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3 Best Car Rentals in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Finding car rentals in Toronto without a reservation headache comes down to picking the right counter, not just the cheapest quote. The agencies on this page have logged over 1,100 Google reviews between them, and the ratings run from 4.2 to 4.6, a tighter spread than the review counts suggest.

Short answer: Bristol Car and Truck Rental posts the top rating on this page, 4.6 stars across 191 reviews, from its Nassau St location. Advantage Car & Truck Rentals follows close behind at 4.5 on the most reviews here, 450, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car rounds out the page at 4.2 on 473 reviews, the largest name of the three by global footprint.
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Toronto's rental counters, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Advantage Car & Truck Rentals Downtown Toronto 4.5 ★ 450 Overall / repeat renters View ›
2 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4.2 ★ 473 International brand recognition View ›
3 Bristol Car and Truck Rental Toronto 4.6 ★ 191 Highest-rated, independent operator View ›
3 Best Car Rentals in Toronto (2026)

Our picks, counter by counter

Advantage Car & Truck Rentals Downtown Toronto logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Advantage Car & Truck Rentals Downtown Toronto

4.5450 Google reviews

Advantage Car & Truck Rentals runs a Queen St East location in downtown Toronto, offering cars and trucks alongside a business-saver plan for regular renters. Reviewers describe a locally known staff, Kumar and Jay come up often, who several renters say they've used monthly for years. It carries the highest review count of the three names here.

What people praise

  • Long-term regulars describe monthly rentals over multiple years with no issues
  • Staff, especially Kumar, praised by name across many reviews
  • Photo documentation of vehicle condition at pickup and return, cited by more than one reviewer
  • A 2025 Toyota Corolla rental specifically praised for cleanliness and condition

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported no response after multiple follow-up emails about a booking question
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume450 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The busiest name on this page and the choice locals return to repeatedly, though the one unanswered-email complaint is worth knowing if you have questions before you book.

Website+1416-364-0387 Directions

431 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1T5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.2473 Google reviews

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates a Front Street West location inside Simcoe Place in downtown Toronto, part of the global Enterprise network. It's a non-airport, downtown-facing branch, and reviewers frequently compare it favorably to other major chains, several naming staff directly.

What people praise

  • Reviewers switching from other major chains report noticeably better service here
  • Staff named individually across reviews for polite, low-pressure handovers
  • Easy one-day rental extensions handled by on-site management
  • 24-hour drop-off access mentioned as a convenience for late returns

Worth knowing

  • The lowest rating of the three names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume473 · 89th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks last on rating here, though still solidly positive, and the brand recognition and downtown location count for something if you want a familiar name over a smaller independent.

Website+1416-751-1342 Directions

200 Front St W Floor Level, Toronto, ON M5V 3K2

Bristol Car and Truck Rental Toronto logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bristol Car and Truck Rental Toronto

4.6191 Google reviews

Bristol Car and Truck Rental operates a Nassau St location in Toronto's Kensington Market area, part of a Canadian-owned chain covering cars, trucks, and vans across the GTA. It's the smallest of the three names here by review count but posts the highest rating, and reviewers frequently name the same staff member across multiple visits.

What people praise

  • The highest rating of any rental agency on this page
  • Gerry, named repeatedly across reviews, praised for helpful, friendly service
  • Vehicles described as immaculate and new-feeling at pickup
  • After-hours drop-off called simple and stress-free

Worth knowing

  • Cancellation policy differs from the larger chains, so confirm the terms before booking
  • Smallest review base of the three, so the sample is thinner than the others
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume191 · 39th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks lowest here on volume but highest on rating, a genuinely well-reviewed independent if you're comfortable with a smaller, Canadian-owned operator over a global chain.

Website+1416-593-9882 Directions

79 Nassau St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M6

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each agency. Review volume shows how many renters actually rated them, which we weigh against the others on the page. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a strong score built on hundreds of reviews counts more than the same score on a smaller base. Recency checks how current those reviews still are. No agency can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a car rental cost in Toronto? (2026)

None of the three agencies on this page publish a fixed local rate card we can cite, and pricing shifts constantly with vehicle class, season, and how far ahead you book. Get a live quote directly from each counter for your specific dates rather than relying on a general estimate.

Serving downtown Toronto

All three counters sit within downtown Toronto, on Queen Street East, Front Street West, and Nassau Street in Kensington Market. If you’re searching for a car rental near me anywhere in the downtown core, each of these is a short walk or transit ride from the others.

What to ask before you book a rental

  • What’s the cancellation policy, and does it differ from what you’re used to?
  • Is there a mileage cap, and what does it cost per kilometer over?
  • What insurance or damage waiver options are available at the counter versus through your own coverage?
  • Is 24-hour or after-hours drop-off available if your return time is uncertain?
  • Does the quoted price include taxes and mandatory fees, or are those added at pickup?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these agencies?

We compared car rental agencies in Toronto with a real, active Google presence, weighing their rating against how many renters have actually reviewed them.

Is a smaller, independent agency riskier than a global chain?

Not based on what these reviews show. Bristol, the smallest name here, carries the highest rating of the three, though its review sample is thinner than the bigger names.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in July 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new reviews come in.

Should I book in advance or can I walk in?

Advance booking is safer for guaranteed availability and rate, especially during busy periods, though several reviewers describe smooth same-day service at all three counters.

The bottom line

Advantage Car & Truck Rentals is the safe default here, the most-reviewed name with a strong 4.5 and a loyal repeat customer base. If you want the single highest rating on a smaller sample, Bristol Car and Truck Rental is worth a call first.

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