Car rental 24/7 is what you search when your plans do not fit normal office hours. Maybe you have a red eye flight. Maybe your own car broke down late at night. Maybe you need wheels first thing in the morning before anyone else is open. Whatever the reason, you want to book any time and get a car with no stress. This guide shows you the smart and easy way to do it.
We are Mr. Rent A Car. We have rented cars in Western Canada since 1996. Our online booking is open around the clock, so you can reserve a car at any hour. For airport arrivals we arrange pickup outside normal hours, so a late or early flight is not a problem. In this guide we keep it simple. We show you how a 24/7 rental works, how to book late or early, and how to plan a smooth pickup at any time.
Here is everything you need to know about a car rental 24/7 with us.
| Please note about branch hoursYou can book online 24/7, and we arrange airport and after hours pickups on request. Exact branch hours can change by day, by season, and by location. So for the hours at your branch and to set up a late or early pickup, just call us on 604-303-0063 or visit mrrentacar.com. Our team will confirm the plan for your time. |
Table of Contents
1. What Car Rental 24/7 Really Means
When you search car rental 24/7 you usually want one of two things. You want to book a car at any hour, even at night. Or you want to pick up or drop off a car outside normal office hours. Both are about freedom from the nine to five clock.
With us, booking is truly around the clock. You can reserve online any time, day or night. For the pickup itself, we arrange airport and after hours collection on request, so an odd flight time or a late plan still works. The smart way to use a 24/7 rental is to book early online, then set up the exact pickup time with a quick call.

2. Who We Are and Why It Helps
Before you trust a late night plan you should know who runs it. We are Mr. Rent A Car. We have served Western Canada since 1996. That is close to thirty years of airport pickups and off hours arrivals. We are a local team, not a faceless chain.
That local base helps you when the clock is against you. We know the airport flow at odd hours. We can plan a pickup around a late or early flight. We answer the phone and set it up in plain words. When your plan does not fit normal hours, a local team like ours makes it simple.
3. Book Online Any Time, Day or Night
The easiest part of a 24/7 rental is the booking. Our website takes reservations around the clock. You can pick your dates, choose your car, and lock in the rate at midnight or at dawn. You do not need to wait for an office to open.
So the first smart step is simple. As soon as you know your plan, book online. Early booking gives you more choice and often a better rate, even at odd hours. Then call us to confirm the pickup time that suits you.
4. Late Night and Early Morning Airport Pickup
Flights do not always land at friendly hours. A red eye can arrive well after midnight. An early flight can push your pickup to dawn. We plan for this. We run offsite branches near Vancouver and Calgary airports, and we arrange pickup around your flight time on request.
When you land, collect your bags and call us on 604-303-0063. If we have set up an after hours pickup, our team will guide you to the car and the free shuttle. The key is to tell us your flight time in advance, so we are ready when you arrive.
5. How After Hours Pickup Works
After hours pickup is not a walk in. It is a planned handover, set up before your arrival. Here is the simple flow. First you book online and note your late or early time. Then you call us to arrange the off hours pickup. We confirm the plan and what to do when you land or arrive.
On the day, you follow that plan and meet our team or shuttle at the agreed time. This keeps a midnight or dawn pickup calm and clear. The one rule is to arrange it ahead, since off hours collection needs a booking, not a surprise visit.
6. When People Need a 24/7 Rental
A round the clock rental helps in many real moments. Here are the common ones we see.
- A red eye flight that lands after midnight
- An early morning flight that needs a dawn pickup
- A car that broke down late at night
- A last minute work trip with an odd start time
- A family need that cannot wait for office hours
- A long drive that starts before the city wakes up
In each case the answer is the same. Book online early, then call us to set the exact time. That turns a stressful hour into a simple pickup.

7. Plan Ahead for a Smooth Late Pickup
A little planning makes an off hours rental easy. Give us your flight number and time, so we can track a delay. Share your pickup branch and your dates. Tell us if you need a bigger car for a group or extra bags. The more we know, the smoother the late handover.
Also keep your licence, your card, and your phone within easy reach for the pickup. A charged phone matters at night, since you will call us when you land. With these small steps, even a two in the morning arrival feels calm.
8. What You Need to Rent
Renting with us is simple at any hour. You need three things. First, a valid driver licence, which is a class 5 licence or the equal from your home region. We accept the original only, not a photocopy. Second, a major credit card in the driver name for the security hold. Third, your booking details.
Bring all three and you are ready to drive. For an airport arrival we also send a free shuttle. Just call us when you land, day or night, at the time we agreed.
9. Deposit, Age, and Licence Rules
A security hold sits on your credit card during the rental. The amount depends on the car. Smaller cars carry about five hundred dollars for drivers aged twenty five and over. SUVs, minivans, and premium cars carry about one thousand dollars. The hold is not a charge. We release it in full once you return the car in good condition.
The main age to rent without extra terms is twenty five. Drivers aged nineteen to twenty four can still rent with a small young driver fee. A class 5 licence or the equal is needed. A learner licence does not qualify. We take major credit cards for the hold. We do not take debit or prepaid cards for it.
10. Insurance and Protection
Every rental needs proper cover, no matter the hour. In Canada liability and collision cover is required on all vehicles. You have two clear options with us. You can bring your own valid rental cover. If you do we need the original policy paper, and a small transfer fee applies.
Or you can add our Damage Waiver at the counter. That keeps things easy and lowers your risk if a scratch or a dent happens. For a late night drive many customers pick the waiver for peace of mind. Sort your cover when you book, so the pickup is quick.

