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Radio advertising cost in Ottawa
2026 rates · Updated October 2026 · Estimates
A 30s spot, drive time in Ottawa typically costs $150 to $600 (per spot). Most first campaigns start around $2,000.
Prices by format
| Format | Unit | Low (est.) | High (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30s spot, drive time | per spot | $150 | $600 |
| 30s spot, midday | per spot | $60 | $250 |
| Weekly package (20–30 spots) | per week | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Live read / sponsorship | per week | $2,000 | $8,000 |
Estimated direct-booking ranges, before agency fees, production and tax.
What changes the price
- Daypart: morning and afternoon drive are the most expensive slots.
- Station ranking in Numeris ratings.
- Package size; weekly bundles bring the per-spot price down.
- Live reads by on-air hosts cost more than produced spots.
Where to buy in Ottawa
CFRA 580
News/talk · 30s spots, sponsorships, live reads
From $150per spot · est.
Move 100
Adult contemporary · 30s spots, live reads, contests
From $150per spot · est.
TSN 1200 Ottawa
Sports talk, Senators radio · 30s spots, sponsorships
From $90per spot · est.
KiSS 105.3 Ottawa
Contemporary hit radio · 30s spots, live reads, contests
From $150per spot · est.
Country 101.1 Ottawa
Country · 30s spots, live reads, contests
From $150per spot · est.
1310 NewsRadio Ottawa
News/talk · 30s spots, sponsorships, live reads
From $90per spot · est.
Hot 89.9
CHR · 30s spots, live reads, contests
From $150per spot · est.
Live 88.5
Alternative rock · 30s spots, live reads, contests
From $90per spot · est.
Jewel 98.5 Ottawa
Soft AC/standards · 30s spots, live reads
From $55per spot · est.
Énergie 104.1 Gatineau-Ottawa
Rock/hits francophone · 30s spots, concours
From $55per spot · est.
Rouge 94.9 Gatineau-Ottawa
Adulte contemporain · 30s spots, concours
From $55per spot · est.
104.7 Outaouais (CKOF)
Talk & information · 30s spots, commandites
From $55per spot · est.
Common questions
How much does radio advertising cost in Ottawa?
Expect $150 to $600 for a 30s spot, drive time (per spot). These are planning estimates; outlets quote final rates.
What is the minimum budget?
About $2,000 for a first campaign.
Do I need an agency?
No. Build a plan here and the outlets' own representatives contact you with quotes.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is typical.
Plan a campaign in Ottawa
Get matched with radio and other outlets that fit your budget.