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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,155/day – about 5,154% 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 33 reviews). Avis (rated 7.8/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
7.8
Budget
7.6
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.5
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 ₱1,758. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,346 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 ₱1,758. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,346 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
₱1,758
February
₱1,871
March
₱2,041
April
₱1,928
May
₱2,155
June
₱2,495
July
₱3,346
August
₱3,346
September
₱2,268
October
₱2,212
November
₱2,041
December
₱2,438
What car do most people rent in Ottawa?
Intermediate rentals (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ottawa. Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van 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 August 23, 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
33 reviews•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
7.5
Avis
30 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.5
Budget
53 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
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
12 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.2
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 August 23, 2025.
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.