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Car hire Calgary International Airport

Are you planning a trip to Calgary, Canada? Make sure to arrange your transport if you want to go explore the beautiful city at your own pace. Holiday Cars will be glad to help you find the perfect rental car. All prices for car hire at Calgary International Airport are being compared so that you can easily pick the car and price of your choice. Whether it’s a smaller, cheaper car or a big, luxury car or even a sports car. You can hire any type of car you will. This will make your holiday in Calgary unforgettable and you can see so much in one vacation.

Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport, officially named McCall Field, serves the city of Calgary and is the busiest airport in Alberta and the fourth-busiest in Canada. The airport is a hub for two major Canadian airlines: Air Canada and WestJet. It also serves non-stop daily flights to and from North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. Furthermore, Calgary International Airport has 2 passenger terminals for international and domestic flights and 5 runways. To make your waiting time a little more comfortable the airport offers a wide number of services and facilities at its passenger terminals like duty-free shops, free internet, a prayer and smoking area.

Trusted companies for car rental at Calgary International Airport

Holiday Cars can help you rent the perfect car for your vacation in Calgary by comparing the prices and availability. Besides, Holiday Cars only work with trusted companies that offer car rental services at Calgary International Airport such as:
Picking up the rental car when you arrive is very easy when the car rental supplier has an office at or near the airport. You can check whether or not this is the case in advance so you know exactly where to go after landing. You don’t have to worry about paying too much for car hire at Calgary International Airport because you pay exactly what you see in your search results. Be sure to rent a car in Calgary well in advance because the longer you wait, the more you pay for car rental.

Where to go in Calgary

Calgary is the perfect destination for those who like adventure and experiencing new things. This Canadian city is known for its art, culture and rich history and is filled with several attractions to satisfy any tourist. If you fascinate art and history, you should check out the Glenbow Museum, the Military Museums, Telus Spark, and the National Music Centre. Those who enjoy the nature can take a stroll across the bridge to Prince’s Island Park or explore the badlands and prairie habitats at Dinosaur Provincial Park. You will be amazed with all the beauty Calgary has to offer!

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Tips and experiences for Calgary airport

Our customers rated Calgary airport with an average of 9.1 based on 47 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

