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    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    €33.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
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    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    €35.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Hyundai Elantra
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    €38.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Ford Escape
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    11
    €56.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    €34.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Ford Focus
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    €35.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Kia Soul
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    €36.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    €38.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Jeep Patriot
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    €41.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Chevrolet Malibu
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    9
    €44.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    €53.76
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Ford Edge
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    12
    €58.29
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Dodge Durango
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    13
    €58.68
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Dodge Durango
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    6
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    €69.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very 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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Ford Explorer
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    6
    1
    A/C
    4
    15
    €81.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    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.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:50 on 08/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near Thunder BayTop 20 locations near Thunder BayMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, French
    Currency
    CAD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +1
    Average car rental price
    €57 per day
    Average car rental length
    10 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
    €0.96 per liter or €3.63 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €0.86 per liter or €3.26 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.06 per liter or €4.01 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Thunder Bay

    1. Sault Ste. Mariefrom €49.21 per day
      418.4 km / 259.98 miles away
    2. Winnipegfrom €36.91 per day
      600.4 km / 373.07 miles away
    3. Windsorfrom €49.21 per day
      840.4 km / 522.2 miles away
    4. Londonfrom €26.84 per day
      868.2 km / 539.47 miles away
    5. Kitchenerfrom €26.60 per day
      875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
    6. Bramptonfrom €24.89 per day
      900.2 km / 559.36 miles away
    7. Woodbridgefrom €42.10 per day
      905.9 km / 562.9 miles away
    8. Torontofrom €15.38 per day
      911.4 km / 566.32 miles away
    9. Mississaugafrom €17.02 per day
      912 km / 566.69 miles away
    10. Hamiltonfrom €48.81 per day
      928.9 km / 577.19 miles away
    11. Ottawafrom €28.41 per day
      1,090.7 km / 677.73 miles away
    12. Reginafrom €44.10 per day
      1,131.4 km / 703.02 miles away
    13. Montrealfrom €29.56 per day
      1,224.2 km / 760.68 miles away
    14. Saskatoonfrom €39.00 per day
      1,301.4 km / 808.65 miles away
    15. Quebec Cityfrom €26.60 per day
      1,353.2 km / 840.84 miles away
    16. Edmontonfrom €38.16 per day
      1,779.4 km / 1,105.67 miles away
    17. Calgaryfrom €27.14 per day
      1,791.8 km / 1,113.37 miles away
    18. Saint Johnfrom €46.47 per day
      1,806.6 km / 1,122.57 miles away
    19. Dieppefrom €45.03 per day
      1,869.1 km / 1,161.4 miles away
    20. Banfffrom €27.66 per day
      1,899.2 km / 1,180.11 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Thunder Bay

    1. Thunder Bay International Airportfrom €46.33 per day
    2. Winnipeg Airportfrom €36.91 per day
      600.4 km / 373.07 miles away
    3. Windsor International Airportfrom €49.21 per day
      840.4 km / 522.2 miles away
    4. Toronto Airportfrom €15.38 per day
      911.4 km / 566.32 miles away
    5. Toronto (Downtown)from €29.65 per day
      925.6 km / 575.14 miles away
    6. Hamilton Airport
      928.6 km / 577.01 miles away
    7. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airportfrom €32.50 per day
      929.6 km / 577.63 miles away
    8. Ottawa Airportfrom €28.41 per day
      1,090.7 km / 677.73 miles away
    9. Regina International Airportfrom €51.96 per day
      1,131.4 km / 703.02 miles away
    10. Montreal Airportfrom €29.56 per day
      1,224.2 km / 760.68 miles away
    11. Saskatoon Airportfrom €39.00 per day
      1,301.4 km / 808.65 miles away
    12. Quebec City Airportfrom €44.54 per day
      1,353.2 km / 840.84 miles away
    13. Edmonton Airportfrom €38.16 per day
      1,779.4 km / 1,105.67 miles away
    14. Calgary Airportfrom €27.14 per day
      1,791.8 km / 1,113.37 miles away
    15. Calgary (Downtown)from €30.71 per day
      1,794.8 km / 1,115.24 miles away
    16. Saint John Airportfrom €46.47 per day
      1,806.6 km / 1,122.57 miles away
    17. Greater Moncton International Airportfrom €45.03 per day
      1,869.1 km / 1,161.4 miles away
    18. Canadian Rockies International Airportfrom €48.05 per day
      1,925.4 km / 1,196.39 miles away
    19. Kelowna Airportfrom €30.79 per day
      2,177.5 km / 1,353.04 miles away
    20. Kamloops Airportfrom €51.33 per day
      2,243.7 km / 1,394.17 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    4 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 monthDecember Most expensive month October
    Average price €67 A good deal €50 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Thunder Bay
    €74
    €37
    €0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    €46

    in June

    Jun

    €44

    in July

    Jul

    €35

    in August

    Aug

    €30

    in September

    Sep

    €67

    in October

    Oct
    Nov

    €29

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Thunder Bay is December (when prices average €28.88 per day). This is 57% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average €66.83).

    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 June.

    Monthly searches in Thunder Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.2
    1.1
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    0.7 times in June

    Jun

    0.7 times in July

    Jul

    2 times in August

    Aug

    0.7 times in September

    Sep

    1.3 times in October

    Oct
    Nov

    0.7 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 August, the average renter keeps their car for 25 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Thunder Bay
    28
    14
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    17 days in June

    Jun

    3 days in July

    Jul

    25 days in August

    Aug

    11 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct
    Nov

    7 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, National, Enterprise, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price€46 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    National (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    €57
    Lowest daily price
    €46
    Total cars available
    29

    Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2025

    National
    2 locations
    National
    8.7
    Excellent
    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
    9.4
    Car condition
    9.3
    €30
    per day
    Most popular location
    450 SIFTON AVE,
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.0
    €49 - €114
    per day
    Most popular location
    Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
    Enterprise
    2 locations
    Enterprise
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    €49 - €114
    per day
    Most popular location
    1100 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P9, Canada
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.1
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.3
    €46 - €98
    per day
    Most popular location
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Very good, thank you
    Very good, thank you
    Shmuel shay Sakal,
    8 Nov 2025
    Was very easy to book and great rates
    Was very easy to book and great rates
    Malky Kohn,
    8 Nov 2025
    Quick and efficient website
    Quick and efficient website
    marie,
    8 Nov 2025
    Booking ist very rasy
    Booking ist very rasy
    Matthias Schoeneich,
    8 Nov 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick, easy, stress-free, great options
    Lisa Varner,
    8 Nov 2025
    Fast
    Fast service, let see how the car will be
    Stefano Micocci,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy and well priced
    Easy and well priced
    Emma Wolton,
    8 Nov 2025
    Good
    Good, excellent
    Majid Ellaham,
    8 Nov 2025
    The service was clear and fast
    The service was clear, Easy and fast
    Lorenzo Portaccio,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy to navigate and book
    Easy to navigate and book. Haven't had the car yet, so we will see....
    Annabel Lawton,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy and fast
    Quick app and straightforward detaiks.
    Marshall Magnussen,
    8 Nov 2025
    Very easy and smart
    Very easy and smart
    Marco Gamberini,
    8 Nov 2025
    Not complicated
    Not complicated
    Mark Abraira,
    8 Nov 2025
    easy and quick to book
    easy and quick to book
    Hugh Kevin Lewis,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy web reservation system
    Easy system and good price
    Larry Riehl,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy way
    Easy way . Clear conditions
    Marek Jakubowski,
    8 Nov 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 240,144 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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