Enterprise Rent-a-Car

About Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Rent a vehicle here if you want flexibility to explore beyond the shuttle routes. Enterprise sits right on Banff Avenue, so you can pick up a car without a long transfer. You'll access the Icefields Parkway, backcountry roads to Cascade Lakes, and everything the park won't reach. This matters if you're staying more than two days or traveling with a group where one vehicle splits costs.

The rental desk handles standard sedan and SUV options. Go for an SUV if you're driving the Parkway in shoulder seasons (April, October, November) when conditions get unpredictable. Book online before you arrive to lock in rates. Their location means you won't waste time on airport transfers.

Reserve well ahead during summer and September, when inventory gets thin fast. The trade-off: you're paying for a vehicle you might not need if you're content with park shuttles and day hikes from town. This works best if you're planning to visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, or Jasper on the same trip. Skip the rental if you're staying four days or less and happy to walk Banff townsite and use the transit system.