Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-261-7331
Multiple Vancouver locations including YVR airport and downtown.
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Car Rentals in BC
Rental locations across British Columbia — from Vancouver and Victoria to Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, and beyond.
Before You Go
BC Road Trip Rental Tips
Book early for summer
BC is one of Canada's most popular summer road trip destinations. Rental inventory at YVR and Kelowna airports sells out fast in July and August — book at least 3–4 weeks ahead.
Consider an SUV or AWD
Mountain passes like the Coquihalla, Crowsnest, and Kootenay routes can have snow well into spring and early fall. An SUV or AWD vehicle gives you peace of mind on BC's mountain highways.
Fill up before remote stretches
Northern BC and the Kootenays have long gaps between fuel stops. Always fill your tank before heading into remote areas — some stretches go 150+ km without a gas station.
One-way rentals save backtracking
Many companies offer one-way rentals between BC cities. Pick up in Vancouver, drop off in Kelowna or Victoria — a great way to do a linear road trip without retracing your route.
Check your insurance coverage
Many Canadian credit cards include collision damage waiver (CDW) for rental cars. Check your card benefits before paying for the rental company's insurance — you may already be covered.
Winter tires are mandatory
BC law requires winter tires on most mountain highways from October 1 to April 30. Reputable rental companies equip their fleets accordingly — confirm this when booking.
Across the Province
Rental Locations by Region
Major rental companies at airports and city centres across BC. Click any listing to visit the company's website and book directly.
Lower Mainland
Hertz
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-654-3131
Airport and city centre locations. Wide selection of vehicles including SUVs for mountain roads.
Book nowAvis
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-879-2847
Convenient airport pickup with one-way rental options across BC.
Book nowBudget Car Rental
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-268-8900
Competitive rates for longer road trips. Great for budget-conscious travellers.
Book nowNational Car Rental
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-227-7368
Emerald Club members enjoy expedited service. Good fleet of full-size vehicles.
Book nowThrifty Car Rental
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-847-4389
Budget-friendly rates at YVR with a solid fleet of economy and mid-size vehicles. Great for shorter Lower Mainland trips.
Book nowDollar Car Rental
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-800-800-4000
Competitive daily and weekly rates at YVR. Good option for travellers looking to keep costs down on a BC road trip.
Book nowAlamo Rent A Car
Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC
1-877-222-9075
Popular with US visitors flying into YVR. Self-serve kiosks speed up pickup. Good selection of family-sized vehicles.
Book nowOkanagan
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport (YLW), Kelowna, BC
250-765-2688
Perfect base for exploring Okanagan wine country and the surrounding valleys.
Book nowHertz
Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport (YLW), Kelowna, BC
250-491-0744
Airport location with convertibles and SUVs — ideal for Okanagan summer drives.
Book nowAvis
Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport (YLW), Kelowna, BC
250-491-7368
Convenient for fly-and-drive Okanagan wine tours.
Book nowThrifty Car Rental
Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport (YLW), Kelowna, BC
250-763-6688
Affordable rates for Okanagan wine country touring. Compact and mid-size cars well-suited to valley roads.
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Penticton
Penticton Regional Airport (YYF), Penticton, BC
250-493-6223
Perfect for the South Okanagan — Naramata Bench wineries, Osoyoos, and Oliver are all a short drive away.
Book nowVancouver Island
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Sidney, BC
250-656-7368
Explore Vancouver Island at your own pace. One-way options available.
Book nowHertz
Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Sidney, BC
250-656-2312
Good selection for island touring. Ask about unlimited mileage packages.
Book nowBudget Car Rental
Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Sidney, BC
250-953-5300
Affordable rates for multi-day Vancouver Island road trips.
Book nowHertz
Nanaimo
Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Cassidy, BC
250-245-5565
Fly into Nanaimo and drive north or south along Vancouver Island. Convenient for mid-island exploration.
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Nanaimo
Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Cassidy, BC
250-756-5566
Great base for exploring central Vancouver Island — Parksville, Tofino, and the Comox Valley all within easy reach.
Book nowThompson-Okanagan
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Kamloops
Kamloops Airport (YKA), Kamloops, BC
250-374-4949
Great hub for exploring the Thompson Valley, Shuswap, and Okanagan.
Book nowAvis
Kamloops
Kamloops Airport (YKA), Kamloops, BC
250-374-3483
Centrally located for BC Interior road trips in any direction.
Book nowBudget Car Rental
Kamloops
Kamloops Airport (YKA), Kamloops, BC
250-374-7368
Good value for multi-day Interior BC road trips. Kamloops is a natural hub for routes heading east, west, or north.
Book nowNorthern BC
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Prince George
Prince George Airport (YXS), Prince George, BC
250-563-8181
Gateway to Northern BC. 4WD vehicles recommended for remote routes.
Book nowHertz
Prince George
Prince George Airport (YXS), Prince George, BC
250-963-7454
Rugged vehicles available for the Cassiar Highway and northern wilderness routes.
Book nowAvis
Prince George
Prince George Airport (YXS), Prince George, BC
250-963-7454
Solid fleet for Northern BC adventures. Ask about truck and SUV availability for the Alaska Highway or Cassiar routes.
Book nowBudget Car Rental
Terrace
Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), Terrace, BC
250-635-7499
Gateway to the Skeena Valley and Haida Gwaii ferry terminal. Essential for exploring BC's northwest coast.
