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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$45.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
Drop-off information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
Drop-off information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Ram 1500
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$111.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$113.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$122.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Downtown
100 Port Dr
NANAIMO
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$127.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$135.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$142.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ram 1500
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$150.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$159.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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GMC Terrain
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$159.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$159.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$72 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
$1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Nanaimo
- Vancouverfrom $19.51 per day63.2 km / 39.27 miles away
- North Vancouverfrom $112.36 per day64.3 km / 39.95 miles away
- Surreyfrom $51.83 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles away
- Courtenayfrom $24.75 per day92.6 km / 57.54 miles away
- Victoriafrom $22.92 per day96.5 km / 59.96 miles away
- Abbotsfordfrom $34.23 per day122.7 km / 76.24 miles away
- Kamloopsfrom $30.30 per day308.5 km / 191.69 miles away
- Kelownafrom $24.43 per day332.2 km / 206.42 miles away
- Prince Georgefrom $31.83 per day532.1 km / 330.63 miles away
- Banfffrom $29.20 per day638.1 km / 396.5 miles away
- Calgaryfrom $16.84 per day735.2 km / 456.83 miles away
- Grande Prairiefrom $44.75 per day754.2 km / 468.64 miles away
- Lethbridgefrom $91.38 per day809.5 km / 503 miles away
- Edmontonfrom $25.70 per day872.7 km / 542.27 miles away
- Fort McMurrayfrom $153.99 per day1,185.7 km / 736.76 miles away
- Saskatoonfrom $24.05 per day1,261.1 km / 783.61 miles away
- Reginafrom $46.53 per day1,392.3 km / 865.14 miles away
- Yellowknife1,587.3 km / 986.3 miles away
- Winnipegfrom $26.48 per day1,928.7 km / 1,198.44 miles away
- Thunder Bayfrom $48.24 per day2,520.9 km / 1,566.41 miles away
Top 20 locations near Nanaimo
- Nanaimo Airportfrom $30.07 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Vancouver Airportfrom $22.75 per day57.3 km / 35.6 miles away
- Vancouver (Downtown)from $19.51 per day63.2 km / 39.27 miles away
- Victoria International Airportfrom $22.92 per day72.6 km / 45.11 miles away
- Comox Valley Airportfrom $24.75 per day87.7 km / 54.49 miles away
- Abbotsford International Airportfrom $34.23 per day118.8 km / 73.82 miles away
- Kamloops Airportfrom $30.30 per day303.2 km / 188.4 miles away
- Kelowna Airportfrom $25.84 per day341.9 km / 212.45 miles away
- Prince George Airportfrom $31.83 per day529.9 km / 329.26 miles away
- Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom $34.23 per day594.2 km / 369.22 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from $16.84 per day735.2 km / 456.83 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom $25.52 per day739.9 km / 459.75 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $25.70 per day854.8 km / 531.15 miles away
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $153.99 per day1,187.7 km / 738 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $24.05 per day1,257.9 km / 781.62 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $46.53 per day1,388.2 km / 862.59 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $26.48 per day1,919.9 km / 1,192.97 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $48.24 per day2,518 km / 1,564.61 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $42.63 per day3,232.6 km / 2,008.64 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport3,359.1 km / 2,087.25 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
2 rental locations
B
Nanaimo (Downtown)
2 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 July | ||
| Average price $18 | A good deal $52 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Nanaimo
$66
$33
$0
$31
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$51
in April
Apr
$44
in May
May
$47
in June
Jun
$60
in July
Jul
$59
in August
Aug
$54
in September
Sep
$18
in October
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
$30
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Nanaimo is October (when prices average $18.49 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $59.56).
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 June, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Nanaimo by pick-up date relative to the average
3.5
1.8
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
3.2 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
0.2 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Nanaimo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 33 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Nanaimo
36
18
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
33 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, medium cars, small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $29 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | Large car |
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| National | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | Small car |
| National | Toyota Tacoma | 4 | Large car |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at $18 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $60. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Nanaimo is June, while the least popular month is May.
Nanaimo hosts: National, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is typically 2.49% more expensive than in Nanaimo (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$72
Lowest daily price
$29
Total cars available
52
Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2026
National
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$111–$174
per day
Most popular location
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Budget
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$29–$124
per day
Most popular location
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
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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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