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Charlottetown car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Charlottetown

  • As one of Canada’s smallest provinces, Prince Edward Island and the city of Charlottetown is a great getaway for a holiday that combines nature, history, great culture and amazing cuisine into one. Cheap car hire in Charlottetown will be a wonderful way to explore the city and surrounding island, as very few public transport links will get you off the beaten track. With the Gulf of St Lawrence and the idyllic coastlines on your doorstep, various lighthouse attractions, several museums and friendly locals, using Charlottetown car hire will be a wise way to really make the most of this scenic area. Coastal drives are a must, so check out the Points East Coastal Drive or North Cape Coastal Drive, both of which offer unique scenery.
  • When arriving on Prince Edward Island, you will probably land at Charlottetown Airport (YYG). It is a small but efficient airport and offers you the opportunity to fly in and drive away with your cheap hire car in Charlottetown. Book ahead of time through KAYAK and order your specific add-ons for the trip. When you arrive you will find a Thrifty, Avis and Hertz, among others, which can assist you in getting on the road.
  • When driving in Charlottetown or around Prince Edward Island in general, you will make use of Route 1. It spans roughly 120 km and serves the entire island, offering you an excellent stretch of road to enjoy long trips. You will drive on the right-hand side of the road when using car hire in Charlottetown. Blood alcohol limits are capped at 0.05%, with licence suspensions resulting from being caught over the limit. If you drive directly, you could drive around the entire island in about 3 hours. Refrain from mobile phone use and remain buckled up while driving. Summer drives should be leisurely, as the locals are pretty laid back on the roads.
  • If you are visiting Charlottetown in winter, you might have a tough time on the road. There is no doubt that snow and ice in the region make road conditions slippery and hair-raising, and you should definitely hire a vehicle with winter tyres. If you are planning a road trip at any time of the year, stick to the predetermined routes. If you veer off the beaten track, you will find good roads suddenly becoming gravel and difficult to navigate in smaller cars. GPS hire is always a good idea in a new city.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Charlottetown for €98 or less
  • Book your car hire in Charlottetown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars in Charlottetown are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

Charlottetown car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Charlottetown 
Verified travelerJun 2024
Better rent an AWD if you wish to visit remote lighthouses
BrendonSep 2023
Charlottetown is fairly easy to navigate as it's a small city. Just remember the primary streets: University/Queen/St Peters to going north/south and Belvedere/Grafton/Euston for east/west. The biggest change from my last visit was the construction of all the roundabouts. While they can technically save you time on waiting for traffic lights, they can be a bit repetitive when you have to go through 5 in a row to leave via St Peters Rd.
SteveAug 2023
Rent early! Cars are limited on the island, and ridiculosly expensive if you wait last minute.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Make sure to rent a big enough vehicle for your purpose and please make sure to check the inside of th vehicle as well before you take it off the lot …. Be careful of using enterprise

FAQs about hiring a car in Charlottetown

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlottetown?

    On average a car hire in Charlottetown costs €98 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Charlottetown?

    The average price of fuel in Charlottetown is €4.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €57 and €76, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Charlottetown?

    Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Charlottetown.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Charlottetown airport (YYG)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Charlottetown airport is Hertz.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Charlottetown airport (YYG)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Charlottetown airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Charlottetown?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Charlottetown?

    A Mini car hire in Charlottetown costs €47 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Charlottetown?

    An Economy car hire in Charlottetown costs €48 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Charlottetown?

    A Standard car hire in Charlottetown costs €48 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Charlottetown?

    In Charlottetown, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz 250 Maple Hills Ave (5 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Charlottetown?

    On average a car hire in Charlottetown costs €685 per week (€98 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Charlottetown?

    On average a car hire in Charlottetown costs €2,935 per month (€98 per day).

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Charlottetown?

    When it comes to car hire in Charlottetown, your choice should depend on what time of the year you will be visiting. Summer months will present no problems and you can enjoy the city and surrounding road trips with anything from a compact economy car to a sedan or SUV. The winter months present some challenges, and the power and road handling of a sturdy 4x4 may make you feel safer when tackling snow-laden roads. Take budget and itinerary into consideration and tailor your car hire choice to your needs.

  • What is the speed limit in Charlottetown?

    The speed limit on Prince Edward Island is rather conservative, even compared to other Canadian provinces. In the city centre, it is advised that you stick to 50 kph, and when roads are larger, you can push it to 80 kph. Generally, the fastest you can go on the highways is around 90 kph. Always use the signs around you as your guide.

  • Where are the best places to park in Charlottetown?

    Parking is free in many parts of Charlottetown if you stay for under an hour. This is a municipality initiative that has been great for the city and is good news when you want to go shopping and enjoy quick visits. When staying in town a little longer, you can find some parking garages that can accommodate your vehicle for a fee. The Pownal Parkade, Queen Parkade and Fitzroy Parkade are all large garages that will be safe to leave your Charlottetown hire car.

