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 R591, which is about 1 194% 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 Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 3 reviews). National (rated 8.6/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R695 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R990. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R712
February
R730
March
R712
April
R695
May
R817
June
R869
July
R990
August
R956
September
R747
October
R782
November
R764
December
R730
What car do most people hire in Thunder Bay?
Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark, for example) are the most popular in Thunder Bay. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) 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 18 October 2025.
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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 18 October 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.