Car Hire Canada Holidays
Hire a car for a taste of freedom
Hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore Canada. Places like the Rockies and the Maritimes are perfect for road trips. The country is made for driving, and there's so much to see! I found it easy as the roads in Canada are wide and quiet.
How to book car hire on Canada holidays
3 easy steps to book
Avis
Our quality car hire Canada partner
Benefits of car rental in Canada
Why you should rent a car with us
Fly Drives
Plan your road trip
Hotels
The best stop-offs


Our favourite Canada driving routes
As one of the largest countries in the world, Canada has some absolutely epic driving routes - it's the perfect excuse to hire a car and get out on the open road.





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The Cabot Trail
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The Sea to Sky Highway
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The Icefields Parkway
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Pacific Rim Highway
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Algonquin Park Corridor

Roads built for driving
Watch our videos for an insider's view of road-tripping Canada
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The Icefields Parkway
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Cape Breton's Skyline Trail
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Sea to Sky Highway
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Traffic in Banff
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Muskoka & Algonquin

Your car hire in Canada

Want to know the best way to explore the country on your holiday? Hire a car in Canada. With your own wheels, you’ll have the flexibility to travel further and the freedom to discover Canada’s hidden gems. The country has nearly 260,000 miles of road – and trust us, these roads were built for driving.
With our cheap car hire in Canada, you not only get a great deal, but you also get to cruise along some of the most iconic driving routes in the world. The Cabot Trail hugs the cliffs of Nova Scotia’s windswept coastline, and Alberta’s Icefields Parkway soars past mountain peaks and glaciers between Banff and Jasper.
Using car rental Canada services for your holiday gives you the freedom to visit Canada’s amazing 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, the rugged wilderness of Alaska is a short drive away from the province of Yukon along Canada’s Alaskan Highway. Or how about witnessing coastal beauty and epic mountains with a car hire in Vancouver?
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 offer free one-way car rental on lots of routes in Canada, which is perfect for an epic road trip (our tip: try the Pacific to the Rockies). All our hire cars come with fully inclusive insurance to keep you covered and offer peace of mind.
We only work with the most reputable car hire suppliers, like Avis, so you know you’re booking a quality rental car for 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, and we can book your Canada flights from any of these airports.
Hire a car by itself or add on a flight and a Canada hotel to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience. Just give us a call on 0203 424 9654 and we will happily arrange your car hire in Canada.
We hope to welcome you to Canada soon for your very own adventure. As Canada Travel Experts, we can tailor-make the perfect itinerary for you. So, get planning, familiarise yourself with Canada’s road signs, and book your Canada car hire today. You can also read on for a few helpful driving tips and recommended road trips!
Our top road trips





Essential tips for driving in Canada
Follow these Canada car rental pointers for a smooth ride during your holiday.

Credentials
Remember that you need to be aged 21 or over and hold a valid driving license in English or French or an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Canada. Most hire car companies also request a credit card to secure the booking, so make sure you take yours with you on holiday.

Driving right
Don’t forget that in Canada, you drive on the right-hand side of the road!

National parks
Remember you must buy a National Parks Pass from a ranger station to drive through any of the parks.

Speed limits
Speed limits are usually 100kmph for highways and 50kmph for towns, but different provinces vary.

Fuel stops
Keep your tank half-full as even on major highways it can sometimes be 60km between petrol stations.

BC ferries
Driving in British Columbia isn’t complete without a ferry trip. Popular sailings link Vancouver with Nanaimo and Victoria on Vancouver Island. You can also sail up to the Sunshine Coast, to the Southern Gulf Islands or overnight to Prince Rupert. Book in advance and get ready to island-hop!