Avis / Budget
Avis and Budget (same company) have the widest BC coverage of the major chains, including Whistler (Avis) and Tofino (Budget — seasonal, airport only, round-trip rentals only). No bookable location in Nelson or anywhere in the West Kootenays (checked 2026-07-15). Also in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Victoria, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, and Cranbrook. SUVs and minivans available. On Vancouver Island and in the Interior, Budget branches are run by an independent licensee (bcbudget.com: Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Cranbrook) and one-way rentals between branches are bookable online through budget.ca — verified Port Alberni to Nanaimo, about C$235 per day all-in (2026-07-15). No bike racks for rent; a bike travels inside an SUV or minivan with the seats folded. Confirm vehicle type and the one-way pair when booking.