Car Rental at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is located on Toronto Island, just 1.5 km from downtown Toronto and is reached via a short ferry or pedestrian tunnel in under 5 minutes. With 11 rental companies directly at or near the airport, it's easy to pick up a rental car and drive on towards Niagara Falls (130 km, approx. 1.5 hrs) or Ottawa (450 km, approx.

4.5 hrs). The airport mainly serves domestic flights via Porter Airlines and Air Canada Express. From YTZ you take the ferry to Bathurst Street and are on King Street West within 10 minutes.

CN Tower is just 2 km to the north and Rogers Centre even closer. Gardiner Expressway can be reached in 5 minutes and provides quick access to Highway 401 westbound towards Mississauga. Book your rental car in advance during summer as capacity is limited at this compact airport.

Choose a compact car – parking in downtown Toronto is tight and expensive. If you plan trips to Niagara, take the QEW south from the Gardiner – smoother than Highway 401. How do I get from YTZ to central Toronto with a rental car?

Drive up via Bathurst Street northward, turn right on Front Street and you're in the heart of downtown in 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Are there parking options near Billy Bishop Airport? Yes, there is short-term parking right at the terminal as well as long-term parking along Eireann Quay, but expect fees of 20–35 CAD per day.

Can I drive the rental car to the USA from YTZ? Yes, but you must inform the rental company in advance and check that your insurance covers border crossing to the USA – not all agreements include this automatically.

We compare prices from all major providers at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.