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Vancouver is one of the most popular destinations in Canada, and certainly one of its most diverse.
By hiring a car, not only can you explore the entire city, but you have the chance to get out and see more of this stunning country.
One of the main roads running through Vancouver is Highway 99, a huge motorway that runs all the way from White Rock up to Stein Valley Heritage Park. You can also follow Highway 1 from Vancouver across the country to Winnipeg.
There are a huge number of car hire providers in Vancouver, so by searching on our booking engine you can find the best deal for your needs.
Some of the top suppliers in the area include Budget, Alamo and Hertz, so you can be reassured that you're in safe hands.
In addition, since many of these providers service all of the major cities in Canada, if you're planning a road trip then you'll find it easy to arrange to pick up your vehicle in one location and return it to another.
When you reach Vancouver, you can either pick up your hire car from the airport or the city centre.
If you've arranged to collect it at Vancouver airport (YVR) once your flight arrives, then you'll find all of the suppliers based just outside of the terminal in the car park, which the locals refer to as the Parkade.
Alternatively, if you'd prefer to collect your car in the city centre, then you'll find the suppliers based in various different locations. Upon making your booking you'll receive the address, most of which can be reached either on foot or by taking a taxi.
The city of Vancouver is fairly large, so you'll find it has a number of different neighbourhoods that you can explore.
Commercial Drive, which runs through the centre of the neighbourhood of Grandview-Woodland is surrounded by parkland, as well as Trout Lake. The parks are particularly popular on sunny days, as people flock to them to enjoy a picnic and relax.
On Saturdays, between May and October, head to John Hendry Park to visit the farmer's market, an event that gets very busy due to its immense popularity.
Since you have a hire car, why not head out and explore some of the other destinations surrounding Vancouver?
Just half an hour south of Vancouver is the city of Richmond, a beautiful coastal destination. Here you can enjoy the stunning sights along the waterfront, as well as the surrounding mountainous vistas and of course, the city itself. You will definitely want to sample some of the fresh seafood served in Richmond, as well as what's often considered the best Chinese food outside of Asia.
Slightly further south along Highway 99 is White Rock, another beautiful coastal city. This area boasts around 8km of sandy white beaches, as well as the famous pier that stretches 1,500 ft into the shallow, warm waters of Semiahmoo Bay.
Your hire car gives you the freedom to explore much further afield, although where you go really does depend on how far you wish to drive. The roads in Canada are known to be very long, so you could drive for days if you wanted to.
An hour and a half north of Vancouver is Whistler, an area that has thrived due to its popularity among skiers. This is the largest area where you can ski in all of North America, and it sees around 12 metres of snowfall every year.
If you're looking to drive for a few days and take in the stunning rural areas of Canada, then why not head to Banff, which takes just over eight hours to get to. This area is absolutely stunning, and is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. The massive areas of parkland are also home to creatures such as elk and grizzly bears.