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
£47.06 per day
Compact SUV
Ford Escape or comparable
Ford Escape
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£47.88 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£64.29 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£89.87 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£108.02 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£116.80 per day
Compact Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£50.62 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Voyager or comparable
Chrysler Voyager
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£97.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:54 on 10/07/2025. 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
£78 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£0.81 per litre or £3.08 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.70 per litre or £2.65 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.89 per litre or £3.37 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

Top 5 locations near Ottawa Airport

  1. Toronto Airport starting at £27.65 per day
    363.5 km / 225.9 miles
  2. Quebec City Airport starting at £63.49 per day
    368.1 km / 228.7 miles
  3. Windsor International Airport starting at £66.36 per day
    675.5 km / 419.7 miles
  4. Calgary Airport starting at £57.54 per day
    2,878.6 km / 1,788.7 miles
  5. Vancouver Airport starting at £21.89 per day
    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
£13.60
January
£17.90
February
£16.48
March
£22.22
April
£26.59
May
£32.62
June
£38.25
July
£44.39
August
£19.96
September
£21.31
October
£23.87
November
£27.30
December
The best month to hire a car at Ottawa Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £13.60 per day. This is 46% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £44.39 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
10
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 Car Hire Searches at Ottawa Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
112%
January
47%
February
33%
March
51%
April
33%
May
205%
June
149%
July
121%
August
159%
September
89%
October
65%
November
135%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Routes Car Rental, Alamo, Avis, Europcar, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price £47 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 Nissan Versa 5 2 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Ford F-150 4 3 Premium cars
Europcar Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Chrysler Pacifica 4 4 People Carriers
Europcar Ford Escape 5 2 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£77.77
Lowest daily price
£47.06
Total cars available
107

Top 9 suppliers at Ottawa Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 7 reviews
+16137377264
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, Ontario
£66 - £158
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
National
National
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
6137377023
1003 AIRPORT PARKWAY PRIVATE,
£66 - £192
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 8.4 / 0 reviews
6135213332
Ottawa Airport
£66 - £192
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
+16137393334
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
£64 - £163
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+16135213332
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 2C1, Canada
£64 - £163
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
6132480005
1003 AIRPORT PARKWAY PVT
£64 - £163
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+16135214844
1003 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
£105 - £140
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
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.4 / 4 reviews
+16138222409 / +330176660251
2644 Leitrim Rd,Gloucester, ON K1T 3V3
£47 - £60
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 230 reviews
+16138222409
2644 Leitrim Rd. Ottawa, K1T3V3
£48 - £711
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

Our clients highly recommend us

11 Jul 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Oestergaard Sorensen
11 Jul 2025
NICEEE
Fast fast fast fast
Tiago De Almeida
11 Jul 2025
Quick and easy.
Good and quick sevice.
Marika
11 Jul 2025
Nice experience
Nice experience
MUHAMMED AFSAL KARATTUCHALI MU
11 Jul 2025
Good experience
Good experience
Federico Tarragoni
11 Jul 2025
Everything is very fast and simple
Everything is very fast and simple
Andrej Jachno
11 Jul 2025
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
Louise Loenvig
10 Jul 2025
Competitive price and simple process
Competitive price and simple process
Agnieszka WOZNIAK
10 Jul 2025
It was quite easy
It was quite easy, Thanks !
Jambo
10 Jul 2025
Car lover I would rent again
Love it super easy
Yamilier Castillo
10 Jul 2025
Very very good
Very very good
Antonio Sardanelli
10 Jul 2025
Very good but no details of car…
Very good but no details of car manufacturing year
MOHAMMAD ALHARBI
10 Jul 2025
Will definitely use again
Easy and quick, good choice of cars amd times to suit. Good price.
S. WARREN
10 Jul 2025
Great Discover agent and service Appalling EXER Paphos service
I booked a vehicle via Discovery from EXER Paphos Airport. The experience we had with EXER is by far the worse I have ever had with a rental company. I travel frequently to all Continents. Firstly we had to wait 15 minutes for them to meet us at the airport and then it was a further 15 minutes to collect the car. It was after nightfall and the rental place was up an ill-lit dirt track in the middle of nowhere. The rental company said that they would not let us have the rental SUV (which was smaller model to the one we booked) as we had too much luggage. I said to them that I still wanted the vehicle and that I would book a taxi to take the additional luggage with some of the passengers to our villa. They still refused to let me have the vehicle and said that they would not honor the booking. They were extremely rude and became aggressive and that troubled me and my family due to the isolated location of their showroom. They refused to further engage with me at all and they only agreed to take us back to the airport after my mother in law, who is in her mid 80s, pleaded with them. However, on a positive note, Mario, who is an agent with Discover, efficiently processed my claim and today indicated that the full payment would be refunded. I give the above five stars to Mario (dependent on the funds being placed in my account over the next few day) and zero stars for EXER. Discover Cars should never use EXER Paphos Airport again due the traumatic experience we encountered which has similarities to what other persons who have written reviewed about the appalling service they have had to endure at EXER Paphos.
R Williams
10 Jul 2025
I love how you make carbooking so easy
I love how you make carbooking so easy, thank you very much / Anna
Anna Borg
10 Jul 2025
Ease of use
Ease of use, good pricing and reliable
Seow Yin EDALENE Lee

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