Thunder Bay car rentals from C$ 22/day

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Cheap car rentals in Thunder Bay

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
C$ 22/day
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Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
C$ 26/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
C$ 29/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
C$ 33/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
C$ 75/day
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Dodge Durango car
Dodge Durango
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
C$ 85/day
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Dodge Durango car
Dodge Durango
or similar Large
5
5
2/4
C$ 95/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 30/day
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Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 41/day
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Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 47/day
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Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 54/day
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Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

C$ 68/day

Good deal

C$ 53/day

When to book a rental car in Thunder Bay

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Thunder Bay car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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RickMay 2024
Important to have some sort of vehicle when visiting Thunder Bay because city is spread out.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Careful crossing divided highway, be prepared to stop

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Thunder Bay

  • Driving car rentals in Thunder Bay is a wonderful way to see this breathtaking city situated on the shores of Lake Superior. In Thunder Bay car rentals, you can save time over using public transportation and you can see who you want and go where you want according to your own timetable. You can take in local sites including Fort William Historic Park, the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout on Mount McKay, and the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. In car rentals in Thunder Bay, you can explore more of the vast province of Ontario or you can cross into Manitoba to the west and visit Winnipeg.
  • Situated less than 5 miles from downtown Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) serves as the perfect place to secure car rentals in Thunder Bay. When you land at YQT, you will easily find the car rental counters in the arrivals area, lined up against the wall near the baggage claim carousels. You will find your rental vehicle parked outside in the airport parking lot, and this is where you will return your rental vehicle, as well.
  • Thunder Bay is largely a residential town with a more densely populated built-up downtown clustered near the shores of Lake Superior. Those driving car rentals in Thunder Bay should not encounter much traffic congestion, even during the peak rush hours of 7:30 am to 9:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Because of severe weather, Thunder Bay roads suffer damage, so be prepared for cracks, bumps, and potholes in the road as you drive through town.
  • One challenge that those driving car rentals in Thunder Bay will face is wildlife crossing the road. This wildlife could include lynx, coyote, and deer. Huron Avenue is especially prone to having deer crossings in the winter. If you see animals crossing, wait for them to cross and then proceed slowly and with caution because there may be more animals to cross that you don't immediately see. This is especially true for deer, and you would not want one to ram into your car. Thunder Bay also gets a lot of snow in the winter, so if you are renting a car in winter, be prepared to reduce your speed, stick to plowed roads, and if local reports warn of a coming storm, refrain from driving.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Thunder Bay for C$ 53 or less
  • Book your rental car in Thunder Bay at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice rental cars in Thunder Bay are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Thunder Bay

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Thunder Bay?

    On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs C$ 68 per day.

  • How much is gas price in Thunder Bay?

    The average gas price in Thunder Bay is C$ 6.49 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 78 and C$ 104, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Thunder Bay?

    Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thunder Bay.

  • Which car rental companies are at Thunder Bay airport (YQT)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Thunder Bay airport include Budget, National, Driving Force, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Thunder Bay airport (YQT)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Thunder Bay airport to off-airport locations include Budget, National, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Thunder Bay?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Thunder Bay?

    A Compact car rental in Thunder Bay costs C$ 56 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Thunder Bay?

    An Intermediate car rental in Thunder Bay costs C$ 85 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Thunder Bay?

    A Mini car rental in Thunder Bay costs C$ 212 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Thunder Bay?

    In Thunder Bay, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 230 Waterloo Street South (1 km from city centre ).

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Thunder Bay?

    An SUV makes an ideal rental in Thunder Bay year-round. Thunder Bay is known for being an outdoorsy city, with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as wonderful places to visit and spend time that are outdoors. An SUV can help you transport outdoor adventure gear as well as picnic supplies, not to mention family and friends. In the winter months, the power and traction of an SUV will help you navigate through the snow.

  • What's the speed limit in Thunder Bay?

