Getting Around
For sightseeing purposes, most visitors enjoy exploring Ottawa's compact downtown area on foot or by bicycle, but the OC Transpo company also provides a top-class integrated public transport system. Travellers can purchase tickets when boarding buses and streetcars, while day passes and discount tokens are available. Taxis are available but are fairly expensive. Rates should be displayed in the taxi cab and the meter rate should be set at one at the start of a journey. There are also ride-sharing apps such as Uber on offer.
Airports
Ottawa International
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south of Ottawa.
Ottawa International (YOW)
Location
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) south of Ottawa.Getting to the city
Hotel-shuttle and limousine services to downtown Ottawa are available. Bus Route 97 departs from outside the Arrivals area. Taxis are also an option.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz are all represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside the terminal.
Facilities
There are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as retail outlets, duty-free shopping, ATMs and currency-exchange services located throughout the airport. Internet access is also available.
Parking
Short-term and long-term parking are available.