Montreal Airport to Old Montreal
Overview
The Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer is the simplest way to start a trip to Old Montreal: a private car or van, a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals, and a price fixed on WhatsApp before you travel, so there is no airport taxi fare to argue about. Old Montreal is a straightforward drive from Montreal Airport. Compared with an airport taxi or public transport, a private airport transfer costs about the same for two people and less for a family, with none of the waiting. Old Montreal, the historic waterfront quarter beside the Old Port, lies about 22 km east of Montreal Airport.
Highlights
- Private Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Montreal Airport to your hotel in Old Montreal
- Arrive rested for Notre-Dame Basilica and Place Jacques-Cartier
- Flight tracked: the driver waits for you if your flight is delayed
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
Full Description
Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer: the easiest way to get there
When you land at Montreal Airport, the last thing you want is to work out how to get from the airport to Old Montreal. A private airport transfer takes the question away: a Haqqi Tours driver is at arrivals when you walk out, your vehicle is parked minutes away, and the cost of the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer was fixed on WhatsApp before you left home. There is no airport taxi queue, no meter running in traffic and no negotiating a fare in a language you may not speak.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Old Montreal in Montreal is like, where to stay and eat, when to travel, where you meet your driver at Montreal Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Montreal Airport (YUL)
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is in Dorval on the island of Montreal, about 20 km west of downtown and 22 km from Old Montreal.
Whichever hall you come out of, the routine for a Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer is the same: collect your bags, clear passport control, switch on your phone, and follow the meeting instruction from your WhatsApp confirmation. Your driver already knows your flight has landed - every pickup at Montreal Airport is tracked against the live arrival time - so there is no need to call, though a message is always welcome.
Searches for "YUL to Old Montreal" or "YUL airport transfer" land here for a reason: YUL is the airport code for Montreal Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Old Montreal.
Montreal Airport to Old Montreal at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Montreal Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal?
Travellers searching for "Montreal Airport to Old Montreal taxi cost" usually find a range rather than a number, because taxi fares depend on the meter, the hour and the route. Our private transfer gives you a single fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed on WhatsApp in advance, so the cost of getting from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal is known before you land.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Old Montreal involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Old Montreal, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public buses, including an express line, and shared shuttles link the airport with downtown in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, which suits a light traveller staying near a metro station; a private car is simpler with luggage, children, a late arrival or a stay in the Plateau, Laval or the Laurentians.
So the honest comparison for Old Montreal is this: public transport is the cheapest option for one person with a cabin bag and time to spare, and a private Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer is the better one for everybody else - two or more travellers, families, older relatives, anyone landing late, anyone with proper luggage. The price is per vehicle, not per person, which is why a family of four often pays less than it would on four bus or train tickets plus the taxi at the end.
About Old Montreal
Old Montreal, the historic waterfront quarter beside the Old Port, lies about 22 km east of Montreal Airport. Old Montreal is the city's original settlement, a compact quarter of cobbled lanes, grey stone warehouses and boutique hotels set in restored 18th and 19th century buildings. Place Jacques-Cartier fills with street performers and terraces in summer, and the twin towers of Notre-Dame Basilica face Place d'Armes with a richly carved blue-and-gold interior. Just below, the Old Port has a promenade, a clock tower, bicycle paths and a ferris wheel by the river. In winter the quarter is quiet and lit by lanterns, with a skating rink nearby.
Staying near Old Montreal puts you within easy reach of Old Montreal and the Old Port, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End and Quartier des Spectacles - each a different side of Montreal, and each a short drive once your bags are at the hotel.
Things to do in Old Montreal
Once you have checked in, Old Montreal is worth exploring: Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Port promenade, Cobbled Rue Saint-Paul and Pointe-a-Calliere museum. Your driver can point some of them out on the way in, and the WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out if you want to see more.
Where to stay in Old Montreal
Where you stay in Old Montreal makes no difference to the price of the transfer, which is fixed for the whole vehicle. The places most travellers choose: Rue Saint-Paul boutique hotels, Place Jacques-Cartier, Near the Old Port and Place d'Armes - and any other address is fine too.
Many streets in the old quarter are one-way, narrow or closed to cars in summer, so your driver may stop at the nearest open corner; give the exact hotel address.
Eating well after the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal drive
The first meal in Montreal sets the tone: poutine, tourtière meat pie, maple syrup treats and Quebec cheeses are the local answers. A late flight into Montreal Airport is no problem - tell the WhatsApp desk the landing time and they will point you to what is open near Old Montreal when you arrive.
Best time to travel to Old Montreal
Summer brings long festival evenings and busy terraces; autumn colours peak in late September and October; winter is snowy and cold, with winter tyres compulsory from December to mid-March, and road works can slow the highways in summer.
Seasonal traffic is the driver's problem, not yours: the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal price is agreed in advance and a slower drive costs nothing extra. If you are travelling at a busy time, let the desk know your plans for the day of arrival and they will suggest the best pickup timing.
Meeting your driver at Montreal Airport
Your confirmation message on WhatsApp includes the meeting arrangement for Montreal Airport - it varies by airport, between an indoor meeting point, a specific exit and a driver with a sign at the arrivals door - along with your driver's name and number. Flights are tracked, so a late landing simply moves the pickup; nobody leaves, and the price does not change.
Waiting time after landing is included, and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps everyone informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Montreal Airport.
