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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£35.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£37.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£38.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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.
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Volkswagen Taos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£70.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£40.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£42.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£45.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£80.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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.
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Dodge Durango
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
6
A/C
4
£100.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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
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Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:21 on 11/08/26. 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 Thunder Bay
- Top 5 locations near Thunder Bay
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Thunder Bay and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£65 per day
Average car hire length
11 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
£0.82 per litre or £3.10 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.74 per litre or £2.80 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.91 per litre or £3.44 per gallon
Top 13 cities near Thunder Bay
- Bramptonstarting at £30.12 per day897.9 km / 557.93 miles
- Thornhillstarting at £28.71 per day912.8 km / 567.19 miles
- Torontostarting at £28.24 per day923.3 km / 573.71 miles
- Hamiltonstarting at £62.29 per day926.7 km / 575.82 miles
- Ottawastarting at £19.35 per day1,081.6 km / 672.08 miles
- Montrealstarting at £62.20 per day1,231.2 km / 765.03 miles
- Windsorstarting at £65.15 per day1,344.5 km / 835.43 miles
- Quebec Citystarting at £63.79 per day1,362.7 km / 846.74 miles
- Edmontonstarting at £42.80 per day1,780.2 km / 1,106.16 miles
- Calgarystarting at £50.65 per day1,797.5 km / 1,116.91 miles
- Halifaxstarting at £64.11 per day1,997.2 km / 1,241 miles
- Surreystarting at £64.80 per day2,441.8 km / 1,517.26 miles
- Vancouverstarting at £41.58 per day2,457.7 km / 1,527.14 miles
Top 5 locations near Thunder Bay
- Windsor International Airportstarting at £65.15 per day839 km / 521.33 miles
- Toronto Airportstarting at £28.24 per day909 km / 564.83 miles
- Quebec City Airportstarting at £63.79 per day1,350.1 km / 838.91 miles
- Calgary Airportstarting at £50.90 per day1,794.5 km / 1,115.05 miles
- Vancouver Airportstarting at £54.67 per day2,464.7 km / 1,531.49 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
4 rental locations
B
Thunder Bay (Downtown)
2 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price £26 | A good deal £57 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Thunder Bay
£45
£22
£0
£35
in January
Jan
£22
in February
Feb
£29
in March
Mar
Apr
£18
in May
May
£25
in June
Jun
£34
in July
Jul
£24
in August
Aug
£29
in September
Sep
£41
in October
Oct
£17
in November
Nov
£27
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Thunder Bay is November (when the average price is £16.94 per day). This is 35% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £40.55).
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 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 January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Thunder Bay by Monthly Searches
3.7
1.9
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
Apr
2 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
3.4 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.6 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 May, the average hirer keeps their car for 70 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Thunder Bay
77
39
0
6 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
Apr
70 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
34 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Enterprise, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, medium cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £50 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Venue | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| National | Ford Expedition | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£65
Lowest daily price
£50
Total cars available
9
Top 4 suppliers in Thunder Bay in 2026
National
2 locations
8.8
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.5
£30
per day
Most popular location
100 Princess St,
Avis
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
£57–£103
per day
Most popular location
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
1 rating
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£50–£54
per day
Most popular location
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
Enterprise
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.4
£50–£54
per day
Most popular location
1100 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6P9, Canada
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