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Cheapflights insights for Thunder Bay car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Thunder Bay, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Thunder Bay?
To get the best deal on car hire in Thunder Bay, book about 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R601, which is about 1 209% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Thunder Bay?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Thunder Bay is National (rated 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
8.6
Avis
8.6
Budget
8.5
Alamo
8.5
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Thunder Bay?
Planning to hire a car in Thunder Bay? April is the cheapest month, costing about R708 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 008. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R725
February
R761
March
R725
April
R708
May
R814
June
R884
July
R1 008
August
R991
September
R796
October
R796
November
R778
December
R761
What car do most people hire in Thunder Bay?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu, for example) are the most popular in Thunder Bay. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Thunder Bay.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Thunder Bay?
In Thunder Bay, Driving Force, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Thunder Bay
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Thunder Bay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Thunder Bay. Reviews were last updated on 21 August 2025.
National
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,7
Value
8,6
Avis
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
8,6
Budget
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
9,0
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
8,1
Alamo
1 location
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
16 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
8,3
Hertz
3 locations
Driving Force
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thunder Bay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Thunder Bay?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Thunder Bay however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.