Ottawa Car Shipping
Moving a car to or from Ottawa? Automoves picks up and delivers across the capital, from Centretown and the Glebe to the suburbs, whether your move follows a government posting, a military transfer, or a new job.
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Ottawa's brutal winters affect daily life more than shipping logistics, since carriers run through year-round. Most residential neighbourhoods are accessible, though older Centretown and Glebe streets can be tight for large carriers.
Automoves Car Shipping Terminal in Ottawa
Automoves' nearest major terminal to Ottawa is Automoves Montreal in Lachine, QC. For a shorter drive, the closer drop-off point is Adesa Auction in Vars, ON, run by a regional partner. Drivers also handle direct pickup and delivery throughout Ottawa if you would rather not drive to either facility.
Automoves Ltd, Mississauga, ON
Address: 885 Rangeview Rd, Mississauga, ON L5E 1H1
Directions to the Facility
The Vars facility sits east of Ottawa off Highway 417, a short drive from the city.
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Nearby Areas We Serve Around Ottawa
Ottawa connects to major cities across Canada. Here are the most popular car shipping routes by volume.
Terminal: Automoves Montreal, 845 Av. du Pacifique, Lachine, QC H8S 2R1. Closer regional drop-off: Adesa Auction, 1717 Burton Rd, Vars, ON K0A 3H0.
Arnprior sits on the Ottawa River about 60 kilometres west of the capital. Arnprior has small-town road access with no staging challenges.
Calabogie is about 90 minutes west of Ottawa in the Ottawa Valley. Calabogie is rural with limited services.
Carleton Place sits on the Mississippi River about 45 minutes west of Ottawa on Highway 7. Standard road access on Highway 7.
Cumberland is a community in the eastern part of Ottawa near the Ontario-Quebec border. Cumberland has a mix of suburban streets and rural roads.
Gloucester is a large suburban community in southeast Ottawa with a diverse population and good highway access via Highway 417.
Kanata is a large suburb in western Ottawa, home to the tech sector hub known as Silicon Valley North.
Kemptville is a small community about 50 minutes south of Ottawa on Highway 416. Highway 416 provides a direct highway link to Ottawa.
Nepean is a major suburban area in southwestern Ottawa with Barrhaven as its biggest community.
Orleans is a large, mostly residential community in the eastern end of Ottawa, home to a mix of English and French-speaking families with good local shopping and schools.
Perth is a heritage town in eastern Ontario known for its stone architecture and walkable historic downtown.
Renfrew is a small town in the Ottawa Valley, roughly 90 kilometres west of the capital, serving a mostly rural and military-connected community tied to nearby CFB Petawawa.
Richmond is a village within the City of Ottawa with a rural character.
Smiths Falls is a small heritage town built along the Rideau Canal in eastern Ontario.
Vars is a small rural community in the Nation Municipality just east of Ottawa.
Winchester is a small farming village in eastern Ontario, about an hour south of Ottawa, serving the surrounding agricultural community with basic local services.
Carleton Place, Cumberland, Gloucester, Kanata, Kemptville, Nepean, Orleans, Perth, Renfrew, Richmond, Smiths Falls, Vars, Winchester
Popular Car Shipping
Routes From Ottawa
Ottawa connects to major cities across Canada. Here are the most popular car shipping routes by volume.
Ottawa
$450
Toronto
Toronto
$450
Ottawa
Vancouver
$2,350
Ottawa
Montreal
$275
Ottawa
Ottawa
$1,750
Calgary
Ottawa
$1,750
Edmonton
Ottawa
$1,550
Winnipeg
Ottawa
$850
Halifax
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I shipped my car from Edmonton to Ottawa with Automoves and they were wonderful to deal with. Pickup was smooth, they documented every inch of the car with photos, and the communication was excellent.
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Moving Your Car to Ottawa?
Ontario Auto Insurance
Ontario's no-fault system requires proof of insurance before registration. As the capital, Ottawa sees federal relocations year-round, and University of Ottawa and Carleton both add September student registration waves.
Coordinating With Federal Posting Timelines
Government relocations have strict timelines and reimbursement processes. If your car shipping is part of a federal posting, confirm whether vehicle transport costs are covered under your relocation package and whether the Treasury Board requires specific documentation. Book early since the summer posting cycle creates peak demand.
Interprovincial Commuting to Gatineau
Many Ottawa residents live on one side of the river and work on the other. If you are shipping your car to Ottawa but working in Gatineau, or vice versa, you only need insurance in the province where the vehicle is registered. You do not need dual coverage for crossing the bridge daily.
Common Questions About Car Shipping
As of 2026, Ottawa car shipping ranges from $275 to $2,800 depending on distance and vehicle type. Automoves, a car shipping company, provides an exact quote for your specific route.
Yes. Summer is peak season for government relocations, and booking your vehicle transport early helps secure preferred dates.
Yes. These areas route through the Ottawa hub and connect to the same national auto transport network.