Toronto car hire information
| Pick-up location | Toronto |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, People carrier, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 173 |
| Airport locations | 44 |
| Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL |
Cheap car rentals in Toronto
| Economy | S$ 26/day |
| Compact | S$ 38/day |
| Intermediate | S$ 27/day |
| Standard | S$ 29/day |
| Full-size | S$ 29/day |
| People carrier | S$ 45/day |
| Premium | S$ 52/day |
| Intermediate SUV | S$ 34/day |
| Compact SUV | S$ 46/day |
| Standard SUV | S$ 49/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Toronto
- Looking to rent a car during your time in Toronto? If you are landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you will find the hire car desks on Level 1 of both the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages. For travelers flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Avis hire car desk is adjacent to the baggage claim area and the Enterprise counter is by the Eireann Quay parking lot.
- Drivers should keep their eyes open for both streetcars and buses in the downtown area, as both are commonplace. For buses, drivers must be aware that legally you have to yield to buses merging into traffic. As for streetcars, it is illegal to pass a stopped streetcar because you must yield to the passengers disembarking.
- Toronto, like many other large cities, suffers from daily bouts of rush hour. Typically, drivers can expect rush hour to last from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening rush hour can be particularly congested for drivers leaving the downtown area, so it is highly advised to time your trip accordingly. Some of the main areas to avoid during rush hour include Highway 401 and Don Valley Parkway.
- Drivers new to Toronto should be aware that left turns are not allowed at many of the intersections in the downtown area during rush hour. To avoid any complications due to this, even confident drivers should make certain to use a GPS to help them navigate rush hour traffic.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Toronto for S$ 61 or less
- Book your rental car in Toronto at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Toronto are around 27% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Toronto are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average
Toronto car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Toronto
What type of car is recommended for driving in Toronto?
Toronto, like many large cities, has many one-way roads and smaller streets that can be difficult for larger vehicles to navigate. So it is recommended that would-be car renters select a midsize or compact car rather than an SUV. As well, larger vehicles will particularly struggle to find space to park downtown.
What’s the speed limit in Toronto?
The speed limits in Toronto, and Ontario as a whole, range from 40 km/h (25 mph) in school zones and residential areas to 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban roads, to 80 km/h (50 mph) on rural highways, and up to 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and highways.
Where are the best places to park in Toronto?
Streetside parking can be very difficult to find in the central downtown areas of Toronto, especially when an event, such as a Toronto Raptors game, is going on. Aside from streetside parallel parking, parking garages are the main option available. In general, the garages are your best bet for parking, particularly if you are planning on heading downtown.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Toronto?
On average a rental car in Toronto costs S$ 71 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Toronto?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Dollar (S$ 26/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (S$ 36/day) and Thrifty (S$ 38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Dollar 6301 Silver Dart Drive L5P 1B2 (20 kilometres from the city centre).
What is the best car hire company in Toronto?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Toronto are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 201 reviews), City Car & Truck Rental (8.2, 85 reviews), and Thrifty (7.3, 92 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Toronto?
The average price of fuel in Toronto is S$ 6.30 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 76 and S$ 101, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Toronto?
Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Toronto.
Which car rental companies are at Toronto Island airport (YTZ)?
Car hire companies onsite at Toronto Island airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget and E-Z Rent-A-Car.
How can I find car hires near me in Toronto?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Toronto?
An Intermediate car rental in Toronto costs S$ 50 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Toronto?
A Standard car rental in Toronto costs S$ 46 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Toronto?
An Economy car rental in Toronto costs S$ 68 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Toronto?
In Toronto, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 6301 Silver Dart Dr #3 (20 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Toronto?
On average a car hire in Toronto costs S$ 498 per week (S$ 71 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Toronto?
On average a car hire in Toronto costs S$ 2,135 per month (S$ 71 per day).
Toronto car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Very Good
629 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.0
39 locations in Toronto
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was very helpful and friendly. Took his time to answer all of my questions.Cons:
The cost was more than I've spent elsewhere.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Polite staffCons:
Despite email confirmation the day prior, there was no vehicle available for me. I had a well coordinated plan involving several other people who had also made plans based on mine. Needless to say I was very disappointed.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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After I picked up the vehicle, I had to change my plans. I returned to the rental location an hour / 8kms later and explained why. The associate welcomed me with a smile, spoke with her manager and told me he had waived all charges! Needless to say I was extremely pleased and will be re renting from same location today. Great client service!Cons:
Nada8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Staff are friendly and helpful.Cons:
To be honest, they could improve their COVID sanitation practises.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Helpful staff, very slow to get car, drop off was fast.Cons:
Faster pick up. It really was very slow.Hertz
7.5
Good
206 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.2
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Budget
7.2
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123 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.9
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2.0 Poor
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Dollar
6.9
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226 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
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7.5
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6.7
Value for money
7.1
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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I rental 4 dawys a week Daly but no point no lower prices10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Front desk staff were efficient. The person at the gate before leaving did a thorough check and found a chip in the window that I missed. That attention to detail is amazing and should be the standard for staff.Cons:
Nothing really. The people made the experience great.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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Nothing. I was unable to retrieve the car.Cons:
I made a reservation Dollar pickup at 330 Front Street in Toronto. When I arrived at that location I was told my reservation was to be picked up at 1245 Danforth Ave. I showed them my reservation confirmation that indicated my reservation was for 330 Front st, but the CS rep at Front st told me there was nothing they could do and there was no car available for me. Danforth location was a half hour away and closed. I spoke with Dollar 800 number and it appeared to me their system is incorrect. The CS rep was trying to explain to me there are 2 “330 front street locations; one in Danforth and one 330 front st West (where I was). I had to explain there are not 2 “330 Front Streets” and the store rep had already told me the address for Dantforth was 1245 Danforth Ave. The phone rep realized this was the issue that somehow these 2 locations are linked as 1 in their system is the best I could tell what was happening. The only thing he could do at this point was offer me a pickup at the airport which was an impossibility for me. To summarize; I made a reservation for 330 Front st, showed up on time to pick it up, had 2 points of confirmation indicating my pick-up was at 330 front st and was told by dollar my reservation was for 1245 Danforth Ave in their system. I have no emails indicating anything about Danforth Ave as a pick-up location. Unable to secure a car from Dollar, I was very fortunate to find and book a last minute rental from another company. Overall an extremely frustrating experience as Dollar could not honor the reservation I made and could not provide me with an explanation as to what occurred to cause the error.City Car & Truck Rental
8.2
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82 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
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8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.2
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Avis
7.3
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84 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.3
18 locations in Toronto
Locations in Toronto
1277 Caledonia Road
+1 416 987 0718