Hertz Car Rental has more than 22 branches offering car rental in Alberta, making it a simple matter to choose a suitable vehicle and explore Canada’s wonderfully varied western province. Car rental from Hertz allows you to avoid the hassle and limitations of public transport and gets you to where you need to be quickly and easily. By car is the preferred way of getting around Alberta, thanks in large part to the excellent highways and regular fuel stations.
Alberta is a region of lakes and mountains and home to two of the oldest national parks in the world, Banff and Jasper. The Columbia and Lake Louise Icefield is breathtakingly beautiful, and the Badlands in and around Drumheller are encrusted with the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. Driving south along the Crypt Lake trail to Waterton Lakes National Park you can spot wild bison, and in cities like Calgary and Edmonton, you’ll find all the modern conveniences. A car is essential for exploring all this wonderful diversity and making the most of your trip.
Driving and Parking in Alberta
You’ll need to be 24 years old to rent a car in Alberta, and have a full driving license. Drivers aged 19 or over can hire a car from Hertz Car Rental if they are willing to pay a daily age differential additional fee. In addition, you should have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP). For further information about driving regulations in Alberta check out our page about renting a car in
Canada.
As in most countries, if you’re driving in a major city such as Calgary it’s always advisable to avoid the rush hour traffic, as this is guaranteed to slow you down and delay your travel schedule, even if you’re using the main highways near urban centers.
Parking in Alberta presents few problems, as there’s so much wilderness involved that you can simply pull over at the side of the road. It is advisable to carry a warning triangle if you do so near any sizeable settlements, however. In Calgary, Canada’s biggest city and gateway to the Rocky Mountains, there are a few additional restrictions as you’d expect. There are certain free parking spots, especially near the parks, although after heavy snowfalls certain routes ban parking at any time for 72 hours. As always, pay attention to the signage.
