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9.6

Pros: Staff was excellent, from a free upgrade to calling me when I left my coat in the car!

Cons: After-hours drop off would have been helpful.

Reviewed Jun 2019

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7.2

Cons: The reservation of a small car was confirmed online even though at the location there were only pick-up trucks. So I had to take one, and it's very cumbersome with terrible mileage. I wish the online booking worked more accurately with what is really available at a specific location.

Reviewed Jun 2019

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10.0

Pros: Rate, convenient, new car. All good!

Reviewed Apr 2019

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5.2

Cons: Attendre 30 minutes pour avoir son véhicule. Personnel pas disponible auprès du client.

Reviewed Jul 2018

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10.0

Great Experience

Pros: Excellent car and service.

Reviewed Apr 2018

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2.0

Quote inaccurate, I was expected to be charge $144.57 but charged $930

Cons: I made a reservation with Kayak using CarRental.com and the quote (#24096439US3) was inaccurate. The expexted charge price was $144.57 but once at Budget office, the price was much higher then expected, up to $930. The quote was unclear and undetailed and I realize that was just a scam. The result was that I lost time and money, so unprofessional! Do not use CarRental.com!!!!!

Reviewed Jan 2018

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7.2

Pros: Car drove from Quebec to Montreal with no problem. Comfortable and quiet.

Cons: It was a very stressful experience returning the car. It was downtown Montreal (Place Desjardins--Blvd Rene Levesque/Jeanne Mance) and one street was blocked off for a festival. Our GPS also kept trying to take us on the opposite side of the rental office. The office was closed, so we just gave it a shot to call a hotel nearby, the Hyatt Regency. Luckily the man on the phone gave us a clear route down St. Urbain (one way street) to find the office (a small sign outside a parking garage). So call that hotel if you get lost! The office was down in the parking garage. There was no sign of where to put the car, except a space with a bunch of cars with a rope across it. We decided to just unhook the rope and park it there. It also took us awhile to find the key drop (a inconspicuous pipe with a lid over it). A sign with an indication "key drop" would be helpful.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.6

Excellent

Pros: I've done over a dozen car rentals in my life and without a doubt, this was the easiest and fastest I've ever had. No upselling, or trying to get my to pay for an upgrade when my reservation was out, I was driving within 3 minutes of walking into the place. They let me switch return locations by phone no hassles at all.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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2.0

No employees at the drop-off

Pros: Convenient location, I guess.

Cons: The drop-off location was in the bottom level of a garage under a hotel. There was a door requiring a code, which I was not given, so I had to park on the street and go up to the hotel desk, who eventually sent a porter down to open the door for me. Once I got inside I found a budget office on the bottom level with the door open, but no employees anywhere to be found. After waiting for 15 minutes and not seeing anyone I decided to just leave my receipt and the keys in the car. I had not filled the gas tank and was hoping to ask the employee what the charge would be so I could judge if I wanted to take the car back out and find a gas station before handing the keys over or if it wasn't worth it, but obviously was unable to do that. Upon seeing my adjusted bill yesterday, I see that they charged me $122 for what could only have been at most 8 gallons of gas.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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4.0

Pros: SUV ok and drop off fine

Cons: I reserved and SUV 2 months ago and they had NO vehicles there of ANY type and told me I would have to wait 2 hrs.! This was unacceptable and I told a manager who helped so I only had to wait 45min but still unacceptable.

Reviewed Jan 2017

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9.2

Cons: drop off location had to be changed (too far). Drop off at main train station is ok but no dedicated Budget parking spot.

Reviewed Oct 2016

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9.6

Pros: Process was very professional in all aspects

Cons: original car had to be returned as it had a cracked windscreen

Reviewed Oct 2016

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9.6

Pros: Staff was excellent, from a free upgrade to calling me when I left my coat in the car!

Cons: After-hours drop off would have been helpful.

Reviewed Jun 2019

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10.0

Pros: Rate, convenient, new car. All good!

Reviewed Apr 2019

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10.0

Great Experience

Pros: Excellent car and service.

Reviewed Apr 2018

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9.6

Excellent

Pros: I've done over a dozen car rentals in my life and without a doubt, this was the easiest and fastest I've ever had. No upselling, or trying to get my to pay for an upgrade when my reservation was out, I was driving within 3 minutes of walking into the place. They let me switch return locations by phone no hassles at all.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.2

Cons: drop off location had to be changed (too far). Drop off at main train station is ok but no dedicated Budget parking spot.

Reviewed Oct 2016

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9.6

Pros: Process was very professional in all aspects

Cons: original car had to be returned as it had a cracked windscreen

Reviewed Oct 2016

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7.2

Cons: The reservation of a small car was confirmed online even though at the location there were only pick-up trucks. So I had to take one, and it's very cumbersome with terrible mileage. I wish the online booking worked more accurately with what is really available at a specific location.

Reviewed Jun 2019

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7.2

Pros: Car drove from Quebec to Montreal with no problem. Comfortable and quiet.

