Rent a Car at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

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Thunder Bay Intl Airport (YQT)

Address:

100 Princess St,
Northwest Premier Auto Ltd, Thunder Bay, ON, Ontario, P7B 5G5, Canada

Phone:

(1) 807-473-5040

Location Type:

Licensee

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Fri 9:00 AM - 12:15 AM; Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2024
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  09:00AM - 05:00PM
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  09:00AM - 05:00PM

Location Information
Preferred Service
Proceed to the rental counter in the baggage claim area or the kiosk in the parking garage in order to receive your preprinted rental agreement & keys.
NOTE: Airline & flight information must be on the reservation for the customer to receive Preferred Service.
General Directions
AIRLINE PASSENGERS
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS
Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim". They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance. Proceed inside to locate the Avis counter. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

Car Rental at the Thunder Bay Airport

A car rental at Thunder Bay Airport can be your chance to try local beer at Daytona’s or tour the Fort William Historical Park, which was rebuilt to model the Fort William fur trade post back in 1816. Thunder Bay is also surrounded by outdoor excursions, with lots to see at Lake Superior as well as Superior National Forest. 

Don’t miss out on these beautiful landmarks and unique attractions. Plus, Avis offers affordable rates on all our rentals. Now you can worry less about how to get somewhere and focus more on where you are. Rent a car today!

Popular Car Options

Hop into a car rental at the Thunder Bay Airport and begin planning where you’ll go next. You can zoom off in an economy car and meet up with friends at Hoito for a Finnish meal, or grab a full-size pickup truck and fill the truck bed with sleeping bags, coolers, tents, and more for a weekend in nature at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. And for those wanting to ski up at the Loch Lomond Ski Area, we suggest a car equipped with winter tires or an SUV. 

There are a variety of car rentals to choose from, no matter the adventure or journey that lies ahead. Find affordable rentals at Avis, from day rentals to monthly car rentals, and make a reservation today! Keep in mind that airport car rentals depend on location and availability. The sooner you book, the more options you’ll have. 

Terms & Conditions

Additional Liability Insurance (ALI)

No.  Minimum liability insurance coverage is included in all rates at no additional charge at all locations in Canada.

The liability limit for locations in Canada is 200,000.00 CAD Public Liability & Property Damage coverage per accident.


Optional Coverages

Acceptance of the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces the renters and authorized additional drivers financial responsibility to $500.00 CAD or $2500.00 CAD, dependent upon the vehicle group rented, if the car is damaged or stolen while under rental contract. . Using the vehicle in violation of any of the use restrictions listed on the rental agreement could void LDW and leave the renter fully responsible for any damage to the vehicle.

If LDW is not accepted, the customer is financially responsible for the full value of:

  • Accident damage
  • Glass damage
  • Vandalism
  • Theft of the car
  • Stolen items such as radio, battery, etc.

All Avis cars are not to be driven on unpaved roads (like gravel, dirt, etc.)

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.


Credit Card Policies

Avis accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental.

Accepted credit card list: Avis Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club, Diner's Club Int'l, Discover, JCB, MasterCard and Visa.

Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.

The exact amount of Credit Card authorization will vary by the rate, car group, length of rental, and miscellaneous charges.  Please contact the rental counter for an estimate of the authorization amount.


Debit Card Policies

Debit cards are not accepted at time of rental as credit identification, however, they can be used at time of return to pay for the rental. You must have a honored charge card to qualify for rental. .


Drivers License

At the time of rental, the driver must present a valid drivers license in the drivers name.
Canada licenses required by issuing province to rent a vehicle are:  Manitoba requires Class 5 Full (F), New Brunswick requires Class 7 (level 2 only) and Class 5, Ontario requires Class G & G2 and all other provinces require Class 5.

Customers presenting a drivers license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to their valid drivers license.


Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and PAI-Plus are optional coverages the customer may purchase at the time of rental.

Personal Accident Insurance provides accidental death and medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the Avis car.

Personal Accident Insurance Plus offers an Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit.

PAI Plus offers an Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit of CAD 100,000 per accident for the renter and all passengers in the Avis vehicle.

Coverage for paralysis is CAD 100,000 for the renter and CAD 10,000 for each passenger.

PAI Plus also includes coverage for:

  • Emergency transportation
  • Emergency accomodations
  • Road Hazard Service
  • Towing
  • Legal Defense
  • Lost keys/remote
  • Funeral Expenses

PAI Plus benefits described are payable in addition to any other insurance benefits.

There are limitations for this coverage.  For complete details & restrictions, the customer may inquire at the time of rental.

GST applies on PAI Plus in all provinces.


Public Liability and Property Damage

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.


Additional Fees

Winter Tires are mandatory on certain roads or the renter/driver may be ticketed by RCMP.

QUEBEC -
It is mandatory that all vehicles registered in the province of Quebec be equipped with winter tires during the winter months of December through March. All rentals will be charged a daily Tire Management Fee up to 4.50 CAD per day for year-round tire maintenance.  The fee is subject to concession recovery fees, GST and QST.

