Nanaimo car rentals

Nanaimo car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in Nanaimo

EconomyC$ 75/day
CompactC$ 75/day
IntermediateC$ 75/day
StandardC$ 84/day
Full-sizeC$ 84/day
CommercialC$ 68/day
Supplier choiceC$ 74/day
Compact SUVC$ 87/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 99/day
Standard SUVC$ 103/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Nanaimo

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Nanaimo for C$ 72 or less
  • Book your rental car in Nanaimo at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Nanaimo are around 1% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Nanaimo car rental reviews and directory

Budget

8.5

Very good

18 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Locations in Nanaimo

2393 Hayes Road

+1 250 760 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:00
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33 Terminal Avenue

+1 250 760 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:00
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6450 North Island Highway

+1 250 760 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:00
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90 Front Street

+1 250 760 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:30
Sunday09:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Pleasant and helpful staff. Car good and very clean

10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

fast and easy

Cons:

I didn't know that there was a shuttle service from the airport, Kayak should have included this information in the booking confirmation

10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Very Friendly Helpful Staff. Rental Vehicles was clean and ready when I arrived.

Cons:

Nothing

9.2 Wonderful

Sep. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

very comfortable Terrain. Handles well on the highway but would not buy one

Cons:

Terrain has doors that sound tinny when you close them. Interior finishes average

7.2 Good

Jul. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

We paid $50 for a cab from the ferry to the "location" at 90 Front. It's not an actual location. Get a shuttle (and save the cab fare) to the Terminal street location. Really annoying.

Cons:

The location doesn't exist.

4.0 Mediocre

Feb. 2023

KAYAK
When I went to pick up my rental car, I found out I had been downgraded from an SUV to a compact car. It was only after I got the manager Involed that they agreed to honour my original reservation.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very good

25 reviews
Cheapest deal

Locations in Nanaimo

3440 Shenton Rd

+1 250 751 1200

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Fastest/friendliest staff I've ever encountered!

9.6 Wonderful

Jun. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Cameron at Nanaimo was very helpful with directions & local knowledge & he was a very pleasant person to deal with.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at both pickup and drop off locations were friendly, efficient and helpfull. We will be back!!

8.0 Very good

Jun. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

They came and pick us up at the ferry terminal, awsome

7.2 Good

May 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

They had everything ready when we got there to pick it up, and the guy helping us was super nice.

Cons:

Not quite the car we expected to get, but if worked out fine. However, we had to take a taxi to get there, which was a little frustrating and expensive.

1 out of 4

National

8.5

Very good

26 reviews

Locations in Nanaimo

1602 Northfield Rd

+1 250 758 3509

Monday07:15 - 18:00
Tuesday07:15 - 18:00
Wednesday07:15 - 18:00
Thursday07:15 - 18:00
Friday07:15 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:30
Sunday08:00 - 17:30
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8.4 Very good

Sep. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The Kia really is a horrible car to drive

8.8 Very good

Apr. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and professional

Cons:

NA

7.6 Good

Aug. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Great mileage Friendly staff who were very helpful

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

service & tining eas good

Cons:

Extra charge on kilometers ... allowed 100 and went 117 ... extra $6.00

1 out of 5

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

7.0

Good

No reviews available

One location in Nanaimo

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2474 Kenworth Road

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Sunnycars

7.2

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Nanaimo

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Locations in Nanaimo

1602 Northfield Road

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3350 Spitfire Road

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69 travellers who rented a car in Nanaimo gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car rental locations in or near Nanaimo

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Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

C$ 80/day

Good deal

C$ 72/day

When to book a rental car in Nanaimo

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