Car Rental in Ottawa

About Car Rental in Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital of the second largest country in the world and is widely considered to be one of the most scenic as well. With a culture that encompasses both French and English traditions, it is a North American city with European flair. Thanks to a plan developed in the early 20th century, Ottawa has a compact city center and a surprising amount of green space and parks. Chief among these is Gatineau Park, a 363 square kilometer park only 20 minutes from the city center. Although it's not far from the city, a rental car is useful in getting around the park due to its size and the lack of a park-wide transportation system. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations, so finding a car rental is both easy and economical.

Tour with a Rental Car in Ottawa

White settlers first began arriving in the Ottawa area in 1759 drawn by the energy potential of the Ottawa River. Queen Victoria named Ottawa the capital of Canada in 1857 because she found some landscape paintings of the area to be romantic (much to the irritation of Montreal and Toronto who were also contenders). The current design of the city is the result of a plan created by Jacques Greber, the architect of the 1937 Paris World Exhibition. Gatineau Park offers a wide variety of recreational pursuits. There are bicycle and hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking on the river and in the winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you prefer downhill skiing, rent a car and head to Mont Ste Marie, less than an hours drive north. As a burgeoning cultural center, Ottawa has several performance venues and there are some world-class museums as well.

How to Rent a Car in Ottawa

If you're searching for unbeatable rate and top-notch service, rent a car in Ottawa, Canada with Auto Europe. We strive to meet your needs with our price match department and our excellent customer service to ensure that you're more than satisfied with your car rental in Ottawa. You can book online or call Auto Europe for more information at 1-888-223-5555