The YEG welcomes millions of visitors yearly, with the number gradually increasing and growing since the dry spell that all airports around the world faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The visitors of the YEG who wish to rent a car during their stay in the city are offered multiple choices of companies that offer their services at the premises of the airport.
To head to the counters of these companies and to pick up your Edmonton Airport rental car, you have to make your way to the ground level of the Parkade parking lot. More specifically, you can find the counters outside of door #8 at the arrivals level.
Each of these companies has different operating hours that may not necessarily fit the schedule of when you will be arriving at the YEG. So, if you know that you will be arriving at the airport at a rather odd hour of the night, make sure ahead of time that your company’s counter will remain open at that time.
This is also applicable if you have reserved a car on the company’s website. In other words, even if you have a reservation, it does not mean that the counter will be open when you get there. So make sure to keep that in mind when making reservations!
Edmonton International Airport car rental companies
Visitors are encouraged to take a look at the selection of cars each company provides before getting to the airport. This reduces the time spent at the counter, and it allows for a more thorough review of options.
You can check each company’s fleet by heading over to your desired company’s website (mentioned below).
Note that some companies also offer considerable discounts for visitors who reserve cars online through their websites. Check out each individual company’s information on their website to see how you can save money while you rent a car!
Further, do call your company of choice prior to your arrival at the YEG to confirm that their operating hours have not been altered. Make sure that they will be open at the time that you will be at the airport.
Namarent – new car rental company in Edmonton
Discover the freedom to explore Edmonton on your terms with our premium car rental services. We offer a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs, from compact cars to spacious SUVs. Whether you’re a local looking for convenient transportation or a visitor eager to explore the city, we have you covered. Enjoy flexible rental options and excellent customer service for a seamless and unforgettable driving experience in Edmonton.”
Phone: +15875016606
Alamo
This company has branches all over North and South America, in Africa, Europe, and Australia. The company mostly offers vehicles for travelers on tight budgets, and the quality of their cars is not compromised by the price!
At the YEG, they operate from eight in the morning till midnight daily.
Toll-Free: 1 877 222 9075
Phone: 780 890 7345
Avis
This firm has nearly 5,500 locations spanning 165 countries. It was also the first ever car rental company to ever operate at an airport. Nowadays, you can find an Avis counter at nearly all major airports in North America.
At the YEG, they operate from seven in the morning till 1:00 a.m. daily.
Toll-Free: 1 800 879 2847
Phone: 780 890 7596
Budget
With thousands of locations across Canada and the United States alone, this car rental company is very well-known amongst travelers to these regions.
And as the name implies, the firm offers budget-friendly options!
At the YEG, they operate from 7:30 a.m. till 1:00 a.m. daily.
Toll-Free: 1 800 268 8900
Phone: 780 890 4801
Enterprise
This company is the largest rental firm in its home country of the United States with over nine thousand locations! Its first international office to open was situated in Canada, and it now has over 1,500 offices across the country.
At the YEG, they operate from eight in the morning till midnight daily.
Toll-Free: 1 800 261 7331
Phone: 780 980 2338
Dollar Rent A Car
This company is yet another rental firm with budget-friendly options, and it has hundreds of locations across Canada. Many of the locations are situated in major airports, the YEG included!
At the YEG, they operate from eight in the morning till 1:00 a.m. daily.
Phone: 780 890 4436
Hertz
The company is over a hundred years old and is a veteran in the field. Their large fleet of cars has varied options that cater to all needs and budgets!
At the YEG, they operate from eight in the morning till eleven p.m. daily.
You can either contact them at 1 800 263 0600 or 780 890 4435, or you can head over to their website at hertz.ca.
Toll-Free: 1 800 263 0600
Phone: 780 890 4435
National
National has more than a hundred locations across Canada, with most of them being in airports. They also offer great deals that you should be on the lookout for.
At the YEG, they operate from eight in the morning till midnight daily.
Toll-Free: 1 800 227 7368
Phone: 780 890 7232
Thrifty
The offices of this company span ten provinces and territories across 45 cities in Canada. They have budget-friendly options, and you can nearly always find them at your nearest airport.
Toll-Free: 1 800 847 4389
Phone: 780 890 4436
At the YEG, they operate from six in the morning till 1:00 a.m. daily.
You can either contact them at 1 800 847 4389 or 780 890 4436, or you can head over to their website at thrifty.com.
Now that you have all of your options clearly laid out in front of you, take the time to skim through them and check reviews and special offers so that you can rest assured that you’ve made an educated choice with your rental!
Off-site companies
There are also some companies not located on the grounds of the YEG that cater to the visitors of the airport.
If you would rather opt for such a car rental company with an off-site location, call your company of choice and inquire whether or not they offer shuttle buses to transport passengers.
Usually, the companies that are not on the premises of the YEG may offer a shuttle service that transfers customers from the airport to their offices.
Inquire about the availability of such services, the method of booking them, and whether or not the shuttle comes with an added fee.