Car rentals in Downtown Montreal, Montreal

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in Downtown Montreal is C$ 41 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as C$ 27 per day which is a 64% difference from the highest price per day at C$ 75.

The cheapest rental car companies in Downtown Montreal are Alamo for as low as C$ 26 per day, Budget for as low as C$ 37 per day and Avis for as low as C$ 54 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your rental, what neighborhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you rent.

With an average review score of 8.6/10 from 71 reviewers, Alamo is rated the best car rental company in Downtown Montreal by our users.

The most popular type of cars to rent in Downtown Montreal are Compact cars. This type of car costs C$ 63 per day on average. 30% of users prefer to rent Compact cars in Downtown Montreal due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Montreal is Ville-Marie. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Ville-Marie is C$ 28 from Dollar. Another affordable neighbourhood to rent a car in is Saint-Laurent, where Dollar has an average price of C$ 28 per day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Downtown Montreal for 2 days at an average cost of C$ 70 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of C$ 521, while renting for just the weekend will cost C$ 163 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Downtown Montreal costs, on average, C$ 2,918 total.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown Montreal is in the month of May, when prices are C$ 47/day on average. August is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are C$ 101/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Downtown Montreal, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Downtown Montreal are updated daily.

As of April 2025, there are 19 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown Montreal.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown Montreal. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown Montreal, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.