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Economy | $38/day |
Compact | $40/day |
Intermediate | $35/day |
Standard | $37/day |
Full-size | $37/day |
Premium | $44/day |
Compact SUV | $39/day |
Supplier choice | $42/day |
Intermediate SUV | $43/day |
Standard SUV | $44/day |
If you want to fit in with the locals, you should drive a car that they like. Some of the most popular cars driven around Ontario include cars manufactured by Dodge, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford. Choose from a sedan, SUV, or minivan, depending upon the number of passengers you’ll have with you.
The speed limit on residential streets in Hamilton is quite slow. You’ll be expected to drive a maximum of 24 mph (or 40 km) whenever you are in neighborhoods and 18 mph (or 30 km/h) when driving near a school. Once you are on the freeway, you can drive as fast as 62 mph (or 100km/h). Main roads around the city typically have allowed speeds of 50 mph (or 80 km/h) unless marked otherwise.
There is ample metered parking in downtown Hamilton. Nonetheless, this is offered as short-term parking only. If you want to park for more than a couple of hours, you should consider a parking lot or garage such as Eaton Centre Parkade or the lot on Bay Street and Market.
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $45 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Hamilton found in the last 2 weeks is $34.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($35/day), Budget ($37/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 237 Main Street East L8N 1H4 (1 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Hamilton is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 56 reviews).
The average gas price in Hamilton is $5.22 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $63 and $83, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hamilton.
Car rental companies onsite at Pearson Intl airport include Hertz, City Car & Truck Rental, Hub Rent a Car, York Car Rental, Europcar, Dollar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Thrifty, Payless and ACO Rent A Car.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Pearson Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Zoom Rent A Car, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, National, and Swift Rent a Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Hamilton costs $22 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Hamilton costs $27 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Hamilton costs $27 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $314 per week ($45 per day).
On average a rental car in Hamilton costs $1,344 per month ($45 per day).
Most car rental providers in Hamilton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hamilton, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Hamilton.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Hamilton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
6 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1 Osler Dr
+1 905 627 9177
1124 Rymal Road East
+1 905 388 6777
1400 Upper James St
+1 905 575 5500
203 Main St East St.a
+1 905 529 5001
2434 Barton Street East
+1 905 561 5200
9300 Airport Rd
+1 289 639 5666
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
3 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
2350 Upper James Street
+1 905 679 9556
237 Main Street East
+1 905 525 1400
9300 Airport Road
+1 905 679 3233
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
Pros:
the car was nice and peppy with better than i would have imajined gas mileage. they were also cheaper than enterprise and thrifty whom i have also recently rented from. two thumbs up. great staff aswell.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
Pros:
The look , ride and comfort.Cons:
Enjoyed everything.7.6 Good
Aug 2017
Cons:
Insurance premiums per day are outrageously expensive! Appropriate sized car not immediately available because I booked through Kayak and not directly with the company.8.4 Very good
Jul 2017
Pros:
Clean and suitable car.Cons:
Most expensive per day rental in 3 weeks of renting from several different companies. Nobody at the drop off in YHM airport. Poor or obscured signage to direct the renter to the parking lotOne location in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
9300 Airport Rd
+1 905 679 0066
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8.8 Very good
Jun 2017
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Car was comfortable.Cons:
Smelled like an ashtray.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
Pros:
Exceptional service at the counter! Extra long hours. Great selection of current vehicles.Cons:
N/A10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
3 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
2350 Upper James Street
+1 905 383 1118
237 Main Street East
+1 905 525 1096
9300 Airport Rd
+1 905 679 3233
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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All perfect2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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Flight was late 2 hours so instead of 3 pm it was 5 pm that's when they close tried calling no answer and too bad for you. Got screwed8.0 Very good
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
One location in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
190 Main Street East
+1 905 522 2277
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6.4 Okay
Aug 2019
Pros:
The brand new Hyundai Elantra was the biggest positive. Great and smooth car to drive.Cons:
Specifically, this location of Hertz is unprofessional. I arrived promptly to pick up the car at 8:00 am. But, the manager did not open the store until 8:25, which set back our trip. The same thing could be said on the drop-off. The same person was also late to open the building, which made me late3.9 Poor
Sep 2021
One location in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1588 Upper James Street
+1 905 575 9206
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2 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1 Parkdale Ave South
+1 905 544 4562
190 Main St East
+1 905 522 2277
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2 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1 Parkdale Ave South
+1 905 544 4562
190 Main St East
+1 905 522 2277
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2 locations in Hamilton
Locations in Hamilton
1588 Upper James Street, ** Please Go To Discount Counter **, Hamilton
+1 905 575 9206
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $45/day |
Good deal | $37/day |
Pick-up location | Hamilton |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 24 |
Airport locations | 7 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget |