Required documents
Before booking, you will need to prepare a few documents for the car rental provider to confirm whether you’re fit to drive a rental car in Canada.
When you rent a car in Canada, there are specific documents that you are required to bring when you pick up your car. When you pick up your rental car, you will be required to present a valid driver’s license. If you are not a Canadian resident, you will be required to present your passport as well. International customers must have a valid driver’s license and a credit card, otherwise they will not be permitted to rent a car. At the time of rental, drivers must present a major credit card.
It is important also important to note than cash is rarely accepted by car rental companies. Keep in mind that an international driver’s license is only valid if presented with an original driver's license, so make sure you bring both when collecting your car.
Here is a list of required documents required to rent a car in Canada:
valid driver's licence
passport (for non-residents)
credit card (in the same name as the renter)
International Driving Permit (if your license is not in English).
Always make sure to check the Terms and Conditions to ensure that you can see an up to date and specific list of required documents that the car rental company needs you to provide. If you have any questions relating to your car rental, you can contact our customer care team or the car rental supplier directly.
Read more about picking up a rental car in Canada.
Important InformationWhen you pick up your rental car
Canadian residents and international customers will require different documents. If you are a Canadian resident, you will only need your driver’s license and a major credit card where international customers are required to bring along more.
