Nanaimo car rentals from C$ 41/day

On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs C$ 67 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at National (C$ 41/day), Budget (C$ 43/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 44/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at National 1602 Northfield Rd V9S 3A7 (4 kilometers from city center).

The average gas price in Nanaimo is C$ 7.13 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 86 and C$ 114, 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 Hertz, Thrifty, Economy Rent a Car, Dollar and ACO Rent A Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Vancouver Intl airport to off-airport locations include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Dollar, Avis, Alamo 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 C$ 92 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Nanaimo costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Nanaimo costs C$ 68 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs C$ 469 per week (C$ 67 per day).

On average a rental car in Nanaimo costs C$ 2,011 per month (C$ 67 per day).

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.