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Car Rentals in Edmonton

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Car Rentals in Edmonton

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Downtown Edmonton and the Ice District are walkable and connected by the LRT, so a rental car isn’t necessary for a trip that stays in the city core.

Edmonton Spreads Out More Than Its Downtown Suggests

West Edmonton Mall, several river valley trailheads, and outlying attractions sit far enough from downtown that a car or a longer transit ride is often needed to reach them comfortably.

When a Car Helps

Elk Island National Park, about 30 minutes east and home to free-roaming bison herds, and Fort Edmonton Park on the city’s edge are both easier to reach with your own car.

Compare rental rates above if Elk Island or Fort Edmonton Park are part of your plans, or check flight and hotel options if you’re keeping things downtown.

Travel guides

Edmonton travel guides

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Edmonton: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Edmonton or rely on the LRT and buses: how the city is laid out, how Edmonton Transit fares and the Arc card work, the long airport transfer, what driving and parking are really like, the day trips to Elk Island and Jasper that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Edmonton: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Edmonton: the long bright winter, the festival-packed summer, the Oilers playoff and August spikes that move fares, the cheapest windows, and how to get downtown from a distant airport.

Things to Do in Edmonton: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Edmonton: the river valley, Whyte Avenue and Old Strathcona, the Ice District and the Oilers, the Legislature, the Royal Alberta Museum and the Art Gallery of Alberta, West Edmonton Mall, the summer festivals, food, day trips to Elk Island and Jasper, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Edmonton car rentals, answered

When's the best time to visit Edmonton?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Edmonton: the long bright winter, the festival-packed summer, the Oilers playoff and August spikes that move fares, the cheapest windows, and how to get downtown from a distant airport.

Do I need a rental car in Edmonton?

Whether to rent a car in Edmonton or rely on the LRT and buses: how the city is laid out, how Edmonton Transit fares and the Arc card work, the long airport transfer, what driving and parking are really like, the day trips to Elk Island and Jasper that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Can I also compare flights to Edmonton and hotels in Edmonton?

Yes. Our flights and hotels pages for Edmonton each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.