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British Columbia car rentals

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Cheap car hire in British Columbia

EconomyAED 159/day
CompactAED 164/day
IntermediateAED 153/day
StandardAED 180/day
Full-sizeAED 172/day
People carrierAED 362/day
Full-size SUVAED 236/day
PremiumAED 191/day
LuxuryAED 206/day
Supplier choiceAED 162/day
Compact SUVAED 169/day
Standard SUVAED 180/day
Intermediate SUVAED 187/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in British Columbia

  • To hire a car in British Columbia, you must have a driving licence and credit card. It is also advisable to have comprehensive insurance coverage, which offers compensation if the vehicle is damaged or stolen by someone else during your stay. Make sure that the car you are hiring has a policy allowing enough driving range to cover all of your trips, as some contracts only allow the vehicle to travel a certain number of kilometres during the hire period. Do note that during the pickup, payments are made using an active credit or debit card in the hirer’s name. If payment will be done by someone else, all payment requirements must be met.
  • Driving in British Columbia is very different from driving in other parts of Canada. You will need to familiarise yourself with the traffic laws and road rules in this province. British Columbia has strict street or highway speed limits to help keep road users safer. The speed limits in the province range from 50 km/h in residential areas to 100 km/h outside urban areas to 120 km/h on freeways. These are only general guidelines; to avoid being fined, you should always follow the posted road signs.
  • British Columbia has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in Canada. The legal limit for BAC in British Columbia is 0.05%, and police can charge you with driving under the influence. Note that DUI arrests in British Columbia can lead to prison time, heavy fines, licence suspension or even being banned from driving in BC for life. In British Columbia, the law states that all car occupants must be buckled up while in motion. All children under four years old should also be properly secured in approved child seat systems.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in British Columbia for AED 240 or less
  • Book your rental car in British Columbia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size rental cars in British Columbia are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in British Columbia

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs AED 174 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in British Columbia?

    Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in British Columbia.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in British Columbia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo (AED 159/day), Thrifty (AED 162/day) and Dollar (AED 162/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in British Columbia?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in British Columbia are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 245 reviews), Alamo (8.2, 105 reviews), and Avis (8.1, 267 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in British Columbia?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in British Columbia?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in British Columbia are Vancouver (61% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in British Columbia), Victoria (9%) and Surrey (9%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs AED 2,031 per week (AED 290 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in British Columbia?

    On average a car hire in British Columbia costs AED 8,703 per month (AED 290 per day).

  • Should I hire a car in British Columbia?

    Driving a car in British Columbia is one of the only ways to truly see this gem of a province. There are many advantages to hiring a car in British Columbia, but first and foremost is convenience. Travelling with additional luggage can be time-consuming and frustrating, so you will enjoy being able to drive around in your own comfortable vehicle while exploring interesting sights and activities in the province, like world-class art, wine tasting and great shopping experiences. You will find that most of the attractions in British Columbia are accessible by car, keeping your journey pleasant, comfortable and efficient. It also gives you freedom and flexibility, so you can visit all parts of the province without having to plan ahead or use public transportation.

  • What is driving like in British Columbia?

    Driving in British Columbia is easy, with a wide range of top-class road networks. Hiring a car gives you easy access to BC's amazing roads and highways. The freeway system links all the major cities and towns together, making the driving experience easy and fast. However, note that driving in British Columbia can be different from driving in most other places. The roads are usually well maintained but sometimes narrow and winding, so take it slow. Don't be alarmed if you encounter an occasional animal crossing the road. The speed limit is generally 100 km/h unless posted otherwise.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in British Columbia?

    Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, you must be at least 21 years of age to hire a car. However, some car hire companies will charge a “young driver fee” to drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 years to cover the increased risk of accidents and damage, while others only lend certain classes of vehicles to drivers under 25 years of age.

Car rental directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in British Columbia

    39 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in British Columbia

    31 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in British Columbia

    27 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in British Columbia

    23 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in British Columbia

    21 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in British Columbia

    13 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in British Columbia

    8 Locations

  • aligo

    AliGo Rent A Car car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • discount

    Discount Car & Truck Rentals car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in British Columbia

    7 Locations

  • ace

    Ace car hire locations in British Columbia

    6 Locations

  • drivingforce

    Driving Force car hire locations in British Columbia

    5 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Avis

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

AED 263/day

Good deal

AED 240/day

When to book a rental car in British Columbia

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