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    Mitsubishi Mirage
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    £29.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Nissan Versa
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    £31.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    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
    6
    £34.13
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    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
    1
    A/C
    4
    11
    £49.24
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    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
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    £30.74
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Ford Focus
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    £30.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Kia Soul
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    £32.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Volkswagen Jetta
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    £34.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Jeep Patriot
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    £36.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Chevrolet Malibu
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    9
    £39.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Jeep Grand Cherokee
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    £47.27
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    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
    3
    A/C
    4
    12
    £51.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Dodge Durango
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    13
    £51.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Dodge Durango
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    6
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    £61.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Ford Explorer
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    6
    1
    A/C
    4
    15
    £71.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
    Rental desk is located in Terminal building. Please follow signs to the car rental area.
    Drop-off information
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:47 on 08/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 13 cities near Thunder BayTop 5 locations near Thunder BayMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, French
    Currency
    CAD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Dialing code
    +1
    Average car hire price
    £49 per day
    Average car hire length
    10 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
    £0.84 per litre or £3.18 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £0.76 per litre or £2.88 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £0.93 per litre or £3.52 per gallon

    Top 13 cities near Thunder Bay

    1. Windsorstarting at £42.73 per day
      840.4 km / 522.2 miles
    2. Bramptonstarting at £21.61 per day
      900.2 km / 559.36 miles
    3. Torontostarting at £13.35 per day
      911.4 km / 566.32 miles
    4. Thornhillstarting at £27.62 per day
      915.2 km / 568.68 miles
    5. Hamiltonstarting at £42.38 per day
      928.9 km / 577.19 miles
    6. Ottawastarting at £24.67 per day
      1,090.7 km / 677.73 miles
    7. Montrealstarting at £25.67 per day
      1,224.2 km / 760.68 miles
    8. Quebec Citystarting at £23.10 per day
      1,353.2 km / 840.84 miles
    9. Edmontonstarting at £33.13 per day
      1,779.4 km / 1,105.67 miles
    10. Calgarystarting at £23.57 per day
      1,791.8 km / 1,113.37 miles
    11. Halifaxstarting at £35.43 per day
      1,999.2 km / 1,242.25 miles
    12. Surreystarting at £30.22 per day
      2,438.9 km / 1,515.46 miles
    13. Vancouverstarting at £20.88 per day
      2,461.8 km / 1,529.69 miles

    Top 5 locations near Thunder Bay

    1. Windsor International Airportstarting at £42.73 per day
      840.4 km / 522.2 miles
    2. Toronto Airportstarting at £13.35 per day
      911.4 km / 566.32 miles
    3. Quebec City Airportstarting at £38.67 per day
      1,353.2 km / 840.84 miles
    4. Calgary Airportstarting at £23.57 per day
      1,791.8 km / 1,113.37 miles
    5. Vancouver Airportstarting at £20.88 per day
      2,461.8 km / 1,529.69 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
    4 rental locations

    When to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?

    In which month is car hire in Thunder Bay the most affordable?

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Thunder Bay 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 October
    Average price £58 A good deal £44 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Thunder Bay
    £64
    £32
    £0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    £40

    in June

    Jun

    £38

    in July

    Jul

    £30

    in August

    Aug

    £26

    in September

    Sep

    £58

    in October

    Oct
    Nov

    £25

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Thunder Bay is December (when the average price is £25.08 per day). This is 57% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £58.03).

    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 Thunder Bay?

    Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Thunder Bay is August, and the least popular is June.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Thunder Bay by Monthly Searches
    2.2
    1.1
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    0.7 times in June

    Jun

    0.7 times in July

    Jul

    2 times in August

    Aug

    0.7 times in September

    Sep

    1.3 times in October

    Oct
    Nov

    0.7 times in December

    Dec

    What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Thunder Bay?

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in August, the average hirer keeps their car for 25 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of hire days in Thunder Bay
    28
    14
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    17 days in June

    Jun

    3 days in July

    Jul

    25 days in August

    Aug

    11 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct
    Nov

    7 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, National, Enterprise, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price£40 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    National (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    £49
    Lowest daily price
    £40
    Total cars available
    29

    Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2025

    National
    2 locations
    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
    £30
    per day
    Most popular location
    450 SIFTON AVE,
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.0
    £43 - £99
    per day
    Most popular location
    Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
    Enterprise
    2 locations
    Enterprise
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    £43 - £99
    per day
    Most popular location
    1100 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P9, Canada
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.1
    Very Good
    1 review
    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
    £40 - £85
    per day
    Most popular location
    100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites

    Our clients highly recommend us

    No hassle
    No hassle, low security deposit, excellent UI.
    Michael Massey,
    9 Nov 2025
    To be honest its 100€ cheaper than…
    To be honest its 100€ cheaper than other sites for the same duration. 5/5
    Martin Patzer,
    9 Nov 2025
    It went very well and without any…
    It went very well and without any problems
    Fateh Safaiepour,
    9 Nov 2025
    Wow great experience
    Wow great experience
    Rizwhan Suleman,
    9 Nov 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    James Roark,
    9 Nov 2025
    Good
    The atlas was very convenient and easy to understand.
    Oren,
    8 Nov 2025
    Safe and reliable
    Super easy, transparent and great experience always !
    Mohit Saini,
    8 Nov 2025
    Very good, thank you
    Very good, thank you
    Shmuel shay Sakal,
    8 Nov 2025
    Was very easy to book and great rates
    Was very easy to book and great rates
    Malky Kohn,
    8 Nov 2025
    Quick and efficient website
    Quick and efficient website
    marie,
    8 Nov 2025
    Booking ist very rasy
    Booking ist very rasy
    Matthias Schoeneich,
    8 Nov 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick, easy, stress-free, great options
    Lisa Varner,
    8 Nov 2025
    Fast
    Fast service, let see how the car will be
    Stefano Micocci,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy and well priced
    Easy and well priced
    Emma Wolton,
    8 Nov 2025
    The service was clear and fast
    The service was clear, Easy and fast
    Lorenzo Portaccio,
    8 Nov 2025
    Easy to navigate and book
    Easy to navigate and book. Haven't had the car yet, so we will see....
    Annabel Lawton,
    8 Nov 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 240,157 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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