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Ottawa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.15

Average price per day

AED 189

Cheapest price per day

AED 122
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Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Ottawa?

For the best savings on car hire in Ottawa, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 132/day – about 250% less than the yearly average.

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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 7.9/10 with 36 reviews). Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Avis
Avis
7.7
Budget
Budget
7.5
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.3

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ottawa is February, when you can expect to pay AED 95/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ottawa is July (AED 220/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 103

February

AED 95

March

AED 103

April

AED 125

May

AED 143

June

AED 162

July

AED 220

August

AED 213

September

AED 136

October

AED 125

November

AED 95

December

AED 143

What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Ottawa. Passenger van (Class Minivan) and Intermediate (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ottawa.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
36 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.2

Avis

7.7
Good
31 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

7.5
Good
57 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.3
Fair
53 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

National

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ottawa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 189/day when booking a car hire in Ottawa. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 122/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ottawa for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Ottawa from about AED 1,019 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Ottawa?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Ottawa for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ottawa for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 45% below the average car hire price in Ottawa. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Ottawa is on average AED 4,369 a month or AED 146 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Ottawa car hire.

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