Calgary is situated in the south of the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Grassland region of Alberta, with the Canadian Rockies approximately 80 km (50 miles) to the west, making it the transition area between the Canadian Prairies and Canadian Rockies.

Calgary is a busy transport point for western and central Canada. Calgary International Airport, situated in the northeast of the city, is the third largest airport in Canada. The city is situated at Trans-Canada Highway and Canadian Pacific Railway mainline.

As for the city's road system, the majority of the roads are numbered; avenues run east-west and streets - north-south. The roads which are not numbered have same name prefix as the community they are situated in, so it makes them easier to locate within the city.

Calgary is a home for multicultural areas, such as its International Avenue, featuring numerous ethnic stores and restaurants.

It hosts various annual events like Calgary International Film Festival, the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Global Fest and many others.

Hiring a car with Avis, you can enjoy travelling around the city and outside, or start your Canada and US trip from here.

We offer one-way car hire so there is no need to return to the pick-up location at the end of your journey.