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

For the best savings on car hire in Ottawa, make your reservation 69 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,241/day – about 3,224% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ottawa?

Looking to hire a car in Ottawa? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿27.31/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿34.80/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 8.0/10 with 35 reviews). Avis (rated 7.8/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.8
Budget
Budget
7.5
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.4

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

At Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ฿872. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,979 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just ฿872. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,979 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿939

February

฿872

March

฿939

April

฿1,141

May

฿1,308

June

฿1,476

July

฿1,979

August

฿1,912

September

฿1,141

October

฿1,141

November

฿872

December

฿1,308

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Audi A3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ottawa?

Avis has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Ottawa at 2.

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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 16 July 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
35 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.3

Avis

7.8
Good
32 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Budget

7.5
Good
55 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.4
Fair
50 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

National

8.4
Very Good
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 July 2026.

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

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers hire cars in Ottawa for about ฿8,567 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.

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