How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Budget?

Budget is one of the top picks in Ottawa. They can have you in a hire car for about $891 per week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Ottawa?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Ottawa for a month is certainly possible.

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Ottawa?

Book your rental car in Ottawa 49 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $62/day on average when booked 49 days ahead, which saves you 53% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Ottawa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Ottawa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 34 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Budget

7.6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5

Alamo

9.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ottawa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ottawa is January, when you can expect to pay $52/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ottawa is July ($99/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$52

February

$55

March

$60

April

$57

May

$64

June

$72

July

$99

August

$96

September

$64

October

$65

November

$60

December

$70

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

Full-size cars (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Ottawa. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ottawa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ottawa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 16 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Ottawa at 11.

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Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

34 reviews•16 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Ottawa

Budget

7.6

Good

53 reviews•11 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

If the company had a policy of showing 2 government id’s with pictures then that should be announced clearly in all communications before we go to pick the car ( having it on a piece of paper on the wall printed by staff is not enough) . so we don’t end up having arguments between staff and customers . when I picked the car the staff were Impolite and unprofessional.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They would not rent us a car thank you we learnt a lesson on renting

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was great and the staff up to its task, young but very courteous and effective,especially Lavan.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

A very good experience. Our car was clean and ran well.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Great car, staff good but over extended The only airport where you cant grab your fast break car and go. Long lineup and wait times despite being fast break member.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

They raised my rental prices and I wasnt informed of the change. I was told my rental price would stay the same

1 out of 18

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5

Fair

49 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2024

Better communication with telephone conversation prior to pickup. Asked if it could be extended as we had 10am pickup and 2pm next day drop off. Person on phone said only an hour. I should have talked to rep at pickup as as we returned it they said we could keep it til next day no cost

2.0

Poor|May 2024

I was charged for additional mileage even though it was advertised as unlimited mileage.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I didn't use the car, because they kept me waiting for 1 hour at the airport for the shuttle and then told me there is mileage cost although in the email it was clearly noted that mileage is unlimited. They told me to cancel it through priceline and I asked them for the refund.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Nothing good miss communication between on line reservation and office rentals, no one ever answer call, I'm still waiting for refund on my first booking after a week ??? When I show up to get my reservation truck was rent to someone else !!!! Very nice ! I will never recommend routers to no one ! I wasted $100. On taxi just to get there and I couldn't get truck with out $1500. Deposit ??? Crazy !

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I had unlimited miles but they charged $0.10 per kilometer.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

It was listed as being at the airport but upon arrival I realized I’d have to take a shuttle to pick up the car. The shuttle took 45 minutes to get me. The location was a warehouse that seemed to be falling apart, the woman working the front desk was rude. Their printer and computers didn’t work so i was made to sign all agreements on my cell phone on a low quality non-legible document. The shuttle driver to bring me back to airport threw my luggage in the seat next to me rather than in the trunk so it was flying all over the place. He was on his phone speaking to someone the whole drive there, and then when he pulled up, he didn’t open the door to the shuttle truck, didn’t offer to help me unload my luggage (which I had to drag across 3 seats to get out) and didn’t acknowledge me at all. Sped off as soon as I closed the door.

1 out of 17

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

21 reviews•1 location

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National

8.3

Very Good

14 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

Everything was excellent. The drop-of at the Ottawa airport was very easy and fast and very close to the departures entrance.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2021

Everything was great, our family really enjoys the car we have rent it. Ford Escape hybrid is the way to go when you are travelling. It only cost us less than $200 of gas by to travel 11 days around the east coast of Canada.

1 out of 5

Hertz

7.9

Good

11 reviews•7 locations

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Avis

7.7

Good

29 reviews•11 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2025

Was perfect would rent a car with Chris any day!

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The staff at Gladstone Ottawa Avis were wonderful. I did have difficulty figuring out the Avis drop off place in Toronto was actually at the airport. It would be nice if they somehow could convey that since it had a street address. Unfortunately, I had to cut my trip short and was only charged for the days I rented. I will book again wiyh Avis.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Please check the validity of the vendors that you work with. I searched for a vehicle rental through the Kayak platform which directed me to another third party booking site called QEEQ. When I arrived at the location for my booking, the vehicle was not available. I was told they never carry that type of vehicle. I was not able to reach anyone from the QEEQ customer service to sort out the issue. I am now out 500 USD for a vehicle I did not receive

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Good

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy pickup and drop off

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

the service was perfect

1 out of 10

Avis Locations in Ottawa

Dollar

7.5

Good

3 reviews•5 locations

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Car rental FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks in Ottawa. They can have you in a hire car for about $891 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Ottawa?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Ottawa for a month is certainly possible.

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