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Ottawa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ottawa

With a population of 12,649, Ottawa is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ottawa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ottawa

Ottawa in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ottawa in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ottawa in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ottawa, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Ottawa

Plane

Although Ottawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 50 miles from Ottawa. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ottawa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ottawa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 49 miles from Ottawa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ottawa, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Ottawa takes 570 miles and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 675 miles.

Plane

Although Ottawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 50 miles from Ottawa. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ottawa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ottawa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 49 miles from Ottawa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ottawa, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Ottawa takes 570 miles and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 675 miles.

Airports near Ottawa

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Ottawa

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ottawa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ottawa and Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ottawa

Most booked hotels in Ottawa

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 114 reviews)
$125+
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Comfort Inn Ottawa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 173 reviews)
$101+
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ottawa
2 stars
Good (7.7, 193 reviews)
$85+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa
2 stars
Good (7.3, 252 reviews)
$73+
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Knights Inn Ottawa
2 stars
Good (6.2, 180 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Ottawa

Renting a car in Ottawa costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ottawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Ottawa costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ottawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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