Charlottetown car rental reviews and directory

Avis

9.7

Wonderful

8 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.7

One location in Charlottetown

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Locations in Charlottetown

250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 892 3706

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8.0 Very Good

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Everything was great except for customer service beforehand. Two voicemails to change arrival time were completely ignored. AVIS 1-800 disconnected my calls and could not change my arrival time. Luckily, when we arrived a car was available, an upgrade, and service at the desk was excellent.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Quick service and professional

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Pick up was very easy. We ordered the “mystery car” to save money since any type of of vehicle would work for us. When we got to the desk they had enough cars to give us a choice and we took a hybrid which got great gas mileage and only had to fill up once after a week of driving all over the island.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Fast return . All good

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Everything was excellent! Great experience from booking, pickup and drop off

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Kayak helped us find a rental. Cars were difficult to find this year. I was able to rent a terrific car and had a wonderful experience.

1 out of 2

Budget

9.2

Wonderful

20 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.2

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 566 5525

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
We were very happy with the car rental. The car was nice and clean, no issues at all. Pick up & drop off was a breeze. Thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Counter staff was helpful and efficient. Car was clean and comfortable. Overall, a very good experience renting a car from Budget Charlottetown airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
No issues!

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Vehicle good have been cleaner but the service was wonderful. I will surely recommend you people in Charlottetown. Thank You

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Great service- person available when flight was delayed and didn't arrive until 3 am.

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Dave and team were excellent.

1 out of 6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Very Good

17 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 628 6990

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384 University Ave Ste A

+1 902 894 5004

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

KAYAK
Great service, friendly and accommodating. Clean vehicle, no issues. Perfect.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Very kindful staff. Perfect location.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2023

KAYAK
The vehicle had a smell of dampness which stunk the entire 5 days … on the last day of the trip it rained and we realized that the windshield wipers were in poor condition and the rubber parts of teh wipers were busted and could hardly keep the rain off the windshield

8.0 Very Good

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Pick up was great. The next day we had low air pressure so went back (since we were still in town) and had them put air in (due to air temp getting cooler) they did a great job. Vehicle was good. Dropping off was a little confusing because there was only a dropbox in the middle of the day but we figured it out. Car was expensive.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Great experience. Staff were helpful and drove my family to the airport at the end of the rental. Thanks Enterprise! And thanks to Rob and Habib.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
I booked a car to rent off site but it was closed by the time our plane arrived in PEI. The manager waited until all customers were checked in and then offered us a car from the airport site. So grateful for his help!!

1 out of 5

Hertz

8.7

Very Good

17 reviews
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Most popular

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.1

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Ave

+1 902 566 5566

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
It was Rhonda that checked us in. I wish that great customer service experiences like I had with her were more common.

8.0 Very Good

Dec 2021

KAYAK
Didn't give me RAV4 as it says when book, Kia Sportage is fine but doesn't consist some actived safety features, I should pay more attention on high ways.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2021

KAYAK
Thé service regarding pickup was bad. They said they would close at 6 on my agreement. When they called me they said they were closing at 4 pm. A huge difference for s traveler. I was bounced from kayak to beers to change the pickup time. Hertz didn’t think it was their problem. So I went back and forth. Finding the number to corset hertz was difficult and took a half hour. When I got through they said I should context the pick up location. That’s when I was told that they would be closing at 4. which high was false. I had to pick up my car two hours earlier than I planned because of that misinformation. I felt it was handled very badly and was a stressful experience. It had an impact on the time I decided to head to the airport which hindered my plans with my friends. All in all I wouldn’t do it again

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
The staff were very friendly, great customer service, quite a walk to get vechile, but okay even with all the luggage. Vechile back row had garage left in back area. Vechile did what we need it to do. We were all pleased.

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Great service…easy pickup and drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Comfortably fit 7 passengers and luggage. Easy pick up drop off. Way too expensive!!

1 out of 3

Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

No reviews available

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.0

One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 566 5566

Monday09:00 - 23:59
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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

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2 locations in Charlottetown

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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+1 902 566 3341

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Europcar

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+1 902 566 3341

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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185 Brackley Point Road

+1 902 566 3341

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

+1 902 628 6990

Monday09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday09:00 - 23:59
Thursday09:00 - 23:59
Friday09:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 23:59
Sunday09:00 - 23:59

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Sunnycars

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One location in Charlottetown

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250 Maple Hills Avenue

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62 travellers who hired a car in Charlottetown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car hire locations in or near Charlottetown

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

€98/day

Good deal

€98/day

When to book a car hire in Charlottetown

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Car hire insurance in Charlottetown

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Charlottetown car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Charlottetown.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Charlottetown car hire.

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