Car rental at Toronto Airport [YYZ]
| Minimum age to rent a car in Toronto: | 21-24 years |
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| Minimum car rental period: | 1 day |
Booking a cheap car rental for Toronto Airport (YYZ) is a great way to start your trip to Canada. By booking in advance on VIPCars you can save money, time and effort by comparing top brands at one place. The best thing about pre-arranging a car hire for pickup at the airport is that on deplaning, you can directly pick up your keys without any need to be in the queues at the rental desk.
The booking engine is easy to use and allow the clients to book a vehicle within minutes. There is a plethora of vehicles available ranging from SUVs, luxury and 4/4 vehicles. Our booking support team is available for your assistance 24/7 via - phone calls and email.
Car rental companies at Toronto Airport (YYZ)
Toronto international airport, being Canada’s major airport is also a popular car rental pickup and drop-off location. The following are the car hire companies we work with at Toronto airport :
Ace
Alamo
Dollar
Europcar
Thrifty
National
Location of Car rental desks at Toronto Airport: The above-mentioned rent-a-car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking garages in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
Other rental car pick up locations in Toronto
With VIPCars, though initially, the pickup and drop-off points are same, travelers can change it and can return their car rentals at some other place in the city of Toronto. This option is covered under one-way rental service, and not only Toronto, by choosing to use this service you can return your car at any of the listed Canadian locations given on our search form.
Here are a few locations in Toronto where you can drop-off your car; they are also available as drop off locations:
- Billy Bishop Airport
- Danforth Ave
- Parliament St
- Toronto City East
- Toronto Downtown
- Toronto Jarvis
- Union Station
- Toronto - Eaton Centre On Cattle
Tips for driving a rental car in Toronto, Canada
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Basic red light laws
Just like other cities of Canada, in Toronto, right turn on a red light is not permitted, unless it is otherwise allowed through signs. Another thing that you need to keep in mind is that you should give way to pedestrians before taking the turn, if allowed..
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Streetcars & the law
In downtown areas, if there is a streetcar sharing the lane, you must give it way always, and whenever it stops to unload the passenger, you should stop and wait.
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Speed limits
In Toronto, the speed limit is 50 km/h (30mph) which comes down to 40km/h (25mph) or 30 km/h (20mph) if you are driving in a residential area.
Toronto International Airport – Overview & Facilities
| Address: | Toronto International Airport, 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, Canada |
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| IATA Code: | YYZ |
Toronto Pearson International Airport, also known as Pearson Airport or Lester B. Pearson International Airport, is a major hub of international and national flights within Canada and the rest of the world. Toronto Pearson International Airport sits 14 miles away from Toronto city center and is the largest and busiest airport in Canada.
The following are the facilities offered by the airport, besides shopping and eateries:
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Parking
Toronto airport offers a lot of parking options like Express Park, Valet care, Value Park lot and Cell phone lots. You can reserve your parking online on the airport’s website.
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Currency Exchange
International Currency Exchange (ICE) counters are located in various locations in Terminal 1 & 3, both before and after security
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Free Wifi
Toronto airport offers free Wifi to its passengers and can be accessed by them at both the terminals.
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Banking Services
The airport has CIBC branch; here passengers can meet all their banking needs from paying bills to opening an account.
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Shopping and dining facilities at the Toronto Airport
There are major brands like Burberry, 7-eleven etc located at the Toronto Airport to facilitate the travelers with all the best amenities . There are lunges and cafes for the travelers.
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Lounges
Plaza Premium Lounges are located at Toronto Airport's Terminal 1 and 3. Many of these even offer cooking stations.
Road Trips from Toronto Airport, (YYZ ) Canada
Toronto is the most culturally diverse city in Canada and just like its people it offers a multitude of places which travelers can explore easily. If you wish to take road trips from Toronto to various nearby places, renting a car is the best option. Here are a few places you can easily drive to in a rental car from Toronto Airport :
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Dundas Peak
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Albion & Webster Falls
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The Albright-Knox Gallery
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Bruce Peninsula National Park
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Prince Edward County
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Wallingford-Back Mine
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The Cheltenham Badlands
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Silver Lake Sand Dunes
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The Heidelberg Project