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Cheap Car Hire in Thunder Bay

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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 72 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R586, which is about 1 181% 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 Alamo (rated 8.6/10). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 3 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 R710 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 012. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R728

February

R763

March

R728

April

R710

May

R816

June

R887

July

R1 012

August

R976

September

R799

October

R781

November

R781

December

R745

What car do most people hire in Thunder Bay?

Intermediate cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in Thunder Bay. SUV (Ford Escape) and Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) 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 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Thunder Bay, including Alamo, Avis and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

1 location

Avis

8,6
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,6

Budget

8,5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

National

8,4
Very Good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,5

Hertz

3 locations

Driving Force

2,0
Poor
1 review3 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 1 July 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.

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