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How far in advance should I hire a car in Ottawa?

To get the best deal on car hire in Ottawa, book about 47 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 602,825, which is about 1,618,219% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.1/10 with 34 reviews). Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.6

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

At Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 447,813. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,016,190 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 447,813. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,016,190 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 482,260

February

Rp 447,813

March

Rp 482,260

April

Rp 585,601

May

Rp 654,495

June

Rp 757,837

July

Rp 1,016,190

August

Rp 981,743

September

Rp 585,601

October

Rp 585,601

November

Rp 447,813

December

Rp 671,719

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 10.

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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 27 April 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
34 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Avis

7.7
Good
30 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

7.6
Good
53 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.6
Fair
49 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

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

National

8.0
Very Good
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2026.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Ottawa. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 7,866,862 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Ottawa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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