Montreal - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
Same as any US city - but you'll need snow tires in the winter. - Jul 2022
The roads are plowed better than any northern US city I’ve ever lived in. The city’s roads have narrow lanes so bringing a huge SUV could be a mistake. - Aug 2020
Anything with snow tires. - Feb 2018
Generally just as in the U.S. However, and while there are many many big SUVs all over, you might consider bringing a not-so-large-car, just to better navigate the traffic and downtown. But a large SUV would be not a big issue if that is what you prefer. - Aug 2012
I have a Honda CRV which was fantastic for driving out of piles of snow. I would strongly recommend not having a low-to-the-ground car if you have to park it on the street during winter. - Dec 2009
Anything with a U.S. plate is ripe for a being stolen, according to statistics. Also, the Trudeau airport is the #1 place in all of Canada to get your car stolen. Bring an SUV - the roads are terrible. Over 40,000 potholes greet every Spring. Also, winter tires are now the law as of December 15. - Sep 2009
A small one is best, since parking is difficult. But anything will be fine, the roads are usually excellent (though the drivers, not so much). - Jan 2009
