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Cheapest car rental rates
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$75.24
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
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.24
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
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.24
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
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$89.97
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
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$75.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
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Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.50
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
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Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
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Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$91.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
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Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$95.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
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Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Dodge RAM 1500
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$97.00
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
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$102.39
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 F-150
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$107.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$107.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:57 on 17/06/26. 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Nanaimo Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Nanaimo Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Nanaimo Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$92 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
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
IATA
YCD
ICAO
CYCD
Overall rating
5.9 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.3
Check-in and departures
8.7
Terminal facilities
4.8
Wi-Fi
7.1
Restaurants and car rental services
3.2
Lounge
3.2
Top 20 locations near Nanaimo Airport
- Nanaimo (Downtown)from $105.58 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Vancouver Airportfrom $25.08 per day52.3 km / 32.5 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom $33.57 per day55.6 km / 34.55 miles away
- Richmond Bridgeportfrom $36.85 per day57.3 km / 35.6 miles away
- Vancouver Fairviewfrom $134.02 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Vancouver Southfrom $71.69 per day59 km / 36.66 miles away
- Vancouver West Endfrom $108.21 per day59.6 km / 37.03 miles away
- Vancouver Tropicana Suite Hotelfrom $202.77 per day59.9 km / 37.22 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from $54.79 per day60.7 km / 37.72 miles away
- Vancouver Cruise Portfrom $123.18 per day61.1 km / 37.97 miles away
- Vancouver Railway Station61.3 km / 38.09 miles away
- North Vancouver (Downtown)from $105.58 per day62.8 km / 39.02 miles away
- North Downtown65.3 km / 40.58 miles away
- Colwood Downtownfrom $105.58 per day74.9 km / 46.54 miles away
- Surrey (Downtown)from $42.34 per day75.1 km / 46.66 miles away
- Victoria Burnsidefrom $105.58 per day77.2 km / 47.97 miles away
- Victoria (Downtown)from $105.58 per day79.3 km / 49.27 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom $36.37 per day103.8 km / 64.5 miles away
- Courtenay (Downtown)from $105.58 per day108.3 km / 67.29 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom $42.34 per day110 km / 68.35 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
National
3350 Spitfire Way,
B
Budget
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
When to book at Nanaimo Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Nanaimo Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Nanaimo Airport 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 monthDecember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $46 | A good deal $68 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Nanaimo Airport
$134
$67
$0
$32
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$60
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$67
in June
Jun
$54
in July
Jul
$122
in August
Aug
$106
in September
Sep
$29
in October
Oct
$30
in November
Nov
$24
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Nanaimo Airport is December — when rental costs average $24.15 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $121.96 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 at Nanaimo Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Nanaimo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Nanaimo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
1.9 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Nanaimo Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Nanaimo Airport
12
6
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
11 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $54 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | Small car |
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| National | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$92
Lowest daily price
$54
Total cars available
20
Top 2 suppliers at Nanaimo Airport in 2026
National
8.8
Excellent
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
$106–$158
per day
3350 Spitfire Way,
+12502452636
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Budget
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$54–$99
per day
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
+12507607368
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-00:30
Tue
08:00-00:30
Wed
08:00-00:30
Thu
08:00-00:30
Fri
08:00-00:30
Sat
08:00-00:30
Sun
08:00-00:30
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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