11. Returning Your Car Any Time
Returns can fall at odd hours too. If your drop off is outside normal branch hours, arrange it ahead with us. Call us on 604-303-0063 before your return day and we will set up the off hours return and tell you the steps.
On return, bring the car back with the same fuel level and in clean shape, just as you would at any time. Return on time to avoid late charges. If your plan changes, call us early and we will help you sort the new time.
12. 8 Smart Tips for a 24/7 Rental
Here are eight quick tips for an easy round the clock rental.
- Book online early, since the site is open any hour.
- Call us to arrange a late or early pickup in advance.
- Give us your flight number so we can track a delay.
- Keep your phone charged to call us when you land.
- Have your licence and credit card ready for the handover.
- Sort your insurance when you book to speed up pickup.
- Arrange any off hours return ahead of time.
- Return on time and with the same fuel level.
13. Why Rent From Us
Here is how we make a 24/7 rental easy. We are a local team that has served Western Canada since 1996. Our online booking is open around the clock. We arrange airport and after hours pickups on request. We give you a free airport shuttle. We keep our rates clear with no surprise counter fees. Our goal is a calm and simple rental at any hour.
What You Get With Us
- Online booking open around the clock
- Airport and after hours pickup arranged on request
- A free airport shuttle at Vancouver and Calgary
- A local team serving Western Canada since 1996
- Clear rates with no surprise counter fees
- Help planning a smooth late or early arrival
- One way, weekly, and monthly options
Closing Thoughts
A car rental 24/7 does not need to be stressful. Book online any time, then call us to set the exact pickup for your hour. Give us your flight time, keep your phone charged, and have your licence and card ready. Do these few things and even a midnight or dawn arrival is easy. We have handled off hours rentals in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, and across Western Canada since 1996. Call us on 604-303-0063 and we will set up a rental that fits your time.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions people ask us most about a car rental 24/7.
Can I book a car rental 24/7?
Yes. Our online booking is open around the clock, so you can reserve a car at any hour, day or night. For the pickup itself, call us on 604-303-0063 to arrange the exact time, including late or early arrivals.
Do you offer late night or early morning airport pickup?
Yes, on request. We run offsite branches near Vancouver and Calgary airports and arrange pickup around your flight time. Tell us your flight in advance, then call us when you land and we will guide you to the car and shuttle.
How does after hours pickup work?
It is a planned handover, set up before you arrive. Book online, then call us to arrange the off hours pickup. We confirm the plan and what to do on the day. Off hours collection needs a booking, not a surprise visit.
Is a 24/7 rental more expensive?
It is a planned handover, set up before you arrive. Book online, then call us to arrange the off hours pickup. We confirm the plan and what to do on the day. Off hours collection needs a booking, not a surprise visit.
What do I need for a late pickup?
You need a valid class 5 licence or the equal, a major credit card in the driver name, and your booking details. Keep your phone charged too, since you will call us when you land or arrive.
Can I return the car after hours?
Yes, if you arrange it ahead. Call us on 604-303-0063 before your return day and we will set up the off hours return and tell you the steps. Return with the same fuel level and on time to avoid extra charges.
Do you have a free airport shuttle at any hour?
We arrange the shuttle around your agreed pickup time, including off hours arrivals. When you land, call us on 604-303-0063 and our team will bring you to the branch where your car is ready.
How much is the security deposit?
The hold depends on the car. Smaller cars carry about five hundred dollars for drivers twenty five and over. SUVs and vans carry about one thousand dollars. It is a hold, not a charge, and we release it in full on return.
How To Set Up a 24/7 Car Rental
Here is the simple path to book and collect a car at any hour with us.
- Book your car and dates online at any time.
- Call us on 604-303-0063 to arrange your late or early pickup.
- Give us your flight number and pickup branch.
- Bring a valid class 5 licence and a major credit card.
- Keep your phone charged to call us when you land.
- Meet our team or shuttle at the agreed time.
- Return on time and with the same fuel level.