Book nowKootenays
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Cranbrook
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), Cranbrook, BC
250-426-6664
Ideal for exploring the Kootenays, Fernie, and the Columbia Valley.
Book nowAvis
Cranbrook
Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), Cranbrook, BC
250-426-6696
Good base for Kootenay Rockies road trips and ski resort access.
Book nowFraser Valley
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Abbotsford
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), Abbotsford, BC
604-855-7368
Convenient alternative to Vancouver for Fraser Valley and Hope-area road trips.
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BC-Based Car Rental Agencies
Independent and regional agencies across BC — from budget economy cars to campervans, luxury exotics, electric vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks.
Budget economy & compact carsLo-Cost Rent A Car
Vancouver · Lower Mainland
1105 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
604-689-9664
One of Vancouver's longest-running independent rental agencies, Lo-Cost has been putting budget-conscious travellers behind the wheel since the 1970s. Their Granville Street location is steps from downtown hotels and transit, and their no-frills fleet of economy and compact cars is perfect for city driving and short road trips. No hidden fees — just honest, affordable daily rates.
Affordable used-fleet rentalsPracticar Rent A Car
Vancouver · Lower Mainland
1820 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3H1
604-739-3399
Practicar offers some of the most competitive daily rates in Vancouver by renting slightly older, well-maintained vehicles. Their Burrard Street location is convenient for travellers staying in Kitsilano, Fairview, or downtown. Great for multi-day rentals where you want to keep costs down without sacrificing reliability. Free parking included with your rental.
Cars, trucks & cargo vansDiscount Car & Truck Rentals
Kelowna · Okanagan
2687 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, BC V1X 4J5
250-765-2688
Discount Car & Truck Rentals is a Canadian-owned company with a strong Okanagan presence. Their Kelowna location on Highway 97 offers a wide range of vehicles from economy cars to full-size pickup trucks and cargo vans — ideal for wine country touring, moving, or hauling gear for outdoor adventures. Competitive weekly rates and one-way options available.
Campervans & converted vansWilderness Campervan Rentals
Vancouver · Lower Mainland
3680 Bonneville Pl, Burnaby, BC V3N 4T5
604-420-4455
Wilderness Campervan Rentals specialises in fully equipped campervans and converted vans for BC road trips — everything you need to sleep, cook, and explore is built right in. Their fleet includes 2-berth pop-top campervans and larger 4-berth units, all with bedding, kitchen equipment, and camping gear included. Perfect for the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, or the Sea to Sky corridor.
SUVs & AWD vehiclesRide & Drive BC
Kamloops · Thompson-Okanagan
1285 Battle St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2N7
250-374-8800
Ride & Drive BC is a locally owned Kamloops agency specialising in SUVs and AWD vehicles — the right choice for BC's mountain highways. Their fleet is well-suited to the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector, and the Trans-Canada through the Rockies. Extended rental rates available for multi-week road trips, and their staff know the Interior roads inside out.
Vancouver Island specialistsIsland Auto Rentals
Victoria · Vancouver Island
2634 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8T 4M1
250-384-4881
Island Auto Rentals is Victoria's go-to independent agency for exploring Vancouver Island at your own pace. Their Douglas Street location is a short cab ride from the BC Ferries terminal and Victoria's downtown hotels. The fleet includes compact cars, SUVs, and minivans — all with unlimited mileage for island driving. Staff can recommend the best routes to Tofino, the Comox Valley, and the north island.
Luxury & exotic vehiclesLuxury Car Rental Vancouver
Vancouver · Lower Mainland
888 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X9
604-428-8888
For travellers who want to arrive in style, Luxury Car Rental Vancouver offers an impressive fleet of premium and exotic vehicles — from Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. Their Burrard Street location is in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Perfect for a special occasion, a corporate event, or simply experiencing BC's scenic highways in a world-class machine.
Trucks, vans & heavy-duty vehiclesNorthern Truck & Car Rentals
Prince George · Northern BC
1600 15th Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3X3
250-564-7700
Northern Truck & Car Rentals is Prince George's locally owned specialist for heavy-duty and work vehicles. Their fleet of pickup trucks, cargo vans, and crew cabs is built for BC's north — the Alaska Highway, the Cassiar, and the remote resource roads of the Peace and Cariboo regions. Extended weekly and monthly rates available. The go-to agency for contractors, tradespeople, and serious northern adventurers.
Electric vehicles & hybridsEV Rentals BC
Vancouver · Lower Mainland
475 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9
604-336-3838
EV Rentals BC is Vancouver's specialist for electric and hybrid vehicle rentals — the greenest way to explore British Columbia. Their fleet includes Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Nissan Leaf, and Chevrolet Bolt, all with charging cables and access to BC's growing fast-charge network. Perfect for the Sea to Sky corridor, the Okanagan, and Vancouver Island, where charging infrastructure is well established.
Minivans & 7-passenger vehiclesFamily Van Rentals Kelowna
Kelowna · Okanagan
1470 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E2
250-860-7700
Family Van Rentals Kelowna specialises in minivans and 7-passenger SUVs — the ideal vehicles for family road trips through the Okanagan. Their Harvey Avenue location is close to Kelowna's main strip and a short drive from the airport. All vehicles come with car seat options, roof racks, and unlimited mileage. Staff are happy to suggest family-friendly routes through the wine country, beaches, and orchards.
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