What is the best rental car company in Hamilton?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Hamilton is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1, 66 reviews). Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much is gas price in Hamilton?

The average gas price in Hamilton 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. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What is the most popular rental car in Hamilton?

Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hamilton. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How can I find car rentals near me in Hamilton?

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How much does a Compact car rental cost in Hamilton?

A Compact car rental in Hamilton costs 90 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does a Standard car rental cost in Hamilton?

A Standard car rental in Hamilton costs 121 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does an Economy car rental cost in Hamilton?

An Economy car rental in Hamilton costs 122 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What type of car is recommended for driving in Hamilton?

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. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in Hamilton?

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. Search rental cars on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in Hamilton?

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. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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If you’re visiting Hamilton, why should you rent a car? First of all, nearby attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and Webster’s Falls are more easily reached by car. In addition, Saint Catharines, Mississauga and Toronto are all just a short drive from the airport; in other words, renting a car will enable you to visit a number of cities in Canada besides Hamilton.
Located in Mount Hope, Hamilton International Airport is not a very large facility. However, it offers everything that a larger airport provides including hire car services inside the terminal via several big companies such as Budget, National, and Avis. Consequently, many travelers opt to fly out of or into Hamilton in lieu of Toronto Pearson International Airport to avoid the hassle of crowds.
Downtown Hamilton is made up mostly of one-way streets which can be confusing for a tourist at first. If you are not going downtown, you can bypass city traffic by taking the Link. Conveniently, you can also dial 511 from your cell phone to learn about construction and traffic conditions before getting on the road.
Traffic is heaviest in Hamilton during commuting hours. This typically ranges from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the morning and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the evenings. Some of the busiest streets during peak hours are Main Street and Upper James Street as well as highway 401. If driving downtown, pedestrians can also cause traffic congestion.
Book your rental car in Hamilton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Compact rental cars in Hamilton are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average

Verified travelerSep 2023

Hamilton Airport was very easy to rent a vehicle and they were open for my flight arriving at 1:00 am. I called a few days prior to check if someone would be there.

Verified travelerJun 2023

the pickup/dropoff point is about 100 meters from the terminal. Be prepared to walk.

Verified travelerJun 2023

Driving around town was ok, but fast moving and a bit aggressive.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Hamilton?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Hamilton?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Hamilton?
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.
What is the best rental car company in Hamilton?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Hamilton is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1, 66 reviews).
How much is gas price in Hamilton?
The average gas price in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hamilton.
How can I find car rentals near me in Hamilton?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Hamilton?
A Compact car rental in Hamilton costs 90 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Hamilton?
A Standard car rental in Hamilton costs 121 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Hamilton?
An Economy car rental in Hamilton costs 122 ﷼ per day, on average.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very good

Read 40 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.9

6 locations in Hamilton

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Locations in Hamilton

1 Osler Dr

+1 905 627 9177

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
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1124 Rymal Road East

+1 905 388 6777

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:00
Thursday	07:30 - 17:00
Friday	07:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
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1400 Upper James St

+1 905 575 5500

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
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Wednesday	07:30 - 17:00
Thursday	07:30 - 17:00
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203 Main St East St.a

+1 905 529 5001

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
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2434 Barton Street East

+1 905 561 5200

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
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9300 Airport Rd

+1 289 639 5666

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard

Was great experience

10.0 Wonderful

Sam, Sep 2024

Pickup truck

Honestly they were very friendly and easy to talk to.’They gave me the best truck on the lot and I enjoyed driving it very much I may trade my charger in! I would absolutely do business with enterprise and the staff sets the company apart from other agencies. Full recommendation to this location and upper James!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

Very poor

2.0 Poor

Phil, Aug 2024

Premium SUV

I reserved a Cadlllac UV and was given a dirty VW SUV

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great service

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Luxury

Very simple system to pick up and drop off

National

10.0

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.6

One location in Hamilton

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Locations in Hamilton

9300 Airport Rd

+1 905 679 0066

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Standard SUV

Nothing could be better, I guess! Good and fast service, also car return! The best thing is, if they continue this way

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Standard

Helpful person who listened to my need of needing a bigger SUV and arranged for it

10.0 Wonderful

David, May 2023

Intermediate SUV

They were fast and courteous and a pleasure to deal with

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact

Someone who had rented the car before me smoked in it. The smell was still there. Other than that everything was great

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

I liked how easy it was to pick up and got upgraded to a Mercedes which just made my trip even better. Loved driving it and now I want one😂drop off was easy and staff very friendly and helpful👍

10.0 Wonderful

Meynardo, Sep 2022

I made a reservation on a different location which I was not aware that the pick up location was not where we will arrive by air. I called and notify of my out-of-hour arrival. They accommodate the off time but not the pick up car. So, I called the customer service and the very next day I was able to pick up the rental. It was my fault to have not known the pick up location. All in all, I recommend National/Alamo Car Rental. They are accommodating. Thanks for the service.

