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Campervan and motorhome hire in Saint-Constant, on Montreal's South Shore

Camper vans and motorhomes for the Eastern Townships, the Richelieu and Vermont

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rental companies within 100 km
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  • Fraserway depot in Saint-Hubert, on the South Shore
  • Montreal 17 km away as the crow flies
  • Vermont and Lake Champlain within easy reach
  • May and September, the most pleasant months
  • Harsh winter: lows of -12 °C in January

For campervan hire in Saint-Constant, in Montérégie on Montreal's South Shore, the St. Lawrence stays behind you: ahead lie the Eastern Townships, the Richelieu Valley and the US border. Highway 30, which bypasses the island of Montreal to the south, runs right past the town: eastwards it joins Highway 10 towards Bromont, Magog and Sherbrooke; southwards, Highway 15 heads for Lacolle and New York State. Saint-Constant is also home to Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum.

Our partners have no depot in the town itself: departures are from those in the Montreal area, first of all Fraserway in Saint-Hubert, on the same shore, or Canadream in Mirabel and Cruise Canada in Saint-Eustache, to the north-west.

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Rental companies near Saint-Constant

No branch in Saint-Constant: these companies have a branch within 100 km.

Montreal 17 km
Road trip ideas

Road trips from Saint-Constant

1 Fort Chambly, the Richelieu and the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route 3 to 4 days about 280 km
  1. Saint-Constant
  2. Chambly
  3. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  4. Dunham
  5. Frelighsburg
  6. Sutton
  7. Lac-Brome
  8. Bromont
  9. Saint-Constant

Fort Chambly, at the foot of the Richelieu rapids, opens the route; you then follow the river to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, known for its hot-air balloon festival in August. Eastwards, the Brome-Missisquoi Wine Route links the vineyards of Dunham, the village of Frelighsburg and its orchards, Sutton at the foot of its mountains, then Knowlton, on Brome Lake, and Bromont.

Several estates sit at the end of gravel roads: a compact vehicle gets in more easily.

Distance
about 280 km
Recommended vehicle
Campervan or compact motorhome
2 Eastern Townships, from Magog to the Mont-Mégantic sky 5 to 6 days about 550 km
  1. Saint-Constant
  2. Magog
  3. Mont-Orford National Park
  4. North Hatley
  5. Coaticook
  6. Mont-Mégantic National Park
  7. Saint-Constant

Highway 10 leads to Magog, on Lake Memphrémagog, and to Mont-Orford National Park, with its campgrounds on lakes Stukely and Fraser and its trails to the summit. North Hatley, a village of Victorian houses on Lake Massawippi, comes before the Coaticook Gorge and its long suspension footbridge. Further east, Mont-Mégantic National Park, at the heart of the first International Dark Sky Reserve, opens its stargazing evenings to the public in season.

Distance
about 550 km
Recommended vehicle
All types of motorhomes
3 Vermont: Lake Champlain islands, Burlington and Stowe 4 to 5 days about 400 km
  1. Saint-Constant
  2. Philipsburg
  3. North Hero
  4. Grand Isle
  5. Burlington
  6. Stowe
  7. Saint-Constant

To the south, the Vermont border is crossed at Philipsburg, about an hour's drive from Saint-Constant. On the American side, Route 2 hops from island to island across Lake Champlain, through North Hero and Grand Isle, before Burlington, its waterfront and its Saturday farmers' market. Stowe, at the foot of Mount Mansfield, then offers a mountain stop before heading back to Quebec.

The road over Smugglers' Notch, very narrow, is not recommended for large vehicles and is closed in winter.

Distance
about 400 km
Recommended vehicle
Camper van or semi-integrated motorhome
Weather and seasons

When to go in Saint-Constant?

Best time

Late spring and September

May to June, September
highs 19 to 24 °C, lows 9 to 15 °C

The most pleasant months to explore Montérégie and the Eastern Townships: highs around 20 °C, campgrounds open and wine routes still quiet. In May, the apple trees of Rougemont and Frelighsburg are in blossom; September, the driest month along with January, brings the grape harvest and apple picking. June is wetter, with late-afternoon thunderstorms.

