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Economy | $30/day |
Compact | $36/day |
Intermediate | $27/day |
Standard | $42/day |
Full-size | $46/day |
Full-size SUV | $103/day |
Premium | $60/day |
Pickup truck | $59/day |
Compact SUV | $43/day |
Intermediate SUV | $48/day |
Standard SUV | $50/day |
On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $51 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 $37.
The average gas price in Thunder Bay is $5.22 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $63 and $83, depending on the car size.
Standard (Hyundai Elantra 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, Budget, Driving Force 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, Budget, 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 $45 per day, on average.
A Luxury car rental in Thunder Bay costs $121 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Thunder Bay costs $72 per day, on average.
In Thunder Bay, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1100 Arthur St. W (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $341 per week ($49 per day).
On average a rental car in Thunder Bay costs $1,462 per month ($49 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.
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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 $5.20) per day.
3 locations in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess St.
+1 807 473 5222
1100 Arthur St. W
+1 807 622 1222
727 Memorial Ave.
+1 807 344 2800
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendly - transaction was quick and painless!9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff were great, very friendly. Car was clean and in good condition with good options.8.8 Very good
Jul 2019
Cons:
Car wasn’t the cleanest inside10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
Pros:
Staff was great, ride was greatCons:
Knowing how to open the hatch - bit figured it out eventually2 locations in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess Street
+1 807 473 5040
230 Waterloo Street South
+1 807 622 3366
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Cons:
Nothing! Customer service at Thunder Bay airport was exceptional! Easy process picking up car and dropping it off7.6 Good
Aug 2019
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At could have been ready at designated pick up time. Car could have been in pick up area instead of in front of the airport10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Will always go with BUDGET anytime anywhere any day.8.0 Very good
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
2 locations in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
450 Sifton Ave
+1 807 577 5783
Thunder Bay Airport
+1 807 577 5783
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2016
Pros:
Person at counter was knowledgeable.Cons:
Mobile website deceptive. Confirmation email said"$total rental: $286" was told at pickup that let per km fee would bring cost to over $1800.00. Travel plans messed up. Never again10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
8.0 Very good
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
One location in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess Street
+1 807 473 5040
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
One location in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess St
+1 807 344 3331
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3 locations in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess Street
+1 807 473 8111
951 Memorial Ave
+1 807 475 3334
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3 locations in Thunder Bay
Locations in Thunder Bay
100 Princess Street
+1 807 789 4522
1170b Waterford Street
+1 807 789 4522
1475 W Walsh Street
+1 807 789 4522
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $51/day |
Good deal | $37/day |
Pick-up location | Thunder Bay |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 16 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget, National |