Ontario

Cheap Car Rentals in Ontario from C$ 13

Toronto, ON, Canada
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ontario car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ontario. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 41

Cheapest price per day

C$ 13

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Ontario?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ontario, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 262 pickup locations in Ontario to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

C$ 15 - C$ 54

Out of all the popular cities in Ontario, Toronto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 15/day. Renting a car in Toronto is 72% cheaper than renting one in Timmins where the per day rate is around C$ 54. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ontario to get a rental car in are: Thunder Bay (C$ 16/day), Oshawa (C$ 26/day), and Niagara Falls (C$ 32/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Toronto should expect to spend around C$ 15/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ontario is Toronto.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ontario?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ontario and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 31

February

C$ 31

March

C$ 32

April

C$ 40

May

C$ 52

June

C$ 75

July

C$ 88

August

C$ 86

September

C$ 56

October

C$ 50

November

C$ 37

December

C$ 51

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Ontario

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Ontario and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are currently 2,606 rental locations operating in Ontario spread across 94 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Ontario is large car at C$ 13 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 13+

Compact

Compact

C$ 19+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 14+

Standard

Standard

C$ 19+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 13+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 25+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 58+

Premium

Premium

C$ 39+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 66+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 39+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 27+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 53+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 14+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 16+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 17+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 22+

Compact station wagon

Compact station wagon

C$ 37+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

C$ 57+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 65+

Coupe

Coupe

C$ 80+

Supplier choice sedan

Supplier choice sedan

C$ 122+

Compare available car types for rental in Ontario

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ontario to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 28 - C$ 89

All Car Types

C$ 33 - C$ 110

To rent a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 51/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ontario (~C$ 28/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 89/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 49/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ontario (~C$ 27/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 82/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a medium car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 82/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ontario (~C$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 145/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 61/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ontario (~C$ 34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 103/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 106/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ontario (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 175/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a van is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 101/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Ontario (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 155/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a pick-up truck is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 99/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Ontario (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 164/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a luxury car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Ontario, you would pay an average price of C$ 136/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Ontario (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 282/day). In fact, March is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a convertible is 54% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota YarisC$ 13/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan SentraC$ 14/day
4
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Nissan Sentra
Chevrolet SparkC$ 15/day
2
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Chevrolet Spark

Top rental agencies in Ontario

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ontario known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ontario. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ontario, including pickup locations serving Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ontario, including locations around Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
637 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Avis

7.8
Good
131 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.4
Good
441 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Budget

7.3
Good
237 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.9
Okay
120 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
88 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.8

National

8.6
Very good
38 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Thrifty

7.5
Good
78 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Best Ontario car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ontario. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ontario with an average daily rate of C$ 26. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Ontario, including locations near Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Chevrolet MalibuC$ 13/day
5
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A/C
Chevrolet Malibu
Toyota YarisC$ 13/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SylphyC$ 14/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Ontario?

    If you plan on visiting Ontario, you should book one of the rental cars in Ontario, as with one, you'll be able to move around the area freely. There are plenty of car rentals in Ontario. Thus, you can find one to rent from easily. To rent a car from one of the cheap car rental locations in Ontario, you must be at least 21 years old. You must also have a photo ID, a driver's license, and a credit card. Ontario car rentals only rent out their cars to individuals with these documents. This being the case, before going to any cheap car rental in Ontario, ensure that you have your documents in order. If you're not from US or Canada, you'll need to provide your International Driver's License. It's worth noting that whether you have a permanent driver's license or temporary driver's license, you can still rent a car from any cheap car rental in Ontario.

  • What are the rules for driving in Ontario?

    There are some rules you ought to be aware of before renting one of the rental cars in Ontario. One of these rules is that in this region, cars are driven on the right. Another rule is that when driving, you must wear your seatbelt. Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of over 0.08 is an offense. Thus, if you have a few drinks, don't get behind the steering wheel of your car. In Ontario, traffic law changes are frequent. As such, after renting from one of the Ontario car rentals, it's in your best interest to regularly check the city's department of motor vehicles. In case you have any queries, it's important that you ask a representative of your car rental of choice. All car rentals in Ontario have informed professionals. Thus, at any, you'll get the answer to your queries.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Ontario?

    The rental car you choose from your preferred car rental in Ontario should be one that can easily be driven on the terrains of the places you plan to visit. It should also be able to accommodate you, the number of people you plan on traveling with, and your luggage. If you intend to visit places with paved roads, you can rent an electric car rental. If you plan on driving to areas that require powerful vehicles, you should book an SUV rental.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Ontario?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 37/day when booking a rental car in Ontario. The best deal a user found was for C$ 14/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Mar. 10.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Ontario?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Ontario from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hub Rent a Car (C$ 13/day), York Car Rental (C$ 13/day), and Thrifty (C$ 20/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Ontario?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Driving Force (8.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Ontario.

  • What are gas prices like in Ontario?

    The average gas price in Ontario is C$ 1.75/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 79 and C$ 114 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers rental cars in Ontario for about C$ 152 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Ontario for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Ontario it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 46%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

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

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

    We’ve recently found that Economy Rent a Car offers you prices that are 94% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Ontario for a month is C$ 652. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Ontario

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ontario. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ontario. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ontario. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 10+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 29+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 10+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 16+

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