Jasper Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Jasper and gives an overview of the 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 Jasper
Jasper is a beautiful resort town located in Jasper National Park on the Athabasca River in the Canadian Rockies. It is known as a winter and summer destination, particularly noted for its ski and hiking trails. When visiting Jasper, you will find abundant wildlife, great waterfalls, deep canyons and rugged mountain peaks.
There are many cosy restaurants and bars in the town. Jasper also has a busy calendar of events – celebrations and festivals are organised all year round.
Near the town, there are various natural sights worth visiting, such as the Miette Hotsprings, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake.
Population: 4,700
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT -7 (-6 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 780
Monetary unit: Canadian Dollar
