Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Ottawa
Which car rental companies are near or in Ottawa?
There are over 21 car rental companies in Ottawa. Car rental companies such as Avis on 345 Slater Street Constitution Square, ACE on 40 Boulevard Montclair, Discount Car & Truck on 40 Boulevard Montclair, Avis on 449 Gladstone Avenue, Enterprise on 355 Saint Patrick Street, Hertz on 30 York Street, Discount Car & Truck on 1749 Bank Street, Dollar on 320 Catherine Street, Avis on Centre 96 Rue de Lhôtel de Ville, Discount Car & Truck on 305 Cumberland Street, Budget Car & Truck Rental on 345 Slater St Constitution Square, National on 226 Queen Street, ACE on 305 Cumberland Street, Thrifty on 320 Catherine Street, ACE on Tremblay Train Station 200 Tremblay Road, ACE on 1749 Bank Street, Budget on 96 Rue de Lhotel de Ville, Discount Car & Truck on 200 Tremblay Road, Enterprise on 280 Catherine Street, Budget Car & Truck Rental on 443 Somerset Street West, Enterprise on 226 Queen Street, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Ottawa?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Ottawa, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Ottawa?
Do a search for Ottawa. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Ottawa from companies such as Avis on 449 Gladstone Avenue, Budget Car & Truck Rental on 443 Somerset Street West, Enterprise on 280 Catherine Street, Dollar on 320 Catherine Street, Avis on 345 Slater Street Constitution Square, Enterprise on 355 Saint Patrick Street, Discount Car & Truck on 1749 Bank Street, Thrifty on 320 Catherine Street and others.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Ottawa?
Renting a normal-sized car in Ottawa costs from about CAD 57 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about CAD 25 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, airport fee, tax, breakdown assistance and third party liability protection. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Ottawa?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Ottawa costs approx. CAD 399 per week (CAD 57 per day). A smaller car costs from about CAD 175 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Ottawa?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Ottawa costs approx. CAD 1596 per month (CAD 57 per day). A smaller car costs from about CAD 700 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.
What types of car can I rent in Ottawa?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as 7 seater minivan, small-medium truck-lorry, moped, cargo van, suv, medium suv, convertible, small suv, intermediate elite, special cars, electric cars, minibus, fullsize cars, minivan, economy cars, 5 seater minivan, compact elite, mini elite, luxury elite, standard cars, exotic cars, hybrid cars, jeep, economy elite, intermediate, estate, 9 seater minivan, fullsize elite, compact cars, premium cars, luxury cars, large truck-lorry, mini cars in Ottawa with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Ottawa and Canada?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Canada on Autoprio.com were found at Mex, Payless, Peel, Enterprise, Dollar, Green Motion, Alamo and Discount. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Ottawa than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Ottawa you can find a rental car for CAD 25 - 57 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.
What is the best rental car company in Ottawa and Canada?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Canada are Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, National, Budget, Enterprise and Avis. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Ottawa?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Ottawa are e.g. Westboro Station Underground Parking, P11, P7, Capital Parking, Holland Cross, Visitor Parking, Holland Cross Condominium Ccc 476 Parking Garage, Mann Visitor Parking on King Edward Avenue 1801, Black Parking, South Keys Park & Ride, Minto Place Parking, Parking Lot, P1, World Exchange Parking on Queen Street 100, P3, P5, Toys R Us, P4, Brooks, Ymca, P6 etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Ottawa?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Ottawa are e.g. Canadian Tire on Boulevard de la Carrière 255, Shell on Boulevard Maloney Ouest 620, Saab Gas Station, Couche Tard, Econo (Mr gas Ltd), Shell on Prince of Wales Drive 1440, Shell on Montréal Road 1, Petro Canada, Petro Canada on Bank Street 2536, Petro Canada on Montée Paiement 325, Esso, Ultramar on Rue du Barry 9, Ultramar, Esso on Bank Street 450, Pioneer on Bank Street 2931, Ultramar on Boulevard du Mont Bleu 34, Esso on Boulevard des Grives 585, Canadian Tire on Heron Road 1176, Mr Gas Ltd on Chemin Pink 1668, Petro Canada on Boulevard de la Gappe 225, Ultramar on Boulevard la Vérendrye Ouest 1385, Esso on Riverside Drive 3705, Esso on Boulevard Saint René Ouest 882 etc.
How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Ottawa?
