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Search for the best car rental at Toronto Pearson International airport
Around 28km (18 miles) from Toronto’s city centre, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the perfect starting point for your Canadian travels. Pick up a hire car direct from the airport and then get ready to explore the city, visit Ontario’s natural wonders or venture into the vast Canadian wilderness.
Airport pick-up
When you arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you’ll find several familiar car hire providers conveniently on-site at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. They include:
- Avis: +19 056 761 100
- Budget:+19 056 761 500
- Enterprise: +18 336 193 659
- Dollar / Thrifty:
- Terminal 1: +19 056 769 127
- Terminal 3: +16 475 476 022
- National: +18 337 923 290
- Alamo: +18 337 923 291
Once you’ve gone through the paperwork and picked up your keys, it’s a short walk from the terminals to the parking garage to collect your car. The car return area is also clearly marked, with many rental companies offering out-of-hours drop-off options.
There are also car hire companies based near the airport that offer pick-up services from Viscount Station, which you can reach using the free Terminal Link train. Companies offering car hire near Toronto Pearson Airport include:
- Europcar: +19 056 779 994
- Sixt: +18 887 498 227
- Green Motion: +19 055 642 425
The 401 and 427 highways will connect you from the airport to downtown Toronto. Ontario Speed limits on urban roads are typically 50km/h (approximately 31 mph) and 110km/h (approximately 68 mph) on highways.
Driving in Toronto is pretty straightforward, with well-signposted roads. As with many busy cities, it can get congested during peak times and street parking can be limited. Toronto Authority’s handy ‘Green P’ parking app can help you find parking spaces.
Hiring a car is the ideal way to explore Canada. Drive to top attractions like the shores of Lake Ontario, or the famous CN Tower on a Toronto city break. It’s also just a 90-minute drive to the iconic Niagara Falls from Toronto.
Fast facts
- Min. age required to hire a car: Typically 21
- Which side of the road: Right
- Credit card requirements: Debit or credit cards accepted
Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 pay a surcharge
