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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Charlottetown

  • As one of Canada’s smallest provinces, Prince Edward Island and the city of Charlottetown is a great getaway for a holiday that combines nature, history, great culture and amazing cuisine into one. Cheap car hire in Charlottetown will be a wonderful way to explore the city and surrounding island, as very few public transport links will get you off the beaten track. With the Gulf of St Lawrence and the idyllic coastlines on your doorstep, various lighthouse attractions, several museums and friendly locals, using Charlottetown car hire will be a wise way to really make the most of this scenic area. Coastal drives are a must, so check out the Points East Coastal Drive or North Cape Coastal Drive, both of which offer unique scenery.
  • When arriving on Prince Edward Island, you will probably land at Charlottetown Airport (YYG). It is a small but efficient airport and offers you the opportunity to fly in and drive away with your cheap hire car in Charlottetown. Book ahead of time through KAYAK and order your specific add-ons for the trip. When you arrive you will find a Thrifty, Avis and Hertz, among others, which can assist you in getting on the road.
  • When driving in Charlottetown or around Prince Edward Island in general, you will make use of Route 1. It spans roughly 120 km and serves the entire island, offering you an excellent stretch of road to enjoy long trips. You will drive on the right-hand side of the road when using car hire in Charlottetown. Blood alcohol limits are capped at 0.05%, with licence suspensions resulting from being caught over the limit. If you drive directly, you could drive around the entire island in about 3 hours. Refrain from mobile phone use and remain buckled up while driving. Summer drives should be leisurely, as the locals are pretty laid back on the roads.
  • If you are visiting Charlottetown in winter, you might have a tough time on the road. There is no doubt that snow and ice in the region make road conditions slippery and hair-raising, and you should definitely hire a vehicle with winter tyres. If you are planning a road trip at any time of the year, stick to the predetermined routes. If you veer off the beaten track, you will find good roads suddenly becoming gravel and difficult to navigate in smaller cars. GPS hire is always a good idea in a new city.
  • Book your rental car in Charlottetown at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Charlottetown are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average

Charlottetown car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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Verified travelerJun 2024
Better rent an AWD if you wish to visit remote lighthouses
BrendonSep 2023
Charlottetown is fairly easy to navigate as it's a small city. Just remember the primary streets: University/Queen/St Peters to going north/south and Belvedere/Grafton/Euston for east/west. The biggest change from my last visit was the construction of all the roundabouts. While they can technically save you time on waiting for traffic lights, they can be a bit repetitive when you have to go through 5 in a row to leave via St Peters Rd.
SteveAug 2023
Rent early! Cars are limited on the island, and ridiculosly expensive if you wait last minute.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Make sure to rent a big enough vehicle for your purpose and please make sure to check the inside of th vehicle as well before you take it off the lot …. Be careful of using enterprise

FAQs about renting a car in Charlottetown

  • How much is gas price in Charlottetown?

    The average gas price in Charlottetown is 17.74 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 213 ﷼ and 284 ﷼, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Charlottetown?

    Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Charlottetown.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Charlottetown?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Charlottetown?

    A Standard car rental in Charlottetown costs 111 ﷼ per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in Charlottetown?

    A Special car rental in Charlottetown costs 139 ﷼ per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Charlottetown?

    A Compact car rental in Charlottetown costs 141 ﷼ per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Charlottetown?

    When it comes to car hire in Charlottetown, your choice should depend on what time of the year you will be visiting. Summer months will present no problems and you can enjoy the city and surrounding road trips with anything from a compact economy car to a sedan or SUV. The winter months present some challenges, and the power and road handling of a sturdy 4x4 may make you feel safer when tackling snow-laden roads. Take budget and itinerary into consideration and tailor your car hire choice to your needs.

  • What is the speed limit in Charlottetown?

    The speed limit on Prince Edward Island is rather conservative, even compared to other Canadian provinces. In the city centre, it is advised that you stick to 50 kph, and when roads are larger, you can push it to 80 kph. Generally, the fastest you can go on the highways is around 90 kph. Always use the signs around you as your guide.

  • Where are the best places to park in Charlottetown?

    Parking is free in many parts of Charlottetown if you stay for under an hour. This is a municipality initiative that has been great for the city and is good news when you want to go shopping and enjoy quick visits. When staying in town a little longer, you can find some parking garages that can accommodate your vehicle for a fee. The Pownal Parkade, Queen Parkade and Fitzroy Parkade are all large garages that will be safe to leave your Charlottetown hire car.

