Car hire in Thunder Bay, Canada

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Thunder Bay?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Thunder Bay. It’s around 41 € per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 50 € per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 41 €
Yearly avg price50 €

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There are 13 car hire providers in Thunder Bay. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Thunder Bay

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Thunder Bay. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Thunder Bay

Avis
Budget
National
Driving Force
Enterprise
Turo

What's the most popular car to hire in Thunder Bay?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Kia Rio is the most popular car to hire in Thunder Bay, with prices starting from 32 € per day. The Kia Forte and similar models are also popular drives in Thunder Bay.
Kia Rio
Kia Rio34% chose this
Kia Forte
Kia Forte20% chose this
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue14% chose this
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage14% chose this
Most popular carKia Rio
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Thunder Bay's cheapest car hire providers

Enterprise has the cheapest car hire in Thunder Bay right now, with prices from 32 € per day. You'll save an average of 32 € per day when you book with them.
Enterprisefrom 32 € per day
Avisfrom 50 € per day
Nationalfrom 58 € per day
Budgetfrom 83 € per day
Cheapest providerEnterprise
Book with them to save around32 € per day

Hiring a car in Thunder Bay: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily price57 €
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Thunder Bay

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Thunder Bay car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Thunder Bay that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Thunder Bay for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Thunder Bay avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Thunder Bay, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Thunder Bay car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Thunder Bay will set you back around 57 € per day or 431 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Thunder Bay is a compact SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Thunder Bay are currently Enterprise and Avis.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Thunder Bay is currently June.

On average, around 431 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Thunder Bay is 220 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Thunder Bay for a whole month is 1.345 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Thunder Bay, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Thunder Bay that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Thunder Bay.

Most places – Thunder Bay included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 32 € per day. The average price per day is around 52 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Budget and National offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Thunder Bay.