Best Car Rental Companies in Surrey, BC (2026 Ranked & Compared)
A side-by-side look at the top car rental options in Surrey — from major agencies like Enterprise and Budget to local peer-to-peer marketplaces.
In this guide
Key takeaways
- Enterprise and Budget remain strong for short-term business rentals
- Discount is competitive on weekly rates and trucks
- Peer-to-peer platforms (Turo, c2crental.ca) often beat agency pricing
- Always book ahead on long weekends — Surrey supply tightens fast
The Surrey car rental landscape in 2026
Surrey has a wider range of car rental options than most people realize. Beyond the well-known counters at YVR and Downtown Vancouver, locals can choose from major agencies with Surrey branches, smaller regional rental shops, and a growing number of peer-to-peer car rental platforms.
This guide ranks the most reliable options based on price, fleet variety, ease of pickup, and customer service in 2025–2026.
1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car — best for business rentals
Enterprise has multiple Surrey locations, including King George Boulevard and 152nd Street. Their fleet leans toward late-model sedans and compact SUVs. Pricing is usually mid-range, and they offer a strong loyalty program through Enterprise Plus.
- Best for: business travel, insurance replacement
- Watch out for: weekend surcharges and limited truck inventory
2. Budget & Avis — best for airport pickup
Budget and Avis (same parent company) operate counters at YVR and downtown locations easily reached by SkyTrain from Surrey. Booking ahead online almost always beats walk-up rates.
3. Discount Car & Truck Rentals
Discount has one of the more flexible weekly rate structures in the Lower Mainland and a usable truck/cargo van fleet, which makes them popular for local moves out of Surrey neighbourhoods like Newton and Cloverdale.
4. Peer-to-peer marketplaces (Turo, c2crental.ca)
Peer-to-peer platforms have changed the rental market in Surrey. Instead of renting from an agency, you rent directly from a local car owner. This typically means:
- More variety (Teslas, trucks, luxury, work vans)
- Lower nightly rates than agencies on most vehicle classes
- Pickup right in your neighbourhood, not just at the airport
Two platforms stand out locally. Turo is the larger international player. c2crental.ca is a Canadian peer-to-peer marketplace with strong supply across Surrey, Burnaby, and Langley — including SUVs, EVs, and trucks. If you live in Whalley, Newton or Guildford, you'll often find a host within a few blocks.
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5. Local independent shops
Smaller independent rental shops exist around 152nd and Fraser Highway, but inventory is thin and prices aren't always competitive with the chains. Worth a call if everyone else is sold out on a long weekend.
Quick comparison table
| Provider | Best for | Typical daily price | Pickup |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Enterprise | Business, sedans | $$ | Surrey branches |
| Budget / Avis | Airport, last-minute | $$ | YVR + downtown |
| Discount | Weekly, trucks | $ – $$ | Surrey branches |
| Turo | Variety, EVs | $ – $$$ | Anywhere in Metro Van |
| c2crental.ca | Local Surrey supply | $ – $$ | Anywhere in Surrey |
How to pick the right one
- Need it for under 3 days? Compare Enterprise and Budget online — short-term agency rates are still strong.
- Need it for a week or more? Discount and peer-to-peer marketplaces almost always win on weekly pricing.
- Need a specific vehicle (truck, EV, SUV)? Peer-to-peer is the easiest place to find exactly the model you want.
- Don't want to travel to YVR or downtown? Look at Surrey-based agencies and local peer-to-peer hosts on c2crental.ca.
Whichever route you choose, book ahead — Surrey's rental supply tightens on long weekends, ski weekends, and Cloverdale Rodeo dates.
Local writers covering car rental, road trips, and everyday driving in Surrey and the Lower Mainland. We test, compare, and report what actually works.
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