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Ottawa car hires in 2026

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ROUTESCARTRK

Price of petrol per litre

$1.99

Average price per day

$52

Cheapest price per day

$32
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Popular car types in Ottawa

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There are currently 82 hire locations operating in Ottawa spread across 17 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ottawa is SUV at $32 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$47+

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Compact

Compact

$35+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$36+

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Full-size

Full-size

$56+

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People mover

People mover

$60+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$69+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$68+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$32+

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Best car hire deals found in Ottawa

MG HS$32/day
MG HS
Found 09/17/26
Mercedes-Benz A-Class$35/day
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Found 09/16/26
Hyundai Accent$36/day
Hyundai Accent
Found 09/16/26

Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Ottawa, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $51/day – about 32% 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? Routes Car & Truck Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $23.08/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $24.83/day.

What is the best car rental company in Ottawa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Ottawa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 35 reviews). Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.5
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.3

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

Planning to hire a car in Ottawa? February is the cheapest month, costing about $37 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $84. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$39

February

$37

March

$39

April

$48

May

$55

June

$62

July

$84

August

$81

September

$52

October

$48

November

$37

December

$55

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 hire agencies in Ottawa

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

7.7
Good
31 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

7.5
Good
57 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.3
Fair
53 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

National

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $52/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    From Routes Car & Truck Rentals you can hire a car in Ottawa from about $235 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Ottawa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Ottawa can be found for $1,009. You can find car hire deals to be on average $34 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Ottawa for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Ottawa. To save money, consider booking a Compact SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Ottawa

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ottawa. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

$34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$27+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$30+

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