Banff car hire

When considering car hire in Banff, you should definitely have a good all-terrain vehicle in mind. Although the roads are quite well maintained, Banff is in a natural park in the Canadian Rockies, so your vehicle should be appropriate for the terrain and weather. In winter, snow tyres are required by law.

The current speed limit inside the town of Banff is 40 km/h. In the national park area, the limit is 90 km/h on major roads and 60 km/h on minor roads; this is to protect wildlife and also to guard motorists against any hazards or dangers that may arise due to falling rocks, ice or other similar problems.

As Banff is a fairly small town, on-street parking is generally available and free of charge in residential areas; however, time limits are sign posted and strictly enforced, so be careful not to overstay if you want to avoid a fine. In addition to on-street parking, there are also off-street car parks available, with time limits ranging from 1-12h. Free 9h parking is available at the train station to all residents and visitors to Banff. As of June 2021, Banff is operating a Visitor Pay Parking system throughout the entire downtown area, designed to free up parking spaces in the city centre. The easiest way to register and pay for parking is through the Banff parking mobile app or through the pay stations installed in the relevant streets and car parks in the downtown area.

The average price of fuel in Banff is €4.45 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €53 and €71, depending on the car size.

Car hire companies onsite at Calgary airport include Alamo, Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Calgary airport to off-airport locations include Alamo and Avis.

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A Mini car hire in Banff costs €118 per day, on average.

You can add a co-driver to your Banff car hire agreement, but this option has additional restrictions and surcharges. The additional driver should meet the exact car hire requirements as the primary driver, including the driving licence and age terms. You may incur a daily surcharge for each additional driver, which is something to consider if you want cheap car hire in Banff.

Besides credit cards, most car hire companies in Banff accept other payment methods, especially debit cards. Hiring a car with a debit card tends to come with additional requirements, like credit checks, money holds and proof of insurance. Some companies accept prepaid cards, while cash is generally not accepted.