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Cruise Canada2980 26th Street, T1Y 6R7 NE Calgary
Cruise Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Cruise America
Cruise Canada is the Canadian counterpart of Cruise America, one of the major motorhome rental companies in North America. The same range logic and the same type of vehicle are found on both sides of the border. In Canada, the rental company operates from six cities: Vancouver, Calgary and Whitehorse in the West and the North, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax in the East.
All the vehicles recorded are overcab motorhomes with automatic transmission, designated by a code: the C18 Ultra Compact for two, the C21 Compact Plus for four, the C25 Standard for five and the C30 Large, which sleeps up to seven people.
In the Cruise Canada offers recorded by CoolDrive, mileage is never unlimited. On the other hand, the recorded excess is €317, and shoulder-season prices are very gentle.
Our verdict: a good choice for a Canadian road trip that does not break the bank outside summer, with depots from one ocean to the other and a reassuring excess. Points to watch: kilometres to pay for over long distances, depots outside the big cities, prices that soar in July and a vehicle inspection on return that may lead to cleaning charges.
Cruise Canada in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Cruise Canada suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Cruise Canada · Canadian branch of Cruise America
- Vehicle type
- Overcabs (Class C motorhomes) · automatic gearbox on all models
- Models recorded
- C18, C21, C25, C30 · C18 and C30 in the CoolDrive catalogue
- Berths
- 2, 4, 5 or 7 · from the C18 Ultra Compact to the C30 Large
Rental conditions
- Driver
- Age and licence specified in the offer · a car licence is generally enough for these overcabs
- Mileage
- Limited · in 100% of the offers recorded; counted in kilometres in Canada
- Excess
- €317 · same amount for all models, recorded in October 2026
- Security deposit
- Credit card in general · amount stated in the offer details
- Vehicle return
- Inspection at the depot · fees possible if the condition is judged unsatisfactory
- One-way trips
- Depending on the route and the season · test it with a different return city
Insurance and extras
- Assistance
- 24/7 in general · number given at departure
- On-board kits
- Kitchen and bedding depending on the offer · add them if they are not included
Network and availability
- Depots in Canada
- 6 depots in 6 cities · none at an airport
- British Columbia and Alberta
- Vancouver, Calgary · the Vancouver depot is in Delta, the Calgary one in the north-east of the city
- Yukon
- Whitehorse · starting point for the Klondike and the Alaska Highway
- Ontario and Quebec
- Toronto, Montreal · depots in Bolton and Saint-Eustache
- Atlantic provinces
- Halifax · depot in Upper Sackville, north of the city
Cruise Canada vehicles in Canada
Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.
C-class motorhome
Low-profile motorhome
Prices recorded at Cruise Canada in Canada
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
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| Low-profile motorhome | from €34/day median €41/day | from €27/day median €32/day | from €113/day median €125/day | from €23/day median €33/day |
| Large motorhome | from €30/day median €40/day | from €24/day median €31/day | from €121/day median €159/day | from €23/day median €31/day |
Daily prices recorded at Cruise Canada on October 20, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in Canada: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 0% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €317.
Cruise Canada branches in Canada
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Cruise Canada3070 Highway 1 (Sackville Dr.), B4E 3C9 Upper Sackville
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Cruise Canada705 Rue Dubois, J7P 3W1 St. Eustache
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Cruise Canada12275 Highway 50, L7E 1M1 Bolton
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Cruise Canada7731 Vantage Way, V4G 1A6 Delta
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Cruise Canada238 Tlingit St., Y0B 1Y0 Whitehorse
Cruise Canada compared with other rental companies in Canada
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Cruise Canada
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C18, C21, C25 and C30 overcabs, sleeping 2 to 7 | Limited in the offers recorded | Low recorded excess, 6 departure cities |
Fraserway
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C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs, vans and truck campers | Specified in each offer | Very varied range, 7 departure cities |
Four Seasons
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C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs, Economy Van Conversion | Specified in each offer | Overcabs and a van, 5 departure cities |
Owasco RV Centre
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C22 to C30 overcabs, A32 A-class, van | Specified in each offer | A-class available, 1 departure city |
GoNorth Alaska
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4x4 SUVs and pick-ups, truck campers, motorhomes | Specified in each offer | 4x4 adventure, 1 departure city |
Cruise Canada: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Cruise Canada is ideal if…
- You want a modest excess in case something goes wrong
- You can travel in April or October, when recorded prices are at their lowest
- You are travelling as two and the small C18 is enough for you
- You are taking a large family: the C30 has seven berths
- You dream of the Yukon, setting off from Whitehorse
- You prefer to discover Quebec or the Maritimes, setting off from Montreal or Halifax
Cruise Canada is not ideal if…
- You plan to clock up thousands of kilometres: mileage is limited in all the offers recorded
- You are looking for a campervan or a truck camper: look at Fraserway
- You want an A-class: consider Owasco RV Centre instead
- Your only departure window is July and your budget is tight
- You will not have time to clean the motorhome before returning it
Our tips for booking with Cruise Canada
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Count the kilometres
None of the Cruise Canada offers recorded has unlimited mileage. Yet Canadian stages are long: Calgary, Banff, Jasper and back, with the Icefields Parkway, already represents more than 800 km. Add up your stages, keep a margin and look in the offer for the price of kilometres or packages.
