Car Rental

One-way car rental from Toronto to Montreal

Toronto to Montreal by car

Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Toronto to Montreal route.

  • 334 mi Driving distance
  • 5h 40m Estimated drive time
  • $42–$84 Estimated fuel cost
    Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
  • No tolls indicated Road charges
    This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.

Fuel data: OpenVan.camp 22 August 2026

Driving route from Toronto to Montreal

Car rental prices from Toronto to Montreal

See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.

  • Example small rental car — Kia Rio or similar Small Kia Rio or similar From $141 per day $424 for 3 days
  • Example medium rental car — Nissan Versa or similar Medium Nissan Versa or similar From $141 per day $424 for 3 days
  • Example large rental car — Volkswagen Jetta or similar Large Volkswagen Jetta or similar From $149 per day $448 for 3 days
  • Example suv rental car — Nissan Kicks or similar SUV Nissan Kicks or similar From $153 per day $460 for 3 days
  • Example luxury rental car — Chrysler 300 or similar Luxury Chrysler 300 or similar From $295 per day $884 for 3 days

Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.

How to save on a one-way car rental from Toronto to Montreal

One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.

  • Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date, inventory and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
  • Compare more than one car category. In our three-day sample, Small and Medium shared the lowest observed total at $424. Large was $448 and SUV $460, so cabin size barely moved the rate until Luxury at $884. Open neighbouring sizes before assuming the smallest car is the only cheap option.
  • Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone on this Toronto to Montreal run. One-way pricing can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact Toronto pickup and Montreal return combination.
  • Compare practical Toronto pickup and Montreal return locations. In our sample, Toronto pickups included city branches and Toronto Pearson, while Montreal returns used city locations. The lowest published totals were not all at Pearson, so do not assume the airport desk is the cheap option. Compare the combination that fits your trip.
  • Check the kilometre allowance carefully. This Toronto to Montreal drive is about 334 mi one way, and most offers in our three-day sample showed unlimited kilometres. Confirm the policy on the offer you book rather than assuming every deal includes unlimited km.

Tips for a one-way car rental from Toronto to Montreal

For this 334 mi Toronto to Montreal rental (about 5h 40m), plan the Highway 401 to Autoroute 40 drive and check your exact Toronto pickup and Montreal return before you leave.

  • Plan this same-day drive

    The drive is about 334 mi and takes around 5h 40m before stops. Treat that as driving time only, not pickup to return time. Allow extra for collection, a break and reaching the Montreal return desk. Ontario's driver's handbook says to take a break every few hours on a long trip. A same-day run is realistic.

  • Confirm your Toronto pickup desk

    Pickup is not one Toronto garage. Pearson desks used 5990 Airport Road and 6301 Silver Dart Drive, with official counters on Level 1 of the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 parking garages. From Pearson, follow signs for Highway 401 east. You do not cross downtown. Other desks included 2 Eireann Quay, 20 Bloor Street East and 786 The Queensway.

  • Follow Highway 401 onto Autoroute 40

    After you join Highway 401 east, this routing stays on the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway across Ontario. Near the Ontario to Quebec line it uses a short stretch of Autoroute 30 (Autoroute de l'Acier), then Autoroute 40 east toward Montreal. It does not use Highway 407. No toll roads are indicated on this routing.

  • Return to the Montreal address on your voucher

    This drive enters the Montreal area on Autoroute 40 east, then uses Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse toward the city. Returns used Montreal city codes, not a named airport desk. Finish at the address on your voucher and check opening hours before you leave Toronto.

  • Expect an automatic on this route

    Every priced offer in our three-day sample was an automatic. You do not need to hunt for a manual for Toronto to Montreal. Still confirm the transmission on the car you book.

  • Budget fuel for the 401 run

    Our estimate puts fuel at about $42 to $84 for this drive. Include that beside the rental total. Fuel is a real cost on this Highway 401 and Autoroute 40 run.

Toronto to Montreal car rental FAQs

Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Toronto to Montreal.

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Toronto and Montreal are about 334 mi (537 km) apart by road, or around 5 hours 40 minutes mainly on Highway 401 and Autoroute 40. Mileage terms and fuel sit beside the daily rental rate on a hop of this length.
Small and Medium cars both start at $141 per day for Toronto to Montreal, so cabin size barely moves the daily rate before this intercity drive. SUV starts at $153 per day if you need more space. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
It depends on the offer. A drop charge may already be inside the total or listed separately. Search Toronto and Montreal as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before booking. On a drive of this length, that line can move the total.
Small and Medium share the lowest floor at $141 per day. SUV starts at $153 per day on Toronto to Montreal.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Toronto to Montreal drive via Highway 401 and Autoroute 40. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.
Plan on roughly $42–$84 for fuel on this Toronto to Montreal run. Fuel is a real trip-cost piece here, and the final amount still depends on the car and where you refill.