Car hires in Centretown, Ottawa

With an average review score of 8.7/10 from 8 reviewers, Avis is rated the best car rental company in Centretown by our users.

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Centretown are Intermediate sized cars. 53% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for $91/day on average.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Ottawa are Old Ottawa South and Orleans. At the moment, Thrifty in Old Ottawa South has an average hire price of $59 per day. In Orleans you can find a $86 per day average hire price from Hertz.

Consider hiring a car in Centretown for 23 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 23 days is $83. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of $673 and $231, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Centretown car rental will cost $3,868 in total on average.

The best time to hire a car in Centretown is in the month of March, when prices are $67/day on average. August is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $126/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Centretown, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 87 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Centretown are updated daily.

There are 14 operators available for cars in Centretown as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Centretown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Centretown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.