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Not everyone likes to stay in the same place for too long, which is why companies like Outdoorsy are offering people the chance to rent RVs while on vacation.
It’s a great way to see more of Montreal and surrounding areas during Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
You can go jet skiing on the St. Lawrence River or tour the Boucherville islands for the ultimate summer excursion. At the end of the day when you’re tapped out, you don’t have to waste time driving back to the hotel because your temporary home is parked right there! Plus, you can bring your pup along for the ride as most RV rentals are pet-friendly.Â
Outdoorsy has a huge selection of campervans, RVs, trailers and vintage Volkswagens for as little as $65 a night. No matter your budget, you can find something you’ll be comfortable driving around in.
Do you have a van and want to make extra money? You can rent yours out to other people on the website!Â
It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to travel, so let’s get outside and explore nature during Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Here are some awesome rentals you can find in and around Montreal.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Price: $203/night
Details: This 4x4 is perfect for a family or two couples travelling together. You can take this van out to Parc Maisonneuve, where you can literally hang out with sheep, or drive out to the Botanical Garden to spend the day with the blooms of the week.
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Homemade RV
Price: $142/night
Details: For a romantic weekend getaway, you and your partner head over to Mont St-Grégoire, about a 45-minute drive fom the city. It's a quiet, gorgeous place to be if you want to unplug and get lost in nature.
Terrebonne 1991 Volkswagen
Price: $182/night
Details: This vintage Volkswagen hasn’t lost it’s magic. It’s ideal for venturesome thrill-seekers who plan on bringing their mountain bikes down to the Mont-Royal Bike Path or Parc Angrignon which is an even longer path.
2019 Ford Transit CrossFit
Price: $170/night
Details: After swimming in Lac-Saint-Joseph all day, you’ll appreciate cooling off at home base. This camper van has a retractable awning so you can enjoy a little coffee break in the shade. The next day, you can drive over to Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot to go berry picking at Quinn Farm and you’ll have plenty of storage space in the vehicle to bring back all that fresh fruit.
1974 Trillium 1300 RV
Price: $90/night
Details: For those on a budget, it’s good to know you have options that are less than $100 a night. If you have your own vehicle, you can rent and tow a trailer like this one. It’s 12 feet long and comes with everything you’d ever need. It even has a mosquito net on the kitchen door so you don’t have to worry about annoying bugs coming in.
Motel Mobile 1974
Price: $88/night
Details: if you’re all about aesthetics, this turquoise Boler from the ‘70s is a total dream. Think of all the cool photos you can take when you park it just outside Le Massif, located in the Laurentian Mountains, or Mont Sainte-Anne that offers breathtaking views of Quebec City. If you want to travel around in this vehicle, it does require a minimum of three days for you to book it.
Freedom Jayco Redhawk
Price: $228/night
Details: For a little more wiggle room, especially if you’re travelling with a group of friends, this 2020 motorhome is the way to go. From Montreal, you can all head out to Masonville and hike through Owl Head before venturing out to Lac Morency in Saint-Hippolyte, QC for some water sports the next day.
Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.