High season

High summer

July to August
highs 25 to 27 °C, lows 17 to 18 °C

July and August are hot and sometimes humid: you swim in lakes Memphrémagog and Massawippi, and the balloons of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu take off in August. This is also when Quebecers go on holiday: Eastern Townships campgrounds are fully booked at weekends, so reserve your pitches early, especially in the national parks.

April and October

April, October
highs 11 to 15 °C, lows 1 to 7 °C

Two transition months, cool and among the wettest of the year. In April, nights hover around freezing and many campgrounds have not yet reopened, but it is sugaring-off season in the region's maple groves. In early October, the hills of Sutton and Orford turn red and gold, a sight worth a few chilly nights before the campgrounds close.

Winter

November to March

November to March
highs -4 to 6 °C, lows -12 to -1 °C

Five cold months, with lows around -12 °C in January and snow on the ground for much of the season. From 1 December to 15 March, winter tyres are compulsory in Quebec; most campgrounds close and the water in the tanks can freeze. The Eastern Townships are then visited mainly for skiing, at Bromont, Sutton or Orford.

Climate in Saint-Constant, month by month

Most pleasant months: May, September.

Month High Low Rain Sun
Jan -4 °C -12 °C 76 mm 5 h/day
Feb -2 °C -11 °C 80 mm 6 h/day
Mar 4 °C -6 °C 82 mm 8 h/day
Apr 11 °C 1 °C 116 mm 8 h/day
May 19 °C 9 °C 82 mm 10 h/day
Jun 24 °C 15 °C 110 mm 11 h/day
Jul 27 °C 18 °C 112 mm 12 h/day
Aug 25 °C 17 °C 116 mm 11 h/day
Sep 22 °C 13 °C 76 mm 10 h/day
Oct 15 °C 7 °C 121 mm 7 h/day
Nov 6 °C -1 °C 85 mm 5 h/day
Dec -0 °C -8 °C 89 mm 4 h/day

Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).

Practical tips

Everything to know before hitting the road

Pick-up in Saint-Hubert, Mirabel or Saint-Eustache

There is no depot in Saint-Constant: in the search, choose Montreal as your departure city. The Fraserway depot in Saint-Hubert, on the South Shore, is about half an hour's drive away. Canadream in Mirabel and Cruise Canada in Saint-Eustache are to the north-west, beyond the island of Montreal and Laval: allow more than an hour's drive and avoid rush hours.

Highway 30: bypass and toll

Towards Ontario and Toronto, Highway 30 bypasses the island of Montreal to the south; it then crosses the Beauharnois Canal and the river on a toll section between Châteauguay and Vaudreuil-Dorion, with toll booths. Motorhomes pay according to their category, more than a car: keep a bank card handy or ask the rental company whether its vehicles carry a transponder.

Shopping in Brossard before the Townships

About fifteen minutes away on Highway 30, at the Highway 10 interchange, Brossard's Quartier DIX30 and its surroundings offer large grocery stores, outdoor shops and fuel pumps: enough to fill the fridge and buy any forgotten gear before setting off for the Eastern Townships. For wine, the Brome-Missisquoi estates sell directly at the vineyard.

Miles and gallons in Vermont

Once across the border, Vermont signs show speeds and distances in miles, while a Canadian vehicle's speedometer is graduated mainly in kilometres per hour: 55 mph is about 90 km/h, 65 mph about 105 km/h. Fuel is sold by the gallon there, and you often pay at the pump before filling up.

What travellers ask

Your questions about a road trip in Saint-Constant

How much does it cost to hire a motorhome near Saint-Constant?

The amount depends on the period, the length of hire, the vehicle and the rental company, in Saint-Hubert, Mirabel or Saint-Eustache; it rises sharply in July, August and during the autumn colours. Run a search departing from Montreal with your exact dates: each offer shows its real price, mandatory fees included, and can be booked immediately, which lets you compare the rental companies.

How long does it take to reach Magog and Mont Orford?

About 120 km separate Saint-Constant from Magog via Highway 30 then Highway 10, roughly an hour and a quarter without traffic jams. Mont-Orford National Park is about ten minutes further. On summer Fridays, Highway 10 fills with city dwellers heading for the Eastern Townships: leave early in the morning or midweek.

Can I drive into Vermont or New York State?