Our vehicles for the Old Montreal transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Child seats and booster seats are available on request - say the ages of the children when you book and we bring the right ones. Extra-large luggage, sports equipment and wheelchairs are all fine; just mention them so the right vehicle is sent.
Every vehicle is checked and cleaned between journeys, and the drivers know the hotels of Old Montreal and their side streets, so you are delivered to the right gate, not just the main road.
Who books the Old Montreal transfer
The Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer suits anyone who values a plan: honeymooners heading for a hotel in Montreal with more luggage than they admit, parents travelling with small children, friends sharing a Sprinter, colleagues on a work trip who need an invoice, and grandparents who would rather be met than find their own way. Because the price is per vehicle, the more of you there are the better it compares with taxis and tickets.
Many guests add a second leg later in the trip: a day out from Old Montreal, an onward transfer or the return to Montreal Airport. It is all handled in the chat you already have open.
How to book your Old Montreal transfer
To book the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer, send us your flight details, your date, how many are travelling and where you are staying in Old Montreal - through the form here or straight on WhatsApp. We confirm the fixed price and the meeting arrangement in writing within minutes, and the same chat stays open for any change of plan before or during your trip.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Montreal Airport
French and English are both used at the airport, and the arrival drive follows Autoroute 20 and 720; share your flight number and the exact hotel address, and for Old Montreal expect narrow one-way streets close to the door.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Montreal Airport is the quickest way to say you are through.
If you are two households or a group, say how many bags as well as how many people; luggage decides the vehicle more often than passengers do.
Old Montreal to Montreal Airport: the return transfer
Heading back to Montreal Airport at the end of the stay is just as easy - tell us the flight time and the hotel, and a driver is at the door with time to spare. Many travellers also use the desk for a day trip or an onward transfer from Old Montreal; everything is arranged in the same WhatsApp chat.
On departure day the desk suggests a pickup time from Old Montreal based on your flight and the traffic expected at that hour, and confirms it in writing; if you would like to leave earlier for last-minute shopping or a meal near Montreal Airport, that is arranged in the same message.
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Old Montreal transfers
What guests tell us they value about the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer is the absence of surprises. The price they were quoted is the price they pay. The driver is where the confirmation said. The car is clean and the right size. And the WhatsApp desk that made the booking is still there, in Arabic and English, for the whole trip - for the return, a day out, or a question about Old Montreal at any hour.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Montreal Airport?
At the place named in your confirmation: for Montreal Airport that is either the airport's official meeting point or the arrivals exit, where the driver holds a board with your name. The message also gives the driver's number, so if you cannot see them a one-line WhatsApp sorts it in a moment.
How far is Old Montreal from Montreal Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Old Montreal like?
Old Montreal, the historic waterfront quarter beside the Old Port, lies about 22 km east of Montreal Airport. Old Montreal is the city's original settlement, a compact quarter of cobbled lanes, grey stone warehouses and boutique hotels set in restored 18th and 19th century buildings. Place Jacques-Cartier fills with street performers and terraces in summer, and the twin towers of Notre-Dame Basilica face Place d'Armes with a richly carved blue-and-gold interior. Just below, the Old Port has a promenade, a clock tower, bicycle paths and a ferris wheel by the river. In winter the quarter is quiet and lit by lanterns, with a skating rink nearby.
Where do visitors stay in Old Montreal?
The usual choices: Rue Saint-Paul boutique hotels, Place Jacques-Cartier, Near the Old Port and Place d'Armes. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Old Montreal?
The highlights are Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Port promenade, Cobbled Rue Saint-Paul and Pointe-a-Calliere museum. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Old Montreal?
Many streets in the old quarter are one-way, narrow or closed to cars in summer, so your driver may stop at the nearest open corner; give the exact hotel address.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal?
Per person, yes for most groups: the transfer is priced for the vehicle, so a couple pays about what a taxi would and a family pays less, with no meter, no night tariff and no surprise at the door. The booking form on this page shows the fixed price for your vehicle; a taxi from Montreal Airport can only give you an estimate.
What is the best way to get from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Old Montreal.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal?
Public buses, including an express line, and shared shuttles link the airport with downtown in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, which suits a light traveller staying near a metro station; a private car is simpler with luggage, children, a late arrival or a stay in the Plateau, Laval or the Laurentians. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Montreal Airport is delayed?
We follow the flight, not the clock. The driver's pickup at Montreal Airport is set from the live arrival time, so a delay of an hour or three changes nothing for you and costs nothing extra. Once you are through, a message on the WhatsApp thread tells the driver you are on your way out.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Private. The vehicle is yours alone from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal, with no other passengers and no extra stops unless you ask for one. That is what makes the fixed price possible.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and the normal waiting time after your flight lands. There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Montreal Airport to Old Montreal?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal transfer?
Send us four things - flight number, date, how many of you, and the hotel in Old Montreal - through the form on this page or directly on WhatsApp. You get a written confirmation with the fixed price, the vehicle and the meeting point at Montreal Airport, usually within minutes.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Montreal Airport to Old Montreal route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Old Montreal to Montreal Airport as well?
Of course. Send the departure flight time and the hotel, and we collect you from the door with a comfortable margin for Montreal Airport. Booking both directions together keeps everything on one confirmation, and any change of plan is handled in the same chat.
