Car rental in Ottawa, Canada

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The most popular car rental companies in Ottawa

Renting a car in Ottawa: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyRoutes Car Rentals
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceRs20,238
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Ottawa will set you back around Rs20,220 per day or Rs87,130 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Ottawa is a compact van or truck. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car rental companies in Ottawa are currently Routes Car Rentals and Alamo.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa is currently May.
On average, around Rs87,130. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Ottawa is Rs29,469.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Ottawa, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Ottawa that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Ottawa.
Most places – Ottawa included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is Rs8,500 per day. The average price per day is around Rs22,131.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Routes Car Rentals, Europcar and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Alamo as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Ottawa.