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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 626,566, which is about 1,670,743% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ottawa?

Routes Car & Truck Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ottawa with deals as low as Rp 17.04/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 26.08/day.

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 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.5
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.5

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 465,449. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,056,212 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 465,449. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,056,212 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 501,253

February

Rp 465,449

March

Rp 501,253

April

Rp 608,665

May

Rp 698,174

June

Rp 823,487

July

Rp 1,056,212

August

Rp 1,020,408

September

Rp 608,665

October

Rp 608,665

November

Rp 465,449

December

Rp 698,174

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu 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 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 11 June 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
34 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Avis

7.7
Good
31 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Budget

7.5
Good
54 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5
Fair
49 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

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 11 June 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 28,290,726 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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