Hertz Car Rental at Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport, with the official code of YYC, is located approximately 17km, or 11 miles northeast of downtown Calgary, and is one of the major international airports in Canada. It is in the Alberta region of the country, and nearby the scenic Canadian Rockies, as well as many other popular attractions. The airport serves around 12 million passengers every year. Arriving passengers in need of transport often rent a car from companies such as Hertz Calgary Airport. Hertz is one of the most famous car rental companies in the world, and offers excellent options for car hire in Canada.

The Rental Car Centre at Calgary Airport is located nearby to the main passenger terminal building. It is found on the departures level, just across the road from the main terminal. The Calgary Airport car rental companies can also be accessed from the elevator lobby nearby the arrival areas. Hertz is open at this rental location from 06:00 to 01:00, Monday to Friday, and over weekends from 07:00 to 01:00. They are therefore available for passengers on all arrival flights of the airport. The airport consists of one large terminal building that has four concourses. One of the concourses is also subdivided into two wings for various types of international flights. Passengers could arrive at any of the four concourses, but the point of arrival will depend on the airline company in use and the origin of the flight. For transport to the airport terminal, the famous White Hat volunteers drive Club Cars.

At Calgary Airport, Hertz provides many useful services. There are child seats available for families who are travelling with babies or young children, and satellite navigation systems for anyone who is unfamiliar with the Calgary road network. The GPS units are known as the Hertz NeverLost In-Car Navigation System, and come with various language selections, colour touch screens and options for accurate directions. These items are recommended to be hired in advance, and the age of your child should be mentioned when requesting a child seat. Hertz hand controls for disabled drivers are available from this rental location, as well as ski-equipped vehicles should you be heading for the mountains. From Calgary Airport, hand controls will require an advanced reservation, and are free of charge. There may also be additional services available for disabled renters.

In addition, Hertz at Calgary Airport provides their Hertz #1 Club Gold members with Gold Counter Service, and all the other benefits which come along with the membership. This service is only available to more frequent Hertz renters (those who have rented three or more times in a twelve month period), but all Hertz customers who meet the minimum rental requirements are entitled to be members of the Hertz #1 Club, and enjoy a wide range of time and money saving benefits as well. Customers who always rent their vehicles from Hertz, and who are happy with the service they receive, are recommended to find out more information about the Hertz #1 Club.

Vehicles from the Calgary Airport car hire companies are usually divided into various car groups, and from Hertz, are available from the Standard Car category, the 4WD/SUV/Minivan category and the Convertible category. Vehicles often hired from Hertz may be similar to the Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Sentra or Dodge Avenger, as well as the Chevrolet Impala, which is quite a large-sized sedan. The smaller cars are generally cheaper to hire than the larger vehicle models, but the vehicle you choose should depend on the space you require for passengers and luggage. Finances are important to consider, but try not to hire a car that is too small, as your journey may then be uncomfortable. The larger SUVs and Minivans hired by Hertz include the Chrysler Grand Caravan, Ford Escape, Jeep Grand Cherokee, GM Tahoe, Ford Flex, GM Suburban, Lincoln Navigator and Mercedes GLK350. Some of these vehicles can seat up to seven passengers, while others are more suitable for five.

Most vehicles hired in Canada have automatic transmissions, and may other features such as cruise control, air conditioning and power steering. Cars may also be rented as a Hertz one way hire, and be returned to a location other than Calgary Airport. One way hires are suitable for anyone who would prefer not to drive back to the airport of their arrival. This type of rental could have additional charges, but is sometimes more convenient. Cross-border rentals may also be possible to arrange, should customers plan to drive into the United States, to the nearby cities that include Helena, Missoula, Spokane and Great Falls.

Driving in the area of Calgary is quite straight forward. The streets of the city are well organised and there are plenty of parking options available. There are large parking areas as well as street parking in metered zones. Large motorways lead from the city to further areas, such as Edmonton in the north, which can be accessed by the Queen Elizabeth Highway. Red Deer is also along this highway, about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Always obey the speed limits of the country, which are 50kph in urban areas, 100kpy on open roads and 130kph on highways and motorways. Keep in mind that cars are driven on the right-hand side of the road in Canada.

Find out more information from Hertz Calgary Airport, regarding car hire in Canada.

Address:
Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Road North, East
Calgary (Calgary), Alberta T2E6W5
Canada

Telephone Number: 403-221-1676

Fax Number: 403-291-2494