What is the cheapest rental car found in Ottawa?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 57/day when booking a rental car in Ottawa. The best deal a user found was for C$ 29/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.

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

Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers rental cars in Ottawa for about C$ 244 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?

Prices can be as low as C$ 1,045 if you consider booking with Routes Car & Truck Rentals. That price represents savings of 64% compared to the Ottawa average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Ottawa is on average C$ 1,045 (C$ 35/day).

How much is a car rental in Ottawa for a weekend?

The average price for a weekend car rental in Ottawa is C$ 70. Renting a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Ottawa. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Ottawa for as low as C$ 72/day.

What are the requirements to rent a car in Ottawa?

If you would like to book car rentals in Ottawa, you must have had your driver’s license for a minimum of one year, and this license needs to remain valid for the duration of your rental period. When reserving rental cars in Ottawa, most companies will require you to be a minimum of 21 years old. However, if you are under the age of 25, you may be required to pay an additional fee, even for a cheap car rental in Ottawa. If you do not have a Canadian driver’s license, you can still book Ottawa car rentals by using your foreign license, as long as it is valid and you have a valid passport with you.

What are the rules for driving in Ottawa?

To operate car rentals in Ottawa as safely as possible, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with some of the local driving regulations. Always be careful when drinking and driving rental cars in Ottawa, as the city has a strict maximum blood alcohol content of 0.08%. If you will be visiting during the winter months, it is always best to decrease your speed limit to avoid skidding on ice or snow. Unless there is a sign expressly prohibiting U-turns, you may turn your vehicle as long as you can safely do so. All children that are eight years or younger are required to be in either a child’s seat or a booster seat.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Ottawa?

There are several different vehicle models that can be convenient for car rentals in Ottawa. Those that are primarily planning on staying in the city center may be interested in booking a sedan or economy car rental. It’s possible to find a cheap car rental in Ottawa that falls into these categories, allowing you to stick to a budget during your trip. If you will be visiting the area during colder months, you may be interested in larger Ottawa car rentals, such as an SUV or a passenger van rental. These can also be convenient for transporting any sports equipment or luggage.

What are the best places to park in Ottawa?

It’s not always possible to find free parking for car rentals in Ottawa, so you may need to opt for a paid option instead. There are many options to choose from, including paid parking lots and metered street parking spaces. If you would like to park in a protected parking garage, there are several downtown options, including the ByWard Market Garage, City Hall Garage, and Dalhousie Garage. There are many lots to choose from as well, such as the Bank and Chamberlain Parking Lot, Cyr Parking Lot, and Mooney’s Bay Beach Parking Lot. Most parking options allow you to pay with either cash or a credit card.

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Ottawa car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	ROUTESCARTRK
Price of gas per litre	C$ 1.51
Average price per day	C$ 57
Cheapest price per day	C$ 29

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Popular car types in Ottawa

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There are 15 rental agencies servicing Ottawa. These agencies, altogether, have 83 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Ottawa with prices from C$ 29 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can rent in Ottawa:

Economy

C$ 32+

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Compact

C$ 29+

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Intermediate

C$ 40+

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Standard

C$ 38+

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Full-size

C$ 45+

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Minivan

C$ 79+

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Full-size SUV

C$ 77+

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Pick-up truck

C$ 60+

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

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Ford FocusC$ 29/day

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Chevrolet SparkC$ 32/day

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Ford FiestaC$ 49/day

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Best car rental deals found in Ottawa

The best prices on car rentals in Ottawa we've found at this time. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.

Ford FocusC$ 29/day

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Jeep RenegadeC$ 31/day

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Mazda Mazda2C$ 32/day

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Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Ottawa, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 51/day – about 20% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Ottawa?

Looking to rent a car in Ottawa? Routes Car & Truck Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 12.91/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 34.53/day.

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 8.2/10 with 33 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 51 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Budget

7.6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5

Alamo

9.2

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

Planning a car rental in Ottawa? January is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 42 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 83. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 42

February

C$ 45

March

C$ 49

April

C$ 46

May

C$ 52

June

C$ 64

July

C$ 79

August

C$ 83

September

C$ 56

October

C$ 55

November

C$ 49

December

C$ 59

What car do most people rent in Ottawa?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Ottawa are the following: SUV rentals (Ford Expedition or similar), Intermediate rentals (Toyota Camry or similar), and Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car rental 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 11.

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Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Routes Car & Truck Rentals. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very good

33 reviews•16 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Ottawa

Budget

7.6

Good

51 reviews•11 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

If the company had a policy of showing 2 government id’s with pictures then that should be announced clearly in all communications before we go to pick the car ( having it on a piece of paper on the wall printed by staff is not enough) . so we don’t end up having arguments between staff and customers . when I picked the car the staff were Impolite and unprofessional.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They would not rent us a car thank you we learnt a lesson on renting

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was great and the staff up to its task, young but very courteous and effective,especially Lavan.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

A very good experience. Our car was clean and ran well.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Great car, staff good but over extended The only airport where you cant grab your fast break car and go. Long lineup and wait times despite being fast break member.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

They raised my rental prices and I wasnt informed of the change. I was told my rental price would stay the same

1 out of 17

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5

Fair

47 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Aug 2024

Better communication with telephone conversation prior to pickup. Asked if it could be extended as we had 10am pickup and 2pm next day drop off. Person on phone said only an hour. I should have talked to rep at pickup as as we returned it they said we could keep it til next day no cost

2.0

Poor|May 2024

I was charged for additional mileage even though it was advertised as unlimited mileage.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

I didn't use the car, because they kept me waiting for 1 hour at the airport for the shuttle and then told me there is mileage cost although in the email it was clearly noted that mileage is unlimited. They told me to cancel it through priceline and I asked them for the refund.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Nothing good miss communication between on line reservation and office rentals, no one ever answer call, I'm still waiting for refund on my first booking after a week ??? When I show up to get my reservation truck was rent to someone else !!!! Very nice ! I will never recommend routers to no one ! I wasted $100. On taxi just to get there and I couldn't get truck with out $1500. Deposit ??? Crazy !

