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On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs $54 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Nanaimo found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at National ($29/day), Budget ($30/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($64/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at National 1602 Northfield Rd V9S 3A7 (2 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Nanaimo is $5.22 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $63 and $83, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Nanaimo.
Car rental companies onsite at Vancouver Intl airport include Economy Rent a Car, NU Car and Europcar.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Vancouver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Nanaimo costs $81 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Nanaimo costs $62 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Nanaimo costs $70 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs $375 per week ($54 per day).
On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs $1,607 per month ($54 per day).
Most car rental providers in Nanaimo offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Nanaimo, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Nanaimo.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Nanaimo so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Car rentals in Nanaimo provide you with an option of vehicles for your traveling needs. You can rent an Economy rental, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Full-size, Pickup truck, or SUV, depending on the number of passengers and the nature of the road. For instance, if you are traveling solo, an Economy rental will suit you just fine. If there are 4 to 5 of you, you should rent an Intermediate or Full-size so you can travel comfortably. Suppose you want to take an off-road trip. If that is the case, an SUV would be the perfect traveling companion.
Speed limits in Nanaimo vary with location and road conditions. In residential areas, the speed limit is typically 30 km/h (19 mph) to prioritize pedestrian safety and reduce the risk of accidents. On most city streets and arterial roads, you can drive up to speeds of 50 km/h (31 mph). When driving on a highway such as Highway 19, you are allowed to drive at 80 km/h (50 mph) to 90 km/h (56 mph). Observing posted speed limits is important as they vary from road to road.
While renting a car from any of the car rentals in Nanaimo, you can rest assured that there are enough parking options in the city. The safest is street parking, and there are several in downtown Nanaimo. Good examples of street parking lots in the city include Terminal Avenue Parking, Commercial Street Parking, and Downtown Parking Meters, all of which charge between CA$1.30 (about $1) and CA$2.60 ($2) per hour. Besides street parking lots, there are also parking garages in the city.
4 locations in Nanaimo
Locations in Nanaimo
2393 Hayes Road
+1 250 760 7368
33 Terminal Avenue
+1 250 760 7368
6450 North Island Highway
+1 250 760 7368
90 Front Street
+1 250 760 7368
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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fast and easyCons:
I didn't know that there was a shuttle service from the airport, Kayak should have included this information in the booking confirmation10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Very Friendly Helpful Staff. Rental Vehicles was clean and ready when I arrived.Cons:
Nothing9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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very comfortable Terrain. Handles well on the highway but would not buy oneCons:
Terrain has doors that sound tinny when you close them. Interior finishes averageOne location in Nanaimo
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3440 Shenton Rd
+1 250 751 1200
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8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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It was first time when rental staff explained everything in such detail way. There was no rush with car inspection. We walked around the car discussing what kind of scratches are under warranty and what to be aware of.Cons:
I have no complaints.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Fastest/friendliest staff I've ever encountered!9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Cameron at Nanaimo was very helpful with directions & local knowledge & he was a very pleasant person to deal with.One location in Nanaimo
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1602 Northfield Rd
+1 250 758 3509
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8.4 Very good
Sep 2020
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The Kia really is a horrible car to drive8.8 Very good
Apr 2019
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Staff was friendly and professionalCons:
NA7.6 Good
Aug 2018
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Great mileage Friendly staff who were very helpfulCons:
We onlly had 1200 km and Vancouver Island is a big island which we did not realize. We were unable to get more km without paying what would have been an exorbitant amount of money so had to take it back and get another contract. In spite of paying much more for the car why are you penalized if you take it back at a different location?2.8 Poor
May 2018
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They drove me back to where I needed to be, so I didn't have to call a cab.Cons:
In Canada they charge you .35 cents a kil. after you drive 100 K.. That really adds up when driving from Victoria to Nanaimo! You have to read your contract VERY carefully. Our C$78.00 rental turned out to be almost C$200.00.! Also, when I returned the car I had forgotten to fill it up w/ fuel. The counter guy didn't want to let me fill it up myself and I had to demand that he did! Very poor service. They really rip you off. I will never rent another car from National again!2.0 Poor
Sep 2017
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I reserved a compact car weeks in advance and when I arrived I was told National does rent to N drivers. Neither the website nor confirmation email indicated this, which is pretty important restriction. The lady said it's corporate policy and there's nothing she can do. Where is the accountability? Had to reserve last minute with another company 20min away at double the price.8.0 Very good
Jul 2017
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service & tining eas goodCons:
Extra charge on kilometers ... allowed 100 and went 117 ... extra $6.002 locations in Nanaimo
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Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $54/day |
Good deal | $46/day |
Pick-up location | Nanaimo |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 10 |
Airport locations | 3 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Budget, National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |