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Ottawa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ottawa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 95

Average price per day

₹ 10,535

Cheapest price per day

₹ 10,524

Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car rentals

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?

Book your car hire in Ottawa 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,168/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7,627% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Ottawa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Ottawa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 33 reviews). Avis (rated 7.9/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Ottawa? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,654 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,137. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,654

February

₹ 2,826

March

₹ 3,082

April

₹ 2,911

May

₹ 3,254

June

₹ 3,767

July

₹ 4,795

August

₹ 5,137

September

₹ 3,511

October

₹ 3,425

November

₹ 3,082

December

₹ 3,682

What car do most people rent in Ottawa?

SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar).

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 11.

Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ottawa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ottawa. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget in Ottawa. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
33 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Avis

7.9
Good
30 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Budget

7.6
Good
53 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5
Fair
48 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

National

8.3
Very Good
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.4
Good
14 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 10,535/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 10,524/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 29.

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

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Ottawa. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 73,747 per week.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Ottawa for a month is certainly possible.

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