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What car hire company in Ottawa has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most locations of any car hire company in Ottawa, with 16 locations.
Ottawa, Ontario car hire deals found on momondo
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The average price of a small car hire in Ottawa, Canada is $86. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada is in February. The price is 69% lower than the rest of the year at just $27 per day. A small car rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ottawa 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 Ottawa small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Ottawa, Canada is $69. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada is in January. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just $41 per day. A medium car rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ottawa 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 Ottawa medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Ottawa, Canada is $53. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Ottawa, Canada is in September. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just $27 per day. A large car rental is typically 43% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ottawa 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 Ottawa large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Ottawa, Canada is $76. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Ottawa, Canada is in February. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just $44 per day. A SUV rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ottawa 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 Ottawa SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Ottawa, Canada is $109. The cheapest time to hire a van in Ottawa, Canada is in December. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just $84 per day. A van rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Ottawa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ottawa 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 Ottawa van hire found on momondo in the past week.
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.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Nice car and kind people!
8.0
Very Good|Jan 2023
C’était bien. Sauf que l’on a payé pour des pneus d’hiver (nous demeurons au Québec) et c’était des pneus 4saisons (plaque de l’Ontario). C’est décevant!
8.0
Very Good|Oct 2022
They changed my minivan to a full size V8 SUV. Making me pay more for gas.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
Pick up and drop off service in both Ottawa and Downtown Toronto was great. Both members of staff were very helpful. It was quite expensive but the staff and ease of the process made it worth it. You don't usually get that level of service in my experience when renting cars.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
Friendly and exactly what we expected. Never had a bad experience with Enterprise
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|Apr 2023
Very friendly staff i needed directions avis staff was quick to answer all my questions i highly recommended this location to everyone thank you awesome service
2.0
Poor|Nov 2022
I made the purchase on the Kayak website for 180.00 when picking up the car at Avis the amount charged was 380.00 ..... a real naughty thing. A real steal. As I was at the last minute to go to the airport, I could not rent the car elsewhere. I've been robbed...
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Customer service was awesome and the car was clean and on time.
The whole experience from start to finish was easy and fast. I will definitely rent from this location (Slater Street, Ottawa) again!
2.0
Poor|July 2023
My reservation was cancelled, when I called and asked how much the deposit was I was told $ 300. When I arrived , I was told it's $750 , I tried explaining that I had an important trip and she said there's nothing I can do for you,
8.0
Very Good|May 2023
Good
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
All was perfect
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
Should calculate fuel usage and then return the unused price back
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|Feb 2024
All good.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Terrible.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
Awful communication, Impossible to reach them by phone or email.
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
The ad says unlimited free kms but the company does not honour that. And with no refund policy you can not cancel the reservation once you are aware of the fee/km
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Avoid renting from Routes Car & Truck Rentals in Ottawa. The pricing is not worth it. There will be hidden and questionable fees. The location is not convenient, so once you’re there, you have little options to make other arrangements. They will not honour pricing from web bookings, they’ll tell you to figure it out with the service you booked through and that you should have read their terms and conditions. Horrible customer service and business tactics. I opted to not take the rental and go back to the airport to rent from a reputable rental company. Look at their Google reviews, you will notice a common thread. Buyers beware.
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
8.0
Very Good|Feb 2023
Just need a little Deodorant to change the smell inside , the rest , like customer service was perfect and fast at pickup and drop off 👍
We had to insist on checking the car conditions in our presence at drop off like we did for pickup. Else the practice is to do it later on and send the observations to the customer by emails.
2.0
Poor|Sept 2022
I arrived at the rental location at Ottawa International Airport with a Quebec driver's license and an Ontario health card. The employee there told me that because I had a Quebec driver's license, I needed 3 photo IDs and 2 phone numbers to rent. This is ridiculous because I have used my Quebec license to rent cars from airports in Montreal, Toronto, and Boston without issue. There was also no warning about this before I arrived at the airport. This forced my partner to also take an Uber to the airport to bring my passport, and so we departed more than an hour late and spent extra money on transit to the airport. They also told us that because we left at 5 p.m. in stead of 4 p.m., we'd be able to return the car at 5 p.m. instead of 4 without extra charges. But the contract they sent still said a 4 p.m. return time.
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2022
The car wasn’t ready when we arrived but it was fine. The chap in the office was pretty good, got friendlier as we were there longer. He helped us out with our insurance and we were off. They offered to drive us back to the hotel after we returned the car but then reneged the offer and left us at a local Walmart. Not great …
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Great staff car smelled a bit like cigarettes but I told staff who marked it down and apologized
I like the way customers are treated, flexibility, efficiency and excellent vehicle!
10.0
Wonderful|July 2022
I found almost 80$ for 5 hours a bit expensive.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
The large deposit required. You need to make the vehicle availability inclusive to ppl who don't have alot of credit cards as many of us don't want them.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Just the location is terrible.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2021
It should have been made clear that off site pick up was to avoid the Airport surtax. This was not a problem and solved by a short taxi ride.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2021
The car was very clean and comfortable, rode very smoothly and quietly. I appreciated the fact that I did not have to return it to the downtown location but could leave it at the airport when I leave. Saves much time and effort when leaving on an early morning flight. The price quoted was very competitive. I will probably use Kayak again when I rent my next vehicle.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Ottawa so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much will it cost to hire a car in Ottawa, Ontario in September?
For a weekend in September, the best deals in Ottawa start from around $180 up to around $180. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about $48 to $48.
Is there a fee to cancel my Ottawa, Ontario car hire?
The majority of the Ottawa car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Ottawa such as Budget, Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.
What is the best type of car to hire in Ottawa during September?
Most people will hire an Economy car when travelling to Ottawa during the month of September. Good fuel efficiency and an ability to handle wet road conditions make the Economy car a go-to choice when precipitation averages 86 mm and temperatures hover around 8 °C. Hiring a Economy in Ottawa will cost you $48/day on average.
What is the speed limit in Ottawa, Ontario?
Travellers who hire a car in Ottawa should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 60 km/h. Suburban speed limits around Ottawa are generally 110 km/h, whereas speed limits on motorways are 120 km/h. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re travelling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.
What car hire company has the Toyota C-HR in Ottawa?
National is the most popular car hire company offering Toyota C-HR hire in Ottawa. The cost to hire the Toyota C-HR from National is $65/day on average.
What is the weather like in Ottawa, ON in August?
In August, Ottawa usually gets 84 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 20 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Ottawa as it can help you make the best decision.
Is the weather in Ottawa similar to the rest of Ontario?
Travellers looking to leave from Ottawa on a road trip around Ontario or the surrounding areas during the month of August should expect temperatures around 20 °C and about 78.2 mm of possible rain through the month.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Ottawa?
Prices for cars in Ottawa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Ottawa?
The number of operators available for cars in Ottawa is 83 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ottawa?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Ottawa. 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 Ottawa?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Ottawa. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Ottawa?
Choosing momondo to search for car hire in Ottawa makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Ottawa?
Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Ottawa, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Ottawa with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in Ottawa which offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Ottawa on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Ottawa with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Ottawa which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car hire locations on momondo including Ottawa.
Can I search for car hire in Ottawa with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Ottawa on momondo.
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