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Top tips for renting a car at Victoria Intl airport
- Securing a car rental at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is an efficient way to travel around the capital city of British Columbia, from one end of the peninsula to the other. Driving a Victoria International Airport car rental is also a convenient way to see all of Vancouver Island. The island is world-renowned for its parks, forests, and outdoor activities, making a Victoria International Airport car rental an asset in this corner of Canada.
- In order to rent a car in Canada, you must be at least 21 years old and you must have had your driver’s license for at least one year. When you book a Victoria Airport car rental, if you are under the age of 25, you will most likely be charged an additional daily fee as a Young Driver. Most car rental agencies at Victoria International Airport will require you to have a major credit card issued in your own name. Furthermore, some rental car companies will require you to show proof of your own insurance coverage if you do not accept theirs. If you choose to use your own insurance, make sure that the coverage is valid in Canada.
- If you need to wait before you can collect your car rental at Victoria International Airport, you can take advantage of the services and amenities that the airport offers. At Victoria Airport, you can find an area for children to play, a family room, an aviation museum, and an observation lounge. You can also avail yourself of luggage storage, workstations, several restaurants and shops, and more.
- Booking a car rental at Victoria International Airport gives you the added advantage of dealing with on-site agencies with longer hours of operation. Most car rental agencies within the city of Victoria close by 6:00 pm. However, the on-site car rental agencies at Victoria International Airport tend to stay open longer. For example, Budget and National generally stay open until 12:30 am. Avis at the Victoria Airport generally stays open until 10:30 pm. Hertz and Thrifty at the Victoria Airport generally stay open until 8:00 pm.
- Book your rental car at Victoria Intl airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Victoria Intl airport
Where are the car rental agencies located at Victoria International Airport?
Victoria International Airport has five on-site car rental agencies and two agencies that are off-site. Victoria International Airport car rentals located on-site can be found across from the Information Desk in the Arrivals area. These car rental companies include Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, and Thrifty. Alamo and Enterprise are located off airport grounds. You must arrange to be picked up by an agency shuttle at the time that you make your reservation. You can catch the agency shuttle across the street from where you exit the airport at Baggage Claim.
Where are the rental vehicles parked at Victoria International Airport?
In order to find your rental vehicle once you have collected the keys from one of the on-site agencies in the Arrivals area, exit the airport through the Baggage Claim. Cross Electra Boulevard, which will be directly in front of you, and bear right. This will bring you into the parking garage where the rental cars are parked. When it is time to return your car rental at Victoria International Airport, follow the Rental Car Return signs as you enter the airport grounds. This will lead you back to the same parking structure. Once you have parked your car and returned the keys, exit the parking structure and cross the road to the terminal.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in order to rent a car at Victoria International Airport?
No. US citizens do not need an International Driving Permit in order to rent a car in Canada. You need a valid, government-issued, unexpired driver's license which remains valid throughout the time that you rent the car. You will also need a photo ID, which could be your driver's license or your passport.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Victoria Intl airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Victoria Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Victoria Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Budget
9.0
Wonderful
50 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.7
One location in Victoria Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
5.2 Fair
May 2019
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Pick up staff told me they did not have a full sized car and tried to push me into paying 80 dollars more for a car I did not want or need. Was that a pushy individual or is it a management policy. I think it was the agent7.6 Good
Jan 2018
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The xar worked well.Cons:
The vehicles tires were very dangerous in snow and I had difficulty driving vibg around in the snow.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Car was clean and size/model expected. Took less than 15 minutes to get on the road.National
8.5
Very good
73 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.9
2 locations in Victoria Intl Airport
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7.6 Good
Oct 2020
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There were scratches on the car that weren't reported.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,.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Super convenient and speedy service. We were up and on our way within 10 minutes!10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Staff were friendly and efficient. No attempt made to add on extra charges for non-existent damage as I have experienced with some companies.Cons:
Good service2.0 Poor
May 2019
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Wont allow Graduated Driver Licenseholder to rent vehicle4.4 Mediocre
Feb 2019
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Drop off was easyCons:
They didn’t have a record of my reservation when I showed up. Then he gave me the wrong keys to a car.Avis
8.4
Very good
42 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.7
One location in Victoria Intl Airport
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Yes10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Friendly Staff. Nice vehicle selection4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2018
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The charge on the statement (I had to do drop-off when the pavilion wasn't open because of my flight time, exceeded the estimate by 30%10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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There was nobody directly at the car return and the agent was kind enough to leave the booth at the airport and do a walk around the car to assure us that we returned the car with no damage noCons:
nothing8.8 Very good
Jun 2017
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Once I got to the counter and had waited for my turn, things went smooth anf with courtesuCons:
No attendant in parking lot. No indication of counter locationHertz
7.5
Good
78 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.2
One location in Victoria Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
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31 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
One location in Victoria Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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All staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks guys!4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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We arrived at the airport and found 5 other companies had onsite cars. Enterprise was off site. I didn’t even have the number to call. I couldn’t call because I don’t have cell service out of the U.S. so I switched to National and got a car on site for the same price! Easier to pick up and return.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Staff excellent. Fast pick up and drop off. Helpful info. Gas economy. Sirius XM radio.Cons:
Nissan Sentra driver accessory controls not user friendly (took about 10 settings to change the clock!) (Much scrolling to find reset for km measurement.) (Numerous electronic warnings that were impossible to understand.) No compass.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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We were in and out the door within 5 minutes. No hassle with selling us their insurance. Got a brand new car. Friendly people.Cons:
It was offsite, but it ended up not being a big deal.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Zero hassle. Great staff with a can do attitude. Great directions.Cons:
No Sat Nav. Limited ability to book extras at time of booking8.0 Very good
Jun 2017
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They came and drop us at the ferry terminal, awsomeThrifty
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 Intl Airport
Alamo
7.8
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
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7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.4
One location in Victoria Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2022
7.9 Good
Sep 2021
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2 locations in Victoria Intl Airport
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