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Make the most of the shoulder season
In our records, the median price of a Cruise Canada overcab is around €31 per day in April and October, compared with €125 to €159 in July. Early autumn also offers the colours of the maples in the East and quieter roads in the Rockies. However, check that campgrounds and mountain roads are open.
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Choose the right code
The C18 suits a couple travelling light. The C21 adds room for two children, the C25 goes up to five, and the C30 takes seven, at the cost of a size that is trickier in small towns and on mountain roads.
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Plan the journey to the depot
Cruise Canada depots are away from airports and often in the suburbs: Delta for Vancouver, Bolton for Toronto, Saint-Eustache for Montreal, Upper Sackville for Halifax. Allow for a taxi and, after a transatlantic flight, a night locally before hitting the road.
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Return the vehicle clean and emptied
The vehicle is inspected on return, and fees may be charged if it is returned dirty or with full tanks. Set aside an hour before heading to the depot for cleaning, emptying the waste water and filling up, and take a few photos of the interior.
Your questions about Cruise Canada
How much does a Cruise Canada hire cost?
According to our prices recorded in October 2026 for 14 days, mandatory fees included, a Cruise Canada overcab starts at €23 per day. Median prices remain close to €31 to €33 in April and October, around €40 in January, but reach €125 for the C18 and €159 for the large models in July. Kilometres come on top.
What is the link between Cruise Canada and Cruise America?
Cruise Canada is the Canadian branch of Cruise America. The models carry the same codes, from the C18 to the C30, but each brand has its own network: six cities in Canada, more than thirty in the United States. For a trip from one country to the other, check in the offer whether crossing the border and returning in the other country are accepted.
Is mileage unlimited with Cruise Canada?
No: in all the Cruise Canada offers recorded by CoolDrive, mileage is limited. Extra kilometres and any packages are detailed in each offer. In such a vast country, estimate your route carefully: a crossing of the Rockies or a loop around the Gaspé Peninsula quickly drives up the odometer.
Which Cruise Canada overcab should I choose?
For two, the C18 Ultra Compact remains the easiest to drive and park. A family of four will be better off in the C21 Compact Plus, a family of five in the C25 Standard. The C30 Large, with seven berths, suits large groups prepared to manoeuvre a longer vehicle.
Where are the Cruise Canada depots?
The rental company has six depots: Delta, south of Vancouver, north-east Calgary, Whitehorse in the Yukon, Bolton north of Toronto, Saint-Eustache north-west of Montreal and Upper Sackville near Halifax. None is at an airport: plan a taxi transfer from your hotel or your terminal.
They rented with Cruise Canada
Very good customer experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it! Thanks to the team who were attentive and available for organizing my trip to Canada.
Professional, always available
Very good service, a bit expensive, but the campervan was clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful!
FAQ — Cruise Canada RV hire in Canada
Why book Cruise Canada with CoolDrive?
CoolDrive puts Cruise Canada up against Fraserway, Four Seasons or Owasco RV Centre in a single search, with rates in euros that include mandatory fees. You can see the excess, the model and the mileage rules before paying, and a team of experts remains reachable to prepare your route or sort out any unexpected problem on the spot.
What is the excess with Cruise Canada?
All the Cruise Canada offers recorded in October 2026 state an excess of €317, whatever the model. A security deposit is generally requested on a credit card at departure: its amount is given in the offer details.
Can I return the motorhome in another city?
A one-way hire between two depots, for example from Vancouver to Calgary or from Toronto to Montreal, is never guaranteed: it all depends on the route and the season. To find out, choose a different return city when you search: only compatible offers appear, with their fees. Failing that, plan a loop.
What happens when I return the motorhome?
The depot inspects the vehicle on its return. If it is judged dirty, if the waste water tanks have not been emptied or if the tank has not been filled up, fees may be added. Keep time for cleaning and emptying, and photograph the interior and exterior to avoid any dispute.
Do I need a special licence to drive a Cruise Canada motorhome?
In general, a valid car licence is enough for these automatic overcabs. An international driving permit may be required or recommended depending on your country. The driver's minimum age and any young driver fees are stated in each offer: check them before confirming your booking.
When should I travel with Cruise Canada?
July and August offer the longest days, but also recorded prices four to five times higher than in the shoulder season. May, June and September are good compromises for the Rockies and the Yukon. The winter months remain difficult in a motorhome in most regions: find out about the weather and which campgrounds are open.
Hire a Cruise Canada RV with CoolDrive Nomad
Cruise Canada, the Canadian branch of Cruise America, hires out automatic overcabs sleeping two to seven from six cities. Vancouver and Calgary open the gates to the Rockies, Whitehorse to the Yukon, Toronto and Montreal to Ontario and Quebec, and Halifax to Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. In our records, its €317 excess is the lowest in the country, but mileage is never unlimited.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you can compare Cruise Canada with Fraserway, Four Seasons or Owasco RV Centre and pay a final rate, mandatory fees included. Our experts help you choose the size of overcab, the departure depot and the best time to go, and estimate the kilometres on your route. Enter your dates and your departure city to see the exact prices.
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