    For those driving car rentals in Thunder Bay, keep in mind that the speed limit will be posted in kilometers per hour, not miles per hour. Therefore, the number you see on the speed limit sign will be higher than its corresponding speed in mph. The speed limit on Highway 17, a major road running through Thunder Bay, is 90 km/h (56 mph). In Thunder Bay, most residential streets and streets downtown have a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph). School zones, hospital zones, and areas near beaver dams have a speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Thunder Bay?

    While parking in much of Thunder Bay is free, parking downtown is metered. Short-term meters are enforced Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. Short-term parkade paid parking is enforced 24/7. The rate for street meters is about C$1.50 (about $1.10) or C$1.25 (about $0.90) per hour with a maximum of C$6.50 (about $4.80) a day. The rate for parkades is about C$2.50 (about $1.85) per hour for the first 2 hours and C$1.25 (about $0.90) per hour after that with a maximum of C$7 (about $5.20) per day.

Thunder Bay car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Very good

Read 17 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.3

3 locations in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess St.

+1 807 473 5222

Monday20:45 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 19:0020:45 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 19:0020:45 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 19:0020:45 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday08:00 - 19:0020:45 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:0000:00 - 01:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

1100 Arthur St. W

+1 807 622 1222

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:00

727 Memorial Ave.

+1 807 344 2800

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
It’s great! I love it!

10.0 Wonderful

Rick, May 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Good value, good price, efficient pickup/drop-off

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Economy

KAYAK
I was happy with everything so far

10.0 Wonderful

Cheryl, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly - transaction was quick and painless!

1 out of 6

Avis

8.6

Very good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.6

One location in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess Street

+1 807 473 5040

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Very good. Seamless process and excellent vehicle.

1 out of 1

Budget

8.5

Very good

Read 8 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.1

2 locations in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess Street

+1 807 473 5040

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

230 Waterloo Street South

+1 807 622 3366

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact

KAYAK
The staff were friendly, but their policy for charges is poor in comparison to other companies. They automatically charge you for a full tank of gas before you even return it(which is credited back to you upon return of full tank)and if you go over your return time by even an hour they charge you for it. Poor customer service in my opinion. I will NOT rent with Budget again and I rent a vehicle every 2 weeks. I'd rather pay a bit more with Enterprise and get exceptional customer service.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Very friendly ask us how our day was going

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Communication of terms

1 out of 3

National

8.4

Very good

Read 11 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

450 Sifton Ave

+1 807 577 5783

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Thunder Bay Airport

+1 807 577 5783

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Excellent!

1 out of 4

Driving Force

2.0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

3 locations in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess Street

+1 807 789 4522

Opening times not available

1170b Waterford Street

+1 807 789 4522

Opening times not available

1475 W Walsh Street

+1 807 789 4522

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Issue was with Kayak and Driving Force. Kayak confirmed we had a Honda civic with unlimited milage. Driving Force does not even carry civics in Thunder Bay and although there was on truck available that day, the manager wanted to charge me $120. a day with a 100 km limit for the day. The original confirmed civic would have cost $61. I believe that as a customer with a confirmed reservation, the truck should have been rented to me for the same conditions as the civic - $61 with unlimited milage. As a result I was without a vehicle for the entire business trip. Thanks Kayak and thanks Driving Force....

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.5

Very good

One location in Thunder Bay

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Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess St

+1 807 344 3331

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:59

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Hertz

7.2

Good

3 locations in Thunder Bay

Locations in Thunder Bay

100 Princess Street

+1 807 473 8111

Monday08:00 - 19:0000:00 - 01:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:0000:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:0000:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 19:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:0010:00 - 23:59
Sunday10:00 - 23:59

1142 Alloy Drive

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

951 Memorial Ave

+1 807 475 3334

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

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74 travellers who rented a car in Thunder Bay gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.7

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Thunder Bay car rental information

Pick-up locationThunder Bay
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Standard SUV, Supplier choice
Rental locations16
Airport locations8
Popular agenciesBudget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, National

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