Cons: It was a very stressful experience returning the car. It was downtown Montreal (Place Desjardins--Blvd Rene Levesque/Jeanne Mance) and one street was blocked off for a festival. Our GPS also kept trying to take us on the opposite side of the rental office. The office was closed, so we just gave it a shot to call a hotel nearby, the Hyatt Regency. Luckily the man on the phone gave us a clear route down St. Urbain (one way street) to find the office (a small sign outside a parking garage). So call that hotel if you get lost! The office was down in the parking garage. There was no sign of where to put the car, except a space with a bunch of cars with a rope across it. We decided to just unhook the rope and park it there. It also took us awhile to find the key drop (a inconspicuous pipe with a lid over it). A sign with an indication "key drop" would be helpful.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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5.2

Cons: Attendre 30 minutes pour avoir son véhicule. Personnel pas disponible auprès du client.

Reviewed Jul 2018

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2.0

Quote inaccurate, I was expected to be charge $144.57 but charged $930

Cons: I made a reservation with Kayak using CarRental.com and the quote (#24096439US3) was inaccurate. The expexted charge price was $144.57 but once at Budget office, the price was much higher then expected, up to $930. The quote was unclear and undetailed and I realize that was just a scam. The result was that I lost time and money, so unprofessional! Do not use CarRental.com!!!!!

Reviewed Jan 2018

review from
2.0

No employees at the drop-off

Pros: Convenient location, I guess.

Cons: The drop-off location was in the bottom level of a garage under a hotel. There was a door requiring a code, which I was not given, so I had to park on the street and go up to the hotel desk, who eventually sent a porter down to open the door for me. Once I got inside I found a budget office on the bottom level with the door open, but no employees anywhere to be found. After waiting for 15 minutes and not seeing anyone I decided to just leave my receipt and the keys in the car. I had not filled the gas tank and was hoping to ask the employee what the charge would be so I could judge if I wanted to take the car back out and find a gas station before handing the keys over or if it wasn't worth it, but obviously was unable to do that. Upon seeing my adjusted bill yesterday, I see that they charged me $122 for what could only have been at most 8 gallons of gas.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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4.0

Pros: SUV ok and drop off fine

Cons: I reserved and SUV 2 months ago and they had NO vehicles there of ANY type and told me I would have to wait 2 hrs.! This was unacceptable and I told a manager who helped so I only had to wait 45min but still unacceptable.

Reviewed Jan 2017

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Top tips for renting a car in Montreal

Fortunately for travelers looking to rent a car after landing in Montreal, the hire car desks are located right within the airport’s baggage claim terminal, meaning you don’t have to take a shuttle or bus to reach an off-site hire car center. After collecting your luggage, the signs will lead you to the hire car desks and from there it is a short walk downstairs to the hire garage.

Drivers should beware that right turns on red are not allowed on the actual island of Montreal. Outside the island and in neighboring areas, right turns on red are allowed, but on the island it is strictly forbidden.

Rush hour can be rough in Montreal as it has rated among the most congested cities in Canada. However, if you avoid the bulk of the morning rush hour (6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) and the afternoon rush hour (3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), then you should be fairly safe from congested streets and traffic jams. In particular, the major highways, such as Highways 20 and 40, are to be avoided during peak rush hour.

Drivers should take note that intersections will often lack crossing signs for pedestrians. As such, cars are to yield to pedestrians crossing as they have the right of way. Drivers should also keep their eyes open for bikes, as biking is very popular in Montreal during the warmer months.

Book your rental car in Montreal at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car in Montreal

What is the cheapest hire car agency in Montreal?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Thrifty ($32/day), DISCOUNT.QUEBEC ($39/day) and Avis ($50/day).

What is the best hire car agency in Montreal?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Montreal are Alamo (8.7, 6748 reviews), Enterprise (8.5, 13186 reviews), and Avis (7.6, 2356 reviews).

What is the cheapest car hire location in Montreal?

In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty 1080 Rue Stanley H3B 4K4 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

How can I find hire car agencies near me in Montreal?

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best hire cars near you.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Montreal?

Montreal is an older city and thus many of the streets can be a bit on the smaller side. For the most part, a mid-sized vehicle will be comfortable on Montreal’s roads, but to play it safe, it may be worth it to rent a sedan or a smaller vehicle. This is especially the case if you plan on exploring the older parts of the city.

What's the speed limit in Montreal?

The speed limits in Montreal, Quebec, and in Canada are in general a bit lower than what is seen in the United States. So, be prepared to drive a little slower than you are used to. Some of the speeds you may see posted in Montreal include 50 km/h (31 mph) in most urban and residential areas and 100 km/h (62 mph) on highways.

How are gas prices in Montreal?

Petrol prices can be a bit expensive outside of the United States due to higher taxes and lower subsidies on fuel. In Montreal, the average petrol price is around $4 per gallon. Travelers should note that the prices will be listed per liter at petrol stations in Montreal.

Where are the best places to park in Montreal?

There are a wide variety of parking options available in Montreal from streetside parking to serviced lots. In general, prices on weekends will be cheaper than during work hours on weekdays. On-street parking will also be a better deal than short-term parking lots.

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