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Cheap Car Rentals in Ontario from $42

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 4/1 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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 rentals 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 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$42

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 December 2024.

January

$39

February

$38

March

$38

April

$45

May

$53

June

$84

July

$98

August

$105

September

$55

October

$62

November

$46

December

$64

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ontario is February. 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 December 2024.

There are currently 2,671 hire locations operating in Ontario spread across 100 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ontario is small car at $42 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

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 December 2024.

Small cars

$51 - $116

All Car Types

$39 - $161

To hire a small car in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $80/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ontario (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$116/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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, hiring 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 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 $95/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ontario (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$170/day). In fact, November is about 67% 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, hiring a medium car is 2% 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 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 $102/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ontario (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$181/day). In fact, November is about 57% 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, hiring a large car is 9% 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 $100/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ontario (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$163/day). In fact, November is about 62% 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, hiring a SUV is 7% 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:

To hire a van in Ontario, you would pay an average price of $71/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ontario (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$153/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ontario. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ontario, hiring a van saves you 24% 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.

Suzuki Swift$42/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Corolla$45/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Mitsubishi Mirage$68/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 December 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
241 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.4
Good
171 reviews35 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

7.3
Good
189 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.5
Fair
169 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
70 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

National

8.5
Very Good
43 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Avis

7.8
Good
98 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Thrifty

7.3
Good
43 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Best Ontario car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ontario. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ontario with an average daily rate of $62. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Suzuki Swift$42/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen Passat$43/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Toyota Corolla$45/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ontario, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ontario?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in Ontario. The absolute best deal a user found was for $50/day from Ace, booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car hire 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: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($43/day), City Car & Truck Rental ($61/day), and Thrifty ($68/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 $2.15/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $97 and $140 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 offers hire cars in Ontario for about $175 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 43%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Ontario.

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

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

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Ontario is $751 ($25/day) on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Ontario

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ontario. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ontario. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ontario. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($41+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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