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Driving in Montreal: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card to rent a car in Montreal.
Most visitors can use their regular licence. If it isn’t in English or French, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Rental companies also check that your ID matches your booking.
Navigating city driving
Driving in Montreal mixes narrow streets with busy bridges.
Downtown has one-way lanes and frequent traffic lights, while wider boulevards circle the centre. Navigation apps help you avoid construction, diversions and peak-time queues at river crossings.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Most routes in Montreal are toll-free, though some nearby highways have tolls.
Montreal has no emissions zones. If you use toll roads in the wider region, payments are electronic or taken at booths. Follow regional signs and your rental company’s toll guidance.
Parking your car in Montreal
Parking in Montreal is easier in car parks.
Street spaces often have time limits or winter restrictions. Multi-storey and underground car parks near the centre offer simpler access to shops, events and riverfront areas.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel and EV chargers are easy to find across the city.
Petrol stations sit on major roads, and EV charging stations in Montreal are common in public car parks and retail areas. Apps like PlugShare help you check charger availability in real time.
Local driving style and tips
Winter weather affects driving across Montreal.
Local habits include using winter tyres, slowing on icy bridges and leaving longer stopping distances. In all seasons, take care at busy junctions and watch for bikes and pedestrians.
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The most popular car rental companies in Montreal

Choose from the best car hire companies in Montreal

National
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CHF 27per day
Enterprise
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Alamo
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CHF 27per day
Dollar
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Budget
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CHF 33per day
Avis
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National
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
CHF 27per day
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
CHF 27per day
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
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CHF 33per day
Avis
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Customer service
Easy collection

Hiring a car in Montreal: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceCHF 90
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Montreal

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Montreal that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Montreal for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Montreal avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Montreal, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Montreal car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Montreal will set you back around CHF 90 per day or CHF 118 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Montreal is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Montreal are currently Routes Car Rental and Alamo.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Montreal is currently May.
On average, around CHF 118. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Montreal is CHF 118.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Montreal for a whole month is CHF 2'097. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Montreal, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Montreal that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Montreal.
Most places – Montreal included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is CHF 26 per day. The average price per day is around CHF 61.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Turo and Routes Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated National as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Montreal.

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