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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ottawa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 7 January 2025.

January

HK$264

February

HK$279

March

HK$272

April

HK$287

May

HK$334

June

HK$412

July

HK$482

August

HK$482

September

HK$326

October

HK$311

November

HK$287

December

HK$342

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Ottawa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ottawa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 January 2025.

Small cars

HK$326 - HK$997

All Car Types

HK$316 - HK$1,016

To hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$302/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$326/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$997/day). In fact, February is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a small car saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$371/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$316/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~HK$1,001/day). In fact, December is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a medium car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Ottawa, Canada, you would pay an average price of HK$345/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ottawa, Canada (~HK$410/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$1,150/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ottawa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ottawa, hiring a SUV saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 7 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Routes Car & Truck Rentals in Ottawa. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
30 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

7.5
Good
49 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5
Fair
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

National

8.3
Very Good
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Avis

7.8
Good
27 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
13 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.3
Good
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ottawa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ottawa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Dollar (9.3 rating), Alamo (9.2 rating) and National (8.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ottawa.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ottawa?

    The average price of petrol in Ottawa is HK$9.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$423 and HK$612 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in Ottawa from about HK$2,219 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Ottawa for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 34% on your car hire. For a below average price in Ottawa, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Ottawa.

  • What car do most people hire in Ottawa?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Ottawa is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan) based on our Cheapflights data.

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