Ontario - Locations

What is the largest city in Ontario?

Ontario’s largest city (also Canada’s largest cities) and the provincial capital is Toronto. Toronto is a great place to live, visit, or start your Canadian adventure. Globe Car rental has three convenient Downtown Toronto (Ontario) locations to best serve your needs.

There is easy access to Globe Car rental location at Billy Bishop Airport on the Toronto Islands, Yonge Street, or Queens Quay W. All of these are great destinations in their own right, and a perfect place to pick up a rental and start exploring the rest of Ontario.

What type of insurance is required for car rentals in Ontario?

The province of Ontario requires all cars to have liability insurance of at least $200,000.

Included in all of our cars is liability insurance covering up to $5,000,000 – this is 5x the amount covered by other car rental companies. You can add additional coverage for the car itself at a low rate to further limit your exposure. And, Globe Car offers a FREE GPS and FREE Roadside Assistance with all cars to help our customers navigate Toronto’s city roads and highways safely. We want to offer the best customer service experience in Canada!

What is there to visit in Ontario?

The province of Ontario is huge and home to so many different sights and attractions. For city slickers, Toronto is a global destination with unique locations such as CN Tower, Casa Loma, Queen’s Park, and Eaton Shopping Center. Nature lovers may find more enjoyment out of the city at Niagara Falls, Algonquin Provincial Park, or Bruce Peninsula National Park.

Regardless of your desired location, Toronto will have the most offerings for flights and other forms of travel and is, therefore, a great place to start. Fly into YTZ, pick up a Globe Car airport rental, and start your Ontario adventure.

How can I save money on a rental car in Ontario?

Rent with Globe Car! From beginning to end of the car rental process, we take extra care to make sure clients know what you are paying for. We make car rentals easy – as it should be. We charge only mandatory local fees (for example plates, coverage). Therefore, during our reservation process, everything is clearly laid out and explained in detail – no surprises at the counter.

Beyond renting with us, here are some money-saving tips:

Weekday car rentals are generally less expensive than weekends.
Weekend rentals will cost less between Thanksgiving and early June.
Book in advance to lock in the best deals.
Go for the compact instead of the luxury car when you can.

What language is spoken in Ontario?

English is the official language in Ontario Province. However, there are still a number of francophones in Toronto and the rest of Ontario. To best serve everyone, our Ontario locations can provide service in both French and English. All of our staff are bilingual!

Is driving in Ontario winters dangerous?

If you’re looking to visit Ontario during the winter concerns about winter driving conditions are understandable. Driving during winter in Ontario you’ll be subject to potholes, snow, and ice that can make road conditions extremely challenging. Here are a few simple winter driving rules to keep you safe in your rented car:

Ensure the antifreeze washer fluid is topped up. if you run out, refill and never add water.
Clear the rental car of snow thoroughly to ensure proper visibility.
Windshield and rear windows should be completely defrosted.
Always have a phone with you.
Get familiar with your rented car, they all have different characteristics and feel.
Go slow! A few seconds saved are not worth the risk.

Our fleet is winterized with antifreeze windshield washer fluid, snow brush and ice scraper and winter rubber mats for the driver (pant saver). Additionally, Globe Car rental cars in Toronto are equipped with 4 Season tires.

What if I find a cheaper car rental at different car rental companies in Ontario?

As an independent underdog, we are hungry! And we bend over backward to get your business. Every night, our bots fetch millions of rate shops from our competitor’s rates online and automatically updates our car rental and truck rental rates to beat theirs while we are all sleeping.

But if you do find a lower price out there, we match it and take 5% off the rate subject to a few conditions:

Same vehicle category, pick up and drop off location, quality, and drop off and pick up date.
Not a booking engine and wholesaler that offer cars at $7/day for example and then use bait switch tactics at the counter with fees and add-ons that they can’t explain.
Our guarantee excludes high season car rentals: Dec 15th to Dec 31st and June 15th to September 15th.

When can I get the best deal at car rental companies in Ontario?

Summer weekends are the tourism high season, but that also means more expensive rates at car rental companies. If you’re looking to save a buck, we highly recommend you book in advance to lock in the best rates during high season. But the way to save big money is to rent on weekdays and in winter and spring. Rates on car rentals are at their lowest between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Is Ontario easy to navigate by car?

Ontario has generally driver-friendly roads and infrastructure. However, navigating unfamiliar terrain and cities can be a challenge. In order to make sure our customers are comfortable on the roads, a Globe Car rental includes free GPS. With turn-by-turn directions, you’ll coast your way through unfamiliar cities for a more stress-free rental car driving experience. Don’t risk overage charges with your carrier for heavy data usage by using your phone as a GPS. You will also pay roaming charges when you drive into other provinces or cross the border.

However, we want to make sure you’re covered even if something unexpected does happen. So on top of free GPS we are proud to offer free Roadside Assistance. You can get a tow, jump-start, tire, fuel delivery, or you locked yourself out Globe Car rentals are covered at no additional cost!

Are cars generally manual or automatic in Ontario?

Much like the US, the vast majority of cars in Canada are automatic transmission. The Globe Car rental fleet reflects this – all of our cars are automatic transmission, including our fleet of vans and trucks.

How can I get to Globe Car’s Ontario locations?

We understand our customers need an easy way to get access to our rental car location. In an effort to fulfill that need we position our offices in central locations accessible by foot or via metro stations, transit stations, and various bus lines. Additionally, our pick-up and drop off location at Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) offer a complimentary shuttle service. Our goal is to offer the best customer service experience we can!