Car hire at Edmonton Airport

Edmonton International Airport has a rental car center that boasts several popular international rental companies, including Budget, National, Alamo, and Thrifty. The car rental center is at the parkade outside the main terminal building. You can reach the rental center by walking from the arrivals hall, which only takes a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Ped-Way from the main terminal. The car lot is on-site, just a short walk away.

Budget and National are the best options for acquiring a rental. Budget remains open till 1 am, while National operates till 12 am. The long operating hours are convenient for travelers who require a rental and are arriving on late flights. You don’t have to go to an off-airport location to acquire a rental if you arrive at the airport late at night. After-hours return services are also available from the agencies for a convenient return process. If you cannot drop off your rental within the agency’s operating hours, you can always settle for the after-hours drop off option.

All renters must be at least 21 years to acquire a car rental at Edmonton International Airport. You must have a driver’s license and a major credit card in your name. The license should remain valid during the entire rental period. If the driver’s license from your country of residence is in another language like Japanese or Arabic, you must acquire an additional international driver’s permit. Present the permit alongside the license for translation.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Edmonton airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, and Thrifty.