Nanaimo Airport (YCD) Car Rental

Additional drivers must meet same rental qualifications as the renter. Additional drivers must appear at the rental counter with the primary renter. An additional daily fee may apply for any additional drivers.

Please drop keys in Drop slot with the Vehicle Information that is located on the counter.

Please see the Renter Requirements policy for age requirements and youthful driver charges.

Vehicles are only allowed to be taken into British Columbia, Alberta, and the state of Washington.

One-Way rentals are allowed within Canada and may be assessed a one-time drop charge or mileage charge in addition to the rental rate. This is also known as an 'inter-city' fee.
The return location is indicated on your rental agreement. The cost of the rental reflects the return of the vehicle to that location. Returning the vehicle to a location other than the one indicated on your rental agreement will incur a separate charge.

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Option 1: Prepay Fuel
This option allows the renter to pay for the full tank of gas at the time of rental and return the tank empty. No refunds will be issued for unused gas.

Option 2: We Refill
This option allows the renter to pay National at the end of the rental for gas used but not replace. Price per litre will be higher than local fuel prices.

Option 3: You Refill
This option allows the renter to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas to avoid extra fuel charges.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is not insurance.  The purchase of LDW is optional and not required in order to rent a vehicle.

You may purchase optional LDW for an additional fee.  If you purchase LDW we agree, subject to the actions that invalidate LDW listed on the rental agreement, to contractually waive your responsibility for all or part of the cost of damage to, loss or theft of, the vehicle. DW does not apply to damage occurring in Mexico.

When deciding whether or not to purchase DW, you may wish to check with your insurance representative or credit card company to determine whether, in the event of damage to, or theft of, vehicle, you have coverage or protection for such damage or theft and the amount of your deductible or out-of-pocket risk. 

Customers who reside in the United States, U.S. Territories, or Canada

Customers who reside in the U.S., U.S. Territories, or Canada must present a valid, unexpired government-issued Driver’s license which includes a photograph of the customer.  Digital licenses are not accepted.  The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period.

Members of the United States Armed Forces who are on active duty may present an expired home state license under the following conditions:

• They also present an Active Military ID, and

• They are in compliance with their military extension policy of the state which issued the license.  These policies vary by state and customers are encouraged to check with the appropriate department of motor vehicles for more information.

Customers travelling to the U.S. and Canada from other countries

It is important that customers check with the appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles in the States or Provinces in which they intend to travel to ensure compliance with their various licensing laws.  The following practices are used to ensure the customer is presenting a facially valid license at the time of rental. 

Customers traveling to the United States and Canada from another country must present the following:

• Their home country driver’s license that is valid, unexpired and includes a photograph, and

• If the home country license is in a language other than English (or French, for rentals in Canada) and the letters are English (i.e. German, Spanish, etc.) an International Driver’s Permit is recommended, but not required, for translation purposes in addition to the home country license.  

• If the home country license is in a language other than English and the letters are not English (i.e.alphabet is not an extended Latin-based alphabet like German or Spanish but is Russian, Japanese, Arabic, etc.) an International Driver’s Permit is required. 

• If an International Driver’s permit cannot be obtained in the home country, another professional, type-written translation may be substituted.  In either case the home country license must also be presented.

• Customers may not rent a vehicle solely with the International Driver’s Permit.  The International Driver’s Permit is a translation of the individual’s home country license and is not considered a license nor is it considered valid identification.

• In some US locations, customers not holding a US driver’s license may be asked to provide additional documentation.  Examples of this may include a valid passport or, in certain states (AZ, CA, CO, NM, TX) a valid Mexican voter registration card and/or inbound and outbound travel documentation.
   
• In some Canadian locations, customers not holding a Canadian driver’s license may be asked to provide additional valid government-issued documentation.  Examples of this may include a valid passport.

Other requirements

• Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses are not accepted

• “Learner’s Permits” are not accepted.

• Any license which, on its face, restricts the licensee to the use and operation of a vehicle equipped with a form of a breathalyzer apparatus is not accepted.

• Temporary Driver’s Licenses may be refused if the renting location is unable to otherwise verify the customer’s identity or verify the authenticity of the temporary license.  Additional Government-issued identification may be required.

