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Ottawa car hires in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£1.03

Average price per day

£47

Cheapest price per day

£17
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Popular car types in Ottawa

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At £17/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ottawa in the past week. Out of 17 car hire agencies operating in Ottawa, there are, in total, 82 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£17+

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Compact

Compact

£19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£18+

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Standard

Standard

£18+

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Full-size

Full-size

£18+

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People carrier

People carrier

£27+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£37+

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Premium

Premium

£47+

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Best car hire deals found in Ottawa

Peugeot 2008£17/day
Peugeot 2008
Found 10/28/26
Fiat Panda£17/day
Fiat Panda
Found 10/28/26
Kia Niro£18/day
Kia Niro
Found 10/29/26

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Ottawa, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £28, which is about 29% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ottawa?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ottawa with deals as low as £21.98/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £36.07/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 7.9/10 with 36 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Budget
Budget
7.4
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.3
Alamo
Alamo
9.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ottawa is February, when you can expect to pay £20/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ottawa is July (£45/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£21

February

£20

March

£21

April

£26

May

£29

June

£33

July

£45

August

£44

September

£28

October

£28

November

£20

December

£29

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ottawa are the following: SUV cars (Acura MDX or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Passenger van cars (Honda Odyssey or similar).

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

7.9
Good
36 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.1

Budget

7.4
Good
56 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.3
Fair
53 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

National

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

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

8.2

Value

7.5

Avis

7.8
Good
29 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

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 £47/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for £23/day from Provider's pick, booked on Oct. 24.

  • 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 £297 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Ottawa.

  • 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 £1,271. You can find car hire deals to be on average £42 a day.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Ottawa, you can expect the average price to be around £24. Usually a Compact SUV hire in Ottawa is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact SUV for November, it will cost approximately £34 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Ottawa

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ottawa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£61+

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