Ottawa

Cheap Car Rentals in Ottawa

Ottawa, ON, Canada
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Tue 26-3
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Tue 2-4
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Ottawa car rentals in 2024

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

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.39

Average price per day

HK$709

Cheapest price per day

HK$580

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ottawa 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

HK$289

February

HK$289

March

HK$297

April

HK$320

May

HK$367

June

HK$469

July

HK$523

August

HK$523

September

HK$422

October

HK$351

November

HK$304

December

HK$359

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Ottawa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ottawa 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

HK$319 - HK$940

All Car Types

HK$328 - HK$830

To hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$336/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$319/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$940/day). In fact, December is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a small car saves you 22% 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.

To hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$336/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$318/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$923/day). In fact, April is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a medium car saves you 22% 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.

To hire a van in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$307/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$418/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$940/day). In fact, April is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a van saves you 29% 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.

Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ottawa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ottawa. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz in Ottawa. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
150 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Budget

7.6
Good
54 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.6
Good
33 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.6
Fair
54 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

National

8.2
Very Good
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Avis

8.0
Very Good
27 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Europcar

7.3
Good
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$709/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$580/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Jul. 28.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ottawa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.3 rating), National (8.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ottawa.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ottawa?

    The average price of petrol in Ottawa is HK$9.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$422 and HK$610 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    From Enterprise Rent-A-Car you can hire a car in Ottawa from about HK$4,891 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Ottawa for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 33% on your car hire. For a below average price in Ottawa, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Ottawa.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Ottawa can be found for HK$20,960. You can find car rental deals for HK$699 a day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Ottawa is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan) based on our Cheapflights data.

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