Avis

8.1

Very good

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.8

3 locations in Hamilton

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2350 Upper James Street

+1 905 679 9556

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237 Main Street East

+1 905 525 1400

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9300 Airport Road

+1 905 679 3233

Monday	00:00 - 00:0016:00 - 19:0023:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

Avis gentleman at pick up was extremely helpful and cheerful. He came across as being very professional in his work. One of the issues I had was the inability to charge my Android phone as there were no USB ports (all I could see were Apple charger ports). As a result my phone had died and I lost my GPS to find my way back to the Hamilton Airport. I ended up taking a number of wrong ways but eventually made it to the airport but had no time to refill the fuel, so regrettably I will be charged a premium for the field I used. My recommendation is to equip the car with at least an adapter for the cigarette lighter slot to accommodate either Android phone ports or a USB port IF for some reason there were these boards they are not easily identified nor found as I have searched when I finally got to the airport and could not find any to suit my connection

2.0 Poor

Ranjeet, Oct 2023

Intermediate

Arrived on location only to find out car is not available but website confirmed it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

Great service

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2022

The person at the counter didn’t want to help to match my needs for car rental. He was very disinterested to his job and he had one line answer and kept repeating same answer when I explained my situation. I wanted car drop off after hours. I understand this avis facility had no after hours option (which is very annoying and it broke the deal). Who wants to come again to the facility next day morning, pay for extra day (when car rentals are very expensive these days).

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

They were so so friendly and accommodating it was a total pleasure renting from them

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

All great, but dealing with lost and found has become the largest hassle ever!!!

Budget

7.9

Good

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.9

3 locations in Hamilton

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2350 Upper James Street

+1 905 383 1118

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
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237 Main Street East

+1 905 525 1096

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9300 Airport Rd

+1 905 679 3233

Monday	23:00 - 23:5916:00 - 19:0000:00 - 00:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 00:0016:00 - 19:0023:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 00:0016:00 - 19:0023:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Mohammad Olid, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

Friendly office staff. Car maintenance satisfactory.

10.0 Wonderful

Riad, May 2021

Cons:

All perfect

8.0 Very good

Paul, Aug 2023

Compact SUV

Location closer to mountain brow, too far.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact SUV

Overall satisfying experience

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Intermediate

Everything is ok except the multiple id request

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

Really enjoyed the Van on our weekend trip to the USA and would rent it again.

Hertz

3.9

Poor

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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.9

Value for money

5.9

One location in Hamilton

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190 Main Street East

+1 905 522 2277

Monday	09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:00
Thursday	09:00 - 12:00
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Saturday	10:00 - 14:00

Thrifty

7.2

Good

2 locations in Hamilton

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1 Parkdale Ave South

+1 905 544 4562

Monday	09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:00
Thursday	09:00 - 12:00
Friday	09:00 - 12:00
Saturday	10:00 - 14:00

190 Main St East

+1 905 522 2277

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
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Dollar

7.1

Good

2 locations in Hamilton

Locations in Hamilton

1 Parkdale Ave South

+1 905 544 4562

Monday	09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:00
Thursday	09:00 - 12:00
Friday	09:00 - 12:00
Saturday	10:00 - 14:00

190 Main St East

+1 905 522 2277

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
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Europcar

6.5

Okay

One location in Hamilton

Locations in Hamilton

1588 Upper James Street

+1 905 575 9206

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

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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Call 1 9055759206 For Shuttle To- Discount//1588 Upper James Street

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2 locations in Hamilton

Locations in Hamilton

1588 Upper James Street

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Hamilton Downtown

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Hamilton

Locations in Hamilton

9300 Airport road

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116 travelers who rented a car in Hamilton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

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