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Ottawa car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ottawa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 February 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.50

Average price per day

$45

Cheapest price per day

$42
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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 38 days before pickup. The average price then is just $51/day – about 33% 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 hire company in Ottawa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Budget
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.5
Alamo
Alamo
9.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Ottawa? November is the cheapest month, costing about $37 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $83. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$41

February

$46

March

$50

April

$49

May

$54

June

$61

July

$83

August

$81

September

$49

October

$49

November

$37

December

$56

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 hire agencies in Ottawa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ottawa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ottawa. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
35 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Budget

7.6
Good
52 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5
Fair
50 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

National

8.3
Very Good
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

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

Avis

7.8
Good
29 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $45/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Feb. 3.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Ottawa from about $382 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 $1,638. You can find car hire deals to be on average $55 a day.

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