Victoria Car Rental from CA $16

Known for its gardens and warm temperatures, Victoria is a scenic destination in Canada's British Columbia.

What to See and Do in Victoria

Whether in Victoria for business or pleasure, you'll want to rent a car in order to make the most of what the city has to offer. From behind the wheel of your rental car, you can easily visit Beacon Hill Park to walk along the waterfront, explore the fascinating exhibits at Royal British Columbia Museum, or pay a visit to the extraordinary Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum, a Scottish-style castle built in 1890. If you want to spend some time on the road, enjoy the scenic route to the nearby Saanich Peninsula, just a 45 minute drive away from Victoria, and indulge in a few wine tastings at local vineyards.

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If you are looking for car rental in Victoria BC, call off the search thanks to Enterprise. With 60 years of great customer service, Enterprise is a reliable vendor where you can find the right vehicle for a business trip to Victoria or even a quick weekend getaway. Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers a variety of vehicle models to choose from, so you can snag that luxury SUV you've always wanted or even a car with great gas mileage.

Benefits of Car Rental in Victoria

Victoria car rental is beneficial because it gives you privacy, flexibility, and savings. Whether you get the desire to head out for the night on a whim or you want to extend your stay at a great attraction, your preferences will dictate your schedule. You might also want to hire a car if you plan to travel around Victoria a lot, as taxi rates can often be pricey.

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Why hire a car in Victoria?

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria perches on the southern end of Vancouver Island, founded on a British settlement that arrived on the land in 1843. The legacy of the city’s colonial past can be found in Victoria’s grandiose architecture, epitomised by buildings such as the stately Craigdarroch Castle mansion. Known as ‘the garden city’, Victoria ranks as one of the top 20 world cities for quality of life, popular with boaters who enjoy exploring the area’s varied shorelines and beaches, as well as those in search of a more relaxed pace of life.

A hire car is the perfect way to explore Victoria’s picturesque landscape, as well as adventure to other nearby hotspots such as the vibrant city of Vancouver or popular skiing destination Whistler. Canada’s well-maintained roads and breathtaking landscape make road trips around Victoria an unforgettable experience.

How to get to and around Victoria?

BC Ferries arrive from mainland Tsawwassen at Swartz Bay, 19 miles north of Victoria. Victoria Clipper Services also run from Seattle to the Inner Harbour, as do Black Ball Transport boats from Port Angeles. If you decide to fly directly, Vancouver International Airport is a 30-minute drive outside of the city, with a simple drive down the BC-17 highway almost all the way.

What brands are available?

Both Hertz and Avis provide high-quality hire car in Victoria.

Must-sees within an easy drive of Victoria

Victoria is a cultural hub with plenty to see and do, from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (10 minutes drive out of the centre of town) where you can view the groundbreaking work of British Columbia’s best known painter Emily Carr, to Fisherman’s Wharf – a floating boardwalk bordered by hoUSAeboats, shops and restaurants where you can feast on freshly caught seafood. Further out of town, a 20-minute drive will take you to the spectacular Goldstream Provincial Park, a haven of unspoilt nature and tranquillity. Your Victoria hire car can also help you to explore more of Vancouver Island, including the harbour city of Nanaimo (90 minutes’ drive away) and Courtenay (almost three hours’ drive away), popular for bird watching and nature trails.

Tips and tricks for driving in Victoria

Safety standards are particularly high on the roads, with excellent conditions across the country. However, when venturing out of the city, keep an eye out for wild animals. Signs should alert you to areas where wildlife such as deer and elk are present.

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