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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$56.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
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Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Taos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$93.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$62.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
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Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$112.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Dodge Durango
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
6
A/C
4
$130.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:37 on 11/10/26. 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 cities near Thunder Bay
- Top 20 locations near Thunder Bay
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Thunder Bay
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$79 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
$1.09 per liter or $4.13 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.98 per liter or $3.71 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Rating
6.0 / 10
Top 20 cities near Thunder Bay
- Sault Ste. Mariefrom $47.86 per day425.7 km / 264.52 miles away
- Winnipegfrom $21.16 per day594.5 km / 369.41 miles away
- Londonfrom $29.76 per day864.5 km / 537.18 miles away
- Kitchener873 km / 542.46 miles away
- Bramptonfrom $27.39 per day897.9 km / 557.93 miles away
- Richmond Hill907.2 km / 563.71 miles away
- Mississaugafrom $22.65 per day909.6 km / 565.2 miles away
- Thornhillfrom $30.46 per day912.8 km / 567.19 miles away
- Torontofrom $18.59 per day923.3 km / 573.71 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom $50.90 per day926.7 km / 575.82 miles away
- Ottawafrom $45.56 per day1,081.6 km / 672.08 miles away
- Reginafrom $40.97 per day1,130.4 km / 702.4 miles away
- Mont-Tremblant1,131 km / 702.77 miles away
- Montrealfrom $22.23 per day1,231.2 km / 765.03 miles away
- Saskatoonfrom $21.78 per day1,300.2 km / 807.91 miles away
- Windsorfrom $45.56 per day1,344.5 km / 835.43 miles away
- Quebec Cityfrom $31.93 per day1,362.7 km / 846.74 miles away
- Lethbridge1,713 km / 1,064.41 miles away
- Fort McMurrayfrom $151.08 per day1,745.8 km / 1,084.79 miles away
- Edmontonfrom $22.78 per day1,780.2 km / 1,106.16 miles away
Top 20 locations near Thunder Bay
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $62.29 per day3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $22.72 per day603.1 km / 374.75 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $45.56 per day839 km / 521.33 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport878.3 km / 545.75 miles away
- Toronto Airportfrom $18.59 per day909 km / 564.83 miles away
- Toronto (Downtown)from $23.15 per day923.3 km / 573.71 miles away
- Hamilton Airport926.4 km / 575.64 miles away
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airportfrom $22.48 per day927.2 km / 576.14 miles away
- Ottawa Airportfrom $45.56 per day1,087.8 km / 675.93 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $49.43 per day1,134.1 km / 704.7 miles away
- Montreal Airportfrom $38.95 per day1,221.3 km / 758.88 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $22.72 per day1,303.9 km / 810.21 miles away
- Quebec City Airportfrom $45.07 per day1,350.1 km / 838.91 miles away
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $151.08 per day1,735.1 km / 1,078.14 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $22.78 per day1,781.9 km / 1,107.22 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom $25.89 per day1,794.5 km / 1,115.05 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from $23.07 per day1,797.5 km / 1,116.91 miles away
- Saint John Airportfrom $45.56 per day1,803.5 km / 1,120.64 miles away
- Greater Moncton International Airportfrom $22.91 per day1,866 km / 1,159.48 miles away
- Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom $33.68 per day1,928.2 km / 1,198.13 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
4 rental locations
B
Thunder Bay (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Thunder Bay?
Car rental prices in Thunder Bay 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $38 | A good deal $69 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Thunder Bay
$50
$25
$0
$46
in January
Jan
$29
in February
Feb
$38
in March
Mar
Apr
$23
in May
May
$33
in June
Jun
$45
in July
Jul
$33
in August
Aug
$42
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$22
in November
Nov
$35
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Thunder Bay is November (when prices average $22.22 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $45.53).
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 Thunder Bay?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Thunder Bay is August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Thunder Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
3.9
1.9
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
0.2 times in March
Mar
Apr
1.5 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
3.5 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
1.9 times in October
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Thunder Bay?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 70 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Thunder Bay
77
39
0
6 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
Apr
70 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
34 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Enterprise, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, premium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $62 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Venue | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
| National | Ford Expedition | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| National | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Thunder Bay
6.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
July
Happiest customers drive
Ford Edge
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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
4
Average daily price
$79
Lowest daily price
$62
Total cars available
9
Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2026
National
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$32–$412
per day
Most popular location
100 Princess St,
Avis
1 location
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$63–$131
per day
Most popular location
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
1100 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P9, Canada
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
1 rating
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
$62–$71
per day
Most popular location
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
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