ALL OTHER PROVINCES -
Winter tire equipped vehicles maybe available in the winter season for reservations at some locations. An additional fee up to 20.00 CAD per day will apply.  Fees vary by location and car group.


Age Requirements

 

Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Avis at this location now rents to customers ages 21 and older with a valid credit card and driver's license. An underage surcharge may apply and will automatically be applied to the reservation.

 


Fuel Policy

The vehicle must be returned with a full tank of gas or there will be a charge for refueling.

Most locations offer a prepaid gas option which you can accept at the rental location.

If the vehicle is driven less than 125 kilometers there may be an additional refueling fee, unless a gas receipt is presented at time of return. The customer can check at the time of rental for complete details.


Rental Options

Roadside SafetyNet

  • Taxes not included in the Estimated Total and will be applied at the time of rental
  • Roadside SafetyNet (RSN) service is available at all participating Avis locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands and New Zealand.
  • The daily/weekly fee for the Avis Roadside SafetyNet Option is subject to change.
  • RSN covers the cost for assistance with key replacement, lockouts, tire change service fee, jump starts and emergency fuel delivery (up to 3 gallons).
  • Prohibited use of the vehicle will void this option.

 

Other Options

  • Rental options not selected/offered on the avis.com website can not be modified online but have been calculated in the Estimated Total.
  • Taxes not included in the Estimated Total and will be applied at the time of rental.
  • Modifications to these rental options must be made by contacting customer service or can be made at the rental counter. 

 


SMS Policy

Opt-in
Avis Mobile Notifications is a standard rated subscription alert service providing time-sensitive mobile alerts and MMS to customers that include updates to the customer's current and upcoming rentals, and information about claims or inquiries relating to past rentals. By providing your phone number you agree to receive text messages, including text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system ("ATDS"), from us and our service partners regarding your rental. Messaging frequency varies based on customer journey. We will not use an ATDS to send you texts for marketing purposes unless we receive your prior express written consent. You are not required to provide consent in order to purchase any of our goods or services.

Opt-out
To Opt-Out of marketing text messages text "STOP" from your mobile device in response to a marketing text message. You can also manage your preferences to receive marketing text messages by updating your Avis profile at Avis.com. Simply select "No" from the SMS Notifications option in the communication preference section of your profile.

Help
To get help, text "HELP" in response to a text message or email custserv@avis.com or call 1-800-352-7900.

Carriers Supported (U.S. only)
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile USA, U.S. Cellular®, Metro PCS, ACS Wireless, All West Wireless, Bluegrass, Boost USA, Cambridge Telecom, Cellcom, Cellular South, Centennial, Cincinnati Bell, Cricket Communications, Cellular One of East Central Illinois, Appalachian Wireless, Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company, General Communications, Golden State Cellular, PC Management, Inland Cellular, Illinois Valley Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, Nucla-Naturita, nTelos, Revol, Silver Star PCS (Gold Star), Snake River PCS, South Central, Syringa, Thumb Cellular, UBET Wireless, Unicel, United Wireless, and West Central Wireless. 
*T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

Carriers Supported (Canada only)
Aliant Mobility, Bell Mobility, Eastlink, Fido, Mobilicity, MTS, NorthernTel Mobility, Public Mobile, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel Mobility, Telébec Mobilité, TELUS Mobility, Vidéotron, Virgin Mobile Canada, WIND Mobile

Complete Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy:

Warranty 
Avis will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any SMS messages connected with our SMS Gateway. Delivery of SMS messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator.

Privacy 
We will only use your information to provide you the services you request and as set forth in our privacy notice which can be found at
www.avis.com/privacy.

Fee
Avis does not charge a fee for text messaging service. Standard messaging and data rates may apply, we are not responsible for any charges from a person's service provider that may result from us providing this service. Avis assumes no responsibility for charges incurred by signing up for this text messaging service. Any text messaging fees that you incur will be billed on your individual mobile provider bill.


Surcharges and Additional Fees

In addition to taxes your rate is subject to the following surcharges, separately stated on your rental agreement: 

 Vehicle License Fee / AC Recovery Fee  2.45 CAD per day
 Energy Recovery Fee

 0.95 CAD per day


Towing

Towing is not permitted. Vehicles cannot be used to tow or push anything.  A trailer hitch cannot be installed on the vehicles.


Travel Into Other Countries

Vehicles at this location can be driven throughout the Canadian Provinces with no restrictions. Based on availability; One-way rentals may be allowed to some Canadian cities. Vehicles at this location can be driven throughout the continental US with no restrictions. Based on availability; One-way rentals may be allowed to some US cities.

Vehicles at this location are not allowed to travel into Alaska. One-way rentals are also not permitted.

Vehicles at this location are not allowed to travel into Mexico. One-way rentals are also not permitted.


e-Tolls

Please be aware of roads that maybe "cashless tolls" and drivers on these roads are not able to pay cash once they have entered these roads. You automatically opt into our e-Toll service program and will be charged $17.00 plus GST/HST per rental, plus incurred tolls at the maximum prevailing rates posted by the toll authority. The charges may take 4-8 weeks after the rental to be billed to your credit card/debit card on file