Only a few miles north of Calgary lies the city of Airdrie, in the province of Alberta, Canada. Airdrie serves as a "bedroom community" to Calgary in that a large amount of Airdrie's population makes their living in the nearby city easily commutable by rail or road. Car hire in Airdrie means you too will have the means to quickly reach Calgary for business or pleasure.
Airdrie has plenty to offer in its own right for visitors and locals alike, with many retail developments in place to attract customers as well as regular community events throughout the seasons. Hiring a car in Airdrie allows you to explore this town in full.
Airdrie's proximity to Calgary means that it has developed a similarly thriving community, with focus on the arts and local business. Being so close to a major city means that it also enjoys many of the benefits of great transport links and nearby events.
Hire a car in Airdrie and not only can you reach Calgary in under half an hour, but you can also explore everything else which the two cities have to offer. The best time to visit Airdrie is September, better known in these parts as 'Artember'. This 'Celebration of the Arts' hosts a number of exciting art events at several different venues.
Hiring a car in Airdrie means you can reach Calgary in just 25 minutes by driving south along the AB-2 highway, also known as the Queen Elizabeth II highway which connects Calgary to Edmonton; the two cities are about three hours apart on this road but the strong connection of the AB-2 ensures high volumes of traffic going both ways.
Car hire in Airdrie also makes it very easy to see some beautiful Canadian nature; travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway for just 90 minutes and You'll be in Banff National Park, a massively popular travel destination.