A credit card, with available credit and in the renter's name, must be presented. The signature on the back must match the name imprinted on the card. In addition, if the renter has an online transaction, the number and name printed on the card presented by renter must match the name and number stored for the online transaction. Credit Cards honored: American Express®, MasterCard®, VISA®, Discover®, JCB. Puerto Rico: The following credit cards are accepted for rentals in Puerto Rico: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Diners Club, Discover.
- Canada: The following credit cards are accepted for rentals in Canada: American Express®, MasterCard®, VISA®

Renter may purchase Roadside Plus (RSP) from Owner for an additional fee. If Renter purchases RSP, Owner agrees, subject to the actions that invalidate Loss Damage Waiver, to contractually waive Renter’s responsibility for the cost to provide 24/7 roadside assistance (where available) which includes replacement of lost keys (including remote entry devices), flat tire service (if no inflated spare is available, the vehicle will be towed. Cost of a replacement tire is not covered by RSP), lockout service (if the keys are locked inside the vehicle), jumpstarts, and fuel delivery service for up to 3 gallons (or equivalent liters) of fuel if Vehicle is out of fuel. Roadside Plus services are only available in the United States and Canada. If Renter does not purchase RSP, or RSP is invalidated as set forth above, roadside assistance will be available, but standard charges will apply. RSP does not apply in Mexico. For roadside assistance call 1-800-268-9711.

RENTER REQUIREMENTS - All renters and additional drivers must be between the ages of 21 and 79. All renters must have a valid, full, class 5 driver's license or better and a major credit card in their name. Individuals with learners or graduated licenses are not eligible to rent. For additional details, please reference the Driver's License Information Policy.

AGE - The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $35.00 CAD per day. Renters between the ages of 21 and 24 may rent the following vehicles classes: Economy Car and Compact Car.

DEBIT CARD - Debit Cards are not accepted.

RENTAL AUTHORIZATION AND DEPOSIT AMOUNT - At the time of rental, the amount of the estimated cost of the rental plus a $300 CAD deposit for cars, or a $500 CAD deposit for SUV's and trucks will be processed on a major credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) and the funds will not be available for use until after the vehicle has returned. The deposit amount for underage renter's is $1000 CAD plus the amount of the rental, for any eligible vehicle class. Cash, debit, Money orders, cheques and prepaid cards are not acceptable forms of deposit or payment.

Renter may purchase Roadside Plus (RSP) from Owner for an additional fee. If Renter purchases RSP, Owner agrees, subject to the actions that invalidate Loss Damage Waiver, to contractually waive Renter’s responsibility for the cost to provide 24/7 roadside assistance (where available) which includes replacement of lost keys (including remote entry devices), flat tire service (if no inflated spare is available, the vehicle will be towed. Cost of a replacement tire is not covered by RSP), lockout service (if the keys are locked inside the vehicle), jumpstarts, and fuel delivery service for up to 3 gallons (or equivalent liters) of fuel if Vehicle is out of fuel. Roadside Plus services are only available in the United States and Canada. If Renter does not purchase RSP, or RSP is invalidated as set forth above, roadside assistance will be available, but standard charges will apply. RSP does not apply in Mexico. For roadside assistance call 1-800-268-9711.

Our TollPass Program is our electronic toll collection program which allows our renters to drive through electronic toll lanes and pay tolls electronically, without having to stop and pay cash. In addition, many toll plazas have converted to all electronic tolling and removed the option for travelers to stop and pay cash at toll plazas.

The TollPass Program is offered in different ways, depending on where you rent. Visit the websites below for more information.

• Northeast US (including regions in the Midwest):

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/northeast-us-toll-options.html

• Chicago Metropolitan Area:

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/chicago-toll-options.html

• Golden Gate Bridge and Northern California Bay Area:

https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/northern-california-toll-options.html

• Southern California:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/southern-california-toll-options.html

• CO, FL, TX, NC, GA, WA, PR, and Ontario Canada:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/other-state-toll-options.html

• Louisville KY:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/indiana-kentucky-toll-options.html

• Utah:
https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes/utah-toll-options.html

To view our entire coverage map, go to https://www.nationalcar.com/en_US/car-rental-faqs/use-toll-lanes.html and click on Coverage Map.

TollPass products not available at all locations or at locations operated by a Licensee. Please refer to your rental locations policies and/or offerings for toll products to determine availability of TollPass programs.