Car Rental in Nanaimo (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
$76.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$77.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$86.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$97.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$92.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$110.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
4
A/C
4
$116.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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 now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:31 on 01/05/26. 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 locations near Nanaimo (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Nanaimo (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier in Nanaimo (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$133 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.33 per liter or $5.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Nanaimo (Downtown)
- Nanaimo Airportfrom $54.80 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Vancouver Airportfrom $31.34 per day57.3 km / 35.6 miles away
- Vancouver West Endfrom $35.32 per day61.9 km / 38.46 miles away
- Vancouver Fairviewfrom $54.40 per day62 km / 38.53 miles away
- Vancouver Tropicana Suite Hotelfrom $262.79 per day62.1 km / 38.59 miles away
- Richmond Bridgeportfrom $61.99 per day62.4 km / 38.77 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from $27.06 per day63.2 km / 39.27 miles away
- Vancouver Cruise Port63.4 km / 39.39 miles away
- Vancouver Southfrom $54.49 per day63.6 km / 39.52 miles away
- Vancouver Railway Station64.1 km / 39.83 miles away
- North Vancouver (Downtown)from $106.86 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- North Downtown67 km / 41.63 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom $30.24 per day72.6 km / 45.11 miles away
- Surrey (Downtown)from $36.40 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom $39.62 per day87.7 km / 54.49 miles away
- Colwood Downtownfrom $106.86 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles away
- Courtenay (Downtown)from $106.86 per day92.6 km / 57.54 miles away
- Victoria Burnsidefrom $106.86 per day94.4 km / 58.66 miles away
- Victoria (Downtown)from $106.86 per day96.5 km / 59.96 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom $36.40 per day118.8 km / 73.82 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
National
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
When to book in Nanaimo (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Nanaimo (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Nanaimo (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $41 | A good deal $117 | Cheapest supplier National | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Nanaimo (Downtown)
$103
$52
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$41
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$94
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
$27
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Nanaimo (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $26.88 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $93.79 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Nanaimo (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Nanaimo (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Nanaimo (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Nanaimo (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 7 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Nanaimo (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $107 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | National |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| National | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$133
Lowest daily price
$107
Total cars available
12
Top supplier in Nanaimo (Downtown) in 2026
National
8.7
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$107–$166
per day
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
2507583509
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Thu
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Sat
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Sun
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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