19-09-2021
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Use Avis. If you need a drop off in another city Avis is most competitive. Great customer service at airport. Very quick service at airport. Vehicle was clean ran well and an upgrade with no charge.
19-09-2021
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Calgary airport is always a pleasure to fly into and out of. there is so much to see and do while waiting to depart. the airport is well designed and the large amount of signs makes it difficult for anyone to get lost. the staff is friendly and helpful. the bathrooms are always incredibly clean. way to go, Calgary for your amazing airport!
11-08-2021
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During the winter, we would definitely recommend their windshield protection! The gravel on the road is no joke.
23-06-2021
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Find your gas station before you start your journey so when you are pressed for time at the end you can easier get there (Google and save so you dont drive distracted)
20-06-2021
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Book everything in advance to get best prices. Talk to a local person to know the best spots to visit. Drive around the entire city to feel its true vibe. Be prepared for the new weather Eat local cuisine Collect souvenirs from the trip
18-06-2021
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I THOUGHT CALGARY AIRPORT ITSELF WAS VERY EASY TO NAVIGATE THROUGH FROM THE AEROPLANE TO THE RENTAL CAR TERMINAL, THIS IS SITUATED OUTSIDE OF THE AIRPORT AND IS ACCESSED VIA A LIFT. WE ARRIVED VERY LATE AT NIGHT SO IT WAS RELATIVELY QUIET SO WE DID NOT HAVE TO QUEUE VERY LONG GETTING THROUGH CUSTOMS, PICKING UP OUR LUGGAGE OR GOING TO PICK UP OUR CAR. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE TROLLEYS EITHER IN THE AIRPORT WHICH WAS A BONUS AS YOU ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO FIND LOOSE CHANGE IN YOUR POCKET AFTER A LONG FLIGHT AND MOST OF THE TIME YOU DONT HAVE ANY PLUS THERE WERE PLENTY OF THEM AROUND, THE STAFF IN THE AIRPORT ARE ALSO VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL, BE AWARE THOUGH THAT IT IS A LONG WALK FROM THE PLANE TO GET BAGGAGE, THIS WAS THE ONLY DOWNSIDE
16-06-2021
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Rent a car, but rent it through the actual car rental service. These 3rd party sites will not tell you all the fees that you will end up paying.
15-06-2021
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Everyone was so Kind and helpfull, I dnt know where Routes No. Pier was, And in information they informed me. Excelent Experience!
15-06-2021
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Beautiful well maintained airport. Felt clean and well kept. Signs are easily marked and was easy to get from one place to another. Several workers were stationed throughout the airport if you had any questions or concerns.
11-06-2021
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Sorry, I just fly in with airmiles to visit all my kids and grandkids, used to live in Calgary so not a tourist at all.
09-06-2021
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Immigration services were fast and easy. The airport was clean and tidy. The volunteers at the airport were polite and very helpful. One guy (Andrew?) helped us contact our rental car company and instructed us where to find the shuttle bus. At our return trip, the checkin process was easy and fast. The airline staff were patient and smile all of the time. The terminals were easy to find. Finally, the Aspire lounge at Terminal E was fantastic!
02-06-2021
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Go to the charming mountain town of Canmore, hike around Banff, and enjoy biking or driving around the Rockies.
27-05-2021
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The car rental place is pretty far from the international arrival. It is a long walk. Plan ahead for extra time. Otherwise the process is very easy and convenient. People are friendly. The pickup and return locations are same.
30-04-2021
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Calgary airport was a joy. No problems arriving or leaving. A good selection of restaurants and cafes. The bathrooms were clean. And there was plenty of room to sit at the gates.
21-04-2021
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Simple, clean airport easily accessed from the city (though the approach roads need some TLC). I flew with WestJet to Denver and was able to check in using the mobile app to save time dropping off my bag. All the US flights are pre-cleared for immigration and depart from the E gates in the new terminal extension. If you have a Priority Pass, you can enter the lounge just beyond security near the Burger King, which was a pleasant way to spend a few hours before my flight. Boarding is efficient, and the halls are very spacious, so the terminal never feels too crowded. When arriving from Germany the week earlier, passengers were greeted by volunteers wearing cowboy hats, which was a fun way to start my trip to Canada.
15-04-2021
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We visited Calgary for five days. We visited Heritage Park, the Zoo, and Banff National Park. All were well worth the money. My personal favorite was the Zoo, the array of animals they have and cleanliness was impressive. Two hours from Lake Louise we had to check it out and our experience was wonderful however, also worth the drive is Lake Moraine. It has stunning views and seemed a more private than Lake Louise.
13-04-2021
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It is (like a lot of North American style airports) a bit spread out, and for this reason: somewhat difficult to gt around.
01-04-2021
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use different rental car company, i know i will because despite my difficulties with the car, only my gas was compted for me, but i believe i deserved more of a refund.
30-03-2021
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Long walk from baggage claim to pick up rental car - be prepared to carry bags a distance. Airport was very clean and wide open, not busy. Good to become familiar with car before leaving the pickup counter and have a sense of where to go before getting into the car due to my lack of preparedness. It took me a little while to find the gas cap release button.
19-03-2021
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Calgary's airport is very easy to navigate. Some of the rental companies are onsite and some are very close to the airport. Security and Customs was done at Calgary itself for passengers traveling to US. It was a hassle free checkin with nobody in the queue. Due to limited plane's cabin capacity for carry on luggage, they were checking in bags for free.
18-03-2021
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Use Avis. Less costly, more convenient since it’s at the airport (literally 5m compared to 90m to rent the car), and much better car!
09-03-2021
