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Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Nanaimo, Canada
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
3
£56.63
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
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
£56.63
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
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Hyundai Elantra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
£56.63
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
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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£67.72
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
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Kia Rio

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
4
£56.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
£57.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
£59.08
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
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Kia Forte

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
£64.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
£68.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Ford Escape

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
£72.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
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Dodge RAM 1500

or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
£73.00
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
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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
£77.06
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 F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
£80.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£80.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
3350 Spitfire Way,
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:39 on 04/06/26. 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
£68 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
£0.86 per litre or £3.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.12 per litre or £4.24 per gallon

Airport information

Name
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
IATA
YCD
ICAO
CYCD
Overall rating
5.9 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.3
Check-in and departures
8.7
Facilities and services
4.8
Wi-Fi
7.1
Dining and car hire services
3.2
Lounge
3.2

Top 5 locations near Nanaimo Airport

Map of top car rental locations

A
National
3350 Spitfire Way,
B
Budget
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0

When to book at Nanaimo Airport and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Nanaimo Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Nanaimo Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthDecember Most expensive month August
Average price £34 A good deal £50 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Nanaimo Airport
£100
£50
£0

£24

in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

£45

in April

Apr

£34

in May

May

£50

in June

Jun

£40

in July

Jul

£91

in August

Aug

£79

in September

Sep

£21

in October

Oct

£23

in November

Nov

£18

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Nanaimo Airport is December — when the average price for a hire is £17.96 per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £90.69 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Nanaimo Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Nanaimo Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in November in comparison to hiring a car in in May.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Nanaimo Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.1
1
0

1.2 times in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr

0.6 times in May

May

0.6 times in June

Jun

1.2 times in July

Jul

1.2 times in August

Aug

0.6 times in September

Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct

1.9 times in November

Nov

0.6 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Nanaimo Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in April the average hire period is 11 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 3 days.

Average number of hire days at Nanaimo Airport
12
6
0

3 days in January

Jan
Feb
Mar

11 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

4 days in July

Jul

4 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

🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, National
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest price£40 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£68
Lowest daily price
£40
Total cars available
20

Top 2 suppliers at Nanaimo Airport in 2026

National
National
8.8
Outstanding
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
£79–£117
per day
3350 Spitfire Way,
+12502452636
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£40–£73
per day
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
+12507607368
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-00:30
Tue
08:00-00:30
Wed
08:00-00:30
Thu
08:00-00:30
Fri
08:00-00:30
Sat
08:00-00:30
Sun
08:00-00:30

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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MOHAMED ABDELMONEM MOSTAFA MOH,
5 Jun 2026
very fast and clear
very fast and clear
Anet van Haaster,
5 Jun 2026
Very easy !
Very easy !! Thanks
Corinne H.,
5 Jun 2026
Our experience is very positive
Our experience is very positive and we are grateful that the company returned the fu...
Petra Šilcová,
5 Jun 2026
Excellent service
Range of cars, easy to book. I am using it all the time.
Alexandros Kosmanis,
5 Jun 2026
Returning customer for years
as a customer that is working for several years, i find your service reliable and sm...
Ilan Froimovici,
5 Jun 2026
Great and efficient!
Great and efficient!
Lgg,
5 Jun 2026
More Options.
You can find more option on DiscoverCars.com more than other website.
Osman CULHA,
5 Jun 2026
Super easy to rent and good prices
Super easy to rent and good prices
Gabriel Graure,
5 Jun 2026
All good, so far
It was good but there is a miscommunication between the Discover Cars and the actual...
Christopher Janik,
5 Jun 2026
Easy to book
Easy to book, good price
Alla Smith,
5 Jun 2026
quick and easy processing
quick andeasy processing
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5 Jun 2026
booking process was very easy and…
booking process was very easy and understandable.
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5 Jun 2026
Ottimo
Very easy to find cars on best rates
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5 Jun 2026
fast
fast, professional
Hasan Yusufov,
5 Jun 2026
Dominick was a great help when I…
Dominick was a great help when I contacted him to make a late change to our booking....
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5 Jun 2026
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