Are there any car sharing services (Car2Go, Turo) in Calgary?

Car sharing is a flexible alternative to traditional car rental that allows you to use a car only when you need it and pay for the actual time or distance traveled. In Calgary, the car sharing market has undergone significant changes in recent years. Below is a detailed analysis of the current services, their features, and opportunities for residents and visitors to the city.

Car2Go: a service that has left the market

Car2Go, one of the most popular short-term car sharing services in Calgary, ceased operations in the city in the fall of 2019. The reasons were economic difficulties, competition, and the local regulatory environment not meeting the company's requirements. Car2Go officially ceased operations in Calgary on October 31, 2019, along with several other North American cities. This left the city without a major short-term car sharing operator for some time.

Communauto: the new leader in classic car sharing

After Car2Go's departure, Communauto, Canada's largest car-sharing operator, filled the niche in Calgary. The service officially launched in September 2020 and remains the main player in the city's classic car-sharing market as of 2025.

Key features of Communauto in Calgary:

  • Fleet: over 150 vehicles of various classes.
  • Coverage area: a 26 km² “flex zone” from 50 Avenue S.W. to 21 Avenue N.W. and from 37 Street S.W. to 17 Street S.E. (the city center is currently not included in the drop-off zone).
  • Usage models: hourly, daily, and monthly rates. You can choose a subscription with unlimited short trips (up to 30 minutes each).
  • Parking: permitted on all residential streets in the flex zone, including areas with Residential Parking Permits, provided other rules are followed (e.g., no parking in tow-away zones).
  • Purpose: the service is not intended for short trips in the city center, but for longer trips — shopping, visiting friends, trips out of town or to the mountains.

Turo: peer-to-peer car rental

Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental platform, meaning you rent directly from car owners rather than companies. Turo is active in Calgary and offers a wide selection of vehicles in various classes, including the option to pick up your car directly at YYC Airport.

Features of Turo in Calgary:

  • Large selection of cars: from economy to premium class, SUVs, electric cars, and more.
  • Flexible pickup: many owners offer car delivery to the airport, hotels, train stations, or to a custom address.
  • Pricing: the price is set by the owner and is often lower than traditional rental companies.
  • Registration: everything is done through the Turo app or website, including insurance and payment.
  • Airport: Turo has an official agreement with YYC, so car pick-up and drop-off are possible directly at the airport, although a separate fee may apply.

Are there other car sharing services?

After Car2Go left and Communauto launched, there are currently no other major traditional carsharing operators in Calgary. It is important to note that Communauto operates on a model that is more geared towards medium- and long-term trips rather than short trips around the city center, as was the case with Car2Go.

Turo, on the other hand, is a platform for renting cars from private owners and is not a classic “per-minute” car sharing service, but is ideal for rentals of a few hours or days.

Conclusion

  • Car2Go has not been operating in Calgary since 2019.
  • Communauto is the main classic car sharing operator in the city, focusing on medium and long trips, but without the option of ending the trip in the city center.
  • Turo is a popular platform for renting cars from private owners, convenient for flexible rentals of various cars, including airport pick-up.
  • There are currently no other major car sharing operators in Calgary.

If you need classic car sharing for trips within the city, choose Communauto. If you need to rent a car for a day or more, with maximum choice and flexibility, Turo is the best option.

Tip: Before your trip, we recommend checking the coverage areas, parking conditions, and rates on the official websites of the services.