The border is about an hour's drive away, at Lacolle towards New York State or at Philipsburg towards Vermont. Not all rental companies allow vehicles to leave Canada: check in the offer conditions whether the United States are covered and at what cost. Each passenger shows US customs the documents required for their nationality; fruit, vegetables and meat may be confiscated there.

Can I tour the orchards and cideries of Montérégie?

Yes: less than an hour from Saint-Constant, Rougemont and Mont-Saint-Hilaire form the heart of Quebec cider country, with pick-your-own orchards from late August to October and cideries offering tastings of their ice cider, a speciality born in the region. Mont Saint-Hilaire, Canada's first biosphere reserve, adds trails up to Lake Hertel.

Can I reach Halifax along the south shore of the St. Lawrence?

Halifax, 781 km away as the crow flies, is also one of our partners' departure cities. From Saint-Constant, Highway 20 follows the south shore of the river to Rivière-du-Loup, then the Trans-Canada Highway crosses Témiscouata and New Brunswick. Allow at least three days to enjoy the journey, with possible detours via Kamouraska or the Bay of Fundy.

Verified customer reviews

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First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Saint-Constant, on Montreal's South Shore

Is a foreign driving licence valid in Quebec?

For a tourist stay, the licence issued in your country is recognised in Quebec for the first months. Add an international driving permit when it is written in a language other than French or English; this document also makes a trip into the United States easier. Each rental company sets its own requirements for age and years of driving, detailed in the offer.

Where can I stay overnight in Montérégie and the Eastern Townships?

Private campgrounds are plentiful around the lakes of the Eastern Townships and along the Richelieu. The Mont-Orford, Yamaska, Frontenac and Mont-Mégantic national parks, run by Sépaq, offer pitches in high demand in summer, best booked weeks in advance. Outside campgrounds, overnight parking rules change from one municipality to the next: find out before parking for the night.

How do I get from Montréal-Trudeau airport to Saint-Constant?

Montréal-Trudeau airport is in Dorval, 24 km away as the crow flies, on the other bank of the river. A taxi reaches Saint-Constant via the Honoré-Mercier Bridge, which crosses the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake, in about half an hour outside rush hour. To collect the vehicle directly, the Fraserway depot in Saint-Hubert lies across the Samuel De Champlain Bridge: ask the company whether it offers a shuttle.

What is there to see in Saint-Constant before leaving?

Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, occupies a large site in Saint-Constant: steam locomotives, luxury cars and old Montreal streetcars can be visited, with train rides on the grounds in season. Nearby, the Récré-O-Parc in Sainte-Catherine, on the St. Lawrence Seaway, offers a green stop on the day you leave or return.

Do I need to protect myself against ticks in the Eastern Townships?

Yes: Montérégie and the Eastern Townships are among the regions of Quebec where the tick that carries Lyme disease is well established. After a walk through tall grass or woodland, on Mont Orford as around Sutton, check your skin and clothes, wear long trousers and use a repellent. If bitten, a Quebec pharmacist can prescribe preventive treatment.

What size of vehicle suits the Eastern Townships and Vermont?

Highways and main roads take every kind of motorhome, but the wine-route villages, North Hatley and downtown Stowe have narrow streets and limited parking, where a campervan or camper van slips through more easily. For a family week, with cool evenings at Mont-Mégantic, a motorhome with heating and a shower brings real comfort.

Can I visit Montreal without driving the motorhome there?

Yes: Saint-Constant station is served by an exo commuter train line to downtown Montreal, with departures concentrated at weekday rush hours. Another option, the REM, an automated light metro, runs from Brossard to Central Station in about twenty minutes. The vehicle thus stays on the South Shore, far from the narrow streets of Old Montreal.

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Why start a motorhome trip from Saint-Constant

Saint-Constant is a convenient starting point for discovering southern Quebec: in under two hours, you go from the South Shore suburbs to the vineyards of Dunham, the lakes of Magog or the islands of Lake Champlain. Few departure points let you combine, in a single trip, an 18th-century French fort, a wine route, a dark-sky reserve and an escape to New England.

The vehicle is collected at depots in the Montreal area, including the one in Saint-Hubert, on the same shore, then Highway 30 lets you head east or west without crossing the island. The finest months remain May, June and September, and autumn adds the colour of the maples. For a more ambitious journey, our partners also offer departures from Toronto, Halifax and as far as Edmonton, some 2,990 km away as the crow flies.

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