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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£83.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£85.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£95.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£107.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£102.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ram 1500
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£113.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£120.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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GMC Terrain
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£120.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£120.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
Drop-off information
Downtown
1602 NORTHFIELD RD
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:21 on 31/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Nanaimo
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£60 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
£0.97 per litre or £3.67 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.85 per litre or £3.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.24 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
Top 13 cities near Nanaimo
- Vancouverstarting at £14.72 per day63.2 km / 39.27 miles
- Surreystarting at £39.19 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles
- Calgarystarting at £12.71 per day735.2 km / 456.83 miles
- Edmontonstarting at £18.58 per day872.7 km / 542.27 miles
- Bramptonstarting at £15.28 per day3,391 km / 2,107.07 miles
- Hamiltonstarting at £38.34 per day3,407 km / 2,117.01 miles
- Thornhillstarting at £19.16 per day3,410.7 km / 2,119.31 miles
- Torontostarting at £18.98 per day3,418.3 km / 2,124.03 miles
- Ottawastarting at £32.17 per day3,601.7 km / 2,237.99 miles
- Montrealstarting at £26.83 per day3,747.3 km / 2,328.46 miles
- Quebec Citystarting at £21.25 per day3,854.1 km / 2,394.83 miles
- Windsorstarting at £32.17 per day3,856.1 km / 2,396.07 miles
- Halifaxstarting at £20.46 per day4,488.7 km / 2,789.15 miles
Top 5 locations near Nanaimo
- Vancouver Airportstarting at £17.11 per day57.3 km / 35.6 miles
- Calgary Airportstarting at £18.42 per day739.9 km / 459.75 miles
- Windsor International Airportstarting at £32.17 per day3,232.6 km / 2,008.64 miles
- Toronto Airportstarting at £18.98 per day3,402.5 km / 2,114.22 miles
- Quebec City Airportstarting at £25.87 per day3,842.4 km / 2,387.56 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
2 rental locations
B
Nanaimo (Downtown)
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £14 | A good deal £41 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Nanaimo
£49
£25
£0
£23
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
£39
in April
Apr
£33
in May
May
£35
in June
Jun
£45
in July
Jul
£44
in August
Aug
£40
in September
Sep
£14
in October
Oct
£21
in November
Nov
£23
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Nanaimo is October (when the average price is £13.89 per day). This is 0% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £44.76).
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
3.5
1.8
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
3.2 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
0.2 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.5 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 December, the average hirer keeps their car for 33 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Nanaimo
36
18
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
33 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, medium cars, small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £24 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | Large car |
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| National | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | Small car |
| National | Toyota Tacoma | 4 | Large car |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during October, starting at £14 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £45. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Nanaimo is June, while the least popular month is May.
Nanaimo hosts: National, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is typically 1.31% more expensive than in Nanaimo (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
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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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 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£60
Lowest daily price
£24
Total cars available
67
Top 2 suppliers in Nanaimo in 2026
National
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
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
9.2
Car condition
9.2
£84–£131
per day
Most popular location
1602 NORTHFIELD RD,
Budget
2 locations
8.3
Good
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
£24–£49
per day
Most popular location
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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