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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€25.18
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
2
A/C
4
€25.18
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
2
A/C
4
€25.18
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
1
A/C
4
€37.19
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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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€33.54
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 Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€53.91
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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Dodge RAM 1500
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
5
A/C
4
€54.89
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
2
A/C
4
€59.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
2
A/C
4
€61.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Kia Forte
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€62.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
2
A/C
4
€72.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€75.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:39 on 07/11/25. 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
- Airport information
- Top 5 locations near Nanaimo Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Nanaimo Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Nanaimo Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
€55 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
€0.98 per litre or €3.71 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.29 per litre or €4.88 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
- Vancouver Airportstarting at €24.05 per day52.3 km / 32.5 miles
- Calgary Airportstarting at €27.14 per day738.6 km / 458.94 miles
- Windsor International Airportstarting at €49.21 per day3,225.7 km / 2,004.36 miles
- Toronto Airportstarting at €15.38 per day3,396.9 km / 2,110.74 miles
- Quebec City Airportstarting at €44.54 per day3,839.7 km / 2,385.88 miles
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price €29 | A good deal €50 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Nanaimo Airport
€115
€58
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
€30
in April
Apr
€42
in May
May
€58
in June
Jun
€47
in July
Jul
€105
in August
Aug
€91
in September
Sep
€25
in October
Oct
€29
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Nanaimo Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is €24.51 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is €104.85 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 May in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Nanaimo Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.5 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
1.5 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
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 7 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Nanaimo Airport
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
5 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
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Budget | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Budget | Ford Escape | 4 | 1 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| National | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| National | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€55
Lowest daily price
€35
Total cars available
17
Top 2 suppliers at Nanaimo Airport in 2025
National
8.7
Excellent
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
9.4
Car condition
9.3
€84 - €124
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
8.1
Very Good
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
8.1
Car condition
8.3
€35 - €77
per day
3350 Spitfire Way, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0
+12507607368
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
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