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Cheap Car Hire in Ontario from R657

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Ontario with a pick-up date of 15/5 and drop-off date of 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Toronto, ON, Canada
May 9 — May 16
Driver's age: 26-65
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thu 9/5
Noon
Thu 16/5
Noon

Ontario car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ontario. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Most common car type

Standard

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 2 May 2024.

January

R429

February

R429

March

R410

April

R504

May

R728

June

R1 027

July

R1 195

August

R1 195

September

R784

October

R691

November

R523

December

R709

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.

Popular car types in Ontario

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ontario and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Ontario this past week from 2 618 hire locations out of 95 hire agencies. Prices for a Ontario small car hire start from R657/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 726+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 390+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 149+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 341+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 024+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 363+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 389+

Compare available car types for rental in Ontario

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 2 May 2024.

Small cars

R457 - R3 230

All Car Types

R540 - R1 874

To hire a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of R952/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ontario (~R457/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R3 230/day). In fact, November is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, renting a small car saves you 14% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of R1 028/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ontario (~R601/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 173/day). In fact, July is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, renting a medium car saves you 8% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Ontario, you would pay an average price of R1 012/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ontario (~R411/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 183/day). In fact, March is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, renting a SUV saves you 9% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR657/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 172/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Ontario

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ontario known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ontario. Reviews were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Alamo

9,2
Wonderful
108 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
719 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

Avis

7,7
Good
142 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,5

Budget

7,4
Good
261 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Hertz

7,4
Good
432 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Dollar

7,0
Good
119 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,2

National

8,4
Very Good
49 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

City Car & Truck Rental

8,1
Very Good
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,2

Best Ontario car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Ontario. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ontario with an average daily rate of R965. Data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR657/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR734/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
BMW 3 SeriesR813/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Ontario?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Ontario from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R657/day), Dollar (R657/day), and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (R813/day).

  • Which car hire 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 car hire companies in Ontario.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ontario?

    The average price of petrol in Ontario is R26,72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 202 and R1 736 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ontario for a week from SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ?

    SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Ontario. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 146 per week.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 46% on a hire car in Ontario. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Ontario.

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Car hires by fuel type in Ontario

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ontario. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ontario. Deals were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ontario. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R60+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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