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How far in advance should I hire a car in Nanaimo?

To get the best deal on car hire in Nanaimo, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $63, which is about 40% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Nanaimo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Nanaimo is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
National
National
8.4
Sunnycars
Sunnycars
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Nanaimo?

Planning to hire a car in Nanaimo? November is the cheapest month, costing about $41 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $109. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$51

February

$48

March

$59

April

$69

May

$74

June

$86

July

$109

August

$101

September

$77

October

$50

November

$41

December

$48

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nanaimo?

Budget has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Nanaimo at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Nanaimo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nanaimo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in Nanaimo. Reviews were last updated on 12 September 2025.

Budget

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.9

National

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Sunnycars

2 locations
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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nanaimo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nanaimo for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Nanaimo. They can have you in a hire car for about $663 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nanaimo?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Nanaimo for a month is certainly possible.

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