Car Rental in Saskatoon

Hola Car Rentals is a premium partner of the leading car rental companies in Saskatoon, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes extra benefits that no other company can match:

• Full vehicle coverage with no deductible (applies only for certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: get back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls charged during your rental
• Premium travel medical assistance for up to 5 passengers in case of emergency, covering up to CAD 200,000 (pre-existing conditions excluded)
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All at no additional cost, ensuring a unique rental experience with complete protection and peace of mind during your trip in Saskatoon.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Saskatoon are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Saskatoon charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the rental partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The rental car facility at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) is located at 2625 Airport Drive, directly across from baggage claim. You do not need a shuttle; the facility is accessible on foot from the terminal.

Multiple brands operate from this consolidated location in Saskatoon, including Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, and Thrifty. Once you reach the counter, you will receive your rental agreement and vehicle keys. Your vehicle will be parked on-site, so there is no additional transfer needed.

Alamo also offers a touch-screen kiosk check-in option to skip the counter line, printing a receipt-sized rental agreement with directions to your vehicle on the lot. Most renters can expect to be driving away within 15 to 20 minutes of arriving at the Saskatoon Airport terminal.

Counter hours at Saskatoon Airport (YXE) vary by brand. Confirmed hours are:

• Avis: 09:00 AM to 01:00 AM, with 24-hour key drop for after-hours returns
• Enterprise: 07:30 AM to 11:59 PM Monday through Saturday, and 08:00 AM on Sunday
• Alamo and National: 08:00 AM to 11:00 PM

After-hours pickup is generally not available at Saskatoon Airport. Enterprise and Avis do offer after-hours vehicle returns via a key drop box at their respective counters, but you must park the car in the designated spots, lock it, and place your completed contract and keys in the drop box.

If your flight arrives outside counter hours, your booking will typically be held for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time. For delays beyond 24 hours, contact support as soon as possible to avoid losing your reservation.

No, there are no toll roads in Saskatoon or anywhere in the province of Saskatchewan. You will not encounter any toll booths, cashless toll lanes, electronic transponders, or congestion charges while driving in or around Saskatoon.

This means toll programs such as TollPass or PlatePass, which are common at rental counters in the United States and in Ontario, are not applicable to rentals picked up at Saskatoon Airport or the downtown Saskatoon location. You will not be billed any toll-related administrative fees for driving in Saskatchewan.

If your trip takes you beyond Saskatchewan into provinces or regions that do have tolls, standard toll billing through your rental company would apply for those portions of the journey. Keep any receipts from those areas in case you need to submit a claim later.

Yes, Tolls Cashback is included with all bookings, including those picked up in Saskatoon, even though Saskatchewan itself has no toll roads.

If your trip takes you outside Saskatoon into areas of Canada or the United States where tolls apply, you can claim back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the rental period. The refund covers the lesser of your actual toll costs or the 5% cap.

To claim after returning your vehicle in Saskatoon or elsewhere:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation {Your Confirmation Number}
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation, the signed rental agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Refunds are issued to the original payment method and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days will not be accepted.

To collect your rental car in Saskatoon, you must bring the following physical documents. Digital copies are not accepted at the counter.

• Your original, unexpired driver's license with a photo
• A major credit card in the main driver's name, with the driver's name printed on the physical card, for the security deposit hold
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or travel tickets (required for visitors from outside Canada)

If your driver's license is not in English or French and uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), you must carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original license. For licenses in other non-English languages, an IDP is strongly recommended. At the Saskatoon Airport (YXE) National Car Rental counter, an IDP is recommended if your home country license is not in English or French.

The IDP is a translation document only and is not valid without your original license. Obtain it in your home country before traveling to Saskatoon, as it cannot be issued abroad.

It depends on the language and alphabet of your home country driver's license.

At the Saskatoon Airport (YXE) rental counters, a valid unexpired foreign driver's license with a photo is generally accepted. However:

• If your license uses a non-Latin alphabet (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.), an IDP is mandatory and must accompany your original license at the Saskatoon counter
• If your license is in a language other than English or French but uses a Latin alphabet, an IDP is strongly recommended as a translation aid
• EU and EEA licenses are generally accepted without an IDP

The IDP is a translation booklet only. It is not a standalone license and will not be accepted in Saskatoon without your original license presented alongside it. You must obtain your IDP in your home country before traveling, as organizations in Canada do not issue IDPs to foreign license holders.

Always carry both documents together when picking up your rental in Saskatoon to avoid any issues at the counter.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver's name is required to rent a car in Saskatoon. The card must have the driver's name physically printed on it and must be presented in person at the counter.

The rental company will place a temporary security hold on your card at pickup. For Canadian locations like Saskatoon, this hold is typically in the range of CAUS$ 300 to CAUS$ 500, though some locations may hold up to approximately CAUS$ 750 depending on the vehicle class and rental company.

• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold in Saskatoon
• Virtual or digital-only card numbers are not accepted; you must present the physical card
• The hold is released after you return the vehicle, but your bank may take up to 15 business days to reflect the release

Even if you prepaid your booking online, you must still present a physical credit card at the Saskatoon counter. Bringing a backup credit card in your name is recommended in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your rental in Saskatoon, but the additional driver must be physically present at the counter at the time of pickup.

The additional driver must bring their own valid driver's license (and an IDP if required) and sign the rental agreement. Coverage such as CDW/LDW and liability protection only applies to drivers named on the agreement, so it is important to add anyone who will drive the vehicle before leaving the Saskatoon counter.

Fees for additional drivers at Saskatoon rental locations vary by brand:

• Alamo at Saskatoon Airport: US$10 per day per additional driver; spouses or domestic partners are free
• Enterprise at Saskatoon Airport: US$15 per day; spouses or domestic partners may be exempt
• Avis and Budget: approximately US$13 per rental day, capped at US$65 plus taxes

Check your booking confirmation before arriving at the Saskatoon counter, as some rates include one additional driver at no extra charge. If your rate shows "Additional driver free of charge," confirm this with the agent and ensure it is reflected on the rental agreement.

The minimum rental age in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan is 18 years old for most major rental brands. Notably, Avis in Saskatchewan does not charge an underage surcharge for renters aged 18 and older, which differs from Avis policies in some other Canadian provinces where a daily surcharge applies to renters aged 21 to 24.

Age rules can vary by brand at the Saskatoon Airport (YXE) and downtown Saskatoon locations, so it is worth confirming the specific policy for your chosen rental company at the time of booking. Some brands may restrict certain vehicle classes for younger drivers even if the base rental is permitted.

All drivers, regardless of age, must present a valid driver's license and meet the document requirements at the Saskatoon counter. If you are under 25 and unsure whether a surcharge applies to your specific booking, review your confirmation details or contact support before your pickup date.

Saskatoon has a few driving rules and road characteristics that are worth knowing before you get behind the wheel.

• The default speed limit on city streets in Saskatoon is 50 km/h, which is lower than the 60 km/h default found in many other Canadian cities. Pay attention to posted signs, as limits can vary on arterial roads and expressways.
• Saskatoon uses a hierarchical road network where local streets connect only to collector roads, not directly to arterials or freeways. This can make navigation feel less intuitive than a standard grid layout, so using GPS is recommended.
• The city's ring road, Circle Drive, features large multi-lane bridges and interchanges that may feel unexpectedly expansive for a mid-sized city.
• Some intersections near Highway 16 use RCUT (Reduced Collision U-Turn) designs, which require drivers to pass through an intersection and make a U-turn rather than turning left directly. These are uncommon in most of Canada and can surprise first-time visitors.
• Ongoing freeway construction around Highways 11, 12, and 16 near Saskatoon means road alignments and interchange configurations may change. Check current conditions before driving those routes.

Yes, after-hours returns are available at some Saskatoon rental locations, but the process and availability differ by brand and pickup site.

• Enterprise at Saskatoon Airport (2625 Airport Drive): after-hours returns are permitted. Park the vehicle, lock it, and follow the key drop instructions provided in your rental agreement.
• Budget at the downtown Saskatoon location (602 1st Avenue North): after-hours returns are allowed using the key drop box on site. Place your completed contract and keys in the box after parking and locking the car.
• Alamo at Saskatoon Airport: after-hours drop-off service is not available. Plan to return during counter operating hours.

For any after-hours return in Saskatoon, take photos of the vehicle's condition, the fuel gauge, and the odometer before leaving the lot. Keep your final fuel receipt as well. Note that until the rental company formally checks in the vehicle the next business day, you remain responsible for the car under the terms of your rental agreement.

Rental cars in Saskatoon follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. This means you receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup at the Saskatoon counter, check the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on your rental agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the gauge and odometer.

Before returning your vehicle in Saskatoon, refuel within approximately 15 km of the return location so the tank does not drop below full during the final drive. Keep your fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address.

• If you return the car below the recorded starting level, the rental company will charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refueling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a service fee
• For after-hours returns at Saskatoon locations, leave the fuel receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone

If the car was not full at pickup in Saskatoon, ask the agent to record the exact level on the agreement and return it at that same level to avoid any dispute.

Travel assistance is included with most bookings for eligible customers renting in Saskatoon, provided through Terrawind Global Protection. However, this benefit does not apply to Canadian or US residents; it is available only to customers traveling from outside North America.

If you qualify, the coverage includes:

• Travel insurance with medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This is particularly relevant if you experience a medical emergency or accident while driving in Saskatoon or on Saskatchewan highways, where distances between towns can be significant. To use the assistance, contact the provider before incurring expenses where possible.

• Phone (24/7, toll-free or collect): +1 888 980 9992
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your full name, Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, current location in or around Saskatoon, and a brief description of the situation ready when you call. This coverage does not replace CDW/LDW for vehicle damage or third-party liability insurance.