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Budget car hire prices in Calgary

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Hyundai Elantra car
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
R1 482/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
R1 432/day
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Chevrolet Express car
Chevrolet Express
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
R1 753/day
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GMC Sierra car
GMC Sierra
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
R1 350/day
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Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
R1 327/day
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Most popular location

2000 Airport Road Northeast

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Calgary

  • Budget in Calgary works to ensure you are satisfied during your travel. Once you book a Budget hire car in Calgary, you will be free to adventure the city and its beautiful scenes at your liberty. Drive to Calgary Towers and enjoy the aesthetic views of the city. You may also enjoy an adventure at Waterton Lakes National Park or Kootenay National Park. If you love wildlife, ensure you spend an incredible time at Heritage Park Historical Village. Leave some time to visit the Gasoline Alley Museum and Banff National Park to enjoy its scenic views. Seek a little slice of adventure along the Smith Dorrien Trail scenic drives and the Kananaskis Wildlife drive, and you will experience unforgettable moments.
  • If you are a car enthusiast, you will have an opportunity to explore a range of Budget hire cars in Calgary. They include comfortable SUVs that allow you to drive off-road without much strain; a family-friendly minivan is best when you are on a family holiday, and sporty convertibles are best for lovers and honeymooners on their time out. Compact cars are a wise choice for city driving, as they are easy to navigate, especially on clogged roads. If you have camping plans, booking a ute will be an excellent choice. On the other hand, vans will be great for a group of five or more people, as they are spacious and accommodate more luggage.
  • When considering booking Budget hire cars in Calgary, it is vital to familiarise yourself with some of the significant road rules and regulations. For instance, all vehicle occupants must have their seat belts on, while drivers are required to observe all road warning signs. Drunk driving is illegal in Calgary, with possible fines when you are found guilty. Mobile use while driving is also unlawful in Calgary. You should keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Driving slowly and keenly through school zones and near bus stops would be best.
  • Be cautious when driving Budget hire cars in Calgary along Deerfoot Trail road leading to Glenmore East, as it is one of the busiest in Calgary. If possible, you should drive during off-peak hours or choose another route during the peak hour. Rush hours in Calgary are generally 7:30 to 9:30 and 15:30 to 17:30. You may experience possible traffic if you drive near a school, especially in the morning and afternoon during the drop-off and pick-up hours. Ensure proper scheduling of your activities to avoid inconveniences due to congested roads. On Sundays, you will find navigation easier, as you are less likely to find congested freeways.
  • Book your car hire from Budget in Calgary at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Intermediate car hire from Budget in Calgary are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Calgary

  • What are the best pick-up locations for Budget car hire in Calgary?

    Budget hire cars have a pick-up location at the Calgary Airport (YYC) car hire centre. The agency’s attendants will give you keys and directions at the company hire desk. This location makes it convenient and saves time for clients arriving at the airport.

  • What are the car hire benefits offered by Budget car hire in Calgary?

    If you book Budget car hire in Calgary, you will enjoy great rates. When you hire for extended periods, you will save more money to explore other places in the Canadian city. You will get discounted liability waivers and be able to change your vehicle for another model if you wish. You will also get free pick-up service at the Budget hire facility.

  • What are the best places to park in Calgary?

    You will generally get free street parking after 6:00 pm daily at Calgary Parking Authority. You can park your Budget car hire in Calgary at some cheap locations at Skyview Parking and Indigo Park. You can also utilise overnight parking at Livingston Place, Jamieson Place and Eau Claire Market Surface.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Calgary?

    Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Calgary.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Calgary?

    Budget has 10 hire locations in Calgary. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Calgary airport (YYC)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Calgary airport (YYC)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Calgary

Overall rating7.0 GoodBased on 191 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0

Recent reviews

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2.0
Got hit with a surprise deposit amount to $750 and I wasn’t ready for that so i had to skip one day of my rentalReviewed Mar 6 2025
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2.0
I was given a Ford Transit minibus - with no option to change. Much bigger than I needed or wanted, more expensive to run and insure. Difficult to park. Not impressed. Won’t be using Kayak or budget again.Reviewed Feb 15 2025
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8.0
The staff in the pickup and drop off were not very friendly.Reviewed Sept 26 2024
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10.0
Great service, highly recommended !Reviewed Aug 16 2024
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2.0
I showed up after reserving my car and was told there was only a smaller car available. I was told the cost would remain the same despite the car being a small SUV. I cancelled my reservation and immediately went to Avis who gave me a larger SUV at a less price than I even paid originally. I will NEVER be using Budget again.Reviewed Aug 10 2024
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10.0
The car we were provided was amazing! (They upgraded us to an SUV) It was so easy to pick up and drop off. The customer service was so good. Quick and painless. The only thing that could be improved was the cleanliness of the vehicle. It had some crumbs on the seats and a spilled ice cream mark on the back seat. This has never happened before so I am assuming that they just had a ton of rentals back to back during the busy stampede week. Nothing that a quick vacuum before we left couldn't fix. 😁Reviewed Jul 23 2024
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2.0
Quoted rate was not what was charged at the airport at drop offReviewed Jul 12 2024
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10.0
Pick up/drop off location. Car was not washed due to city water restrictions.Reviewed Jul 4 2024
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2.0
The car was excellent and in excellent condition, but there were a lot of hidden fees that the company kept silent about. When choosing a car, the price on the website was $68 for two days, with hidden fees they charged $412 for two days. This is not pleasant, the company must inform customers about hidden fees. I will never go to Budget again because I feel cheated.Reviewed May 30 2024
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2.0
We didn’t have an experience as there was no car available when we arrived at 1:30amReviewed May 27 2024
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2.0
My arriving flight was delayed by a few minutes. Then, for no obvious reason, we waited 30 minutes to get our checked luggage. I was 15 minutes past the ‘pickup time’ that I had entered on kayak, and the desk was closed. After a frustrating call to the Budget Call Center, I was told the airport location closed at the exact time I had booked the pickup for, and there was nothing they could do for me. A warning when I booked it and/or a call or text before they closed up for the night would’ve saved me a lot of middle-of-the-night frustration at the airport.Reviewed Apr 29 2024
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2.0
When I arrived at 2am there was no one to serve me, even though someone was supposed to process me. I ended up getting an Uber.Reviewed Apr 26 2024
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Calgary?

Address

15180 Bannister Road Southeast

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 403 226 1550

Address

2000 Airport Road Northeast

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00
Thursday00:00 - 02:0007:00 - 17:00
Friday00:00 - 02:0007:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00
Sunday07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00

Phone

+1 403 221 1715

Address

140 6th Avenue Southeast

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

Phone

+1 403 226 1550

Address

5210 Macleod Trail Southwest

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+1 403 299 6811

Address

3328 26th Street Northeast

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 403 299 6800

Address

1544 16th Avenue Northwest

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 403 226 1550

Address

724 6th Avenue Southwest

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+1 403 299 6830

Address

Bay 6,125 11450 29th Street Se

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+1 403 226 1550

Address

9707 Barlow Trail Ne

Hours

Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30

Phone

+1 403 226 1550

Address

7687 110 Avenue Northwest

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+1 403 226 1550
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