Taxi Transfers To and From Ottawa International Airport

Upon arrival at Ottawa International Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, and taxis.

Taxis at Ottawa International Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the Ground Transportation Center toward the taxi stand.

Taxis from the airport to downtown Ottawa cost $34.00. Taxi ranks are at the exit from the terminal.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Ottawa International Airport

Many hotels in Ottawa have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttle services pick up and drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center. Fares may vary for this service. Please call the hotel front desk for further information.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Ottawa International Airport

Rideshares can pick up and drop off passengers from the Ground Transportation Center at the terminal.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up. It could prevent people from impersonating drivers.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.