Thunder Bay car hire

On average a car hire in Thunder Bay costs £29 per day.

The only car hire company onsite at Thunder Bay airport is Avis.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Thunder Bay airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Thunder Bay costs £27 per day, on average.

Most car hire 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 hire in Thunder Bay, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The car you choose for your trip to Thunder Bay will mostly depend on how you plan to use it. Standard vehicles will suit most travellers and economy or compact cars can be a great way to save money, if you don't have too much luggage. A 4x4 may be useful if you plan on driving in alpine areas, as they can also be helpful for general driving in particularly snowy conditions.

While driving in built-up areas of Thunder Bay, the speed limit is usually 50 km/h (roughly 30 mph). School zones are often 40 km/h (about 25 mph). When you're on motorways, the limit is generally either 100 km/h (around 62 mph) or 110 km/h (approximately 68 mph). On other roads outside the city, you can usually drive up to 80 km/h (roughly 50 mph). Bear in mind that if you drive into other Canadian provinces, the maximum speed limits may change.

Most metered parking in Thunder Bay costs around 1.50 CAD (roughly 0.90 GBP) per hour. If you want to park at the Waterfront or Victoriaville multi-storey car parks, you'll pay about 2.50 CAD (approximately 1.45 GBP) for the first two hours, and around 1.25 CAD (roughly 0.70 GBP) for every hour after that. It can be handy to head to the Victoriaville Civic Centre at the start of your trip and pick up a meter card, so you don't need to carry change around for the meters.