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Rental car deposits and holds at YVR

Vancouver International Airport · 8 rental companies compared

Quick answer

Deposit requirements vary by rental company at YVR. Published standard or minimum holds start at C$400. Some rental companies publish higher or variable holds based on the vehicle, payment method or protection selected.

Deposits by rental company at YVR

  • Alamo

    Standard

    C$400–C$850 by vehicle category

    CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary

  • Avis

    Standard

    Deposit varies

    Credit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater

  • Budget

    Standard

    Deposit varies

    Exact YVR debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured

  • Enterprise

    Standard

    C$400–C$850 by vehicle category

    CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary

  • Europcar

    Off-airport

    Deposit varies

    Exact YVR Europcar deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the official sources captured

  • Hertz

    Standard

    Deposit varies

    Hertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YVR authorization may vary

  • National

    Standard

    C$400–C$850 by vehicle category

    CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary

  • SIXT

    Off-airport

    Deposit varies

    Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YVR-specific material

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