Car Hire at Ottawa Airport

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Ottawa Airport, Ottawa, Canada
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£24.73 per day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
Ford E150 Cargo or comparable
Ford E150 Cargo
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£26.14 per day
Intermediate SUV
Ford Escape or comparable
Ford Escape
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£46.32 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Edge or comparable
Ford Edge
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£47.11 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£48.84 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or comparable
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£75.19 per day
Compact Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£26.51 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£53.26 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:37 on 05/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£44 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 70 km/h or 25 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 110 km/h or 50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.4 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.84 per litre or £3.18 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.96 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.90 per litre or £3.39 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.8
  • Check-in and departures 8.4
  • Facilities and services 7.5
  • Wi-Fi 7.9
  • Dining and car hire services 6.5
  • Lounge 6.5

Ottawa Airport (YOW)

  • IATA: YOW
  • ICAO: CYOW
  • Name: Ottawa Airport (YOW)
  • Distance from the city centre: 6.2 miles / 10 km

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In which month is car hire at Ottawa Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Ottawa Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Ottawa Airport
£13.35
January
£17.57
February
£16.18
March
£21.81
April
£22.41
May
£28.04
June
£36.19
July
£43.57
August
£19.53
September
£20.91
October
£23.43
November
£26.79
December
The best month to hire a car at Ottawa Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £13.35 per day. This is 45% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £43.57 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Ottawa Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in April, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Ottawa Airport
8
January
7
February
6
March
11
April
5
May
5
June
7
July
6
August
6
September
5
October
6
November
6
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Ottawa Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Ottawa Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in June in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches at Ottawa Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
89%
January
37%
February
26%
March
41%
April
123%
May
282%
June
152%
July
97%
August
123%
September
71%
October
52%
November
108%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Routes Car Rental, Alamo, Avis, National, Europcar
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price £25 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Routes Car Rental Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Kia Soul 5 2 Small cars
Routes Car Rental Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Routes Car Rental Kia Sorento 4 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Nissan Versa 5 2 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Ford E150 Cargo 2 4 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Dodge ProMaster 1500 3 20 Large cars
Routes Car Rental Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
Alamo Ford F-150 4 3 Premium cars
Avis Hyundai Elantra 2 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£43.51
Lowest daily price
£24.73
Total cars available
127

Top 8 suppliers at Ottawa Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 6 reviews
+16137377264
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, Ontario
£46 - £124
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+16137393334
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
£44 - £128
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 01:00
Wed:
07:00 - 01:00
Thu:
07:00 - 01:00
Fri:
07:00 - 01:00
Sat:
07:30 - 23:59
Sun:
07:30 - 01:00
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
6137377023
1003 AIRPORT PARKWAY PRIVATE,
£47 - £145
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
6135213332
Ottawa Airport
£47 - £145
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
08:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+16135213332
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 2C1, Canada
£47 - £145
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
08:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+16135214844
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
£55 - £84
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 01:00
Wed:
07:00 - 01:00
Thu:
07:00 - 01:00
Fri:
07:00 - 01:00
Sat:
07:30 - 23:59
Sun:
07:30 - 01:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 229 reviews
+16138222409
2644 Leitrim Rd. Ottawa, K1T3V3
£26 - £35
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.1 / 4 reviews
+16138222409 / +330176660251
2644 Leitrim Rd,Gloucester, ON K1T 3V3
£25 - £40
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
08:00 - 19:30
Sun:
08:00 - 19:30
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