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Car hires in Ottawa, Ontario

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Ottawa, ON, Canada
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Car hire insight and trends in Ottawa

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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Ottawa?

The cheapest car hire in Ottawa are generally found through Turo. When booking with Turo, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £15/day. The average price to hire a car in Ottawa is £25/day.

What car hire company in Ottawa has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most locations of any car hire company in Ottawa, with 16 locations.

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

The Ford Escape is the most popular car to hire in Ottawa, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Ford Escape rentals for as low as £34/day in Ottawa, though on average you can expect prices to be around £62/day. Another popular car to hire in Ottawa is the Ford Edge for an average of £70/day, and deals as low as £42/day.

Best deals found for Ottawa, Ontario car hires

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in Ottawa, Ontario
Economy£47/day
Compact£48/day
Intermediate£37/day
Standard£40/day
Full-size£48/day
People carrier£105/day
Full-size SUV£114/day
Luxury£70/day
Pick-up truck£49/day
Standard SUV£49/day
Compact SUV£49/day
Intermediate SUV£57/day
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about Ottawa car hire

A weekend getaway in Ottawa won’t be complete with a trip to some of its famous landmarks, including world-class museums, lovely parks, gothic-style government buildings, and the Rideau Canal. This city has numerous major highways with 417 also known as Queensway the most popular one because of ‘The Split’ as it branches into two directions at some point. Parking in Ottawa during rush hours can be challenging due to prohibitions to facilitate easy traffic flow. Therefore, keep an eye on the nearby signs for any traffic restrictions. All streets have a three-hour parking limit, with overnight parking restricted in winter. Renting a car is easy, and there are about 50 car hire locations in Ottawa.

While visiting, is it worthwhile to rent a car while visiting Ottawa?

There is no cause to worry regarding parking when visiting the city. Although it is a beautiful city bordering the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and nestled at the junction of three rolling rivers, look out for some traffic hotspots. Most of the streets in central Ottawa are one-way, so you’ll need to keep an eye out for signs indicating a one-way street. There is rush hour early in the morning and in the evening. You should always check for parking restrictions as you’ll be fined if your car idles for more than three minutes within 60 minutes. With a rental car, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of visiting other magnificent attractions that are located less than a two-hour's drive from Ottawa, such as the Merrickville Ruins, Bonnechere Caves, and Gatineau Park. With most neighbourhoods and sites spread far and wide, a cheap car rental in Ottawa comes in handy if you are cautious about saving time and money.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind while driving in Ottawa?

Booking hired cars in Ottawa is one thing, but to safely navigate through the city, you need to familiarise yourself with some of the city’s traffic laws. For example, you must give a cyclist at least three feet of room or risk a fine. You are prohibited from talking on your phone and texting while driving. The laws are also strict concerning your engagement with pedestrians. You must wait until they completely reach the other side of crosswalks. Driving while under the influence of illegal drugs will attract the same penalty as driving while drunk. When you approach a stopped emergency vehicle, such as a tow truck, ambulance, or police car, you must slow down and move into the next lane. Non-compliance with this particular rule will cost you three demerit points and a fine. It's recommended that you check with Ottawa's department of motor vehicles for any recent changes in traffic law.

Will I need a special driving license or permit to drive a rental car in Ottawa if I’m visiting from another country?

For rental cars in Ottawa, including people carrier rental, economy car rental, and electric car rental, you must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid Ontario driving license before starting to navigate the streets of this city. If you are arriving from another country, then you can seek to exchange it for an Ontario driving license after you book a luxury car rental in Ottawa. However, this will depend on whether your country has a reciprocal agreement with Ottawa. Countries that have a reciprocal agreement with Ottawa include Korea, France, Australia, and the United States of America. Also, you may consider applying for an Ottawa driving license as a new driver provided that you follow the process. With a driving license, you’ll be sure to have an easy time with Ottawa car rentals.


