Cheap car rentals in Victoria
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Top tips for hiring a car in Victoria
- Renting a car in Victoria lets you explore the city and its surroundings on your own schedule without having to pay for cabs or face the crowds in public transports. Perched on the edge of Vancouver Island, the city has lots of places you can drive to such as Beacon Hill Park. A hire car is also perfect for discovering other destinations outside Victoria, including the scenic route to nearby Saanich Peninsula, which is only 45 minutes away.
- All the big car hire agencies can be found at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), which is located approximately 25 km (15.5 miles) north of Victoria. Car hire services are situated in the arrivals hall of the airport's passenger terminal, straight across from the Information Desk. Handicap hand controls are available with some companies when requested in advance.
- Victoria itself is a fairly easy city to navigate, but remember that traffic signs will be expressed in kilometers rather than miles. If you're heading to other destinations outside the city, beware that some back roads may be trickier, especially in the winter months. Vancouver Island is also popular among cyclists, so be extra careful when driving through the area.
- Traffic around Victoria usually flows nicely throughout the whole day, especially when compared to other big cities in Canada and the U.S., but driving into or out of the city during morning or evening rush hour can be a bit chaotic. Avoid driving into the city between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and out of the city between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Victoria for $75 or less
- Book your rental car in Victoria at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Victoria are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Victoria
What type of car is recommended for driving in Victoria?
If you're just driving within the city limits, a compact car is a good option as it's easy to park downtown. If you're traveling through the regions valleys and hills you may prefer an SUV, but in the summer months a convertible may be a fun option to drive with the top down along the scenic roads.
What’s the speed limit in Victoria?
The speed limit within the city is typically 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour), but it can be lower in certain residential areas, in which case signs will be posted. Speed limits on rural roads range between 60 and 80 km/h (37 and 50 mph) and on highways they range from 100 to 110 km/h (62 and 68 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Victoria?
The city of Victoria has plenty of street parking spaces as well as parking lots. Street parking must be paid between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and after this time it is free. Parking is free all day Sunday and on public holidays. Some meters are limited to 90 minutes while others allow you to park all day, and prices range between $1.50 and $3 per hour.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Victoria?
On average a hire car in Victoria costs $114 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Victoria?
The average price of fuel in Victoria is $8.24 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $99 and $132, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Victoria?
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Victoria.
How can I find car hires near me in Victoria?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Victoria?
A Compact car hire in Victoria costs $70 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Victoria?
An Economy car hire in Victoria costs $78 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Victoria?
An Intermediate car hire in Victoria costs $118 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Victoria?
In Victoria, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 3657 Harriet Road (3 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Victoria?
On average a car hire in Victoria costs $800 per week ($114 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Victoria?
On average a car hire in Victoria costs $3,429 per month ($114 per day).
Which car hire companies in Victoria have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
One car hire company which has updated their car hire health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Thrifty
Victoria car rental reviews and directory
National
8.2
Very Good
162 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.9
4 locations in Victoria
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7.6 Good
Oct 2020
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There were scratches on the car that weren't reported.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Friendly staff, excellent location, nice comfortable vehicle.Cons:
A little difficult to return the vehicle due to one way roads not easily maneuverable but on the 2nd go-around we figured out how to get into the lot and through the road construction. Nice staff, but they really scrutinize the vehicle so take pictures before you drive off the lot.7.6 Good
Jul 2019
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The drop off was convenient.Cons:
We went to National twice after driving a distance to get there and were not able to add a second driver either time. Misinformation, computer system down, nobody there. Very frustrating,.3.6 Poor
Jul 2019
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Damage check when returning felt like a criminal investigation. It ended up fine, but seemed like they were really trying to find insignificant damage to hold you accountable for. They also shadily dodged questions about the gas fill up requirements.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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The whole experience was awful, I will never use national car rentals again.Cons:
The customer service and management8.4 Very Good
Jun 2019
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Car was clean.Cons:
This office has a weird after hours dropoff policy: you are "responsible for the car" even when you drop the keys off in their lock box. In short: you're responsible for any damage even after you "return" the car until they have someone process your return.Hertz
7.8
Good
100 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Victoria
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
6.0 Okay
Nov 2021
8.8 Very Good
Nov 2019
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Staff was friendly and helpful however the website severely hampered his ability to provide timely service.Cons:
Fix the website........more user friendly10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Nothing- everything was seamless10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Super friendly. Easy to get to car. Easy drop off.Avis
9.3
Wonderful
30 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
9.2
One location in Victoria
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Front desk guy was professional, friendly and thorough.Cons:
Those underground drop-off locations are always a little dicey.8.8 Very Good
Jul 2019
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Staff was good, location was good, parking for my vehicle was available and reasonably priced. The vehicle was in perfect condition and the late drop provision was very easy.Cons:
I reserved a minivan very specifically, because I needed that size of vehicle. When I picked it up though, they did not have any minivans at all. They said my options were either a Suburban or a Ford Flex. I reserved a van because I needed a van. It didn’t really work that well, but we made do.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Car was ready when required, well prepared. Staff were great. On return also very helpful. No issues at all!Cons:
Nothing8.0 Very Good
Oct 2017
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First class always.Cons:
Counter lady a bit of an attitude but we all have off days. They are better left at home though.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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unfortunately I don't have the name of the agent but was this ever a great, fast and pleasant experience and I got a great car - Ford Fusion- incl GPS awesome!!!Cons:
nothing2.0 Poor
May 2017
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Went to to pick up rental car and was told my 2 debit cards were unacceptable, I needed to have a credit card. Have not owned a credit card for 20 years. Very very unhappy.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very Good
80 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.4
One location in Victoria
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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It was all a positive experience.Cons:
There is nothing that I could identify as needing improvement.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Staff was helpful and pleasantCons:
Every thing went well10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Great staff. Awesome SUV.7.6 Good
Mar 2019
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everything on time and as expected however... the new electronic "agreement" seems pretty sketchy, no hard copy for the customer... could easily be changed on their side cant fit all the negatives into the better part, oopsCons:
first off, the guy who i picked up the car from straight up lied to me saying gas from them would be 2.15/liter if i dropped it off empty, saying its below market price, great deal, no extra fees... wow sounds very nice... i looked closer at the electronic agreement, nope, almost 3.00/liter....9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Staff were efficient and friendly. The rental pick up and drop off was quick and easy. Great value for the money.Cons:
Only issue was the exterior of rental vehicle was not clean when picked up.8.4 Very Good
Feb 2019
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nice car, friendly staffCons:
had to wait 1.5 hours (past closing time...) for a car, because other renter was 3.5 hours late returning the vehicle. Seemed like a lack of communication, but not sure if one person was just blaming other for the situation... I was offered a small discount for the trouble.Budget
8.5
Very Good
81 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.5
4 locations in Victoria
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
8.8 Very Good
Oct 2020
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The car was very clean. The price was great (likely because of COVID)6.4 Okay
Sep 2019
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The pick up was unorganized and took a bit for anyone to acknowledged me. They seemed to be understaffed and not aware of what was going on. The office was extremely hot and was not well kept.9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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They told us we would have a Kia online and ended up with a very small car that was hard to get our luggage in. Any other car was going to be exceptionally more expensive so we didn’t really have a choice.9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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hard pressure on insurance but everything else was wonderfulThrifty
8.5
Very Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.9
One location in Victoria
Sunnycars
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3 locations in Victoria
Discount Car & Truck Rentals
No score available yet
One location in Victoria
keddy by Europcar
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One location in Victoria