Short-term rentals & crash pads in Ottawa
Find short-term rentals and crash pads in Canada’s capital, from the ByWard Market to the Glebe.
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Places to stay in Ottawa
Couches, private rooms, apartments, houses, campers and tent spots from local hosts.
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List your place in OttawaEvery kind of short-term rental in Ottawa
A short-term rental can be as simple as a couch for one night or as roomy as a whole house for a month. Pick the kind of stay that fits your trip — and your budget.
Traveling for work?
Crash pads in Ottawa for work travel
A crash pad is a simple, affordable place to sleep when you're only in town to work — a private room or a shared space you use between shifts, trips or site visits instead of paying hotel rates night after night.
Federal government work, contractors and a year-round calendar of conferences make Ottawa a steady work-travel destination.
Many Ottawa hosts offer weekly and monthly prices, and you can ask about the commute, parking and quiet hours before you agree on a stay.
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Travel nurses & healthcare staff
Stay close to the hospital for a 13-week contract, with a monthly price instead of a nightly one.
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Airline & flight crew
A crew crash pad near Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW) for the nights between trips.
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Contractors & project workers
A room for the length of the job — a few nights, a few weeks or a full rotation.
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Film, TV & event crews
Somewhere to crash near set or the venue while the production is in town.
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Interns, students & new starters
A month-to-month room while you find your feet in Ottawa.
Where to stay in Ottawa
Popular areas for short-term rentals and crash pads. Tap one to search it.
Flying into Ottawa
Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW). If you're crew or catching an early flight, search for crash pads in the neighborhoods closest to your airport.
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
Short-term rentals in Ottawa: FAQ
What kinds of short-term rentals are there in Ottawa?
Hosts in Ottawa list everything from a spare couch or a private room for a night to whole apartments, condos and houses for a week or a month — plus campers, RVs and tent spots where there's space. Every listing shows its nightly price, how many guests it sleeps and the lengths of stay the host accepts.
Can I find a crash pad in Ottawa for work?
Yes. Travel nurses, flight crews, contractors and anyone on a work assignment use crash pads — simple, affordable places to sleep between shifts or trips. Federal government work, contractors and a year-round calendar of conferences make Ottawa a steady work-travel destination. Message a host to agree on the dates, or ask about a weekly or monthly price for a longer assignment.
Are there crash pads near the airport in Ottawa?
Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW). Search by the neighborhood or ZIP / postal code near the airport you fly from, and ask hosts about getting there — crew crash pads are usually picked for an easy commute to the airport.
Which areas of Ottawa should I look in?
Popular areas to stay include ByWard Market, Centretown, The Glebe and Westboro. The best choice depends on where you need to be each day — search by area name, then check each listing's location and ask the host about transport.
How long can I stay in a Ottawa rental?
Each host sets the lengths of stay they accept — one night, a weekend, a week, or a month or longer — along with any minimum and maximum number of nights. Many hosts offer lower weekly and monthly prices for longer stays.
How do I book a place in Ottawa?
Open a listing and use “Message the host” to ask about your dates. You and the host agree on the stay, the price and how to pay directly in your messages — you'll need a free, email-verified account.
More questions? See the full FAQ.
Host in Ottawa
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