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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
3
€62.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
A/C
4
2
€62.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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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Hyundai Elantra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
€62.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
€76.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
A/C
4
4
€66.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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

Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
5
€72.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
€75.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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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Kia Forte

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
€77.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
€82.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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
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Ram 1500

or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
€83.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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!
Pay now

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
€87.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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

Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
€89.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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 F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
€92.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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

Ram 1500

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
€95.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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 now

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
€100.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Outstanding
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
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:59 on 03/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
€102 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 per litre or €4.20 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.99 per litre or €3.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.29 per litre or €4.88 per gallon
Score
10 / 10

Top 13 cities near Nanaimo

  1. Bramptonstarting at €32.93 per day
    3,391 km / 2,107.07 miles
  2. Hamiltonstarting at €74.56 per day
    3,407 km / 2,117.01 miles
  3. Thornhillstarting at €34.57 per day
    3,410.7 km / 2,119.31 miles
  4. Torontostarting at €26.70 per day
    3,418.3 km / 2,124.03 miles
  5. Ottawastarting at €40.40 per day
    3,601.7 km / 2,237.99 miles
  6. Montrealstarting at €73.07 per day
    3,747.3 km / 2,328.46 miles
  7. Quebec Citystarting at €71.90 per day
    3,854.1 km / 2,394.83 miles
  8. Windsorstarting at €73.17 per day
    3,856.1 km / 2,396.07 miles
  9. Halifaxstarting at €15.40 per day
    4,488.7 km / 2,789.15 miles

Map of top car rental locations

A
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
2 rental locations
B
Nanaimo (Downtown)
1 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 monthDecember Most expensive month August
Average price €46 A good deal €92 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Nanaimo
€106
€53
€0

€28

in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

€46

in April

Apr

€40

in May

May

€42

in June

Jun

€47

in July

Jul

€97

in August

Aug

€91

in September

Sep

€25

in October

Oct

€25

in November

Nov

€21

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Nanaimo is December (when the average price is €20.76 per day). This is 55% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring in August (when the average price is €96.55).

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 June, and the least popular is May.

Popularity of Car Hire in Nanaimo by Monthly Searches
4.6
2.3
0

0.6 times in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

Same as average in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May

4.2 times in June

Jun

0.6 times in July

Jul

Same as average in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

0.3 times in October

Oct

1.3 times in November

Nov

0.3 times in December

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 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of hire days in Nanaimo
9
4
0

3 days in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

8 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

3 days in June

Jun

4 days in July

Jul

5 days in August

Aug

4 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersNational, Budget
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, large cars, small cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price€87 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Nanaimo

10
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
September
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Versa
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Nissan Versa
Saw black bears and sea lions in the wild - amazing!!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€102
Lowest daily price
€87
Total cars available
31

Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2026

National
2 locations
National
8.9
Outstanding
2 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.6
€101–€141
per day
Most popular location
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Budget
1 location
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
€87–€123
per day
Most popular location
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Our clients highly recommend us

quick and easy
quick and easy
Marcello Fazzalari,
4 Jul 2026
The staff when picking up and dropping…
The staff when picking up and dropping off was great. Car was like new and deposit r...
IAN RUBIN,
4 Jul 2026
good experiance
good experiance, happy
slawomir lesniak,
4 Jul 2026
Super rapid
Super rapid , preț bun !
MAYOR FERENC MIHALY,
4 Jul 2026
Price
easy reservation
John Bayens,
4 Jul 2026
GOOD
GOODGOODGOOD
begum topuz,
4 Jul 2026
Quick answer and very professional.
Quick answer and very professional.
Tzahi Bengiat,
4 Jul 2026
Very easy to use.
Very easy to use.
KEREN EZRA,
4 Jul 2026
Easy Booking and fair prices
Easy Booking and fair prices
Friedrich Schulz,
4 Jul 2026
Very easy booking process and best price
Very easy booking process and best price
Imen,
4 Jul 2026
was easy to book and price was good
was easy to book and price was good, i have used this company before and easy pick u...
Bryan Colden,
4 Jul 2026
EASY TO DO THIS
EASY TO DO THIS
MOTI,
3 Jul 2026
Fast action
Fast rezervation
Hasan Yusufov,
3 Jul 2026
booking process
booking process
iris haziza,
3 Jul 2026
User friendly
User friendly
Robert Lesher,
3 Jul 2026
The vehicle rental process could not…
The vehicle rental process could not have been easier!
Michael Kolbow,
3 Jul 2026
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