freedom to visit all the hidden gems and top attractions at your own pace. For example, on a Toronto holiday, you can collect your car hire in Toronto, and set off to visit the beautiful Niagara Falls in just 80-minutes. Over on Canada’s West Coast, a car hire in Vancouver will allow you to venture further afield to the iconic Canadian Rockies or the beautiful Vancouver Island.
When you book your car rental in Canada through Canadian Affair, you enjoy all the perks as well as unique and helpful travel advice. We only work with the most reputable car hire suppliers, and all our hire cars come with fully inclusive insurance to keep you covered and offer peace of mind on your Canada holiday. Plus, you can pick up or drop off your car in a range of convenient locations, from airports like Calgary and Vancouver to downtown Toronto and Montréal. For an epic road trip, we offer many one-way car rental routes too.
Hire a car by itself or add on Canada flights and a hotel to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience. As Canada Travel Experts, we can tailor-make the perfect itinerary for you.
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Explore Canada car hire holidays
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Our car hire Canada partners, are renowned for their service and quality. All of the hire car companies we work with deliver an amazing experience from pick up to drop off at dozens of locations across one of the largest countries in the world on your self-drive Canada holidays. All of the hire cars we offer are impeccably maintained, deliver superior comfort, and offer full support should you encounter any challenges. Just knowing you're in excellent hands makes all the difference to your holiday, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Which hire cars do we offer?
There are wide range of hire cars to choose from, ranging from the smallest compact car to the largest Full-Size SUV. The smaller cars are great for city-hopping and parking, and the SUVs are perfect for mountain roads. For peace of mind, choose a 4x4, and the higher vantage point from the larger cars means you get even better views. We're happy to help advise you on the right car for your journey, the number of passengers, and the amount of luggage.
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Frequently asked questions about Canada car hire holidays
Read the most common FAQs below. If you have any further questions about hiring a car in Canada, just contact us.
Before hiring a car in Canada, you should be aware that all drivers should be at least 21 years of age and that they have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience.
If you are under 25 you will need to pay a young driver surcharge and will not be able to hire larger vehicles like SUVs or minivans.
US/Canadian driving licences are NOT allowed, if you only have a US or Canadian licence, please do not make a booking as we will have no option but to cancel and refund.
If your licence is issued outside of the EU, you will need to provide an International Driving Permit alongside your regular licence.
Vehicles rented in Canada can be driven throughout Canada and the US, but not into Mexico.
Speed limits are usually 100kmph for highways and 50kmph for towns, but different provinces vary, so check before you travel and watch for speed limit signs whilst driving.
The average fuel price in Canada is $1.60 a litre, although this will vary.
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