Car hire in Ottawa, Canada

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Ottawa?

Our data shows that July is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa. It’s around 233 kr. per day in July, compared to the yearly average of 441 kr. per day.
Cheapest month avgJuly • 233 kr.
Yearly avg price441 kr.

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There are 125 car hire providers in Ottawa. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Ottawa

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Ottawa. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Ottawa

Routes Car Rental
Budget
AOmbre Car Rentals
Alamo
Enterprise
Turo

What's the most popular car to hire in Ottawa?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Ford Escape is the most popular car to hire in Ottawa, with prices starting from 100 kr. per day. The Nissan Rogue and similar models are also popular drives in Ottawa.
Ford Escape
Ford Escape15% chose this
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue13% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio11% chose this
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Sentra9% chose this
Most popular carFord Escape
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Ottawa's cheapest car hire providers

Routes Car Rental has the cheapest car hire in Ottawa right now, with prices from 100 kr. per day. You'll save an average of 73 kr. per day when you book with them.
Routes Car Rentalfrom 100 kr. per day
AOmbre Car Rentalsfrom 135 kr. per day
Europcarfrom 152 kr. per day
Alamofrom 232 kr. per day
Cheapest providerRoutes Car Rental
Book with them to save around73 kr. per day

Hiring a car in Ottawa: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRoutes Car Rental
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price519 kr.
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Ottawa

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Ottawa car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ottawa that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Ottawa for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Ottawa avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Ottawa, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Ottawa car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Ottawa will set you back around 519 kr. per day or 3.181 kr. per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Ottawa is a full-size van or truck. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire company in Ottawa is currently Europcar, followed by AOmbre Car Rentals.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa is currently May.

On average, around 3.181 kr.. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Ottawa is 695 kr..

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a whole month is 9.967 kr.. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Ottawa, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ottawa that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Ottawa.

Most places – Ottawa included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 172 kr. per day. The average price per day is around 416 kr..

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Routes Car Rental, Budget and AOmbre Car Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated National as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Ottawa.