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Car Rentals in Montreal

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Car Rentals in Montreal

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Old Montreal, downtown, and the Plateau are walkable and well connected by the STM metro, so a rental car is not necessary for a trip that stays within the city.

Winter Driving Has Its Own Learning Curve

Snow, ice, and Montreal’s sometimes confusing one-way street grid make winter driving here more demanding than in most US cities, and street parking rules change seasonally for snow removal.

When a Car Helps

The Laurentian Mountains, about an hour north, are a major draw for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, and the Eastern Townships wine region southeast of the city is far more practical to explore with your own car than by transit.

Compare rental rates above if the Laurentians or Eastern Townships are part of your plans, or check flight and hotel options if you’re keeping things in the city.

Travel guides

Montreal travel guides

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Montreal: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Montreal or rely on the metro, buses, the 747 airport bus, BIXI and the REM: how the island is laid out, how STM fares work, what driving here is really like (no right turns on red, winter tire law, moving-day traffic), when a car is worth it, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Montreal: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Montreal: real winter, humid summer and two short lovely shoulders; cheapest and busiest fare windows; the Grand Prix, jazz festival and Osheaga weeks that spike prices; and Trudeau airport versus the cross-border alternatives.

Things to Do in Montreal: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Montreal: Old Montreal and the Old Port, Mount Royal, the Plateau and Mile End, the museums, the markets, the food (smoked meat, bagels, poutine and beyond), the Canadiens, the festivals, day trips to Quebec City and Tremblant, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Montreal car rentals, answered

When's the best time to visit Montreal?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Montreal: real winter, humid summer and two short lovely shoulders; cheapest and busiest fare windows; the Grand Prix, jazz festival and Osheaga weeks that spike prices; and Trudeau airport versus the cross-border alternatives.

Do I need a rental car in Montreal?

Whether to rent a car in Montreal or rely on the metro, buses, the 747 airport bus, BIXI and the REM: how the island is laid out, how STM fares work, what driving here is really like (no right turns on red, winter tire law, moving-day traffic), when a car is worth it, and a decision table by trip type.

Can I do a one-way road trip from Montreal?

Yes. Popular one-way drives from Montreal include Quebec City (158 mi). One-way rentals can carry a drop-off fee, so compare one-way and round-trip rates before you book.

Can I also compare flights to Montreal and hotels in Montreal?

Yes. Our flights and hotels pages for Montreal each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.