Car Hire in Vancouver, BC
Top Worldwide Destinations
Top Worldwide Airports
Near Vancouver, BC
Frequently Asked Questions
Whenever you want to rent a car in Vancouver, head to Rentalcars.com for the cheapest prices. Our experts negotiate with brands like Alamo, Hertz and Budget to bring you exclusive rental deals you won’t find anywhere else. We are so committed to offering the best rates, that if you find the same car with the same brand cheaper elsewhere, we will beat the quote as part of our Best Price Guarantee. Finding you ideal car couldn’t be easier: just use the search form to tell us when you want to rent, then we will compare prices across a great choice of cars. You can even filter the listings to quickly find the car best-suited to your needs.
Alamo and National sometimes provide cars which come with free GPS rental, so look out for these offers if you want to save money on ‘extras’. To avoid hidden fuel charges, we recommend booking a car with a full-to-full fuel policy. As long as you drop the car off with a full tank, you won’t be faced with any refuelling costs. Suppliers who offer cars with this policy in Vancouver include Budget, Discount and Hertz. Don’t forget to look at the ratings and reviews from previous customers to find out how each company compares in terms of customer satisfaction and value for money.
Whistler: Whistler is one of the world’s premiere snow sports and mountain biking destinations. Located 120km from Vancouver along the picturesque Sea-to-Sky Highway, this resort town is a haven for people who love extreme sports. Snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing are some of the most popular activities in winter — while in summer you can hike, mountain bike or go wild swimming.
Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain offers spectacular views over the city of Vancouver. In winter, the mountain becomes a popular ski resort — and in summer, tourists flock here to zipline, see the resident grizzly bears (named Grinder and Coola) and watch the Lumberjack Show. Popular with locals, the Grouse Grind is not to be missed if you are an avid hiker. Find out how quickly you can climb 853 metres along the 2.9 kilometre path.
Squamish: Squamish is an outdoor-lover’s paradise. You can hike, climb or boulder the Stawamus Chief — a 700-metre granite monolith. The Howe Sound is the perfect place to try kitesurfing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing, while the mountain biking trails in Squamish are second only to those in Whistler. For those who want a less strenuous day out, take the Sea-to-Sky gondola 885 metres above sea level. From the top, you can marvel at the views or enjoy a craft beer at the Howe Sound Inn.
- Vancouver's one-way system can be confusing, but you should be fine if you keep an eye on the road signs.
- If you plan on driving on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) in winter, make sure your car is equipped with winter tyres.
- Vancouver has a zero-tolerance attitude to drink-driving - police regularly carry out random checks, especially after hockey games and on weekends.