Car Hire in Nanaimo
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
65,66 EUR
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.
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
65,66 EUR
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
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Dodge RAM 1500
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
5
A/C
4
61,84 EUR
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.
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
92,83 EUR
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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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
65,66 EUR
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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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
68,51 EUR
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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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
74,41 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
75,43 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
76,96 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
86,67 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
90,75 EUR
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
117,88 EUR
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
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 12 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:21 on 18.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 13 cities near Nanaimo
- Top 5 locations near Nanaimo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Nanaimo and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Nanaimo
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
104 EUR per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 70 km/h
or
25 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 110 km/h
or
50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
1,11 EUR per litre or 4,20 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
0,98 EUR per litre or 3,71 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,29 EUR per litre or 4,88 EUR per gallon
Score
10 / 10
Top 13 cities near Nanaimo
- Vancouverstarting at 27,62 EUR per day57,3 km / 35,6 miles
- Surreystarting at 75,59 EUR per day82,2 km / 51,08 miles
- Calgarystarting at 58,24 EUR per day739,9 km / 459,75 miles
- Edmontonstarting at 70,40 EUR per day854,8 km / 531,15 miles
- Windsorstarting at 77,30 EUR per day3 232,6 km / 2 008,64 miles
- Bramptonstarting at 35,96 EUR per day3 391 km / 2 107,07 miles
- Torontostarting at 24,63 EUR per day3 402,5 km / 2 114,22 miles
- Hamiltonstarting at 75,59 EUR per day3 405,5 km / 2 116,08 miles
- Thornhillstarting at 55,12 EUR per day3 410,7 km / 2 119,31 miles
- Ottawastarting at 60,03 EUR per day3 608,1 km / 2 241,97 miles
- Montrealstarting at 42,81 EUR per day3 738 km / 2 322,69 miles
- Quebec Citystarting at 73,95 EUR per day3 842,4 km / 2 387,56 miles
- Halifaxstarting at 63,17 EUR per day4 484 km / 2 786,23 miles
Top 5 locations near Nanaimo
- Vancouver Airportstarting at 63,02 EUR per day57,3 km / 35,6 miles
- Calgary Airportstarting at 58,24 EUR per day739,9 km / 459,75 miles
- Windsor International Airportstarting at 77,30 EUR per day3 232,6 km / 2 008,64 miles
- Toronto Airportstarting at 32,21 EUR per day3 402,5 km / 2 114,22 miles
- Quebec City Airportstarting at 73,95 EUR per day3 842,4 km / 2 387,56 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Nanaimo (Downtown)
1 rental locations
B
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
2 rental locations
When to book in Nanaimo and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Nanaimo the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Nanaimo fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price 58 EUR | A good deal 94 EUR | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Nanaimo
139 EUR
69 EUR
0 EUR
Jan
117 EUR
in February
Feb
Mar
30 EUR
in April
Apr
42 EUR
in May
May
58 EUR
in June
Jun
Jul
126 EUR
in August
Aug
86 EUR
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Nanaimo is April (when the average price is 29,95 EUR per day). This is 48% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring in August (when the average price is 125,94 EUR).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Nanaimo?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Nanaimo is February, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Nanaimo by Monthly Searches
1,3
0,7
0
Jan
1,2 times in February
Feb
Mar
0,6 times in April
Apr
1,2 times in May
May
0,6 times in June
Jun
Jul
1,2 times in August
Aug
1,2 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Nanaimo?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in April, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Nanaimo
8
4
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 87 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Nanaimo
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
September
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Versa
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3 Oct 2024
Ian L.
Nissan Versa
Saw black bears and sea lions in the wild - amazing!!
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
104 EUR
Lowest daily price
87 EUR
Total cars available
27
Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2025
National
2 locations
8.6
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
104 EUR - 146 EUR
per day
Most popular location
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Budget
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
87 EUR - 165 EUR
per day
Most popular location
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
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