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One-way car rental from Toronto to Ottawa

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264 mi Driving distance
4h 30m Estimated drive time
No tolls indicated Road charges

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Distance and driving time are estimates. A one-way fee may apply. Final prices and conditions are confirmed by the rental provider.

How to save on a one-way car rental from Toronto to Ottawa

One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.

Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date, inventory and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
Compare more than one car category. One-way totals on this route can differ by size, so open neighbouring categories before assuming the smallest car is the best price.
Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone on this Toronto to Ottawa run. One-way pricing can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact Toronto pickup and Ottawa return combination.
Compare practical Toronto pickup and Ottawa return locations. In our sample, Toronto pickups included city branches, a Scarborough desk and Toronto Pearson, while Ottawa returns used city locations. Scarborough and city pickups included the lowest observed totals. Compare the combinations that fit your trip rather than assuming airport or city is always cheaper.
Check the cancellation terms on the offer you book. The cheapest cards in our three-day sample included free cancellation, but not every Toronto to Ottawa offer did. A cheap total is less useful if you cannot change dates without a fee.

Tips for a one-way car rental from Toronto to Ottawa

For this 264 mi Toronto to Ottawa rental (about 4h 30m), check your exact Toronto pickup and the Highway 401 to Highway 416 approach into western Ottawa before you leave.

Confirm your Toronto pickup desk
Pickup is not one Toronto garage. Pearson desks used Silver Dart Drive and Airport Road, with official on-site counters on Level 1 of the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages. Other offers used 2 Bloor Street East, 161 Bay Street, 777 Bay Street and 2116 Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough. Check the address on your voucher.
Leave Highway 401 onto Highway 416
From a Bayview Avenue start, this routing joins Highway 401 east on the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, then leaves the 401 onto Highway 416 (Veterans Memorial Highway) north toward Ottawa. A Pearson pickup joins the 401 from the west, not through central Toronto. No toll roads are indicated on this 401 and 416 drive.
Leave Highway 416 at Fallowfield
Near Ottawa this routing leaves Highway 416 at exit 66 onto Fallowfield Road toward Nepean, then uses Cedarview Road. It does not continue onto Highway 417 or into central Ottawa. Follow the exact return address on your voucher for the last streets.
Return to the Ottawa city address
Returns used Ottawa city codes, not a named airport desk. The usual finish is in western Ottawa near Fallowfield Road and Cedarview Road. Enter that voucher address before you leave Toronto and check the desk opening hours.
Expect an automatic on this route
Every priced offer in our three-day sample was an automatic. You do not need to hunt for a manual for Toronto to Ottawa. Still confirm the transmission on the car you book.
This drive stays in Ontario
Toronto to Ottawa stays in Ontario from pickup to return. There is no provincial border stop on the usual Highway 401 to Highway 416 routing.

Toronto to Ottawa car rental FAQs

Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Toronto to Ottawa.

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Is the one-way/drop-off fee included in a Toronto to Ottawa rental?

Treatment varies by offer. A drop charge may already sit in the total or appear separately. Search Toronto and Ottawa as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before you book.

How far is Toronto from Ottawa by car?

Toronto and Ottawa are about 264 mi (425 km) apart by road, or around 4 hours 30 minutes mainly on Highway 401 and Highway 416. It is a medium Ontario hop, so rental price and pickup location usually matter as much as the road time.

Are there tolls or road charges between Toronto and Ottawa?

No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Toronto to Ottawa drive via Highway 401 and Highway 416. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.

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