Ottawa car rentals

Some car rental companies in Ottawa which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Enterprise

On average a hire car in Ottawa costs C$ 84 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals (C$ 46/day), Dollar (C$ 57/day) and Avis (C$ 64/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 2141 Saint Joseph Boulevard K1C 1E7 (14 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Ottawa are Enterprise (8.7, 364 reviews), Budget (8.7, 56 reviews), and Alamo (8.6, 62 reviews).

The average gas price in Ottawa is C$ 8.33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 100 and C$ 133, depending on the car size.

Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ottawa.

Car rental companies onsite at Ottawa airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, National, Thrifty, Europcar and Discount Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Ottawa airport to off-airport locations include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Ace, Alamo, Avis, National and Discount Car & Truck Rentals.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Ottawa costs C$ 77 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Ottawa costs C$ 47 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Ottawa costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

In Ottawa, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 1899 Merivale Road (10 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Ottawa costs C$ 590 per week (C$ 84 per day).

On average a rental car in Ottawa costs C$ 2,529 per month (C$ 84 per day).

If you are planning on traveling during the warmer months, a standard sedan such as a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra will adequately provide you with the capacity to explore any of Ottawa’s attractions. A Toyota RAV4 or similar four-wheel drive will better suit driving demands during the snowy season, offering more traction with the icy roads.

Throughout the state of Ontario, the speed limit in urban areas such as residential or commercial roads is 50 km/h (31 mph). Be wary of school zones as the speed limit decreases to 40 km/h (24 mph). Freeways can range from 80 km/h (49 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph), depending on the location and lanes available, so it is best to always check the indicated signage.

In the heart of downtown, the City of Ottawa has a public underground parking lot situated at City Hall which costs only $2 CAD ($1.50 USD) per day on the weekends. It is recommended that you park here and explore the downtown area by foot if you happen to be visiting on the weekend. If you plan on visiting the National Arts Center, enter after 4 pm for unlimited parking for only $11 CAD ($8 USD).