The on-airport Rental Car Centre is housed in a dedicated facility directly opposite the Domestic Terminal, easily accessible via the covered crosswalk from the Departures level roadway. Counters and fleet pick-up/return bays for the major international car rental brands are situated here.
On-Airport Rental Companies
The following rental companies maintain counters and on-site vehicle fleets inside the Rental Car Centre:
Off-Airport Rental Companies
Several additional providers operate near airport grounds and provide free shuttle transfers. The shuttle pick-up point is located at Bay 22 on the arrivals level of the Domestic Terminal:
Car Rental Requirements
To pick up a rental car in Calgary, rental agencies generally require the following:
- Minimum age: Drivers must be at least 21 years old. Drivers under 25 are generally subject to a daily young driver surcharge and may be excluded from renting certain luxury, full-size SUV, or specialty vehicle categories.
- Driver's license: A valid, unexpired driver's license from your home jurisdiction. If the license is not printed in English or French, carrying an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside the original license is strongly advised.
- Credit card: A major international credit card in the primary renter's name is required for the security hold. Most on-airport counters do not accept debit cards for security deposits.
- Passport: Mandatory identification for international visitors.
- Insurance coverage: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW) and liability protection. If your credit card already includes car rental collision protection in Canada, ensure you bring written confirmation from your card issuer to prevent duplicate insurance fees.
To compare rates and secure your vehicle ahead of time—especially during peak Rocky Mountain summer and ski seasons—you can book online through DiscoverCars.