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Book your car hire at Toronto Airport and enjoy a seamless travel experience avoiding the hassle of having to navigate the public transport in Canada’s biggest city. Car rental services are conveniently located within the airport and offer a great variety of vehicles, including compact, economy, standard, intermediate, full-size, SUVs and minivans. Book your Toronto Pearson Airport car rental with Canadian Affair from as little as £TBC per day!
Why book a car rental from Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Toronto is one of the most popular cities in Canada to fly to from the UK. There are year-round direct flights from London to Toronto that take approximately 8 hours to get there.
The vibrant city is renowned for its thriving arts and entertainment scene, along with iconic landmarks and attractions, a diverse food culture and world-class shopping. Whether you have booked a Toronto city break or you are staying in the city for few days before you drive further in Ontario, hiring a car at Toronto Airport is the perfect start to your Canada holiday.
With your own vehicle at hand, you won’t need to worry about heavy suitcases, navigating unfamiliar public transport system in a big city or wasting time to find car rental offices in the city to pick up or drop off your car. Instead, you can spend time exploring even more from this amazing city.
Booking and picking up your car rental at Toronto Pearson Airport is fast, easy and convenient. At Canadian Affair we work with trusted providers like Avis, and you can find great rates and variety of vehicles to choose from. We try to ensure that all our car rentals come with fully inclusive insurance, zero excess, and up to $1million liability coverage, so you can book your car hire with peace of mind.
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Toronto Airport car rental information
| Pick-up location: | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) |
| Car types available: | Compact, Economy, Intermediate, Full-size, Premium, Standard, Mid-size SUV, Standard SUV, Full-size SUV and Minivan |
| Popular car hire companies: | Avis, Hertz, Dollar/Thrifty |
| Best time to book: | 1 month before |
Frequently Asked Questions on car hire at Toronto Airport
You will typically need:
- A full and valid driver’s licence (an International Driving Permit may be required if your licence is not in English or French)
- A major credit card in the renter's name
- A valid passport for identification
Requirements may vary per rental company, so it is best to speak to one of our Travel Experts prior to booking your Toronto car hire.
Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National/Alamo all have car rental counters on site Toronto Pearson International Airport.
It is typically cheaper to hire a car in advance rather than on arrival at the airport. This is especially valid if you are planning to travel during Toronto’s high travel season (June-August and September-October). Another reason to book your rental vehicle well in advance, is to avoid the disappointment of having to pay for a higher class and more expensive vehicle because this is all the car rental company has left.
Aim to book your car rental one month before you travel to secure the best car hire deals.
The cheapest months to rent a car at Toronto Pearson International Airport are generally in winter (January and February) and in late fall (November).
You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Toronto. If you are a young driver, you might have to pay a surcharge and won’t be allowed to rent and drive certain class vehicles. Speak to one of our Travel Experts to learn more as rules might vary per car rental company.
Yes, there are convenient Downtown Toronto locations where you can drop off your car hire in addition to options for one-way rentals where you pick up your vehicle in one city but drop it off in another. This might incur additional charges, so please speak to one of our Travel Advisors to find out what options are available for you.
Picking up your hire car at Toronto Airport
There is a selection of car rental companies with counters inside Toronto Airport, including reputable brands such as Avis, Hertz and Dollar/Thrifty. From the arrivals level, follow the overhead signs to the Car Rental area. It is located on Level 1 of the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages.
The airport’s full address is Toronto Pearson International Airport, 5990 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5P 1B2, Canada.
There are also convenient downtown locations where you can pick up or drop off your rental car. Please note that returning a vehicle to a location that is different to the pick-up point, might incur additional charges. Speak to one of our Canada Travel Experts to check if this might be the case with your desired locations.
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Booking tips for hiring a car at Toronto Pearson Airport
- Book well in advance: To secure the best Toronto Airport car rental deals book at least one month before you travel. This will not only allow you to take advantage of more favourable rates, but you can book the vehicle class you desire. The most popular car types go quickly during peak season.
- Choose your car class wisely: If you are going on a Toronto city break with two or less companions and do not have much luggage, then renting a compact or intermediate/standard car is highly recommended. Toronto’s streets can get very busy and driving and parking an SUV can be a challenge. If East Coast Canada road trips are on your bucket list, and you will be driving on main roads or your itinerary involves remote areas where road surface can be uneven, then hiring an SUV class vehicle is your best choice for a comfortable ride.
- Make sure your rental car is fitted with winter tyres if you are travelling in winter.
- If you are looking for cheap car hire at Toronto Airport, consider renting a vehicle over weekdays. Weekdays generally have lower rates due to the decreased demand by travellers compared to weekends.
- Plan your route in advance and consider renting a sat nav: Adding a GPS to your car hire package might work out cheaper compared to how much your mobile operator might charge you for using your data allowance abroad.
- Save money on petrol: When booking your car rental at Toronto Pearson Airport, make sure that the car rental company you choose has “Fair fuel policy”, meaning you must return the car with the same level of fuel as at pick up.
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Day trips from Toronto
Once you have picked up your car rental from Toronto Airport, settled into your hotel and have spent few days sightseeing the city, we recommend exploring some amazing nearby attractions.
Our favourite short to middle drive destinations from Toronto are:
- A day trip to the iconic Niagara Falls (1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive by car from Toronto): Get close to the mighty waterfalls on an exhilarating boat tour. A short 30-minute drive from the falls is the quintessential town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, famed for its wineries and 19-century buildings.
- The Blue Mountains (2-hour drive from Toronto): The four-season outdoor resort offers myriad outdoor activities, including zip-lining, hiking, mountain biking, water sports and skiing in the winter.
- Muskoka – Canada’s cottage country (between 2 and 2.5 hours drive by car from Toronto): Muskoka is best known for its picturesque waterfront cottages, over 1,500 lakes, parks, forests and amazing wildlife. It is a natural playground where you can go hiking, try water sports, or explore the area’s charming villages.
Car rental at Toronto Pearson International Airport – Book today!
Booking car hire at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a convenient way to explore Canada’s biggest city at your own pace avoiding the hassle of navigating the complex public transport system in Toronto. It is a great start of any fly drive holiday in the vast and diverse province of Ontario too.
A rental car from the airport gives you myriad opportunities to explore beyond Toronto. Go on a road trip to the iconic Niagara Falls, the tranquil regions of Muskoka and Thousand Islands, the famous Algonquin Provincial Park or Canada’s capital city, Ottawa.
With our latest Toronto Airport car rental deals, you can explore Canada in comfort and style.
If you want to book a car hire at Toronto Airport, please request a quote, call us on 0207 616 9901, or search & book online.
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