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Cheapflights insights for Ottawa car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Ottawa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Ottawa?
For the best savings on car rentals in Ottawa, make your reservation 49 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,169/day – about 5,233% less than the yearly average.
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 8.1/10 with 34 reviews). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.5
Alamo
9.2
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa?
At Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,770. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,368 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Ottawa, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,770. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,368 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
₱1,770
February
₱1,884
March
₱2,055
April
₱1,941
May
₱2,169
June
₱2,455
July
₱3,368
August
₱3,254
September
₱2,227
October
₱2,227
November
₱2,055
December
₱2,455
What car do most people rent in Ottawa?
Full-size rentals (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in Ottawa?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 16 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Ottawa at 11.
Top rental agencies in Ottawa
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ottawa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ottawa. Reviews were last updated on September 12, 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
34 reviews•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.4
Budget
53 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.3
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
49 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
5.7
Alamo
21 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.2
Value
8.7
National
14 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.9
Hertz
11 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.4
Avis
29 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.5
Dollar
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.2
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 12, 2025.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Ottawa for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?
Routes Car & Truck Rentals offers rental cars in Ottawa for about ₱8,105 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Ottawa?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Ottawa it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.