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Cheap Car Rentals in Nanaimo

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Nanaimo, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$345, which is about 674% cheaper than the typical rate.

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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nanaimo is November, when you can expect to pay HK$212/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nanaimo is July (HK$573/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$259

February

HK$251

March

HK$298

April

HK$353

May

HK$385

June

HK$440

July

HK$573

August

HK$573

September

HK$353

October

HK$251

November

HK$212

December

HK$251

What car do most people rent in Nanaimo?

Compact cars (Class Compact Truck, for example) are the most popular in Nanaimo. SUV (Class Premium SUV) and Standard (Chevrolet Colorado) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nanaimo.

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 12 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Nanaimo, including Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

National

8.4
Very Good
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Sunnycars

2 locations

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nanaimo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nanaimo for a week from Budget?

    From Budget you can hire a car in Nanaimo from about HK$3,371 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Nanaimo.

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