Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Ottawa.

What are gas prices like in Ottawa?

The average gas price in Ottawa is ₱70.13/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱3,156 and ₱4,558 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

Generally, for a better deal in Ottawa it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 39%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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.

What car do most people rent in Ottawa?

The most popular car to hire while in Ottawa is the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is a Mini vehicle.

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

January

₱1,796

February

₱1,912

March

₱2,028

April

₱2,086

May

₱2,492

June

₱3,071

July

₱3,535

August

₱3,593

September

₱2,434

October

₱2,318

November

₱2,144

December

₱2,492

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ottawa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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.

Top rental agencies in Ottawa

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Ottawa, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Routes Car & Truck Rentals. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very good

32 reviews•16 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Ottawa

Budget

7.5

Good

48 reviews•11 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

If the company had a policy of showing 2 government id’s with pictures then that should be announced clearly in all communications before we go to pick the car ( having it on a piece of paper on the wall printed by staff is not enough) . so we don’t end up having arguments between staff and customers . when I picked the car the staff were Impolite and unprofessional.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They would not rent us a car thank you we learnt a lesson on renting

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was great and the staff up to its task, young but very courteous and effective,especially Lavan.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

A very good experience. Our car was clean and ran well.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Great car, staff good but over extended The only airport where you cant grab your fast break car and go. Long lineup and wait times despite being fast break member.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

They raised my rental prices and I wasnt informed of the change. I was told my rental price would stay the same

1 out of 16

Budget Locations in Ottawa

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5

Fair

46 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|Aug 2024

Better communication with telephone conversation prior to pickup. Asked if it could be extended as we had 10am pickup and 2pm next day drop off. Person on phone said only an hour. I should have talked to rep at pickup as as we returned it they said we could keep it til next day no cost

2.0

Poor|May 2024

I was charged for additional mileage even though it was advertised as unlimited mileage.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

I didn't use the car, because they kept me waiting for 1 hour at the airport for the shuttle and then told me there is mileage cost although in the email it was clearly noted that mileage is unlimited. They told me to cancel it through priceline and I asked them for the refund.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Nothing good miss communication between on line reservation and office rentals, no one ever answer call, I'm still waiting for refund on my first booking after a week ??? When I show up to get my reservation truck was rent to someone else !!!! Very nice ! I will never recommend routers to no one ! I wasted $100. On taxi just to get there and I couldn't get truck with out $1500. Deposit ??? Crazy !

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I had unlimited miles but they charged $0.10 per kilometer.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

It was listed as being at the airport but upon arrival I realized I’d have to take a shuttle to pick up the car. The shuttle took 45 minutes to get me. The location was a warehouse that seemed to be falling apart, the woman working the front desk was rude. Their printer and computers didn’t work so i was made to sign all agreements on my cell phone on a low quality non-legible document. The shuttle driver to bring me back to airport threw my luggage in the seat next to me rather than in the trunk so it was flying all over the place. He was on his phone speaking to someone the whole drive there, and then when he pulled up, he didn’t open the door to the shuttle truck, didn’t offer to help me unload my luggage (which I had to drag across 3 seats to get out) and didn’t acknowledge me at all. Sped off as soon as I closed the door.

1 out of 16

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

20 reviews•1 location

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National

8.3

Very good

14 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

Everything was excellent. The drop-of at the Ottawa airport was very easy and fast and very close to the departures entrance.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Everything was great, our family really enjoys the car we have rent it. Ford Escape hybrid is the way to go when you are travelling. It only cost us less than $200 of gas by to travel 11 days around the east coast of Canada.

1 out of 5

Avis

7.9

Good

29 reviews•11 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2025

Was perfect would rent a car with Chris any day!

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The staff at Gladstone Ottawa Avis were wonderful. I did have difficulty figuring out the Avis drop off place in Toronto was actually at the airport. It would be nice if they somehow could convey that since it had a street address. Unfortunately, I had to cut my trip short and was only charged for the days I rented. I will book again wiyh Avis.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Please check the validity of the vendors that you work with. I searched for a vehicle rental through the Kayak platform which directed me to another third party booking site called QEEQ. When I arrived at the location for my booking, the vehicle was not available. I was told they never carry that type of vehicle. I was not able to reach anyone from the QEEQ customer service to sort out the issue. I am now out 500 USD for a vehicle I did not receive

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

Good

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy pickup and drop off

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

the service was perfect

1 out of 10

Avis Locations in Ottawa

Hertz

7.4

Good

14 reviews•7 locations

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Dollar

7.3

Good

2 reviews•5 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Ottawa.
What are gas prices like in Ottawa?
The average gas price in Ottawa is ₱70.13/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱3,156 and ₱4,558 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Ottawa for the best price?
Generally, for a better deal in Ottawa it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 39%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
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.
What car do most people rent in Ottawa?
The most popular car to hire while in Ottawa is the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is a Mini vehicle.

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Top rental agencies in Ottawa

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