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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 47 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,120/day – about 2,907% less than the yearly average.

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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 8.1/10 with 34 reviews). Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.6

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 ฿832. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,888 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 ฿832. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,888 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿896

February

฿832

March

฿896

April

฿1,088

May

฿1,216

June

฿1,408

July

฿1,888

August

฿1,824

September

฿1,088

October

฿1,088

November

฿832

December

฿1,248

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 Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire 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 10.

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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 15 April 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
34 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Avis

7.7
Good
30 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

7.6
Good
53 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.6
Fair
50 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

National

8.0
Very Good
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

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 15 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Ottawa for about ฿21,737 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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