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Top tips for renting a car at Edmonton airport
- A car rental at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is mandatory, especially if you plan on visiting destinations in small towns that public transport cannot access. Edmonton International Airport car rentals come in handy by giving you the freedom of operating at your schedule, unlike the use of buses which forces you to operate on the fixed schedule of the bus. Car rentals are also cheaper than the use of taxis throughout your stay.
- Fortunately, travelers can book a car rental at Edmonton International Airport via KAYAK. Booking your rental with KAYAK is fast, easy, and convenient since you do it from home and save big through the discounts available on the website. Finding a fitting rental on KAYAK is easy. Simply filter your search according to your budget and preferred rental type. Do this a few days before your flight and quickly drive away with your rental when you arrive at Edmonton International Airport.
- Making returns at Edmonton International Airport is easy because the return car lot is the same as the pick-up lot. This way, you can easily find it. Follow the directions leading to the return lot when you enter the airport. An important thing to keep in mind about a drop off is to make sure your rental is clean, free from damage, and free from your belonging. Making drop offs during your agency’s operating hours is ideal. However, some agencies like National provide after-hours return services for a more convenient drop off.
- Edmonton International Airport experiences peak times before 9 am and between 2 pm and 6 pm. These are the worst times to transit through the airport. During these times, it can take up to 2 hours to transit through the airport and pick up your rental. For a smooth and quick transit, try looking for flights that arrive outside peak times. The airport is also busy during holidays like summer. We advise against flying into the airport during such holidays if possible.
- Book your rental car at Edmonton airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Edmonton airport
Where are the rental companies situated at Edmonton International 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.
Which companies are most convenient at Edmonton International Airport?
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.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Edmonton International Airport?
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.
What is the best rental car company at Edmonton airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Edmonton airport is Budget (8.2, 57 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Edmonton airport?
Car rental 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.
Edmonton Airport car rental reviews and directory
Driving Force
9.7
Wonderful
91 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
8.4 Very good
Jul 2019
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Someone at the office between noon and 5 pm on a Sunday.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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YesCons:
It wasn't really obvious from my paperwork that we had to call for the shuttle to come pick us up at the airport. The number could be more "front and centre" on the reservation paper. Luckily, someone else on our flight was renting with them and had already called the number.9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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yes10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Staff were polite and efficient.Cons:
If not providing winter tires in January, at least mentioning that they are not winter tires before I drove away.8.8 Very good
Nov 2018
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All good. With the car and the front desk lady.Cons:
Insurance the offer me was overpriced. 35 per day.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Very good
36 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
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8.0 Very good
Sep 2018
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The staff was very professional and honest.Cons:
The air filter needed to be changed because it smelt like cannabis every time I turned on the heat or AC. I was very glad to accept a discount. :).2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
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n/aCons:
agency cancelled the rental one hour before pickup, stated I would be on the waiting list but did not contact me after the cancellation10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Friendly staff, clean vehicle, easy pickup and drop off2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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Required to drop the car off early to catch flight while no attendant present and now Enterprise is trying to charge me for a scratch on the car.9.2 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Great customer service and very quick process coming and going.Cons:
full-size vehicle was pretty compact!10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
Hertz
8.4
Very good
96 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2023
Budget
8.2
Very good
70 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.6
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8.0 Very good
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2022
Avis
8.2
Very good
33 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.6
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6.4 Okay
Jul 2019
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Drop off was awful! No signs where to take car. Finally found a tiny sign to drive to the 7th fl of garage. No attendant around. Spent 20 minutes walking around offices to find someone.9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Both pick-up nad drop-off of the car were fast, and staff were all friendly.Cons:
I was surprised that my rental car did not have a block heater, given how cold temperatures can get in winter in Edmonton.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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I rent alot of vehicles every week if they keep there prices done they will get my buisness8.4 Very good
Jul 2018
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Nice vehicle. TeasonableCons:
Downtown drop off location was impossible due to lack of deatails, signage, traffic no where to stop. Deatailed directions for complicated drop off downtown should be provided. Alternative location should be provided with directions2.0 Poor
Dec 2017
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Booked a Tahoe online and when we went to pick up the car and was signing all the documents, noticed the price was more than 4 times the price. I showed them my confirmation but the time my just told me there must have been an issue with the booking site. There was no mention of this before I was about to sign and they would not honor the confirmed price I had so I left and went to Alamo who gave me a great deal. Thank you Alamo. Last time booking Avis10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Scheduled my pickup from the airport for 11, but they did not have a car ready ( I was 10 minutes early as my flight was ahead of schedule) I was upgraded to a B class car and loved it! May have changed my mind on wanting to purchase a jeep because I loved the Chevy Malibu so much. My first time renting a car, and was very pleased.Cons:
I wasn't offered any kind of km deal, which is fine, but it would have been nice if there was a package since it is roughly 400 kms from Edmonton to JasperAlamo
7.9
Good
60 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Excellent. Friendly, helpful, professional staff. Nice vehicle. Well done!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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I had ordered a small car to keep the prices low and they offered me a large vehicle and I asked for a pick up truck and they gave me one at no extra charge great service great company policy8.8 Very good
Dec 2018
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Everything EXCEPT.... (see what I didn't like)Cons:
I had been provided this address 1, 1000 Airport Road, Leduc, AB T9E8B7 which is wrong. The correct location is inside the airport. It was extremely difficult for me to pick up the vehicle because of that.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Quick and easy pick up and drop off9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Good keep with 4wdCons:
Hood rattles and bends when hit by gusts of air from passing tricksThrifty
7.8
Good
61 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Very friendly staff.Cons:
Signage in the garage could have been more clear.2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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NothingCons:
Only offered pickup trucks, credit card insurance doesn't cover10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Super friendly staff at airport. Great vehicle. Low rate.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Staff were great. Thecar was clean and handled very well.Cons:
The tank wasn’t full-full when I picked it up.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Everything worked and the rental price was right.Cons:
Surcharge for 2nd driver - $13 per day extra... never seen this before.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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size was good for 8Cons:
sometimes storage tight with back seats up but great if back seats down and only five peopleNational
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.4
Very good
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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We liked everything about our rentalCons:
nothing could have been better. enjoyed dealing with Routes8.4 Very good
May 2019
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The stuff was very friendly and approachable.Cons:
I would be glad if the car had USB to phone charger ports6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
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Service is decent.Cons:
Windshield deductible of $100 after paying $7.99 makes no sense for one rock chip. We know they will just repair the windshield until it actually cracks. It's the first car rental that's ever hit me with an additional insurance and $100 charge thereafter for a rock chip. Overall a bad experience.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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The customer is great ... very friendly staff and the best rate10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Prompt, efficient service. Very reasonable price.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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Staff was great and transaction was easy.Cons:
May be due to construction close to the Branch, pickup time is quite long, 40 minutes. Pre Authorize deposit is usually 300/350 but they have $500 Pre Authorized amount..Ace
2.0
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2.0
Comfort
2.0
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2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Edmonton Airport
Europcar
7.7
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keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
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405 11 Ave, Nisku
+1 780 769 0600
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Edmonton Airport
+1 780 986 6701
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