Car hire at Montréal Airport with Auto Europe

The third busiest airport in Canada is Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, located in the Island of Montréal. This recently expanded and contemporary airport serves the areas of Québec, Eastern Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Northern New England, accommodating over 13 million passengers each year. It's located 13 miles from downtown Montréal and offers a wide variety of services to improve the experience of travelers from 130 different international destinations.

For your convenience, Auto Europe can help you book a car hire from Montréal Airport with the main rental companies, as well as provide you with the best deals on a large catalogue of vehicles. You are in good hands when renting our services and benefiting from our local expertise!

Airport Information

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Official Name: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Address: 975 Roméo-Vachon Blvd. N., Suite 317 Montréal, Québec, Canada
Location: The airport is located 13 miles from downtown Montréal
Airlines operating at Montreal Airport: Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Algérie, Air Canada, Air Creebec, Air France, Air Inuit, Air Saint-Pierre, Air Transat, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Copa, Corsair, Cubana, Delta Airlines, Finnair, First Air, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Miami Air, Middle East Airlines, Porter Airlines, Provincial Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Sata Internacionale Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, Swiss, Tunisiair, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, WOW Air and WestJet.

Terminals

Montréal-Trudeau airport has a two-level terminal and is organized in four different areas: the public area (divided into departures and arrivals level), the domestic zone, the international zone and the transborder jetty.

The first floor of the terminal is designated as the departure area at the airport, as well as the airline lounge spaces. The arrivals area is situated on the ground floor, and a number of services are provided on this floor, such as immigration control, baggage reclaim, currency exchange counters, car rental desks and pick-up areas.

Car hire Pick up and Drop off

Vehicle rental service counters are located on the ground floor, at the center of the Short Term parking. Upon arrival at the rental counter, remember to have in hands your voucher, valid driving licence and an international credit card ready for pick-up. Ask for a copy of the contract in English, making sure that the rental conditions and insurance policies are as agreed. Checking the entire vehicle for dents, scratches and fuel level is also very important, as the same process will be performed at the drop-off.

Montréal-Pierre Airport works with eight different rental companies, and you can count on Auto Europe to provide you with the best car hire in Montréal Airport deals:

Airport Facilities

There is no shortage of things to do and see within the terminal areas. The airport is completely functional, containing more than 85 restaurants, shops, and commercial services. Passengers can take advantage of a closed-circuit TV network, purchase newspapers and souvenirs, relax at the spa, have a quiet moment of reflection at the multi faith prayer room, enjoy art exhibitions, access the Wi-Fi and store their luggage on the cloakroom (lockers). Private lounges offer VIP treatment to enhance the passenger experience and ATM machines are positioned throughout the airport.

Transportation / How to get to the airport

By Car
Highway 20 provides the main access to Montréal-Trudeau Airport. If you are driving from Toronto or Ottawa, take exit 56 towards Autoroute 520 E/Avenue Dorval. For drop offs or pick-ups, it is possible to stop in front of the terminal on either departure or arrival levels - but please note that it is not possible to park in these areas. Our guide for driving in Canada has plenty useful tips for drivers!

By Taxi
A number of taxis are available on site, at the arrivals level near the central exit. Most drivers accept credit cards as payment. Fares are based on distance (by meter) for all other destinations except downtown and the minimum rate is C$17. Uber service is available at departures level, outside Door 6.

By Bus
Many options are available for city buses and shuttles. The 747 bus line runs between Montréal-Trudeau Airport and downtown Montréal every day, 24 hours a day. A daily pass can be purchased for C$10, but for the holders of CAM and TRAM monthly passes, and for those with 1-day or 3-day tourist passes, it is free of charge. Another line is the bus route 209 (night service 378), which connects the Roxboro-Pierrefonds train station to the airport, priced at C$3 and with several departures throughout the day. The Greyhound bus offers a return coach shuttle service between Montréal-Trudeau and the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau, with schedules detailed on their website.

By Train
Although there are no trains departing directly from the airport, a free 24/7 shuttle service is provided between Montréal-Trudeau and the Via Rail station, where daily train departures to Ottawa and Kingston occur.

Parking Tips

There are several parking facilities available at Montréal-Trudeau: ValetParc, which is a valet service, Short Term parking (C$6 for 20 minutes), Multi-Level parking (C$25/day), EconoParc (C$120/week), AeroParc and HotelParc (indoor parking). Further information can be found on their official website.

Useful links

Montréal Airport Information

Additional Information About Montreal Airport