Calgary Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Calgary and also gives an overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Canada.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car in Canada, you have to be at least 21 years old.
Driving Restrictions
In Canada, driving is on the right and overtaking on the left. The legal driving age is 16. All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
You are advised to turn your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop. A flashing red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and check that the road is clear before proceeding. Traffic lights go from red to green with no intermediate amber light.
It is illegal to park on a pedestrian crossing, within an intersection or within 6 metres of these. Do not park within 6 metres of a Stop sign, a Yield sign or traffic light. Double-parking and parking along a red or yellow curb are illegal. Vehicles must always be parked in the direction of traffic.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 911
Road Tolls
There are tolls for roads, bridges and tunnels in Canada, but generally, they are very low. Tickets are issued upon entrance to the toll road and the toll is based on the distance you travel.
About Calgary
Calgary is a clean, attractive and safe city situated on the banks of the Bow River, close to the majestic Rocky Mountains.
The most popular tourist attraction of the city is the Calgary Stampede, featuring a real rodeo, a parade, an amusement park, concerts and much more. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are great places to visit all year round. In Calgary, shopping, theatre, galleries, symphony and nightlife are all close at hand.
The city also offers you great opportunities for practising various kinds of sports: you can go skiing, fishing, rafting, trail riding or practise golf.
The Calgarians are very warm and hospitable.
Population: 922,315
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT -7 (-6 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 403
Monetary unit: Canadian Dollar
