Car Rental Toronto Airport

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Renting a car in Toronto Pearson Airport is a good idea to move around the area freely. Toronto is an extense city, having the freedom to move with a car is a great choice.

Car rental is an excellent choice to move around freely around Toronto area. Our recommendation is to always book in advance.

Check our search engine to find the best offer for your car. We always recommend to book your car in advance of your trip: prices are lower than renting directly at the Airport and you will find all the types of cars available: van, SUVs, car... There are plenty of options with the rental partners at Toronto Pearson.

You will find the international car rental partners and also some local ones: Hertz, National, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, among others. Also, you’ll find Pearson Airport car rental counters on Level 1 of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages.

Car Rental 1 Toronto Person Airport — Car rental office at Toronto Pearson.

We also recommend to check the following:

- The location of the car rental counters: take into consideration that at Toronto Pearson Airport the car rental companies are located on Level 1 of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages. Maybe you will need to take a shuttle, so plan accordingly.

- Inspect the Vehicle: once there and before leaving the Airport we recommend to check that the car is functioning well. If you prefer to pay for an Insurance, remember you have to take it with the car rental company.

Car Rental Prices & Types

Category	Example Cars	Average Price / Day	Best For
Economy	Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris	$25 – $40	Budget travel, city use
Compact	Hyundai Accent, VW Golf	$30 – $55	Couples, short trips
SUV / Family	Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue	$40 – $80	Families, road trips
Premium / Luxury	BMW, Audi	$80+	Business travel

Main Car Rental Companies at YYZ

Company	Location	Highlights
Hertz	Terminal 1 & 3	Wide fleet, premium cars
Avis / Budget	Terminals	Competitive pricing
Enterprise / Alamo	Parking garages	High ratings, reliability
Dollar / Thrifty	Airport area	Affordable options
Ace / NextCar	Shuttle access	Lowest prices

Best Car Rental Depending on Traveler

Traveler Type	Best Option	Why
Budget traveler	Economy + off-airport company	Lowest daily rates (from ~$25)
Family	SUV or Minivan	More space for luggage & comfort
Business traveler	Premium car (Hertz / Avis)	Comfort, speed, brand reliability
Short stay (1–2 days)	Compact car at airport	Fast pickup, convenience
Road trip traveler	SUV or Full-size	Better for long distances