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Ottawa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ROUTESCARTRK

Price of petrol per litre

$2.42

Average price per day

$67

Cheapest price per day

$58

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $66/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 70% off the average price.

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 7.9/10 with 36 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $48/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ottawa is July ($107/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

$50

February

$48

March

$50

April

$60

May

$69

June

$78

July

$107

August

$103

September

$66

October

$66

November

$48

December

$69

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Ottawa. Compact (Nissan Versa) and Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ottawa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ottawa?

Avis has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Ottawa at 2.

Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
36 reviews•16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.1

Budget

7.4
Good
56 reviews•10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.3
Fair
53 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

National

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.5

Avis

7.8
Good
29 reviews•9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Oct. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is one of the top picks in Ottawa. They can have you in a hire car for about $454 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 12% on a month-long rental by booking with Routes Car & Truck Rentals. Routes Car & Truck Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Ottawa can cost you on average $1,946 a month or $65 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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