Car rental in Canada

To rent a car for your Canada tours holidays, many people wonder if they need a special license to drive on our beautiful scenic roads.

We won't let the mystery hang much longer: the answer is no.

You only need to have a valid driver's license from your home country. However, you must have obtained this liscence12 months or more piror to your car hire and it must use the Latin alphabet.

You won't need an international driving license for your next Canada self drive holidays if you meet the above conditions.

These conditions are different for car rental in the U.S.

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Yes, you can cancel your car hire free of charge up to 2 working days before pick-up.

This cancellation insurance is included as a standard for all car rentals made on the Authentik Canada price comparison tool.

Of course, you can change your reservation (pick-up and drop-off date, type of car, etc.) under the same conditions, i.e. up to 48 working hours before pick-up.

Less than 48 hours before the pick-up, it is unfortunately not possible to cancel or modify your reservation.

Before deciding on a cheap car rental in Calgary, for say, make sure that the primary driver and additional driver(s) are all at least 21 years of age.

Also note that drivers must have at least one year of driving experience to hire a car for their Canada tours.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 will be subject to a higher deposit than drivers aged 25 and over. This deposit, retained on the primary driver's credit card upon pick-up, corresponds to the franchise to be paid in the event of an accident ($500 to $1,000).

When the vehicle is returned, the deposit will be released immediately and all confidential data and information related to the card will be destroyed.

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In Canada, child car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).

If your seat meets these standards, take it with you! It's free to bring with most airlines and your child will be comfortable in there, feeling right at home.

Otherwise, consider renting a child seat with your vehicle. This option will be payable in advance or on site, depending on the rental companies.

Please note that not all rental companies offer this option.

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Planning a canadian road trip also means having to budget for gas.

Be aware of fluctuating gas prices. Finding the right balance between comfort and vehicle consumption could help you save big bucks.

In general, the price of fuel in Canada is roughly 50% of what you would pay in Europe. Some websites can give you the updates on gas prices in Canada in real time. Click on "find out more" to discover them.

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Read our summary of Canada's Highway Code before getting behind the wheel of your rental car.

Be mindful and enjoy your Canada tours!

Check out our Canada road trip ideas for inspiration when planning your trip.

The road trips are 100% customizable directly online, according to your own desires and needs.

Check out all of our car rental Questions & Answers if you want to learn more.

Authentik also offers car rentals in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Iceland, and Norway.