Calgary Airport (YYC) Car Rental

Fly into Calgary and explore Alberta’s Rockies on your schedule. Our YYC location offers quick pickup, clear pricing, and a range of vehicles built for highway comfort or mountain adventures. Whether you’re heading to downtown Calgary, Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise, we’ll help you choose the right vehicle and share seasonal road tips so you can enjoy the journey.

Arriving in Calgary? Pacific Car Rentals offers quick, reliable car rentals just outside Calgary International Airport (YYC). Avoid long wait times at big-brand counters — enjoy local, personalized service and drive off in minutes.

Why rent at YYC with us

  • Convenient airport pickup with fast shuttle from arrivals to our nearby lot.
  • Easy online booking & check-in.
  • Locally owned, not a franchise.
  • Trusted by travelers for over 15 years.
  • Transparent pricing; local support 7 days a week.
  • Wide selection: economy to SUVs & passenger vans.
  • Easy pickup & simple return; 24hr drop box and friendly local support.

Popular drives & day trips from Calgary airport

  • Downtown Calgary (~20–30 min)
  • Canmore & Banff (~1–1.5 hrs on Trans-Canada Hwy 1)
  • Lake Louise (~2 hrs)
  • Drumheller Badlands (~1.5–2 hrs)

Vehicle options & extras

Find the right size for your plans:

Addons include child seats, additional drivers, and seasonal tires. (Availability may vary—reserve early.)

Location details

  • Address: 11358 Barlow Trail NE, Calgary, AB
  • Phone: (587) 355-9070
  • Email: calgary@pacificcarrentals.com
  • Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Parking & entrance notes: Our location is 10 minutes from the YYC Airport. When exiting the terminal you can make use of our curbside pick up and drop off services or head to the taxi/uber area to reach our location. Our store front is a short 10 minute drive located next to a fire station.
  • 24-hour key drop-off available
  • Map & directions: Use the embedded Google Map below for directions.

Driver requirements

  • Valid driver’s license (international visitors: an International Driving Permit is recommended if your license isn’t in English or French).
  • Minimum age: 19+ (under 25 fee may apply) —please check at booking.
  • A credit card in the main driver’s name is required.
  • Deposit from $500 at pickup (varies by vehicle class).

FAQs

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover; non-Canadian debit/credit can be accepted as a major card. (Prepaid/cash/CAN debit/credit not accepted for deposit.)

Yes, use our 24/7 key drop; rental ends after staff inspection during opening hours.

Yes, thousands of guests drive to Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise. Please drive according to conditions and confirm winter tire availability if visiting in colder months.

This may vary by vehicle/class—check your quote and confirmation for details.

Seasonal tires are available on many vehicles. Request them during booking; availability may vary by class and dates.

Yes, reserve in advance to guarantee availability.