Vancouver Airport Car Rental: Where to Find the Counters at YVR

Quick summary: Vancouver International Airport car rental is concentrated in a consolidated facility on Level P0 of the main terminal parkade, a short walk from arrivals. Some companies operate off-site with a shuttle. YVR sits on Sea Island in Richmond, around 13 km south of downtown, which is usually under 30 minutes away via Highway 99. From the airport, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the ferry terminals and the Trans-Canada are all within easy reach.

At a glance
Counters	Level P0 of the main terminal parkade
Off-site	Some companies use a shuttle
To downtown	Under 30 minutes via Highway 99
To Tsawwassen ferry	Around 30 minutes
To Whistler	Around 2 hours
Tours	Airport transfers

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Where are the rental counters?

On Level P0 of the main terminal parkade, which brings the on-airport companies together. If your company is off-site, follow signs to the shuttle pickup.

How do you drive downtown?

Take Grant McConachie Way to Highway 99 and follow it north via the Arthur Laing Bridge onto Granville Street. Allow extra time at rush hour.

Where can you go from the airport?

Destination	Approximate drive	Tours
Downtown Vancouver	Under 30 minutes	City sightseeing tours
Tsawwassen ferry terminal	Around 30 minutes	Victoria tours
Whistler	Around 2 hours	Whistler tours
Fraser Valley	Around 1 hour	Private tours

Is it cheaper to rent away from the airport?

Off-airport locations can sometimes be cheaper because they avoid airport fees. Compare both when you search.

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