Vancouver International Airport (YVR) car hire

Hire a car from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to explore Vancouver’s many cultural highlights and tour the spectacular coastline and mountains of British Columbia in comfort. Book in advance, and you’ll be on the open road shortly after landing.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is home to several car hire companies, including:

• Avis: +16 046 062 847
• Alamo: +18 336 193 650
• Budget: +16 047 133 102
• Dollar: +16 046 061 656
• Enterprise: +18 336 193 651
• Hertz: +16 046 063 700
• National: +18 336 193 652
• Thrifty: +16 046 061 655

You’ll find these car rental companies on the ground floor of the parkade (a local word for a multi-storey car park), just moments away from the terminal.

There are also ‘off-airport’ car hire companies near Vancouver International Airport, including Europcar, Sixt and AliGo Rent A Car. A shuttle from the Courtesy Shuttle Zones will transport you to these outlets.

The airport, which is based on Sea Island, is close to the city of Vancouver. On average, the journey into the centre takes around 20 minutes by car.

Parking options in the city are varied, from on-street bays to dedicated car parks. Chat with your car hire contact before you set off for advice on where to park.

Speed limits in Vancouver are in km/h. Limits in school zones are 30km/h (19 mph) and 50km/h (31 mph) on city roads. Beyond the city, the speed limit on highways is 80km/h (50 mph) and 100km/h (62 mph) on rural highways.

• Min. age required to hire a car: Usually 21
• Which side of the road: Right
• Credit card requirements: Credit cards preferred for payments and deposits

Any additional requirements: An International Driving Permit is advised