Ontario

Cheap Car Rentals in Ontario from $48

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Ontario with a pick-up date of 8/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Toronto, ON, Canada
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ontario car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ontario. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$151

Cheapest price per day

$48

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ontario?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ontario and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

January

$38

February

$38

March

$36

April

$45

May

$65

June

$94

July

$107

August

$107

September

$70

October

$62

November

$47

December

$63

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Ontario

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ontario and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

There are currently 2,614 hire locations operating in Ontario spread across 95 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ontario is small car at $48 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Ontario

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Ontario to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Small cars

$55 - $234

All Car Types

$59 - $125

To hire a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $95/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ontario (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$234/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a small car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $91/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ontario (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$132/day). In fact, January is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $90/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ontario (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$141/day). In fact, April is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a large car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $96/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ontario (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$140/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $74/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ontario (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$185/day). In fact, October is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a van saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$48/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Corolla$48/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in Ontario

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ontario known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ontario. Reviews were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
666 reviews97 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Avis

7.7
Good
132 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.4
Good
417 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Budget

7.3
Good
252 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.1
Good
124 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.3

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.4
Fair
186 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
98 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.8

National

8.6
Very Good
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Best Ontario car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ontario. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ontario with an average daily rate of $58. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Toyota Yaris$48/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$48/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Auris$48/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Auris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ontario?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $151/day when booking a car hire in Ontario. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Ontario?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Ontario from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($48/day), Dollar ($48/day), and City Car & Truck Rental ($52/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ontario?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Driving Force (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ontario.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ontario?

    The average price of petrol in Ontario is $2.33/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $104 and $151 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ontario for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Ontario for about $1,131 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Ontario for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 47%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Ontario.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Ontario?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Ontario.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ontario for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Ontario is $4,847 ($162/day) on average.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Ontario

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ontario. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ontario. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ontario. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($41+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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