Car Hire at Ottawa Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
£24.73 per day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
Ford E150 Cargo or comparable
£26.14 per day
Intermediate SUV
Ford Escape or comparable
£46.32 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Edge or comparable
£47.11 per day
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Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
£48.84 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or comparable
£75.19 per day
Compact Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£26.51 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
£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%
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
Ottawa Airport (YOW)
- IATA: YOW
- ICAO: CYOW
- Name: Ottawa Airport (YOW)
- Distance from the city centre: 6.2 miles / 10 km
Top 5 locations near Ottawa Airport
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363.5 km / 225.9 miles
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368.1 km / 228.7 miles
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675.5 km / 419.7 miles
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2,878.6 km / 1,788.7 miles
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3,552 km / 2,207.1 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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
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.
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
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
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
+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
+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
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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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