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Start your morning right with a coffee or jog along the Bow River and you’ll have plenty of energy to explore this up-and-coming city. With the Rocky Mountains next door, Calgary is an urban hub with craft breweries, local festivals, an evolving culinary scene, and the renowned Calgary Stampede.
Hit the town and wander through the lively inner-city neighborhoods, then book your Calgary car rental alternative for the rich natural wilderness just outside the city limits.
Calgary favorites
Savor the open prairie skies in Calgary, pop into a few local attractions, then treat yourself to a main course with Alberta’s renowned grass-fed beef.
Lined with local shops, historic buildings and pubs with sidewalk seating, wander down Stephen Ave and check out the hot spots along the way like the Glenbow Museum or Olympic Plaza.
Situated in the heart of downtown, pack a picnic basket and a blanket for a laid-back afternoon at this popular park complete with Canadian geese, the River Cafe, flower gardens, and playgrounds.
Head to Cowtown’s iconic landmark for a bird’s-eye view of the bustling streets below as you brave standing on the glass floor. For a special treat, dine at the revolving restaurant for 360-degree views.
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Top up the gas tank in your Calgary airport car rental alternative and zoom away into the great outdoors for a welcoming change of scenery past golden canola fields en route to the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
For dinosaur fans, head 90 minutes northeast for a day trip spent roaming around the prehistoric landscape known as the Badlands. Check out the Royal Tyrrell Museum and gaze in awe at the protruding hoodoos.
A quick one-hour jaunt away, get a feel for Cochrane’s small-town atmosphere and roll through the historic main street. Be sure to stop at MacKay’s Ice Cream parlor before leaving.
One of the most popular getaways for Calgarians and visitors alike, head to the picturesque mountain town of Banff before or after your hiking, skiing, mountain biking, or canoeing adventure.
Fantastic price for a good sized car. Was really pleased with it.
Jistesh was friendly and gave us a lot of local tips as well being punctual on meeting times!
Jason and Amanda were incredibly welcoming and kind! We had to have some flexibility on both ends for pickup/drop-off and they were incredibly easy to work with. Would absolutely recommend renting this car (ps- great on gas!) and would rent from Jason and Amanda again if I come back to Calgary.
Not the first time nor the last one, great deals for nice cars
It was my first experience and couldn't be better! Everything was amazing and without problem, Definitely recommend it! Thank you very much!
Milan was great! Had a smooth drop off and pick up. Communication was fast and answered all my questions! Would use this service again forsure
Alexander was great to deal with and made my first Turo experience a great one. The Camaro was amazing to drive and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to explore some mountain roads around Calgary.
Benji was great to deal with! Sent me a video so i knew how to work the car. The ride was so smooth and luxurious😊
Great and reliable car, the owner was super flexible and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Amazing person and amazing ride. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience
Great opportunity to drive a sporty car from the Bmw stable. The drivability, economy, and realibilty were excellent. This car is not the prettiest at the dance but if you look past that a fun experience. George was very accommodating, friendly and I would not hesitate recommending this car to others. Richard
My trip to Banff and Jasper was so smooth in Milan’s Honda Fit. There is so much room in this otherwise small car. Pickup and drop off near the Calgary airport was a breeze. I greatly appreciated the inclusion of a park pass as I began my trip late at night. I can’t wait to go back!
Great car!! Owner was really nice and very reasonable price. Would recommend
Extremely accommodating host. Our flight was delayed and Kamil ensured the car was waiting for us when we touched down. He went above and beyond, I would highly recommend! The Jaguar was in perfect shape, sounds amazing, and was a dream to drive through the national parks. I would definitely rent this vehicle again.
Perfect experience. Will now seek for him specifically when using Turo and in Calgary
Jazon was very flexible and helps tourists with additional information and amneties. Will recommend to others
Milan was such a great host! When I arrived, the car was easy to find, clean, and drove well. Milan kept great communication throughout the trip while answering my questions in a timely manner. The car was great, and the national park pass was AMAZING! Would definitely rent again!