Ottawa, Ontario car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Ottawa that's right for you

Small cars

£29 - £163

All Car Types

£39 - £96

The average price of a small car hire in Ottawa, Canada is £65. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada is in November. The price is 56% lower than the rest of the year at just £29 per day. A small car rental is typically 8% more expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Ottawa, Canada is £56. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada is in March. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Ottawa, Canada is £63. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Ottawa, Canada is in May. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A large car rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Ottawa, Canada is £59. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Ottawa, Canada is in May. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £44 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Ottawa, Canada is £69. The cheapest time to hire a van in Ottawa, Canada is in November. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just £38 per day. A van rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Ottawa, Canada is £41. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Ottawa, Canada is in June. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a car hire in Ottawa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ottawa luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

£47/day

18 Apr - 20 Apr
Toyota Yaris
Kia Cee'd
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

£48/day

2 May - 3 May
Kia Cee'd

Ottawa car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Ottawa, Ontario

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

Quick facts about car hire in Ottawa

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Ottawa

Most Popular Agency

Avis

Popular Car Types

Intermediate, SUV, Economy

Cheapest Hire Car

£29

Most Popular Model

Class Special Sedan
The most popular Ottawa car hire agency found on momondo this month is Avis. Other top choices for car hire companies are Alamo and Turo
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Ottawa in the past 72 hours: Intermediate, SUV, Economy.
The lowest price for a car hire in Ottawa is £29/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £51/day.
The most popular car model to hire in Ottawa in the past 7 days is the Class Special Sedan. Our users also prefer the Toyota Yaris as an alternative.

Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in Ottawa

Below are the most popular hotels in Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.4 mi from city centre

Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport

2400 Alert Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada

6.4 mi from city centre

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market-a concept by Hyatt

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market-a concept by Hyatt

325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.9 mi from city centre

The Business Inn

The Business Inn

180 Maclaren Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.4 mi from city centre

Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa

Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa

100 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada

1.9 mi from city centre

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.5 mi from city centre

Novotel Ottawa City Centre

Novotel Ottawa City Centre

33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.8 mi from city centre

Brookstreet

Brookstreet

525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

11.8 mi from city centre

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.7 mi from city centre

ByWard Blue Inn

ByWard Blue Inn

157 Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

1.0 mi from city centre

Sonder The O'Connor

Sonder The O'Connor

377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.3 mi from city centre

Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre

Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre

1274 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

2.7 mi from city centre

Hyatt Place Ottawa West

Hyatt Place Ottawa West

300 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

9.2 mi from city centre

Arc The Hotel

Arc The Hotel

140 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.3 mi from city centre

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

250 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada

5.3 mi from city centre

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

150 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.4 mi from city centre

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Ottawa Downtown East, An IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Ottawa Downtown East, An IHG Hotel

235 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

1.2 mi from city centre

The Westin Ottawa

The Westin Ottawa

11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

0.7 mi from city centre


Driving with a car hire in Ottawa - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Ottawa so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Ottawa, Ontario in April?

For a weekend in April, the best deals in Ottawa start from around £27 up to around £31. £63 is a normal deal for a week-long hire in Ottawa, but for April it's not uncommon to see prices as low as £29, depending on your requirements.

Is there a fee to cancel my Ottawa, Ontario car hire?

When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in Ottawa do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in Ottawa. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.

What is the best type of car to hire in Ottawa during April?

We recommend hiring an Economy car when visiting Ottawa during the month of April. While an Economy car doesn’t handle ice and snow very well, it is an ideal car for mild temperatures and rain. In April, Ottawa experiences temperatures averaging 14 °C and 87 mm of precipitation - ideal conditions for renting an Economy car. Hiring a Economy in Ottawa will cost you £24/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Ottawa, Ontario?

Travellers who hire a car in Ottawa should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 40 mph. Suburban speed limits around Ottawa are generally 70 mph, whereas speed limits on motorways are 75 mph. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re travelling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.

What car hire company has the Hyundai Kona in Ottawa?

What is the weather like in Ottawa, ON in March?

During the month of March the average temperature in Ottawa is -2 °C and the expected precipitation is 58 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Ottawa.

Is the weather in Ottawa similar to the rest of Ontario?

The climate in Ontario during March is usually -1 °C with an expected 62.1 mm of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to hire a car and leave from Ottawa on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Ottawa?

Prices for cars in Ottawa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Ottawa?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ottawa?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Ottawa. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Ottawa?

When renting a car in Ottawa, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Ottawa?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Ottawa because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Ottawa?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Ottawa easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Ottawa with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Ottawa.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Ottawa on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Ottawa with fair fuel policies.

Can I find a car hire in Ottawa which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, car hire in Ottawa with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in Ottawa with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Ottawa on momondo.


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