Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Hamilton with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Hamilton?
You should book your rental car in Hamilton around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Hamilton?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis (₹ 21/day), Budget (₹ 22/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (₹ 23/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Avis 237 Main Street East (0.9 km from city centre).
What is the most popular rental car in Hamilton?
Hires in the SUV category (Mercedes-Benz GLC or similar) are the most popular option in Hamilton, costing ₹ 6,700/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as ₹ 4,729/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hamilton?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Hamilton is January at an average cost of ₹ 3,343/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Hamilton when prices are ₹ 5,827/day on average, which tends to be 12,567% above the yearly average hire price for Hamilton.
Which car hire company in Hamilton has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 6 locations in Hamilton, more than any other car hire company.
Hamilton car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Hamilton by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
₹ 2,833 - ₹ 4,171
All Car Types
₹ 5,105 - ₹ 8,883
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Hamilton?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Hamilton?
Small car hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 3,362 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average ₹ 2,833 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 52% cheaper than the average car hire in Hamilton, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 4,858 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 3,391 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 30% cheaper than the average car hire in Hamilton, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Hamilton typically cost around ₹ 5,320 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 3,630 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 23% cheaper than the average car hire in Hamilton, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 6,324 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average ₹ 5,567 per day, which is about 12% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Hamilton, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 9,071 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₹ 4,680 per day, which is about 49% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 25% more expensive than the average car hire in Hamilton but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 6,503 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 4,585 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 6% cheaper than the average car hire in Hamilton, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 10,351 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average ₹ 6,233 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Hamilton but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Hamilton typically costs around ₹ 11,329 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average ₹ 5,922 per day, which is about 48% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 40% more expensive than the average car hire in Hamilton but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Small
Hamilton car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
Insights shared by verified travellers who rented a car in Hamilton
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.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Hamilton
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 rental 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.
Medium rental cars in Hamilton are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Hamilton
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.
Which hire car agencies are at Pearson Intl airport (YYZ)?
Experience was great, my issue has been with kayak I bought a car insurance when I was doing the booking and I received an email after a couple days saying that my insurance was not valid and it was too late for me to get another one.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Compact SUV
Was no car at the location, transferred to another location - did not get the midsize car ordered but a tiny Kia and yet the price didn’t change. The worst was that the price originally given was not in Canadian funds but US funds this essentially increased the cost of the rental being given incorrect info. These surprises made the rental a poor experience. Was not happy that I kept getting texts asking g how satisfied I was with the car and service- everyday- excessive!!
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Pick-up truck
Everything that was needed I got
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
Was great experience
10.0 Wonderful
Sam, Sept 2024
Pick-up 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!
It was a 5-star experience from end to end! Will absolutely book using kayak again :)
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Intermediate SUV
Experience was mediocre at best. Was redirected at booking payment to QeeQ.com and was never offered insurance. When I picked up the car I wasn’t offered insurance and was told it was through the third party booking. Never again !
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.
When I reserved the car I had the currency on Canadian dollars. When I checked with hertz about my rental they gave me a completely different price, insisting the reservation was made in American dollars. I cancelled and got a much better deal through Costco and enterprise.
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