Cheapflights insights for Nanaimo car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nanaimo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Nanaimo?
Book your rental car in Nanaimo 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 56/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Nanaimo?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nanaimo is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nanaimo?
Planning to hire a car in Nanaimo? November is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 34 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 93. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
S$ 42
February
S$ 41
March
S$ 48
April
S$ 57
May
S$ 62
June
S$ 71
July
S$ 93
August
S$ 93
September
S$ 57
October
S$ 41
November
S$ 34
December
S$ 41
What car do most people rent in Nanaimo?
Compact cars (Class Compact Truck or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nanaimo. SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).
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.
Top rental agencies in Nanaimo
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Nanaimo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in Nanaimo. Reviews were last updated on 4 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Nanaimo, including Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nanaimo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nanaimo?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Nanaimo however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.