Car Rental in Nanaimo
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€25.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€25.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€25.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€37.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€33.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€53.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Dodge RAM 1500
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
5
A/C
4
€54.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€59.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€61.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€62.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€72.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€75.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:28 on 29.10.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Nanaimo
- Top 20 locations near Nanaimo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Nanaimo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€55 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 70 km/h
or
25 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 110 km/h
or
50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
€1.12 per liter or €4.24 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.99 per liter or €3.75 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.29 per liter or €4.88 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Nanaimo
- Vancouverfrom €24.05 per day52.3 km / 32.5 miles away
- Victoriafrom €34.53 per day55.6 km / 34.55 miles away
- North Vancouverfrom €83.62 per day62.8 km / 39.02 miles away
- Surreyfrom €34.80 per day75.1 km / 46.66 miles away
- Langley88.3 km / 54.87 miles away
- Courtenayfrom €33.01 per day103.8 km / 64.5 miles away
- Abbotsfordfrom €38.27 per day110 km / 68.35 miles away
- Kamloopsfrom €51.33 per day306.4 km / 190.39 miles away
- Port Hardyfrom €42.27 per day309.1 km / 192.07 miles away
- Kelownafrom €30.79 per day339.5 km / 210.96 miles away
- Prince Georgefrom €82.10 per day544.1 km / 338.09 miles away
- Banfffrom €27.66 per day637.7 km / 396.25 miles away
- Calgaryfrom €27.14 per day738.6 km / 458.94 miles away
- Grande Prairiefrom €51.96 per day761.2 km / 472.99 miles away
- Edmontonfrom €38.16 per day858.1 km / 533.2 miles away
- Saskatoonfrom €39.00 per day1,256.8 km / 780.94 miles away
- Reginafrom €44.10 per day1,384.5 km / 860.29 miles away
- Yellowknife1,599.8 km / 994.07 miles away
- Winnipegfrom €36.91 per day1,916 km / 1,190.55 miles away
- Thunder Bayfrom €46.33 per day2,513.8 km / 1,562 miles away
Top 20 locations near Nanaimo
- Vancouver Airportfrom €24.05 per day52.3 km / 32.5 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom €34.53 per day55.6 km / 34.55 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from €25.98 per day60.7 km / 37.72 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom €33.01 per day103.8 km / 64.5 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom €38.27 per day110 km / 68.35 miles away
- Kamloops Airportfrom €51.33 per day306.4 km / 190.39 miles away
- Port Hardy Airportfrom €42.27 per day309.1 km / 192.07 miles away
- Kelowna Airportfrom €30.79 per day339.5 km / 210.96 miles away
- Prince George Airportfrom €82.10 per day544.1 km / 338.09 miles away
- Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom €48.05 per day589.1 km / 366.05 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from €30.71 per day733.7 km / 455.9 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom €27.14 per day738.6 km / 458.94 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom €38.16 per day858.1 km / 533.2 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom €39.00 per day1,256.8 km / 780.94 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom €51.96 per day1,384.5 km / 860.29 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom €36.91 per day1,916 km / 1,190.55 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom €46.33 per day2,513.8 km / 1,562 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom €49.21 per day3,225.7 km / 2,004.36 miles away
- Toronto Airportfrom €15.38 per day3,396.9 km / 2,110.74 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
2 rental locations
B
Nanaimo (Downtown)
1 rental locations
When to book in Nanaimo and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nanaimo?
Car rental prices in Nanaimo vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal €50 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Nanaimo
€128
€64
€0
Jan
€117
in February
Feb
Mar
€30
in April
Apr
€42
in May
May
€58
in June
Jun
€47
in July
Jul
€97
in August
Aug
€91
in September
Sep
€25
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Nanaimo is October (when prices average €24.51 per day). This is 65% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average €116.77).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Nanaimo?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Nanaimo is August, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Nanaimo by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
1.8 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Nanaimo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Nanaimo
8
4
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Budget | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | 1 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| National | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€55
Lowest daily price
€35
Total cars available
27
Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2025
National
2 locations
8.7
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€84 - €124
per day
Most popular location
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Budget
1 location
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
€35 - €77
per day
Most popular location
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
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