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I’ll start with the inconvenience factor, this is one of the few car rentals companies that is not located at the airport, in fact no one was quite sure where they were, someone said they were in a house about 1 km away, our shuttle driver was the one that finally delivered us to the Hilton near the airport where they were located. They also close earlier than the other companies, by the time our delayed flight had landed at 11 pm, it was already closed. But the real reason I’d not recommend them is that when we went to turn in our car, my 5 day $161 US rental turned out to be $266 CAD or $239 US. Now by my calculations, $161 US should be about $179CAD at current exchange rates. So when we asked what the extra charge was for there was $8.95 CAD per day for mandatory liability (OK that was in the fine print). So now I’m at $201US, what’s the other $38 for? The best I can figure from the explanation I got was that they charge their customers at a different exchange rate based on what the credit card charge them. We offered to pay them in cash. They said they don’t take cash. We had to catch a plane. So we signed, very unhappy. Do yourself a favor and don’t rent from these folks. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Driving/Parking: Pedestrians in Quebec | Tip Rating: | | | | |
If you visit Montreal, you will undoubtedly notice people jaywalking. However, you should never do this, you risk getting a fine, and more importantly, Montreal drivers don't stop or even slow down for pedestrians. We are very nice people on the whole, just not behind the wheel! Also, on Montreal island you can NEVER make a right turn on a red light, however, outside the island you generally can, unless you see a sign stating otherwise. The bridges are the busiest in Canada, if you must take them during the day, 1-3 pm is the best time. Finally, if you are coming from the West (I-87 or 89), DON'T DRIVE IN THE FAR LEFT LANE near Pont Champlain. You'll get hit by an oncoming bus! There are signs, but they're vague. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Driving/Parking: Drivers and pedestrians beware! | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Many people think their city has the worst drivers in the world, but many of them change their mind after they have visited Montreal. Further proof of the city's infestation by Jacques Villeneuve wannabes was added in April 2003, when right turns on red lights were permitted everywhere in Quebec EXCEPT Montreal (and certain marked intersections in the surrounding suburbs). Always look before you cross, even if you have a green light. Many Montreal drivers firmly believe that if the light has just turned red for them, they can turn back time and make the light yellow again if they push the gas pedal hard enough through the floor. Also, the meaning of pedestrian crossings has long been forgotten, as most locals think those zebra stripes merely serve decoration purposes. Conversely, Montreal is also home to some of the worst pedestrians in the world. In a bid not to be outdone by their wacky driver counterparts, Montreal pedestrians tend to cross the street when and where they want. A red light has come to mean "Look before you cross" (basically, the same as a green light). Furthermore, ever since they realized there are no street lights in the middle of the street, Montrealers have embraced this as a new, more fun place to cross the street. On a more serious note, police have recently announced they intend to crack down on this kind of behaviour, but this is not the first time they have done so. While I may have exaggerated in my description of the danger, remember that "forewarned is forearmed". Leave a Comment
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