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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Oshawa

  • Opting for an Oshawa car hire would be the most practical choice for those who enjoy travelling. The ability to explore even the most isolated locations without established public transportation networks is made possible by a hire car in Oshawa. Furthermore, flexibility is essential. In contrast to other forms of public transportation, which follow a set schedule, car hire in Oshawa enables you to choose your schedule and travel without interruptions. Among the locations you can visit in your hire car in Oshawa includes Lakeview Park, located 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre, and it will take you approximately 7 minutes to complete the journey.
  • Oshawa is a town served by a couple of airports for those who wish to fly into the town. Among the airports serving it include the Pearson Airport (YYZ), the Island Airport (YTZ), the Hamilton Toronto Airport (YHM), and the Kitchener-Waterloo Toronto Airport (YKF). All these airports have hire car companies in their arrival terminals. You can choose your car hire in Oshawa, complete the necessary paperwork, and drive away from the airport in your vehicle in under 10 minutes.
  • Always drive on the right side of the road, heed traffic signals, and adhere to posted speed limits when driving your car hire in Oshawa. Becoming familiar with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act is crucial if you want comprehensive details on the local laws and regulations. Oshawa provides crossings, bike lanes, and sidewalks for pedestrians and bicyclists. Give space to cyclists when sharing the road, and be careful to yield to pedestrians at crossings. Watch out for cyclists and pedestrians, especially in downtown areas and nearby schools and residential areas, to prevent accidents.
  • Driving your car hire in Oshawa can present some difficulties. Like many other cities, Oshawa constantly deals with construction and road work projects. It may lead to temporary lane reductions, road closures, and detours, which would consequently cause delays. Watch for construction-related signs and be ready to modify your driving as necessary. In the winter, Ontario is subjected to severe weather, which includes snowfall and icy roads. Oshawa is no exception, and you might run into slick roads and poor visibility during the winter. Driving carefully, keeping a safe distance from other cars, and fitting your car with the right winter tyres are all necessary. In Oshawa, there is a thriving community of cyclists and pedestrians. Protect vulnerable road users by paying attention to crossings, bike lanes, and shared pathways.
  • Book your car hire in Oshawa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Oshawa are around 5% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Oshawa

  • How much is the price of fuel in Oshawa?

    The average price of fuel in Oshawa is £3.67 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £44 and £59, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Oshawa?

    Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Oshawa.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Pearson Intl airport (YYZ)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Pearson Intl airport include Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, City Car & Truck Rental, Iversta Rentals Inc and MEXRENTACAR.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Pearson Intl airport (YYZ)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Pearson Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, National, Zoom Rent A Car, Swift Rent a Car and Iversta Rentals Inc.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Oshawa?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Oshawa?

    An Intermediate car hire in Oshawa costs £55 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Oshawa?

    A Full Size car hire in Oshawa costs £64 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Oshawa?

    An Economy car hire in Oshawa costs £35 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Oshawa?

    Most car hire providers in Oshawa offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Oshawa, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Oshawa?

    How many people you want to bring with you will determine the type of vehicle rental in Oshawa that you select. We strongly suggest renting a van if you're travelling with a group of people or even your family because it will drastically save your parking and fuel costs. However, if you're travelling by yourself, a compact car hire in Oshawa will make it a lot simpler for you to navigate through the area's narrow roads.

  • What's the speed limit in Oshawa?

    Oshawa's typical speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph). However, some places might have slower speed limits, especially in residential or school zones, where they might be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph). In general, the speed limits are higher on highways and rural roads. Rural highways typically have a speed limit of 80 or 90 km/h (50 or 56 mph), You are encouraged to look out for the signage along the road for the appropriate speed limits to be on the safe side of the law.

  • Where are the best places to park in Oshawa?

    Various municipal parking facilities in Oshawa's downtown are conveniently situated. The Queen Street Parking Garage, the Athol Street Car Park, and the Centre Street Car Park are famous examples. Both hourly and daily parking choices are available in these lots. In Oshawa, retail centres often have plenty of parking available for visitors. The Oshawa Centre and Harmony Creek Plaza, two well-known retail centres, provide sizable parking areas for those with hire cars in Oshawa. It costs about C$2 (£1.2) for parking per hour and around C$10 (£6) for parking per day.

Oshawa car hire reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

7.6

4 locations in Oshawa

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1051 Simcoe St N

+1 905 215 1199

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184 King St. West

+1 905 571 1571

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423 Bloor St West

+1 905 728 3370

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444 Taunton Rd E

+1 905 404 1679

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10.0 Wonderful

Alex, Apr 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Loved the simplicity of the booking and pick up. Unfortunately located discarded food and empty water bottle in vehicle after pickup. Also found passenger window switch was not working properly. In the end, Enterprise stepped up and owned the issues which as a customer I coukd not ask for more.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick on drop off.

Cons:

Waited 45 minutes for the car. Car was dirty. Second time I rent from there in last couple months (only option since I am taking car Oshawa to North Bay and North Bay has limited rental places).... and both times, I book pick up from one location, and no one informs me that pick up location has changed. This time at least I called ahead to check. They have said each time, it's cause my number is wrong and they can't call me to inform me of different pick up location. Well I know my number and almost certain I don't even put one in at time of booking with you guys... If I do input a number then obviously it's not getting to Enterprise correctly. Also, couldn't they just email me??? Pain in the butt. Why is that pick up location an option if it isn't even open??? Update your website.

10.0 Wonderful

allan, Mar 2022

KAYAK
Everything. Excellent

1 out of 1

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8.0

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8.0

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8.0

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8.0

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8.0

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78 Bond Street West

+1 905 404 4342

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Hertz

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.7

2 locations in Oshawa

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1230 Dundas St East

+1 905 665 5147

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333 King Street West Unit 1

+1 289 274 0001

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Actually having a car available would have been good, no reflection on the local agent.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I will never rent from any other rental service but Hertz and will highly recommend Hertz. The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. I had a a small motor vehicle incident and the staff was so kind and sympathetic to my concerns and needs. Wonderful service…congratulations on making your customers feel like they are real people in this crazy world. Thank you Hertz Oshawa.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Car was good. Was just looking for a Mini Van good for 6 people.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Booked through kayak then called rental company didn’t have a car and now email is flooded with spam

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
I booked and paid in advance for a full size SUV. When i got there the individual at the desk who was nice mentioned that they ran out of SUVs and only had minivans. I told him I had paid in advance because I wanted an SUV. He then offered me a 2019 Highlander that wasnt even cleaned and even that he had to call another to employee I could take it. When I saw the highlander it was dirty and old, so I went with the minivan because I was left with no choice. It was disappointing to book and prepay for something and not get it when I get there. This is the second time this has happened with Hertz when I booked through Kayak. Not happy at all and very disappointed with both parties, Hertz and Kayak. Will definitely look into using other 3rd party booking sites moving forward.

10.0 Wonderful

Oswaldo A, Apr 2022

KAYAK
Friendly staff, the rent process was really smooth and fast

1 out of 3

Avis

7.6

Good

One location in Oshawa

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78 Bond Street West

+1 905 404 4443

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2 locations in Oshawa

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1110 Dundas St

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444 Tauton Rd

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17 travellers who hired a car in Oshawa gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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Car hire insurance in Oshawa

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Oshawa car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Oshawa.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Oshawa car hire.

Oshawa car hire information

Pick-up locationOshawa
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Hire locations8
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