Cheap car hire in Ottawa, Canada

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The most popular car rental companies in Ottawa

Hiring a car in Ottawa: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyRoutes Car Rentals
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price52 €
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Ottawa will set you back around 52 € per day or 398 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Ottawa is a compact van or truck. The most popular is Compact, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Ottawa are currently Europcar and Thrifty.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa is currently April.
On average, around 398 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Ottawa is 94 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a whole month is 1.075 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Ottawa, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ottawa that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Ottawa.
Most places – Ottawa included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 23 € per day. The average price per day is around 55 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Routes Car Rentals, Hertz and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated National as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Ottawa.