Car rental in Ottawa, ON

To book a car on Turo in Canada, you must create a Turo account, be 23 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo. If you do have your own auto insurance policy, the protection plan you select — purchased from Economical Insurance Company and Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) in British Columbia — will supplement your existing coverage.**

When booking a car in Canada, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — and with each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance purchased from Economical Insurance Company and Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) in British Columbia — up to $2,000,000 for all plans.

On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car rental alternatives in Ottawa!

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

When looking to rent a car in Ottawa, Turo offers the widest selection of vehicles for every occasion and budget. Whether you need a spacious SUV for a family road trip, a pickup truck for some errands, or an exotic sports car for a special night out, Turo has you covered. Explore a variety of Ottawa car rental options, including affordable rental cars that fit any budget. Turo provides flexible rental periods, with daily, weekly, and monthly rentals available to suit your travel plans. This makes it easy to find the perfect vehicle whether you're in Ottawa for a short visit or an extended stay.

For those arriving by air, consider the convenience of an Ottawa airport car rental. Many Turo hosts offer vehicle delivery near the Ottawa International Airport, allowing you to skip traditional rental car counters and start your journey seamlessly. With Turo, you can choose from a diverse range of vehicles to match your specific needs, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. Whether you're looking for an economical option or something more luxurious, Turo makes it easy to find the right Ottawa rental car for your trip. Book your next vehicle on Turo and enjoy the freedom to explore Ottawa and its surroundings at your own pace.

Planning an Ottawa road trip? Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

Yes, if you’re looking for Ottawa airport car rental, there are hundreds of cars available on Turo at locations near Ottawa International Airport. After arriving at Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), have your car rental alternative delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Ottawa hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.

Yes, many hosts in Ottawa offer cars with snow or winter tires. Rent a car with snow tires by using the “Snow tires/chains” filter to find equipped vehicles and safely drive the winter road conditions in Ontario during your vacation, staycation, or business trip.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip (primary driver) can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US and Canada can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress with no extra charges.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.