Charlottetown car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

9.3

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.2

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 892 3706

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

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it was expensive

8.0 Very good

Steve, Aug 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Everything was great except for customer service beforehand. Two voicemails to change arrival time were completely ignored. AVIS 1-800 disconnected my calls and could not change my arrival time. Luckily, when we arrived a car was available, an upgrade, and service at the desk was excellent.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Quick service and professional

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Pick up was very easy. We ordered the “mystery car” to save money since any type of of vehicle would work for us. When we got to the desk they had enough cars to give us a choice and we took a hybrid which got great gas mileage and only had to fill up once after a week of driving all over the island.

10.0 Wonderful

Cheryl, Aug 2022

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Fast return . All good

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

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Everything was excellent! Great experience from booking, pickup and drop off

1 out of 3

Budget

9.2

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.2

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 566 5525

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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We were very happy with the car rental. The car was nice and clean, no issues at all. Pick up & drop off was a breeze. Thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Rod, Aug 2022

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Counter staff was helpful and efficient. Car was clean and comfortable. Overall, a very good experience renting a car from Budget Charlottetown airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Intermediate

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No issues!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Standard

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Vehicle good have been cleaner but the service was wonderful. I will surely recommend you people in Charlottetown. Thank You

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Intermediate

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Great service- person available when flight was delayed and didn't arrive until 3 am.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Full-size

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Dave and team were excellent.

1 out of 6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 628 6990

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384 University Ave Ste A

+1 902 894 5004

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10.0 Wonderful

Cara, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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The free upgrade was nice because we had a very long drive.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

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We were on Emerald Princess cruise ship and had booked in advance online a car for a day visit to an East Coast Canadian port. We were given a call from the local Enterprise office to advise that there had been problems with the online booking system and that the were no cars available from any of the local rental companies. The phone message was very polite however since no phone calls are available when at sea, we did not learn that we had no car until we docked. We have rented many cars from Enterprise but your online rental system must be improved to avoid future disappointment.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Great service, friendly and accommodating. Clean vehicle, no issues. Perfect.

10.0 Wonderful

Yoonseok, Nov 2019

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Pros:

Very kindful staff. Perfect location.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Standard

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The vehicle had a smell of dampness which stunk the entire 5 days … on the last day of the trip it rained and we realized that the windshield wipers were in poor condition and the rubber parts of teh wipers were busted and could hardly keep the rain off the windshield

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Pick up was great. The next day we had low air pressure so went back (since we were still in town) and had them put air in (due to air temp getting cooler) they did a great job. Vehicle was good. Dropping off was a little confusing because there was only a dropbox in the middle of the day but we figured it out. Car was expensive.

1 out of 5

Hertz

8.7

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.1

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Ave

+1 902 566 5566

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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It was Rhonda that checked us in. I wish that great customer service experiences like I had with her were more common.

8.0 Very good

Peng, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Didn't give me RAV4 as it says when book, Kia Sportage is fine but doesn't consist some actived safety features, I should pay more attention on high ways.

2.0 Poor

Cinnamon, Oct 2021

KAYAK
Thé service regarding pickup was bad. They said they would close at 6 on my agreement. When they called me they said they were closing at 4 pm. A huge difference for s traveler. I was bounced from kayak to beers to change the pickup time. Hertz didn’t think it was their problem. So I went back and forth. Finding the number to corset hertz was difficult and took a half hour. When I got through they said I should context the pick up location. That’s when I was told that they would be closing at 4. which high was false. I had to pick up my car two hours earlier than I planned because of that misinformation. I felt it was handled very badly and was a stressful experience. It had an impact on the time I decided to head to the airport which hindered my plans with my friends. All in all I wouldn’t do it again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Minivan

KAYAK
The staff were very friendly, great customer service, quite a walk to get vechile, but okay even with all the luggage. Vechile back row had garage left in back area. Vechile did what we need it to do. We were all pleased.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Minivan

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Great service…easy pickup and drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Comfortably fit 7 passengers and luggage. Easy pick up drop off. Way too expensive!!

1 out of 3

Thrifty

7.8

Good

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.0

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 566 5566

Monday09:00 - 23:59
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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

2 locations in Charlottetown

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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Europcar

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+1 902 566 3341

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

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One location in Charlottetown

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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National

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One location in Charlottetown

Locations in Charlottetown

250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 628 6990

Monday09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday09:00 - 23:59
Thursday09:00 - 23:59
Friday09:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 23:59
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Sunnycars

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One location in Charlottetown

Locations in Charlottetown

250 Maple Hills Avenue

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67 travelers who rented a car in Charlottetown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

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