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Cheap Car Hire in Ontario

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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 19 December 2024.

January

R688

February

R797

March

R905

April

R887

May

R887

June

R996

July

R1 105

August

R1 032

September

R869

October

R978

November

R1 014

December

R905

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is January. 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.

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 19 December 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Ontario, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,7
Good
39 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

Budget

6,1
Okay
48 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,4

Avis

5,9
Fair
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,0

Alamo

8,1
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

6,6
Okay
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Thrifty

6,1
Okay
21 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,1

Airport Van

5,8
Fair
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

6,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ontario?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Economy Rent a Car (9,2 rating), Alamo (8,1 rating) and Europcar (8,0 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 R16,31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R734 and R1 060 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 33% on your car hire. For a below average price in Ontario, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 9 days in advance.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Ontario for a month is certainly possible.

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