Radu is a great host and respects the customers a lot. This Subaru Outback is an excellent car which is suitable for any type of travel whether it is to the Rockies or within the city. It is the perfect fit for all occasions. Really comfortable and super clean. Runs very smooth and charging cables provided by the host as well. Best deal that I found here on Turo, way better than normal sedans. Highly Recommended! 5/5
This is the 2nd time we rented Saqibs car. Amazing experience throughout, Saqib always communicates well in advance and made the whole experience seamless. I recommend him highly. Also, i will encourage my friends to rent his car when they are in town. He deserves more than 5 star rating.
BK made our first trip to Calgary so easy! He lives close to the airport and provided quick pick up and drop off. He knows a lot about cars and is always open to answering any questions or concerns. Next time I am in Calgary, I will definitely use Turo with him again!
Jitesh was fabulous to deal with. Would definitely rent again if I returned to the area.
Took the jag for a tour in the mountains. Nothing beats a convertible and a nice drive to Banff .
It was super simple working with Jason. Little Fernie the Ford was so reliable and did well driving out to Banff and Drumheller. We told them that we were going to Banff and they left us their park pass! Super kind people and would 100% rent from them again!
Wonderful car, amazing communication, and outstanding flexibility. I would definitely rent this car again. And, would advise others to do the same.
Saqib was always answering very quick to all my questions! Pick up and return very easy, and car was great. Defenetly recommend him!
Great car, Aakash was easy going and friendly. Highly recommended
Milan is a great communicator. Car was just what we needed to explore the mountains. Thank you
Excellent service de la part de David, très agréable et nous avons adoré voiture.
First time using Turo. Car drive great and had great experience. Zhe gave us ride to and from airport free of charge
Chris is awesome! He is very easy to communicate and made everything extremely convenient and smooth. His car is comfy and easy to drive. It was sparkling clean when delivered just as shown in the pictures. It used surprisingly less gas than I expected. Would definitely recommend it!
Leah was on time & provided a good car for our Banff vacation. Thanks!
Zhe was very easy to work with and the Solara was a great car to have in Calgary. Would definitely rent again!
George was great as always, don't hesitate to rent from him!
Great car... fun to drive.... convertible is a cool factor.
the experience much exceded our expectation. the car is well maintained and clean, and easy to drive. Besides, the host is pleasant, kind and helpful. Would come back again next time.
Radu was amazing!! He’s great at communicating and remaining flexible!! Took it to Banff for the five days i rented it. Definitely going to be looking to rent his car again when i return to Calgary next year
Jason’s car was perfect for my Banff trip! Smooth ride, clean, was able to sync my phone, great on gas, and it was a pleasure meeting him and Amanda. Would definitely use their car again!
David is an excellent host. Very friendly and communicative. Nice car which drove well. Would give him my business on my next visit!
This was my first trip with Turo and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I hope all my future interactions are as clear, convenient, and flexible as this one was. Very straightforward process, car was spotless, and pickup and drop off were great! Thank you so much!!!
Our trip to Banff was amazing with Tyler's car. The car is perfectly maintenance, comfortable, not expensive with gas consumption. Tyler gave us all the attention and he is very friendly and prestative. I definitely recommend him!
Host was very nice and quick to communicate. Car was nice and clean and gas efficient. Would rent this car again ! I recommend this car 100%
Great family! Esteban and Ana are such great persons!! Thanks for everything!!!
Car was great! Very economical and drove really well Pick up and collection was very easy. Saqib was an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Everything went smoothly and no problems at all. Great guy to deal with and the car is fantastic.
Alex is a great host, very accommodating. Very nice car and in great condition
First time using turo and i could not have chosen a better host than Milan. Amazing service all the way. If you are exploring BANFF this is your car and your host.
John very good host. Car is great and very powerful. Would gladly use vehicles of this host in the future.
George was an amazing host! We had a great time with the car... unfortunately we had a flat tire and George was very helpfull and understanding! He didn't have a problem with solving the issue! Thank you very much George!
Great to deal with. Beautiful car. Flexible to our needs. If we ever travel that way again we will absolutely contact Alexander.
This was my first experience ever with Turo, and Victoria made it a blast! We had a great day in Johnston Canyon and the car drove beautifully! Thanks s lot again Victoria 🙏
Jazon was an amazing host. He was very polite and understanding with everything. He was on time and very easy going. Would 100% recommend.
