Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Taxi from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ottawa, fare, estimate & time

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Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. The estimated fare to Ottawa is C$20-C$32. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 10 km south of Ottawa from Ottawa.

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How much is a taxi from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ottawa?

Roughly C$20-C$32 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?

Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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