Dollar Car Hire in Vancouver

Dollar operates its Vancouver counter on the ground floor of the main parkade at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), directly across from the terminal building — a short covered walk from baggage claim that takes just a few minutes. The transaction at the counter typically runs 10 to 30 minutes, and booking several weeks in advance is worth doing between June and September when demand in the region peaks. Vancouver has no active toll roads or bridges — the Port Mann and Golden Ears crossings both removed tolls in 2017 — so there are no per-trip charges to plan around. Fuel is a different matter: regular unleaded in the Vancouver area runs around CAD 1.71 to 1.75 per litre, and Dollar requires the tank returned at the same level it left to avoid a refuelling charge. If you plan to drive outside the city — particularly on the Sea-to-Sky Highway towards Whistler — British Columbia law requires winter-rated tyres from October 1 through April 30; rental vehicles are typically equipped with M+S all-season tyres that meet this standard, but confirm at the counter. Dollar places an authorisation hold of around CAD 350 on a credit card in the primary driver's name at pickup — debit cards are not accepted. If your licence uses a non-Latin script, bring an International Driving Permit alongside your original licence.