Calgary Car Hire

A relatively young city, Calgary has certainly come along in leaps and bounds. Downtown Calgary is dressed by Skyscrapers which stem from the pioneer roots of the city, built by rail workers, oilmen and ranchers a century ago.

Home of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, Calgary is the also often regarded as the gateway to the ski resorts of Banff and Jasper, as well as the wild prairies that surround it. A car hire is the perfect tool with which to explore Calgary and it's surrounds.

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Drive a Car Hire in Calgary

Calgary’s young spirit is never more seen than in the vibrantly loud and colourful Calgary Exhibition and Stampede which is a rodeo, carnival and street party all rolled into one and attracts over 1 million visitors to the city annually. With a city vibe, Calgary also has a cowboy edge, and you can see all the sights in the area with the ease and comfort that comes with your hire car.

To get your bearings and familiarise yourself with the area, head to Calgary Tower. Park your rental car near the tower and head to the top for stunning 360 degree views. For an insight into the history of Calgary and it's people, there are plenty of attractions around the city that ready to give accounts of the past in entertaining ways. Popular attractions are Fort Calgary and the Heritage Park Historical Village. Being surrounded by amazing natural beauty means that Calgary is an excellent base for touring the region in a rental car. With the famous resort towns of Banff and Jasper within comfortable driving distance, be sure to head up into the mountains with your car hire for a spot of skiiing or snowboarding in winter, or to see the stunning landscape and wildlife in the warmer months.