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I had unlimited miles but they charged $0.10 per kilometer.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

It was listed as being at the airport but upon arrival I realized I’d have to take a shuttle to pick up the car. The shuttle took 45 minutes to get me. The location was a warehouse that seemed to be falling apart, the woman working the front desk was rude. Their printer and computers didn’t work so i was made to sign all agreements on my cell phone on a low quality non-legible document. The shuttle driver to bring me back to airport threw my luggage in the seat next to me rather than in the trunk so it was flying all over the place. He was on his phone speaking to someone the whole drive there, and then when he pulled up, he didn’t open the door to the shuttle truck, didn’t offer to help me unload my luggage (which I had to drag across 3 seats to get out) and didn’t acknowledge me at all. Sped off as soon as I closed the door.

1 out of 16

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

20 reviews•1 location

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National

8.3

Very good

14 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

Everything was excellent. The drop-of at the Ottawa airport was very easy and fast and very close to the departures entrance.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Everything was great, our family really enjoys the car we have rent it. Ford Escape hybrid is the way to go when you are travelling. It only cost us less than $200 of gas by to travel 11 days around the east coast of Canada.

1 out of 5

Avis

7.9

Good

29 reviews•11 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2025

Was perfect would rent a car with Chris any day!

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The staff at Gladstone Ottawa Avis were wonderful. I did have difficulty figuring out the Avis drop off place in Toronto was actually at the airport. It would be nice if they somehow could convey that since it had a street address. Unfortunately, I had to cut my trip short and was only charged for the days I rented. I will book again wiyh Avis.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Please check the validity of the vendors that you work with. I searched for a vehicle rental through the Kayak platform which directed me to another third party booking site called QEEQ. When I arrived at the location for my booking, the vehicle was not available. I was told they never carry that type of vehicle. I was not able to reach anyone from the QEEQ customer service to sort out the issue. I am now out 500 USD for a vehicle I did not receive

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

Good

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy pickup and drop off

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

the service was perfect

1 out of 10

Avis Locations in Ottawa

Dollar

7.5

Good

3 reviews•5 locations

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Hertz

7.4

Good

14 reviews•7 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Ottawa?
If you would like to book car rentals in Ottawa, you must have had your driver’s license for a minimum of one year, and this license needs to remain valid for the duration of your rental period. When reserving rental cars in Ottawa, most companies will require you to be a minimum of 21 years old. However, if you are under the age of 25, you may be required to pay an additional fee, even for a cheap car rental in Ottawa. If you do not have a Canadian driver’s license, you can still book Ottawa car rentals by using your foreign license, as long as it is valid and you have a valid passport with you.
What are the rules for driving in Ottawa?
To operate car rentals in Ottawa as safely as possible, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with some of the local driving regulations. Always be careful when drinking and driving rental cars in Ottawa, as the city has a strict maximum blood alcohol content of 0.08%. If you will be visiting during the winter months, it is always best to decrease your speed limit to avoid skidding on ice or snow. Unless there is a sign expressly prohibiting U-turns, you may turn your vehicle as long as you can safely do so. All children that are eight years or younger are required to be in either a child’s seat or a booster seat.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Ottawa?
There are several different vehicle models that can be convenient for car rentals in Ottawa. Those that are primarily planning on staying in the city center may be interested in booking a sedan or economy car rental. It’s possible to find a cheap car rental in Ottawa that falls into these categories, allowing you to stick to a budget during your trip. If you will be visiting the area during colder months, you may be interested in larger Ottawa car rentals, such as an SUV or a passenger van rental. These can also be convenient for transporting any sports equipment or luggage.
What are the best places to park in Ottawa?
It’s not always possible to find free parking for car rentals in Ottawa, so you may need to opt for a paid option instead. There are many options to choose from, including paid parking lots and metered street parking spaces. If you would like to park in a protected parking garage, there are several downtown options, including the ByWard Market Garage, City Hall Garage, and Dalhousie Garage. There are many lots to choose from as well, such as the Bank and Chamberlain Parking Lot, Cyr Parking Lot, and Mooney’s Bay Beach Parking Lot. Most parking options allow you to pay with either cash or a credit card.
What is the cheapest rental car found in Ottawa?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 57/day when booking a rental car in Ottawa. The best deal a user found was for C$ 29/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Ottawa for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?
Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers rental cars in Ottawa for about C$ 244 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?
Prices can be as low as C$ 1,045 if you consider booking with Routes Car & Truck Rentals. That price represents savings of 64% compared to the Ottawa average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Ottawa is on average C$ 1,045 (C$ 35/day).
How much is a car rental in Ottawa for a weekend?
The average price for a weekend car rental in Ottawa is C$ 70. Renting a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Ottawa. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Ottawa for as low as C$ 72/day.