Zhe is really nice and flexible. The car is so convenient and easy to drive.
Tayyab was just awesome. Great guy, super communicative, very flexible. He made the whole process easy and simple. Plus, his car is clean, safe and an overall great ride. We travelled all over Alberta in it for two weeks and loved it. Highly recommend!
Chimezie was early with the car at the airport and it was clean and in great condition. Extremely friendly and pleasant to deal with. Recommend for anyone!
Emmanuel was very responsive and helped me through my first Turo car rental. The car was clean and helped my whole trip run smoothly!
Esteban made it really easy for my wife and I. He worked with us on pickup time so that we could make our flight. Thanks again!
Radu was very easy to communicate with, straight forward pick up and return of the vehicle. Would happily rent his Outback again.
I had a great time driving Brener's Mustang in the Rockies and the Badlands. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend it!
Loved driving the Scion iM, very economical and lush to drive. Ricky is a great host, he collected us from our Air BnB and offered to drop us off when we returned the car 6 days later. We would definitely use him again on our next return to the area. Totally recommended. A*
Jason is an amazing host. The communication was great, the car drove flawlessly and there were also some extras. I can wholeheartedly recommend to rent from his family!
Super fast responses and very accommodating! He met me at 3:30am to take me to the airport! Super nice
Great little car. Surprisingly good cargo room and ridiculously fantastic in gas. Great and smooth rental. Highly recommended!
Such great experience. Car was clean and drove well. Dennis was so polite and professional to communicate with. It was great to have a car with a free pass to Banff National Park, and he had free accessories if you needed to store items on the roof. Best suited for drivers 5 8" and under. Overall a great car and really easy to set up the trip with Dennis. Great day.
Akshay delivered as advertised! Car was great and worked out great for my long wknd in Southern Alberta. Akshay communicated great and was able to accommodate changes in schedule and drop off. Would highly recommend renting from him.
It was a pleasure to rent from Rent Sonic. We had a great experience driving the Jetta. It was the perfect car for our week long trip to Banff. Pick up/drop off went smoothly and drop off included a ride to the airport. Host was friendly, professional and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend if you are looking to rent a car in the Calgary area!
This was my first experience with Turo and using Chris’ car made it all worth it! From pickup to return, everything was so convenient. The car was really neat, had plenty of room, drove smoothly and, best of all, had great gas economy. Chris was excellent to work with. He provided us with all the information we needed in a timely manner. It was a great experience and I’ll recommend anyone travelling in the area to use Chris’ vehicle.
The car runs great. The host is helpful and accommodating.
Great car! Runs very smoothly. Most importantly was the kindness of car owner. Henry went out of his way to accommodate my needs as best he could, which was a Bonus!
I was Shukan's first customer, he was easy to communicate with and made sure everything about the car was easy to navigate. Car is a smooth ride, 10/10 would recommend.
Great first experience with Turo! Graziella made the experience super easy, highly recommend.
My wife and I came to Canada for our honeymoon. Zhe’s car was nice, clean, and got great gas mileage. Zhe was easy to get ahold of and quickly answered any questions I had. I would definitely use his car again if we planned another trip.
Great experience thanks much! Pick up and drop off was smooth!
Abbas was great, super helpful and his vehicle was perfect for us this week.
It was my first car rental with TURO. Really satisfied with the service Marie provided. I haven't seen her, but she organized smooth and convenient pick up and return.
Car was ready and easy to get to. When we dropped off the car, Saqib met us at the parking lot and took us to our gate so we didn’t need to take a shuttle to get there :) will use him again if we come back!
Moyo was very quick to reply whenever I had a question. He was chill and flexible, making my first experience with Turo a great one.
Jeff is a great guy. He made our trip much better with his politeness and active communication to suggest places to visit. The car is absolutely stunning. Such a very unique driving experience. I've never seen anything like it. It's absolutely the future make no mistake. Jeff is enthusiastic about electric cars and talking to him about it was fun. Overall great experience and absolutely recommended.
This is my second rental with Emmanuel. It was great. He is easy to communicate with and everything is seamless.
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