Thunder Bay car rentals

On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $40 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Thunder Bay found in the last 2 weeks is $17.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at National ($27/day), Budget ($34/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at National 450 Sifton Ave P7E 6M2 (3 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Thunder Bay is $4.72 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $57 and $76, depending on the car size.

Standard (Kia Forte or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thunder Bay.

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

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

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

A Standard car rental in Thunder Bay costs $36 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Thunder Bay costs $47 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Thunder Bay costs $102 per day, on average.

In Thunder Bay, cars are most frequently rented at National 450 Sifton Ave (3 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $280 per week ($40 per day).

On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $1,198 per month ($40 per day).

Most car rental providers in Thunder Bay offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Thunder Bay, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Thunder Bay.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Thunder Bay so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

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.

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).

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.