How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Ottawa depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Ottawa you can find a smaller truck or van from about CAD 113 / day, medium truck from about CAD 147 / day and up, large van from about CAD 170 / day.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Ottawa?
How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Ottawa depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Ottawa you can find a 9-seater minibus from about CAD 96 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Ottawa?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Calgary Airport, Edmonton Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage Airport, Winnipeg Airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport, Vancouver Airport and Montréal-Trudeau Airport, instead of Ottawa. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which optional extras are available in Ottawa?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Ottawa and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Infant child seat, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Roof Rack, Wi-Fi Access, Booster seat, Child toddler seat, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Ski Rack, Additional driver, Snow Chain Set and Snow Tyres. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Ottawa. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Which additional charges could apply in Ottawa?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: out-of-hours drop-off, border crossing, one-way rentals, young drivers, winter tyres, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Ottawa.
Compare rental cars and renting of a vehicle from several companies in the city, Ottawa in Canada. We compare large companies as well as small and find the best price for all types of cars.
Car rental at Ottawa’s airports like Ottawa-Rockcliffe Airport 7 km (4 mi), Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport 10 km (6 mi), Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport 16 km (10 mi) and Smiths Falls-Montague Airport 55 km (34 mi), YOW, train stations and travel centers etc and ports and ferry terminals that are close by are Watertaxi, Quai des Artistes, Marina de Hull. We can offer a car rental service where every cost is included. There are no hidden fees or free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy, straight forward and safe search for car rental online. With our search engine, you only need to write the name of the city, place etc. and you will immediately get a list of choices. To find the best price we compare following companies Avis on 345 Slater Street Constitution Square, National on 226 Queen Street, Dollar on 320 Catherine Street, Avis on 449 Gladstone Avenue, Enterprise on 280 Catherine Street, Budget Car & Truck Rental on 345 Slater St Constitution Square, Thrifty on 320 Catherine Street, Budget Car & Truck Rental on 443 Somerset Street West, Budget on 96 Rue de Lhotel de Ville, Hertz on 30 York Street, Avis on Center 96 Rue de Lhôtel de Ville, Discount Car & Truck on 305 Cumberland Street, Enterprise on 355 Saint Patrick Street, Discount Car & Truck on 1749 Bank Street in Ottawa.
Information about Ottawa
About the city Ottawa, located in the Ottawa part, Ontario province, Canada. The city is the capital of the country. 2th largest town/city when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 4th largest town/district in Canada. Smaller communities, villages and suburbs nearby are Smiths Falls, Cantley, Bells Corners, Carleton Place, Arnprior, Centretown, Chinatown, The Glebe and The Glebe Annex. The community and town is about 71 meters (233 ft) above sea level. Gatineau (c. 242,100 pop), Nepean (c. 180,000 pop), Clarence-Rockland (c. 20,800 pop), le Plateau (c. 15,000 pop), Smiths Falls (c. 10,600 pop) and Cantley (c. 10,400 pop) are larger neighboring communities and cities. Regardless of how long you are staying the city there are things to experience and do. About 812,100 (2018) people live in the city. Nearby bus stops and bus stations are Ottawa Central Station, Bayshore Transitway Station, Elmvale, de la Cité, Billings Bridge, Freeman, Greenboro and de la Gappe. Nearby metro (subway) stations are Parliament Parlement and Lyon Station. Centrally located are car rental companies like Discount Car & Truck on 40 Boulevard Montclair, Enterprise on 226 Queen Street, ACE on 1749 Bank Street, ACE on 40 Boulevard Montclair, ACE on 305 Cumberland Street, Discount Car & Truck on 200 Tremblay Road, ACE on Tremblay Train Station 200 Tremblay Road etc. Get some tips on local companies in Ottawa.
Activities, Sights and Attractions
A few suggestions on events, attractions, museums, activities, experiences, places and destinations in Ottawa which are worth a visit during your vacation in the city. In the city, there are interesting monuments and statues of famous people and events like National War Memorial. Near the city center are possibilities for experiencing plays, music and shows at National Arts Center. Vineyards and wine producers that are close to the the city are, for example, Hop N Vine, Vignoble Clos du Vully and Wine Kitz, if you are planning a wine tour and tasting in Ottawa.
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby
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Car rental companies in Ottawa, Canada
Mex, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Peel, Green Motion, Payless, National, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty and Discount are the companies we compare near Ottawa to find the best price. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport, Ogdensburg Airport and Rockcliffe Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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