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Ontario car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ontario. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$33

Cheapest price per day

$9

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Ontario?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ontario, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 236 pickup locations in Ontario to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Price

$15 - $46

Out of all the popular cities in Ontario, Toronto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $15/day. Renting a car in Toronto is 67% cheaper than renting one in Timmins where the per day rate is around $46. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ontario to get a rental car in are: Ottawa ($28/day), London ($28/day), and Windsor ($29/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Toronto should expect to spend around $15/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ontario is Toronto.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ontario and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

January

$23

February

$23

March

$22

April

$27

May

$39

June

$56

July

$64

August

$64

September

$42

October

$37

November

$28

December

$38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Ontario

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ontario to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Small cars

$24 - $66

All Car Types

$29 - $77

To rent a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $41/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ontario (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$66/day). In fact, March is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a small car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $36/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ontario (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$52/day). In fact, March is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a medium car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $63/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ontario (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$98/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a large car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $47/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ontario (~$28/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$72/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $78/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ontario (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$126/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $87/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Ontario (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$130/day). In fact, January is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a pickup truck is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $78/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Ontario (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$110/day). In fact, February is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a luxury car is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ontario luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $103/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Ontario (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$225/day). In fact, March is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ontario, renting a convertible is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$9/day
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Hyundai Kona$9/day
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Hyundai Kona
Nissan Sylphy$10/day
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Top rental agencies in Ontario

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ontario known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ontario. Reviews were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Ontario, including locations near Toronto, London and Mississauga. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
651 reviews85 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Avis

7.5
Good
114 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Budget

7.4
Good
169 reviews35 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.3
Good
205 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.0
Good
121 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
50 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

National

8.3
Very good
40 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Thrifty

7.3
Good
68 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.5

Best Ontario car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ontario. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ontario with an average daily rate of $22. Data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Ontario, including options within the Toronto, London and Mississauga area. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Toyota Yaris$9/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Kona$9/day
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Hyundai Kona
Nissan Sentra$10/day
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Nissan Sentra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 27, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Ontario?

    The minimum age for driving car rentals in Ontario is 21. However, most Ontario car rental agencies apply a daily surcharge to drivers under 25. Additionally, they’ll be restricted from renting some vehicle classes like passenger van rentals or luxury car rentals in Ontario. Renters must also present a driver’s license, valid throughout their rental period. Foreign drivers with a driver’s license not in the Roman alphabet must also present an International Driver’s License before getting rental cars in Ontario. Payments for car rentals in Ontario can be by debit cards or credit cards.

  • What are the rules for driving in Ontario?

    Whether you take a cheap car rental in Ontario or choose a more premium model, here are some road rules you need to know. Keep to the right while driving car rentals in Ontario and maintain a maximum speed limit of 65 mph on freeways. 30 mph is the maximum speed for towns, cities, and villages where no speed limit is posted. All passengers must be in a seatbelt in Ontario car rentals. Children under the age of eight should be secured in a safety or booster seat. Driving rental cars in Ontario with a blood alcohol limit of 0.08% or higher is a criminal offense. Drivers with an alcohol concentration between 0.05-0.08% will be fined or get a license suspension. Moreover, it is important to check with Ontario’s motor vehicle department for any recent traffic law updates before embarking on your trip.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Ontario?

    Most cheap car rentals in Ontario would be okay for traveling in this city. A luxury car would be ideal for attending events, exhibitions, and concerts, while those traveling to the rural areas would do well with a pickup like Nissan Frontier King Cab. Consider taking an SUV for trips around Ontario’s cities like Ottawa and Toronto, and if you’re in town for business, you’ll find many economy car rentals at car rental locations in Ontario.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Ontario?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $32/day when booking a rental car in Ontario. The best deal a user found was for $13/day from Ace, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Ontario?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Ontario from the following companies over the past two weeks: York Car Rental ($12/day), City Car & Truck Rental ($12/day), and Thrifty ($19/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Ontario?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Driving Force (8.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Ontario.

  • What are gas prices like in Ontario?

    The average gas price in Ontario is $5.22/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $62 and $90 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ontario for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    Routes Car & Truck Rentals is one of the top picks in Ontario. They can have you in a rental car for about $113 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 47% on a rental car in Ontario. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Ontario?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Ontario it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ontario for a month?

    Prices can be as low as $484 if you consider booking with Ace. That price represents savings of 57% compared to the Ontario average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Ontario is on average $484 ($16/day).

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Small car rentals in Ontario

Find small car rental deals in Ontario from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Ontario cost an average of $15 per day. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10

Van rentals in Ontario

Find van rental deals in Ontario from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Ontario cost an average of $14 per day. Price data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the Ontario area, including pickup locations near Toronto, London and Mississauga. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Chrysler Town & Country$14/day
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Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Grand Caravan$14/day
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Dodge Grand Caravan

Car rentals by fuel type in Ontario

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ontario. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ontario. Deals were last updated on April 27, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ontario. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($11+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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