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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
US$47.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$49.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$51.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
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Volkswagen Taos
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$80.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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
US$54.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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
US$56.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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
US$60.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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
US$93.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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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Dodge Durango
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
6
A/C
4
US$107.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:10 on 30/06/26. 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
- Airport information
- Top 5 locations near Thunder Bay International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Thunder Bay International Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Thunder Bay International Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
US$93 per day
Average car hire length
17 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
US$1.09 per litre or US$4.13 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$0.99 per litre or US$3.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.21 per litre or US$4.58 per gallon
Airport information
Name
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
IATA
YQT
ICAO
CYQT
Overall rating
6.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.3
Check-in and departures
8.8
Facilities and services
6.0
Wi-Fi
5.5
Dining and car hire services
4.9
Lounge
4.9
Top 5 locations near Thunder Bay International Airport
- Windsor International Airportstarting at US$83.60 per day840.4 km / 522.2 miles
- Toronto Airportstarting at US$30.51 per day911.4 km / 566.32 miles
- Quebec City Airportstarting at US$82.15 per day1,353.2 km / 840.84 miles
- Calgary Airportstarting at US$53.63 per day1,791.8 km / 1,113.37 miles
- Vancouver Airportstarting at US$61.81 per day2,461.8 km / 1,529.69 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
National
100 Princess St,
B
Avis
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
C
Enterprise
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2, Canada
D
Budget
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
When to book at Thunder Bay International Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Thunder Bay International Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Thunder Bay International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price US$29 | A good deal US$81 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Thunder Bay International Airport
US$84
US$42
US$0
US$46
in January
Jan
US$30
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
US$23
in May
May
US$29
in June
Jun
US$51
in July
Jul
US$40
in August
Aug
US$34
in September
Sep
US$76
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Thunder Bay International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is US$23.02 per day. This is 22% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in October (when the average price is US$76.36 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 Thunder Bay International Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Thunder Bay International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Thunder Bay International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.8
1.4
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
2.5 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Thunder Bay International Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in May the average hire period is 85 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Thunder Bay International Airport
94
47
0
6 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
85 days in May
May
8 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
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Budget, Enterprise, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$75 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Kia Forte | 4 | Large car |
| National | Ford Expedition | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Venue | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | Large car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
US$93
Lowest daily price
US$75
Total cars available
9
Top 4 suppliers at Thunder Bay International Airport in 2026
National
8.9
Outstanding
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.6
US$30
per day
100 Princess St,
8075775783
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-23:59
Tue
09:30-23:59
Wed
09:30-23:59
Thu
09:30-23:59
Fri
09:30-23:59
Sat
09:30-17:00
Sun
09:30-23:59
Avis
8.6
Outstanding
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
US$76–US$150
per day
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, 100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G5
+18074735040
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-00:15
Tue
09:00-00:15
Wed
09:00-00:15
Thu
09:00-00:15
Fri
09:00-00:15
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-00:15
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
US$76–US$150
per day
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2, Canada
+18074735222
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:00; 08:30-23:30
Sun
08:30-23:30
Budget
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.1
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
US$75–US$85
per day
100 Princess St, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S2
+18074735040
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-00:15
Tue
09:00-00:15
Wed
09:00-00:15
Thu
09:00-00:15
Fri
09:00-00:15
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-00:15
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