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I'm from the U.S. and didn't know you had to prepay gas for almost every gas station. What we didn't know about prepay was that even though you select a prepay amount of $50 and only actually fill up $45, you only pay for the $45. Another tip, check out Banff if you have time. It's not that far from Calgary and so worth it. I would not recommend staying in Banff, but rather in Canmore. Canmore is much more quiet and has all the amenities you'll need.
09-03-2021
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If you do rent from Routes, once you pick-up your luggage from baggage claim make a call to Routes and ask for a shuttle pick-up. It's not that short of a walk from baggage claim to the pick-up location and the shuttle does take some time to reach the airport since the office is located off-site. At the counter, when they start asking if you want to purchase insurance, if you didn't already do so from your own source I would consider it. They aren't kidding when it comes to windshield damage. There are a lot of loose rocks on the road and on both times I've rented with Routes, I've gotten a few large chips on the windshield. And on one occasion the chip turned into a crack, but luckily Routes was kind enough not to charge me for the damage as they were going to replace the window anyway!
15-02-2021
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Upon arriving in the international arrivals, you will need to make a left and walk for about 3-5 minutes to arrive at bus port number 22, where you will be picked up and transferred to Routes.
04-01-2021
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Calgary Airport is far from downtown. Requires taxi to downtown. The car rental companies at airport charge an additional $100 over car rental companies not inside airport. Calgary is a large airport. It's also very clean. If you are willing to pay an additional fee to rent the cars at the airport, the location of car rental is centralized, and it's easy to get to if you are walking inside the airport. A shuttle to car rental is not needed. Ride Share is very common in Calgary, so prices to get to the city are reasonable.
03-12-2020
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Highly recommend everything about Banff and Sunshine Village. Wonderful place! Just stay away from Routes Car Rental.
24-11-2020
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If you are heading into the mountains from Calgary, and do not wish to see any sights downtown, follow the Google Maps instructions to access Highway 1. They will route you through the north end of Calgary and save quite a bit of time. Once in the mountains, a stop in scenic Banff is essential. On our way home, we stayed in the Marriott in the Calgary airport terminal because we had a very early morning flight. This saved us tons of time and sleep. It also allowed us to leisurely walk to the check-in area without needing to go outside, which is a big treat in the wintertime!
21-11-2020
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Get global entry which includes TSA pre-check. It helps you through the TSA lines and customs. Bring a car mount for your phone so you can use it for GPS instead of renting one. When traveling as a couple, choose two isle seats so you can get up and walk around. Get a selfie stick for pictures. Be willing to try new things!
09-11-2020
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Call Routes when you land before collecting luggage to expedite the pickup time.
28-10-2020
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I highly recommend visiting Banff National Park. We really enjoyed skiing Sunshine and Lake Louise resorts. Also, the ice skating on Lake Louise was fantastic. Ice skating on the lake with those amazing views was the highlight of the trip for my wife and daughter.
30-09-2020
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Head to the mountains. Lake Louise is beautiful, great skiing and scenic surrounds. Then head back to Banff. Ski Sunshine and Norquay.
25-09-2020
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I am very familiar with the airport and find it very user friendly. The water pressure on the drinking fountains I used made it very difficult to get a drink. I suggest installing systems that allow people to fill their own containers.
14-09-2020
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Get a lounge pass, It made my trip such a delight.
22-08-2020
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Enjoy great food downtown. Walk around and eat in trendy Kensington. Take a trip to Banff provincial park. See a Calgary flames game. Visit one of the many parks. It was a great city to visit!
01-08-2020
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4WD are helpful in the winter. Watch for wildlife and flying debris on roads outside of Calgary!
26-06-2020
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all good!
23-10-2019
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Go right to shuttle stall #21 and #22 at the Calgary arrivals level. That's where the Routes shuttle picks up. I had difficulty finding the courtesy phone to Routes inside the airport, so it's best to carry their number with you and ring them when you're ready for pick-up.
22-10-2019
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5 minutes from airport easily accessible location - close to airport and Deerfoot trail car was inside for pickup cleaned and ready opens early for shuttle service friendly staff
30-08-2019
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Pay the extra and rent a car from the airport location and not off airport. Its SO cold it's worth it. Rent a bigger vehicle than you might with 4 wheel drive. We needed it in the mountains.
30-03-2019
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We weren't there very long, but it was a very nice airport! Security was SO efficient I don't understand why the US doesn't have the technology Calgary airport has!
25-04-2018
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Get good route maps as the signage on the motorways is not up to European standards
02-04-2018
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Heritage Park is great for families or anyone who likes history. The Calgary Zoo is good for kids of all ages, and the restaurant serves the best zoo food I have tasted.
28-03-2018
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Heritage Park Glenbow Museum Big T's Barbeque
28-03-2018
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Calgary is a nice city. Worth visiting, if you drive to the mountains, it's even better.
11-01-2018
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Food excellent. Activities for children was wonderful.
17-03-2017
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Glenbow Museum and walking along the Bow river, the Calatrava footbridge, and the long summer evenings are all highlights. Calgary is a city full of young people and night life. the Steven St. mall, the sculptures, and the efforts of the city to revive neighbourhoods and improve the light rapid transit system are making Calgary a much more livable city.
10-02-2017
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I traveled Calgary to the Montana border. Waterton Park is an awesome, must-visit. Enjoy