Car Hire Banff
If you’re going to be in Alberta in the vicinity of Calgary or Edmonton, it’s almost a crime to not visit Banff. Its location inside a protected national park means there’s no commercial airport in town. Most visitors to Banff fly into Calgary International Airport, about 90 minutes away, or Edmonton International Airport, which is roughly four hours from Banff.
From there, you can either choose to take a bus, a shared shuttle, hire a car in Banff, or hire a car to get to Banff from Calgary or Edmonton. The former two choices mean you won’t have a vehicle at your disposal when you’re in the town, limiting your options when it comes to where you can go and what you can see. Hiring a car in Banff itself is often the more expensive choice due to the limited options there. The downside to booking cars from the airport is the endless queuing and paperwork.
Ascent Car Rentals makes getting to Banff from Calgary Airport (YYC) or Edmonton Airport (YEG) easy with our smooth, contactless rental car pickup and drop-off process. That means no queues and no paperwork!
Start Your Journey When You Land
Ascent Car Rentals makes your car hire process at YYC or YEG ever so easy. Hire the car of your choice online or on our app and let us know when your flight is expected. Once you’ve picked up your bags, a shuttle takes you to your hired car. Simply follow the directions we provide to access your vehicle and you’re ready to start your adventure.
The entire process is hassle-free and completely contactless. And if you do need to speak to someone, our friendly team is always at hand to help you with any queries.
A Fleet Built For Mountain Travel
If you live in Calgary or Edmonton, hiring a car to visit Banff still makes sense, especially if your personal vehicle isn’t equipped for mountain roads. At Ascent, our fleet has several cars you can hire that are ready to take on steep, mountain climbs. Choose from:
- Compact SUVs that are ideal for easy handling and small families.
- Mid- and full-size SUVs for larger groups and more gear.
- Passenger vans that keep groups of 12 or more together.
- Premium cars for that luxurious experience
What’s more is that unlike most large car rental companies, our cars for hire to Banff come equipped with winter tires during the colder months, so you know your tires are equipped to deal with winter conditions.
We also offer extras like child seats for when you’re travelling with your littles ones, and roof racks, ski racks, bike racks, and more, essential gear for your mountain adventures.
Flexible One-Way Car Hire Options
If your journey doesn’t loop back to your starting point, we offer one-way car rental options. Airport to airport car rentals are a popular choice where people pick up their hired car at Calgary airport and drop it off at Edmonton or vice versa. If you aren’t flying out or only want the car for a short period of time, speak to our team to return your car to another location based on your travel plans.
Explore More Than Just Banff
Having a hired car at your disposal lets you explore the Rockies way beyond Banff town. You can hike the trails less taken or see the sun rise over Lake Louise. Your car lets you follow the Northern Lights at 2am, take in views on the Bow Valley Parkway, or venture further to Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, and Kananaskis Country.
Why Choose Ascent For Your Banff Car Hire?
At Ascent Car Rental, we understand what makes a road trip memorable—because we’re travellers too. At Ascent, we believe that premium service shouldn’t come with a price tag attached. That’s why we combine affordability with great customer care, letting you focus on what matters – your experiences exploring Banff, not the logistics of car hire.
- Convenient car hire starting in Calgary or Edmonton
- Vehicles suited for mountain and winter driving
- Flexible rental terms and one-way options
- Friendly, knowledgeable team ready to help
- Simple booking with no unnecessary complications
- Contactless pickups and drop-offs
Book Your Banff Car Hire Today
Ready to explore the Rockies your way? Get in touch with our team for recommendations or any special accommodations today.
