Car hires in Vancouver, British Columbia

When you hire a car in Vancouver, popular agencies such as Economy Rent a Car, Hertz, and Avis will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Vancouver, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

Most people will hire an Economy car when travelling to Vancouver during the month of March. Good fuel efficiency and an ability to handle wet road conditions make the Economy car a go-to choice when precipitation averages 89 mm and temperatures hover around 48,2 °F. Hiring a Economy in Vancouver will cost you R585/day on average.

Travellers who hire a car in Vancouver should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 60 km/h. Suburban speed limits around Vancouver are generally 110 km/h, whereas speed limits on motorways are 120 km/h. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re travelling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.

Dollar has the Toyota RAV4 (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Vancouver. You can expect to hire the Toyota RAV4 in Vancouver from Dollar for R1 330/day on average.

Typically, the weather in Vancouver through the month of February is 41 °F and the expected precipitation is 105 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

If you’re looking for a Vancouver hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of February it’s important to know that the rest of British Columbia typically has a temperature of 41 °F and will usually expect 89 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Vancouver are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 72 operators available for cars in Vancouver as of February 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Vancouver. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Vancouver, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.