Book Budget hire cars in Ottawa

• Where is the best pick up location for Budget car rentals in Ottawa?

  Ottawa International Airport is the best location to book and pick up Budget car rentals in Ottawa. The airport is the main access point to the city, making it a convenient location to pick up your rental once your flight arrives. Moreover, the Budget counter at YOW has longer operating hours than other branches, staying open till 1 am on most days. It gives every traveller, including those on flights arriving late at night, a chance to grab a rental. After-hours return service is also available if your return flight is to depart past the agency’s operating hours.

• What are the different car rental benefits offered by Budget in Ottawa?

  The Fastbreak Service is a unique benefit you will enjoy when you book Budget car rentals in Ottawa. You can skip long lines at the counter by heading straight to the Fastbreak Kiosk when you arrive. This service makes it easy and quick for you to pick up and drop off your rental. Budget counter’s location inside the time also gives you access to the amenities in the terminal, like restaurants, duty-free stores, and clean restrooms.

• Where are the best places to park Budget car rentals in Ottawa?

  Ottawa has several municipal parking lots, garages, and on-street parking, so finding parking should not be hectic. The most common municipal parking options with plenty of parking spaces include City Hall Garage, ByWard Market Garage, Dalhousie Garage, Glebe Garage, and Gloucester Garage. Expect to pay at least C$ 2 for an hour of parking. Alternatively, opt for monthly parking in some of the garages if your stay is long-term. However, with a temporary parking permit, you can access free parking for up to four hours on some municipal lots.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Ottawa?

  Large hire cars (Mazda CX-90 or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Ottawa.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Ottawa?

  Budget has 10 hire locations in Ottawa. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Ottawa airport (YOW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Ottawa airport (YOW)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Ottawa

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Faraj was amazing , helpful and on time, definitely will refer others .Reviewed 14 Sept 2026

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Excellent car rental companyReviewed 9 Aug 2026

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Really good. Very professional staffReviewed 7 Aug 2026

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Thanks DinaReviewed 29 July 2026

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Great overall.Reviewed 17 July 2026

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Car was not available. After waiting for an hour I cancelled my reservation and picked up a car from a competitor across the streetReviewed 30 June 2026

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Budget did not honor its contractual obligation and I could not rent the car one way (i.e. different return location) although it was booked in that way.Reviewed 25 May 2026

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Althoguh at the time of pick up they told me to bring back the key to the station, when I did that at the drop off time at 7 i nthe morning the staff told me that I have to go back to the parking and drop the key in the keybox. This is super distressing just two hours before flightReviewed 2 Mar 2026

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I went to return my car and they only take payment by a credit card. I came back to pay cash and they told me no we dong accept cash, so I went to pay debit and they told we dont take debit. You can only pay by a credit card. Im like I dont want to pay with that card. It does not say anywhere in the agreement that I have to pay with a credit card. Also when I was picking up the card there was a guy there that was so frustrated with them and spoke out that he will not be renting from them again. Nut sure what his problem was but he was not happy at all.Reviewed 18 Dec 2025

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The whole process was fast and seemless.Reviewed 29 June 2025

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Great serviceReviewed 16 June 2025

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Manager needs to refine his approach with customers. I will not reconsider this location with this manager.Reviewed 11 June 2025

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