The choice between renting a car and using taxi/Uber services in Calgary depends on the length of your trip, the number of trips, and your individual needs. Below is a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of each option, based on current data for 2025.
Item | Cost (CAD) |
---|---|
Rental (economy class) | $19 |
Insurance | $15 |
Fuel (50 km) | $7.40 |
Parking (city center) | $24 |
Total | $65.40 |
Service | Cost/trip | Total (CAD) |
---|---|---|
Taxi | $14 | $42 |
UberX | $10 | $30 |
Recommendation: Use aggregators such as Kayak to monitor rental deals and the Uber app with the “Wait & Save” filter to minimize costs for short trips.