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Cheap Car Rentals in Ottawa from $57

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ottawa with a pick-up date of 4/6 and drop-off date of 16/6. 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.
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Popular car types in Ottawa

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ottawa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 March 2026.
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In Ottawa, there are 81 active hire locations from 15 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ottawa in the past week - currently priced from $57/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$116+

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Compact

Compact

$66+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$57+

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Full-size

Full-size

$57+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$104+

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Premium

Premium

$104+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$94+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$80+

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Compare car rental deals in Ottawa by type

Here are the best Ottawa small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Peugeot 308$66/day
4
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Peugeot 308
Found 03/21/26
Toyota RAV4$116/day
2
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A/C
Toyota RAV4
Found 03/21/26

Best car rental deals found in Ottawa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ottawa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ottawa with an average daily rate of $84. Data was last updated on 22 March 2026.
Tesla Model Y$57/day
5
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A/C
Tesla Model Y
Found 03/21/26
Volkswagen Passat$57/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Found 03/21/26
Nissan Versa Note$66/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Versa Note
Found 03/21/26

Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ottawa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Ottawa 74 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $62/day on average when booked 74 days ahead, which saves you 62% 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). Avis (rated 7.6/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
Avis
7.6
Budget
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.6

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ottawa is February, when you can expect to pay $45/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

$48

February

$45

March

$57

April

$58

May

$65

June

$75

July

$99

August

$98

September

$58

October

$58

November

$45

December

$67

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

Full-size cars (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Ottawa. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Passenger van (Class Minivan) 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 10.

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Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ottawa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ottawa. Reviews were last updated on 22 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
34 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Avis

7.6
Good
30 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Budget

7.6
Good
53 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.6
Fair
50 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

National

8.3
Very Good
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews•7 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2026.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Ottawa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ottawa. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ottawa. Deals were last updated on 22 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ottawa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($33+).

Electric

Electric

$69+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$33+

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