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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
$42.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$45.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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.
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Volkswagen Taos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$70.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
$42.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$46.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$53.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
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Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$83.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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.
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Dodge Durango
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
$97.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:47 on 27/04/26. 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 Thunder Bay International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Thunder Bay International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Thunder Bay International 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
$80 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
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
IATA
YQT
ICAO
CYQT
Overall rating
6.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.3
Check-in and departures
8.8
Terminal facilities
6.0
Wi-Fi
5.5
Restaurants and car rental services
4.9
Lounge
4.9
Top 20 locations near Thunder Bay International Airport
- Thunder Bay (Downtown)3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- Dryden Municipal Airport297.2 km / 184.67 miles away
- Sault Ste. Marie Airportfrom $66.95 per day418.4 km / 259.98 miles away
- Sault Ste Marie North427.5 km / 265.64 miles away
- Winnipeg Eastfrom $48.14 per day586.9 km / 364.68 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $45.07 per day600.4 km / 373.07 miles away
- Rouyn-Noranda (Downtown)767 km / 476.59 miles away
- North Bay Downtown778.1 km / 483.49 miles away
- Forest Glade839.8 km / 521.83 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $54.63 per day840.4 km / 522.2 miles away
- London (Downtown)from $57.38 per day866.5 km / 538.42 miles away
- London International Airportfrom $54.63 per day868.2 km / 539.47 miles away
- London Pottersburg868.7 km / 539.79 miles away
- London West869.3 km / 540.16 miles away
- Waterloo Downtown871.5 km / 541.52 miles away
- Waterloo Union872.6 km / 542.21 miles away
- Kitchener (Downtown)875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
- Alpine Village877.5 km / 545.25 miles away
- Guelph (Downtown)from $53.98 per day878.8 km / 546.06 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airportfrom $65.59 per day880.5 km / 547.12 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
National
100 Princess St,
B
Avis
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
C
Enterprise
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2, Canada
D
Budget
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
When to book at Thunder Bay International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Thunder Bay International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Thunder Bay International 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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month October | |
| A good deal $68 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Thunder Bay International Airport
$86
$43
$0
$48
in January
Jan
$30
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
$54
in June
Jun
$52
in July
Jul
$41
in August
Aug
$35
in September
Sep
$78
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Thunder Bay International Airport is February — when rental costs average $30.31 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $78.33 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 Thunder Bay International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Thunder Bay International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Thunder Bay International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
0.7 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
2.1 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Thunder Bay International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 25 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Thunder Bay International Airport
28
14
0
6 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
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
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, National, Avis, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $59 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | 1 | SUV |
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| National | Ford Expedition | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large car |
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
$80
Lowest daily price
$59
Total cars available
9
Top 4 suppliers at Thunder Bay International Airport in 2026
National
8.7
Excellent
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
$30
per day
100 Princess St,
8075775783
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-23:59
Tue
09:30-23:59
Wed
09:30-23:59
Thu
09:30-23:59
Fri
09:30-23:59
Sat
09:30-17:00
Sun
09:30-23:59
Avis
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$66–$137
per day
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
+18074735040
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-00:15
Tue
09:00-00:15
Wed
09:00-00:15
Thu
09:00-00:15
Fri
09:00-00:15
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-00:15
Enterprise
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$66–$137
per day
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2, Canada
+18074735222
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:00; 08:30-23:30
Sun
08:30-23:30
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
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$59–$65
per day
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
+18074735040
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-00:15
Tue
09:00-00:15
Wed
09:00-00:15
Thu
09:00-00:15
Fri
09:00-00:15
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-00:15
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