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With the many wonderful sights and attractions Toronto has to offer, it will be hard to relax and stay put once you've set your feet at Toronto Airport. One of the best ways to explore the city is with your own Toronto Airport car rental. As one of the most diverse and multicultural cities on earth, Toronto has plenty of incredible eateries, activities, and festivals to suit all types of travelers. And hiring a car gives you the freedom to explore these places at your own pace. Discover all these and more when you rent an affordable Toronto Pearson car from Airport Rentals.

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the primary airport serving the Toronto area. As Canada’s largest and busiest airport, Pearson Airport welcomes more than 40 million passengers each year.

Before you get too excited to begin your Toronto road trip with your car rental, here are a few handy tips upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport:

• Toronto Pearson Intl Airport is located approximately 23 km north-west of Downtown Toronto.

• Toronto Pearson has two terminals in operation – 1 and 3. One deals with domestic and international.

• Significant airlines using this airport include Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific.

Toronto Airport car rental - Book online with Airport Rentals

Searching for the best Toronto car rental? Airport Rentals provides a wide range of rental cars Toronto Airport has to offer. Our site allows you to book your vehicle in advance and get behind the wheel straight away. Simply input your travel details into our unique search engine and we do the rest. Filter the results based on rental prices, vehicle types or suppliers to find the best car hire for your Toronto adventure.

You’re not short on choice when it comes to car rental companies in Toronto. Once you’ve found and booked the perfect vehicle for your car rental Toronto Pearson road trip, all you have to do is get to the hire depot, give your details and your keys will be ready and waiting.

Pick up a car rental at Toronto Pearson International Airport, on Level 1 of the parking garages. Alternatively, you can head downtown to collect your car hire.

With Airport Rentals, you are sure to get a cheap car rental in Toronto. Be prepared to hit the road and see Toronto’s hidden gems with freedom!

Car Rentals Toronto Airport - Top Brands

There are a number of rental car suppliers available at Toronto Airport. You may compare prices and vehicle options from these trusted companies and choose the best deal.

The following international and local car rental brands are available for either on-site or off-site:

• Ace Rent A Car
• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Europcar
• Enterprise
• Green Motion
• Hertz
• Peel Car & Truck Rentals
• National
• Routes
• Thrifty
• Zoom Rental Cars
• York Car Rental

Some suppliers of car rentals near Toronto Pearson Intl Airport offer pick-up services from Viscount Station, which you can get to on the Terminal Link train. To arrange a pick-up, contact the car rental agency directly.

Getting around Toronto in a car rental

Driving your rental car in Toronto

When you rent a car Toronto Airport, it’s always handy to do some preparation before arriving in the city. Toronto has a reputation for road construction, so take your time getting from A to B in your Toronto Airport car rental. They drive on the right-hand side, with seatbelts compulsory for everyone. Buses need to be given the right of way, while the default city speed limit is 50 km/h. There aren’t many of them, but it’s good to know where the toll roads are in Toronto.

Maneuvering a new city in a rental car can be a little confusing. If you’re staying downtown, look for Highway 427 South. Then look for the Gardiner Expressway East. You will see the downtown high rises as you travel east on "The Gardiner". To go to the North or East of the city with your car rental, take Highway 401 East. This major thoroughfare gets very busy during rush hours, so consider this while travelling on your car hire.

Parking your rental car in Toronto

Parking your Toronto car rental in the city usually incurs a cost, so if you don’t manage to find a free spot always check the nearby parking meters and pay for the number of hours you’re staying to avoid fines.

Where to stay in Toronto?

There are some lovely places to stay by Toronto Pearson Intl Airport for a convenient location or take your car rental for a spin and get amongst the action downtown, near the bustling waterfront. Wherever you may want to visit, you’re sure to find a place to rest after a day of driving on your car hire from the airport.

Toronto Airport Accommodation

• Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport

• Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

• Quality Inn & Suites

• Hotel Carlingview Toronto Airport

City Accommodation

• The Westin Harbour Castle

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto

• Wellesley Manor Boutique Hotel

• Fairmont Royal York

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Best times for a tour on a car rental from Toronto Airport

Wondering when to begin your car rental Toronto Pearson adventure? The best time to visit Toronto is from July to September as this is when the weather is the warmest. It is high season, however, prices for your Toronto Pearson hire car will be higher to reflect this. An important note to remember if you’re visiting Toronto and driving a car rental during winter: it’s best to request winter tires to stay extra safe on the roads. Double-check this with your car rental supplier before collecting your vehicle.

Enjoy a great Canadian tour in your Toronto Pearson Intl Airport car rental

Fancy a road trip? Take your Toronto Pearson Airport car rental for a spin on an epic weekend excursion. Hiring a car rental in Toronto means you’ll be free to explore more of this amazing Canadian city at your own pace - with nearby cities of Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec all a few hours drive from Toronto Airport.

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If visiting the Okanagan Valley is part of your itinerary, you may also consider starting off with a car rental Kelowna BC provides or go on an adventure with a car hire from Victoria Airport. Be sure to make a stop from time to time to embrace the sceneries along the way.

Looking for other hire locations for your Canadian trip? Grab a car rental at Vancouver Airport, Halifax Airport, or Calgary. It's also a good idea to pick up a car hire in Nanaimo, Vancouver's "Harbour City" or secure a car hire in Yellowknife, Hamilton or Nelson. Alternatively, to see more of eastern Canada, get a car hire at Deer Lake Airport and explore Newfoundland and Labrador. The choice is yours!