Car Rental in Nanaimo

Car rental in Nanaimo starts from $38 per day, and the average price is $94 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $284 for a 3-day weekend and $664 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Nanaimo over the last 12 months:

• National, average price $114 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Nanaimo are:

• Budget: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers
• National: rated 8.6/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $114 per day

Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026.

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Nanaimo are:

• Budget: about $50 per day
• National: about $54 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.

• Desk in or next to the terminal: Budget and National

Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Nanaimo is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Nanaimo:

• National: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Rental companies in Nanaimo typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Budget and National offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Nanaimo are:

• Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by National.
• Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.