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What is the best car hire agency in Ontario?
With an average review score of 9.0/10 from 141 reviewers, Alamo is rated the best car hire company in Ontario by our users. Alamo has 6 locations in Ontario including the popular city of Thunder Bay.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Ontario?
The most popular type of cars to hire in Ontario are SUV cars. This type of car costs $62 per day on average. 66% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Ontario due to price, availability, and their planned activities.
Ontario car hire deals found on momondo
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Small cars
$50 - $105
All Car Types
$69 - $124
The average price of a small car hire in Ontario is $77. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Ontario is in March. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A small car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Ontario is $74. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Ontario is in April. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A medium car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Ontario is $108. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Ontario is in February. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $84 per day. A large car rental is typically 20% more expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Ontario is $87. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Ontario is in May. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% more expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Ontario is $111. The cheapest time to hire a van in Ontario is in March. The price is 57% lower than the rest of the year at just $49 per day. A van rental is typically 23% more expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Ontario is $78. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Ontario is in April. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ontario luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in Ontario is $95. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Ontario is in June. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A convertible rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Ontario. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ontario can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
Car was great, clean and super comfortable. The price I got online was 139$ and when I got there they told me to pay 240$ that was the only issue, other than that staff was friendly and customer service is on point. When I dropped off the car, a guy name osama I believe checked the car and he was very friendly and nice guy, thank you
2.0
Poor|July 2025
Let us book the car then turned up and they said they had no cars available
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
To be able to pick up the car in Ottawa and drop it off in Grimsby was fanatasgic, i was able to brinbg back my new motorhome.
I booked a dodge challenger but given a ford escape. The ford interior had not been vacuumed and had dirt and food debris in the console/gear shift. The exterior of the vehicle had not been washed and the windshield was covered with dead bugs. However, the drop-off at Toronto Pearson Airport was smooth and efficient
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Easy to work with!
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything was good.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Muy buen servicio
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Extremelly good.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent experience at the 333 College St location. Thank you Sandy and Sam for all the great and super friendly service provided. My second time renting from you. Hope to continue. Cheers
Staff were excellent and very patient. There was a longer que than expected but the staff were professional and worked through it within 30minutes. Overall easy pickup, signing of docs and drop off. 10/10
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Very good customer service
8.0
Very Good|Sept 2023
No thanks
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Remove the bird poop from the car
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
We asked and needed a full sized car and were given a mid sized car which had done 82,000Ks and had maintenance issues. We managed to swap it out at our next stop and could only be provided with the same type of car which had done 83,000ks and as we discovered later had a bald front tyre and some steering issue which made it very hard to stay in our lane and could not be driven over 95 ks/h. We were stuck with the thing for 16 days. The car was not "road worthy"..........NOT HAPPY.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
The original price quoted went up by 50% after it was returned. From $400 to over $600. Will not make this mistake again.
Pick up was faultless - easy to find at terminal 3 Toronto, and also return was easy to find, park and hand over car. Reported a few issues with the car to ensure the next person didn't have same problems - basically wiper needed renewing and service!, otherwise all good! Staff were helpful and curtious.. 10 out of 10!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I was robbed of my money Hertz canceled 2 hours before pickup time and I cant get back my $776.74 to date. I cannot get anyone to talk to.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I arrived to the car rental facility and they didn’t have cars, even with my confirmed reservation. Very poor service. The attended was also rude when I asked for a solution. Very bad service. Had to pay a taxi to find another way out
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
Good but the receipt is hard to understand. I’m still not sure what I paid as there are three different amounts. Make it simpler to understand
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Never using hertz ever again
6.0
Okay|July 2023
Long wait to collect car, wasn’t clear what insurance was included in the pre-booked price
I’ve tried to make a car reservation but I made a small mistake and choose the wrong date, called back in the minute and they rejected me to change the date… why I should pay a hundred bucks for nothing?? It’s terrible !!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2025
Our bank put a hold on our credit card after we tried booking Routes through one of their very sketchy online booking partners. Also, they were totally inflexible when our original booking (which we had to cancel) needed to change by 4 hours! Impossible to reach staff at the Ottawa airport. Recommend staying away from this company.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2024
Excellent. Was quick picking up the car and when I returned it was also quick. Car like in great condition. Was new, and running perfect. Very clean. This is my second time renting from them.
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2024
The return experience could be better. Had to stand in a long line with people signing up for rental just to return my rental. Return desk was not manned. Otherwise it was a pleasant experience.
The young lady the helped us was excellent. I believe her name was Mariam. The only thing that would help would be to be able to supply or buy a map of Ontario and perhaps Quebec. We rented it in Ottawa and bought it back to Ottawa. We would of preferred to have dropped it off in Toronto but the drop off charge was horrendous. thank you
10.0
Wonderful|July 2023
Ankit Patel did an excellent job for us in Ottawa. Excellent customer service considering we have a 3 and 6 year old.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Great customer service
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Everything! If only I didn't have to fill the car up at the end, that's it
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
I love the customer service I received but the price was way too high compared to two years ago before the pandemic. I understand because if it was my business I probably would do the same to maximize profits but as a customer I feel different. But it is what it is and this survey will not change a thing.
Pick up location was the only one available at Terminal Billy Bishop though I would have liked it to be in the city. "Change Engine Oil" sign was lit at pick up. Rates could have been better. Overall the car was clean, performing and comfortable. Up to my expectations. The drop off experience was excellent and very convenient.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Very helpful people on staff.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Helpful person who listened to my need of needing a bigger SUV and arranged for it
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent service
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything went very quickly and efficiently for pick up and drop off.
Car was dirty, smelled like smoke and had unreported damage.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Reservation was taken, talked to Thrifty customer service twice to confirm and adjust booking. I even talked to someone at the location directly about the reservation. I was called the day before the rental (I was driving my family to NY for a wedding), and they said no van was available, and on top of it, there wasn't one available until Sept when my booking was for Aug 16. Garbage service, no accountability, poor customer relations. I would recommend that nobody uses them.. if there was a rating lower than poor, I would select that.
2.0
Poor|July 2023
Called company before pick up the car and company advice there's no cars available. Advice Kayak site was not reliable since not following their availability. Request no show is okay, but just in case I have cancelled the booking.
8.0
Very Good|July 2023
Drop off instructions clear
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Great service, given choice of car within paid for range, small issue with tyre pressure was resolved promptly. As a foreign traveller we were apprehensive but no need to be, we would use Thrifty again for sure.
8.0
Very Good|June 2023
The staff were great. The car exceeded my expectations The final cost was more than originally anticipated.
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Car hire in Ontario
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Ontario so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How long do people hire a car for when staying in Ontario?
The most popular number of days to hire a car in Ontario is 7 days, at an average daily price of $57. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $142 total. For your week-long Ontario road-trip you can find prices averaging $400 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of $2,487.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Ontario?
Prices for cars in Ontario are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Ontario?
There are 389 operators available for cars in Ontario as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ontario?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Ontario. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Ontario?
To hire a car in Ontario, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Ontario?
Booking a car hire in Ontario via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Ontario?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Ontario easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Ontario with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in Ontario offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Ontario on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Ontario with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Ontario which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including Ontario.
Can I search for car hire in Ontario with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Ontario with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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