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Cheap Car Hire in Ontario from R678

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ontario with a pick-up date of 16/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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.
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Ontario car hires in 2025

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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R256

Cheapest price per day

R678

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 17 January 2025.

January

R413

February

R413

March

R413

April

R489

May

R583

June

R921

July

R1 072

August

R1 147

September

R601

October

R677

November

R507

December

R695

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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 17 January 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Ontario this past week from 2 678 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a Ontario medium car hire start from R678/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

R1 015+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 160+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 526+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 132+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 390+

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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R570 - R1 212

All Car Types

R535 - R1 580

To hire a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of R780/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ontario (~R570/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 212/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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 18% 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 R799/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ontario (~R503/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 376/day). In fact, January is about 38% 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 16% 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 large car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of R1 166/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ontario (~R600/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 952/day). In fact, October is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, renting a large car is 20% 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 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 004/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ontario (~R414/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 545/day). In fact, March is about 59% 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 is 6% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR873/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR968/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 17 January 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
216 reviews95 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,8

Hertz

7,3
Good
159 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Budget

7,2
Good
187 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,5
Fair
169 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,7

Alamo

9,0
Wonderful
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,6

National

8,4
Very Good
30 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,9

Avis

7,7
Good
96 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,5

Thrifty

7,0
Good
34 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

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 R994. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Audi A3R678/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Ford EcoSportR847/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Hyundai i20R873/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ontario?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R256/day when booking a car hire in Ontario. The absolute best deal a user found was for R182/day from Ace, booked on Jan. 12.

  • 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 (R650/day), Europcar (R873/day), and National (R968/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10,0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10,0 rating) and U-Save (8,6 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 R23,33/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 049 and R1 516 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Ace is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Ontario. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R1 793 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 44% 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Ontario can be found for about R7 685, with the average price for a rental being around R256 a day. Book with Ace, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 29% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Ontario.

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 17 January 2025.

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 (R50+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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