Flying in or out of Montréal, or picking someone up? A rental car makes the airport run simple, and you do not have to rent at the terminal to do it. Here is how car rental works for a Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) trip, why an off airport option can cost less, and how U-Lease helps you get there and back with no credit card required.

Airport counter or off airport rental

Renting right at the airport is convenient, but that convenience often comes with airport fees and surcharges baked into the rate. Renting from a nearby location in Montréal, then driving to or from Montréal-Trudeau, can be more affordable, especially for longer rentals. It also lets you pick up your vehicle on your own schedule rather than waiting in a terminal line after a flight. (For official airport information, see Aéroports de Montréal.)

Renting for an airport pickup or drop off

A rental is handy even when you are not the traveller. If family or friends are landing at YUL, a comfortable vehicle with room for luggage makes the pickup easy, and a van or an SUV is ideal when several people and their bags arrive at once. Heading out on a trip yourself? Rent for the days you are away so your own car stays safely parked at home instead of racking up airport parking fees.

Getting to Montréal-Trudeau (YUL)

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport sits in the west end of the island, in Dorval, a short highway drive from most of the city. Give yourself extra time during rush hour and around holidays, when both traffic and passenger volumes climb. Plan your drop off and pickup points at the terminal in advance so the trip stays smooth.

Why U-Lease works for airport trips

U-Lease is an easy off airport choice for your Montréal-Trudeau travel. You can reserve ahead, choose the right size for your luggage and passengers, and skip the biggest airport headache of all: the mandatory credit card. We ask only for a security deposit, payable by debit card, cash, credit card, or Interac e-Transfer, and a credit card is never required. That is a real advantage for visitors and newcomers who may not carry a Canadian credit card. (See our guide on renting without a credit card in Montréal.)

What you need

To rent for your airport trip, be 18 or older, hold a valid driver’s licence, and leave a deposit. Visiting from abroad? You can drive on a valid foreign licence for up to six months, and an international driving permit is recommended if your licence is not in French or English. The full checklist is in what you need to rent a car in Québec.

U-Lease is located in Montréal-Nord and is not a counter inside the airport. Availability and policies can change and may vary by situation. Please confirm current details with U-Lease when you book.